Camden Criminal Case Records
Camden criminal records are available through the municipal court and the Camden County Superior Court. Camden is the county seat, so the Superior Court sits right in the city. The population is about 73,000. The city has a large police force and an active court system. Both local and county-level criminal records originate from Camden, making it one of the most active jurisdictions in South Jersey for case filings.
Camden Quick Facts
Camden Municipal Court Criminal Records
The Camden Municipal Court handles disorderly persons offenses and traffic violations. These are the less serious criminal matters that stay at the city level. Simple assault, shoplifting, drug possession, and disorderly conduct are common charges heard in this court. Penalties for these offenses can include fines, probation, and up to 6 months in jail.
The Camden Municipal Court is part of the Camden County Vicinage system. A municipal court judge hears cases and issues decisions. Every hearing, plea, and verdict creates a criminal record. The Camden County Vicinage page provides contact details for all courts in the county, including the municipal level.
Municipal court records from Camden are stored locally. You can request copies by visiting the court clerk or filing a written request. For cases that are appealed, the file moves to the Camden County Superior Court. The appeal creates a new record at the county level while the original stays with the municipal court in Camden.
Camden County Superior Court Criminal Records
Since Camden is the county seat, the Superior Court is located right in the city. The courthouse is at 101 South 5th Street. Call 856-379-2200 for general information. For criminal records and expungement questions, use extension 3364. The Camden County Prosecutor's Office is at 25 North 5th Street and can be reached at (856) 225-8400.
| Court | Camden County Superior Court, Criminal Division |
|---|---|
| Address | 101 South 5th Street, Camden, NJ 08103 |
| Phone | (856) 379-2200 |
| Criminal Records | (856) 379-2200, ext. 3364 |
| Prosecutor | 25 North 5th Street, (856) 225-8400 |
How to Search Criminal Records in Camden
The PROMIS/Gavel system is the best online tool for finding Camden criminal records. This free portal from the New Jersey Courts lets you search by party name or docket number. Visit the PROMIS/Gavel public access page to start a search. It covers all criminal cases filed in Camden County.
The Camden County court records page and the Camden County courts resource both provide details on what records are available and how to request them. Search results from PROMIS/Gavel show charges, court dates, and case outcomes. The system requires no account and has no search fees.
For in-person searches, go to the courthouse at 101 South 5th Street. Bring a photo ID. Staff can pull files by name or docket number. Name searches cost $5.00 per name. Copies are $0.05 per page. Since the courthouse is in Camden, local residents can walk in without a long drive to another city.
Sheriff Bureau of Criminal Identification
The Camden County Sheriff's Office operates a Bureau of Criminal Identification with over 200,000 files on record. The BCI handles more than 50,000 contacts each year. This bureau processes fingerprints, maintains criminal history files, and provides background checks for Camden County. The BCI page on the county website has full details on services and access.
The BCI is a major source of criminal records for Camden and the entire county. Fingerprint cards from every arrest in Camden County are on file here. The bureau works with the state police and the FBI to share data across jurisdictions. If someone was arrested in Camden, the BCI likely has a record of it.
- Over 200,000 criminal identification files on record
- More than 50,000 contacts processed each year
- Fingerprint records for all Camden County arrests
- Coordinates with state police and federal agencies
Criminal Records Access Rules in Camden
Most criminal records in Camden are public. Court Rule 1:38 makes court files open to anyone without requiring a reason. The Open Public Records Act also gives you the right to request records from any government agency. The Government Records Council page details how OPRA works and what response times apply.
Restricted records include sealed files, juvenile cases, and expunged records. Medical and psychiatric documents attached to a criminal case are also off limits. Everything else is available. This covers arrest reports, indictments, plea deals, sentencing orders, and judgment entries for Camden criminal cases.
Under OPRA, agencies must respond to records requests within 7 business days. You can file a request with the Camden Police, the Camden County court, or any other public office that holds records. If an agency denies your request, you can appeal to the Government Records Council.
Expungement of Criminal Records in Camden
Camden residents file expungement petitions at the Camden County Superior Court. The NJSP expungement portal lets you check eligibility online. The filing fee is $75. Wait periods vary by offense type. Indictable crimes need 5 to 10 years after the sentence ends. Disorderly persons offenses require a 5 year wait.
The Clean Slate Act provides automatic expungement for some older records. Drug court graduates can petition sooner. The Camden County Prosecutor reviews each petition and may object. A judge makes the final decision at a hearing. If granted, every agency holding the Camden criminal record must seal the file from public view.
Camden County Criminal Records
Camden is the county seat of Camden County. The Superior Court and the Sheriff's Bureau of Criminal Identification are both located in the city. All indictable criminal cases from the county are tried here. For full details on county court access, fees, and search tools, visit the Camden County criminal records page.