Quick answer
Request a change through the required procedure and confirm approval before relying on it.
Do now
Make the request as early as possible, identify the case and date, and provide required support. Ask about remote or written options only if permitted. Keep the approval and new notice.
Watch for
Sending a request is not the same as receiving an adjournment. NJ plea-by-mail procedures do not apply to every case, especially where appearance or serious consequences require a hearing.
Official sources
NJ Courts — Your Day in Court, NJ Courts — Plea by Mail Form, NY DMV — Plead to or Pay NYC TVB Tickets, DC DMV — Contest Parking and Photo Tickets.
