Burlington County Criminal Records
Burlington County criminal records are stored at the Superior Court in Mount Holly, New Jersey. The Criminal Division handles criminal case filings, criminal dockets, and criminal record requests for Burlington County. As the largest county in New Jersey by land area, Burlington County stretches from the Delaware River to the Pine Barrens. The courthouse at 49 Rancocas Road in Mount Holly serves as the central location for all criminal records in Burlington County. Anyone who needs criminal case files or criminal court records from Burlington County can access them through the court clerk, online criminal record portals, or a formal records request.
Burlington County Quick Facts
Burlington County Criminal Division Records
The Criminal Division Records Office at 49 Rancocas Road in Mount Holly is where Burlington County stores all criminal case documents. The criminal records phone line is 609-518-2600. For the Burlington County Criminal Division Manager, call 609-288-9500, extension 38125. The Expungement Clerk for criminal record sealing is at extension 38081. Criminal court staff are available Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
This office keeps all criminal case files for Burlington County. Records include complaints, indictments, plea agreements, sentencing records, conviction records, and final judgments from criminal cases. The court also maintains dockets that track every action in a criminal case. If you need a copy of any court document from a Burlington County criminal case, this office handles the request. Bring a valid photo ID when you visit to review criminal records in person.
Visit the Burlington County Vicinage page on the New Jersey Courts site for the latest criminal court contact information and directions to the Burlington County courthouse.
| Court |
Burlington County Courts Facility Criminal Division, 1st Floor 49 Rancocas Road Mount Holly, NJ 08060 Phone: (609) 288-9500 |
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| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Website | njcourts.gov - Burlington County Vicinage |
Note: The Burlington County Criminal Division Records Office phone (609-518-2600) connects you directly to criminal records staff, separate from the main courthouse line.
How to Look Up Burlington County Criminal Records
Start with the PROMIS/Gavel system for online criminal record searches. This portal is run by the New Jersey Courts. It lets you search criminal records by name or docket number across all counties, including Burlington County. Go to the PROMIS/Gavel portal to begin your Burlington County criminal record search. The system is free for basic case information like charges, hearing dates, and case status.
For a full criminal history check, the New Jersey State Police runs the official database. This requires fingerprinting through a Live Scan provider. The fee is $42 for a criminal record check. Visit the NJSP Criminal Records page to submit your request. This search covers all criminal records statewide, not just Burlington County. It is the most thorough way to check criminal records for anyone in Burlington County or across New Jersey.
The Burlington Records criminal records page provides another path to look up criminal records in Burlington County. This resource outlines how to obtain criminal court records and what types of criminal documents are available.
You can also visit the Burlington County courthouse in Mount Holly. The criminal court clerk can search criminal records on the spot by name or docket number. Criminal case files, arrest records, and conviction records are all available. Copies of criminal records can be made while you wait at the Burlington County court.
Public Access to Criminal Records in Burlington County
New Jersey's Open Public Records Act gives the public broad access to criminal records. Under N.J.S.A. 47:1A-5, custodians of criminal records must respond to requests within 7 business days. This applies to criminal records held by the Burlington County court, the prosecutor, the sheriff, and the county clerk. File an OPRA request with any of these Burlington County offices to obtain criminal case documents.
Most criminal records in Burlington County are public under Court Rule 1:38. Criminal court files are open to anyone. You do not need to be involved in the criminal case. Exceptions include sealed criminal records, expunged criminal records, juvenile arrest records, and certain medical or psychiatric reports tied to criminal files in Burlington County. The clerk will tell you if any criminal record you request is restricted.
Copy fees for Burlington County criminal records are standard across New Jersey courts. The fees for obtaining criminal record copies in Burlington County are:
- Letter-size page: $0.05
- Legal-size page: $0.07
- Certified copy: $15 per document
- Seal: $10 per document
Burlington County Prosecutor and Criminal Cases
The Burlington County Prosecutor's Office is the main criminal law enforcement authority for the county. Their office is at 49 Rancocas Road in Mount Holly, with a mailing address of P.O. Box 6000, Mount Holly, NJ 08060. Call (609) 265-5035. The Burlington County prosecutor handles all indictable criminal offenses, juvenile criminal matters, and municipal court criminal appeals.
When a crime occurs in Burlington County, local police investigate and make arrests. The Burlington County prosecutor reviews the case and decides whether to present charges to a grand jury. If the grand jury issues an indictment, the criminal case moves to Superior Court. Each step produces records. The arrest record stays with the local police department. The indictment, court filings, and case documents become part of the criminal record at the Burlington County courthouse.
The Victim Witness Unit at the Burlington County prosecutor's office keeps victims informed about criminal cases. They provide updates on criminal case progress, hearing dates, and criminal case outcomes.
Note: Municipal courts in Burlington County handle disorderly persons criminal offenses and traffic violations, while the Superior Court handles indictable criminal cases.
Burlington County Sheriff and Criminal Warrants
The Burlington County Sheriff's Office is at 49 Rancocas Road in Mount Holly. Call (609) 265-3788. The Sheriff serves criminal warrants, provides court security, and transports defendants in Burlington County. Warrant records are maintained by this office. If you need to check on an active warrant in Burlington County, contact the Sheriff directly. Arrest warrants issued by the Burlington County court are served by the Sheriff's office.
The Burlington County Clerk sits at 50 Rancocas Road, next to the courthouse. Call (609) 265-5122. Visit the Burlington County Clerk page for office hours and services. The County Clerk does not hold criminal case files. Those records stay with the Superior Court Criminal Division. However, fines and restitution from criminal cases can result in liens recorded at the Burlington County Clerk's office. These public records connect to criminal cases in Burlington County.
The Burlington County Correctional Facility is at 54 Grant Street in Mount Holly. This jail holds defendants awaiting trial and those serving short sentences. Inmate records are separate from court records but both relate to criminal cases in Burlington County.
Expungement of Criminal Records in Burlington County
Burlington County processes criminal record expungement petitions through the Expungement Clerk at 609-288-9500, extension 38081. Filing a criminal record expungement costs $75. Expungement seals your criminal record so it no longer appears in public criminal record searches. Under N.J.S.A. 2C:52-1 through 2C:52-32, New Jersey law defines who qualifies to expunge a criminal record and what the criminal record expungement process involves.
Waiting periods depend on the offense. The NJSP Expungement portal helps you determine if your Burlington County criminal record qualifies. General wait times for criminal record expungement include:
- Indictable offenses: 5 to 10 years after sentence
- Disorderly persons offenses: 5 years
- Drug court completion: may qualify sooner
- Clean Slate Act: automatic for some older records
Once a Burlington County judge grants expungement, the court orders all agencies to seal the record. This includes the State Police database, the local police department, the Burlington County prosecutor, and the court itself. The criminal record effectively disappears from public view. Under New Jersey law, an expunged record in Burlington County is treated as if it never existed.
Cities in Burlington County
Burlington County has 40 municipalities spread across its large land area. All indictable criminal cases are filed at the Superior Court in Mount Holly. Major towns include Mount Holly, Burlington City, Moorestown, Mount Laurel, Evesham Township, Medford, Cinnaminson, Willingboro, Bordentown, Pemberton, and Lumberton. Each municipality has a municipal court for minor criminal offenses. Serious criminal cases and criminal records in Burlington County are handled at the county court level.
Nearby Counties
Burlington County shares borders with several other counties. Criminal records are filed where the criminal case was heard. Look up the municipality where the criminal offense took place to find the right county for your criminal record search.