Holland Township is a riverfront community of 5,177 people (2020 census) on about 23.9 square miles in the northwest corner of Hunterdon County. The Delaware River forms its western border with Pennsylvania, and the township borders the borough of Milford. County Route 519 runs north to Warren County, and the Riegelsville bridge connects Holland to Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
Holland Township (highlighted) within Hunterdon County. Indictable cases from every town are heard at the Justice Center in Flemington (star). Map data: NJ Office of GIS.
Holland Township has its own police department, and its cases are heard by the Holland Township Municipal Court. That court meets at the Raritan Township Municipal Building, One Municipal Drive, Flemington, a drive of roughly half an hour from most of the township. Sessions are held on Wednesdays.
Holland Township Municipal Court at a Glance
- Location: Raritan Township Municipal Building, One Municipal Drive, Flemington, NJ 08822
- Phone: 908-782-8818
- Court sessions: Wednesdays (check your notice; some dates are virtual)
- Also meeting in this building: Raritan Township, Flemington Borough, Frenchtown Borough
- Local police: Holland Township Police Department
- Indictable crimes: Superior Court, Hunterdon County Justice Center, 65 Park Avenue, Flemington
Where Holland Township cases are heard. Confirm the date, time and format on your court notice.
Pennsylvania Drivers and River Crossings
Because Holland Township sits on the Delaware, many of its cases involve Pennsylvania residents crossing into New Jersey. That raises special issues:
- Handguns: New Jersey generally does not recognize Pennsylvania carry licenses. A handgun found in a car can lead to a second-degree unlawful possession charge heard in Flemington.
- DWI: a New Jersey DWI conviction is reported to Pennsylvania through the interstate driver license compact and can affect your home-state license.
- Marijuana: adults 21 and older may legally possess up to six ounces of cannabis in New Jersey, but driving while impaired by cannabis is still DWI.
Out-of-state defendants often worry about returning for court. Many early appearances are virtual, and a lawyer can appear for you at some dates.
Rural Roads and River Recreation
Holland’s winding roads and river access lead to DWI stops, single-car accidents and summer cases involving tubing, boating and parties along the Delaware. Boating while intoxicated is prosecuted similarly to DWI and can affect your driving privileges. Disorderly conduct and providing alcohol to people under 21 are also common summer charges.
Holland Township population by census, 1980 to 2020. Source: U.S. Census Bureau via NJ Office of GIS.
Holland Township’s population grew from 4,593 in 1980 to a peak of 5,291 in 2010, and was 5,177 in 2020. The township is mostly rural and residential, with river access that brings summer visitors.
Indictable Charges From Holland Township
Crimes of the fourth degree or higher are heard at the Hunterdon County Justice Center, 65 Park Avenue, Flemington. That includes handgun charges, possession of controlled dangerous substances, burglary and theft over $200. For first-time handgun cases, Pretrial Intervention or a Graves Act waiver may be possible with the prosecutor’s consent. See our weapons offenses page.
Avoiding a Conviction
Conditional discharge, conditional dismissal and Pretrial Intervention can each end in a dismissal for eligible first-time defendants. When a program is not available, the defense focuses on the evidence, starting with whether the stop and any search were lawful.
What Is Legal Now: Cannabis in New Jersey
Since 2021, adults 21 and older may legally possess up to six ounces of cannabis in New Jersey and buy it from licensed dispensaries. That change dramatically reduced marijuana possession charges in towns like Holland Township, where many visitors cross from Pennsylvania.
Several things remain illegal. Possession of more than six ounces, selling or distributing without a license, and growing cannabis at home are still offenses. Driving while impaired by cannabis is DWI, and police may use a drug recognition expert to evaluate a driver. Cannabis in a vehicle should be kept in a sealed container out of the passenger area. And people under 21 face warnings and referrals rather than charges for small amounts. If a search began with the odor of cannabis alone, it may be open to challenge.
What Is at Stake: Penalties by Offense Level
- Petty disorderly persons offense: up to 30 days in jail and a $500 fine
- Disorderly persons offense: up to 6 months in jail and a $1,000 fine
- Fourth-degree crime: up to 18 months in prison
- Third-degree crime: 3 to 5 years
- Second-degree crime: 5 to 10 years
- First-degree crime: 10 to 20 years, and longer for some offenses
Maximum jail exposure rises sharply once a charge becomes an indictable crime.
How We Approach a Holland Township Case
Holland Township cases often involve Pennsylvania residents, so we focus on limiting trips back to New Jersey and protecting your home-state license. We request discovery, review dash and body camera footage, and examine whether the stop and any search were lawful.
For handgun cases, we start early on PTI or Graves Act waiver applications. For DWI, we review the Alcotest and field sobriety tests. For first-time disorderly persons offenses, we pursue diversion programs that end in dismissal.
Nearby Hunterdon County Town Guides
If your charge was written in a neighboring town, that town’s guide explains where the case will be heard and what to expect.
- Heard in the same court building: Raritan Township, Flemington, Frenchtown
- Neighboring towns: Bethlehem Township, Bloomsbury, Alexandria Township, Milford
- Every town: Hunterdon County town guide index
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Holland Township Municipal Court?
It meets at the Raritan Township Municipal Building, One Municipal Drive, Flemington, NJ 08822. The phone number is 908-782-8818, and sessions are on Wednesdays.
I live in Pennsylvania and was charged in Holland Township. Do I have to come back?
Some dates can be handled virtually or by a lawyer, but trials and some pleas require you in person. Ask before assuming you can skip a date.
Does New Jersey honor my Pennsylvania gun permit?
Generally, no. Carrying a handgun in New Jersey without a New Jersey permit is usually a second-degree crime. Get legal advice before talking to investigators.
Will a New Jersey DWI affect my Pennsylvania license?
Usually, yes. New Jersey reports convictions to other states, and your home state may impose its own penalties.
Does Holland Township have its own police department?
Yes. The Holland Township Police Department patrols the township.
Is tubing on the Delaware legal?
Tubing is legal, but alcohol rules, boating laws and park regulations still apply. Boating while intoxicated and providing alcohol to people under 21 are common charges.
Talk to a Hunterdon County Defense Attorney
Whether you live in Holland Township or crossed the river from Pennsylvania, a charge here deserves careful handling. Keith Oliver Criminal Law defends people charged in Holland Township and across Hunterdon County. Call Keith Oliver Criminal Law at (908) 533-1064 or contact us online to talk about your case.