Elizabeth NJ: Union County No-Bail & TRO Defense

The Union County Justice Complex Procedures

If you are arrested by the Elizabeth Police Department (1 Police Plaza), you are entering the Union County judicial pipeline. In 2026, defendants are typically held at the Union County Jail pending a detention hearing at the Union County Justice Complex (2 Broad Street), located near the Ritz Theatre.

Domestic Violence & Family Court at 10 Cherry Street

Restraining order trials in Elizabeth are heard at the Union County Family Courthouse (10 Cherry Street). The Union County Family Justice Center provides immediate resources to victims, meaning defendants must have an aggressive, proactive strategy to counter the “presumption of danger” that often follows an Elizabeth domestic arrest.

Anger Management: The Elizabeth Mitigation Move

By enrolling in our court-approved anger management mitigation, Elizabeth defendants can provide their counsel with the leverage needed to argue for pretrial release rather than detention.