Camden County Criminal Records

Camden County criminal records are held by several offices across the county. The Superior Court at the Hall of Justice in Camden stores case files for all criminal matters. The Sheriff's Bureau of Criminal Identification keeps one of the largest digital image databases in the state. Camden County residents can search criminal records in person at the courthouse or through the New Jersey Courts online portal. Multiple agencies work together to give the public ways to find criminal records in Camden County.

Camden County Superior Court Criminal Division

The Camden County Superior Court handles all criminal cases at the Hall of Justice. This is the main court for indictable offenses in Camden County. The court is at 101 South 5th Street, Camden, NJ 08103. You can reach the criminal records office at 856-379-2200. For criminal records and expungement matters, use extension 3364 or 3339. The court clerk files and stores all criminal case documents for Camden County.

The Camden County Vicinage page on the New Jersey Courts site shows how the court is set up and what services it offers to the public.

Criminal cases in Camden County follow the rules set by the New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice. Under N.J.S.A. 2C:1-1, the code governs all criminal offenses in the state. First, second, third, and fourth degree crimes are tried at the Superior Court level. Each criminal case in Camden County gets a docket number that you can use to track and search the file.

How to Search Criminal Records in Camden County

There are a few ways to look up criminal records in Camden County. The fastest option for basic case data is the online portal. You can also visit the court in person or send a written request. Each method gives you a different level of detail from Camden County criminal records.

The PROMIS/Gavel system lets you search criminal court cases from any county in New Jersey, including Camden County. Type in a name or case number to pull up criminal case details. The system shows charges, court dates, and case outcomes. It is free to use and does not need an account. This is the best starting point for a Camden County criminal records search.

The Camden County court records portal offers more search tools and case details for criminal records in the county.

The search page shown above lets you look up Camden County criminal records by name or docket number.

For a full criminal history check, you need to go through the New Jersey State Police. Under N.J.S.A. 53:1-20.6, the State Police keep the central repository of criminal history record information, known as CHRI. A personal record request costs $45.73 and requires fingerprinting. You can start this process on the NJSP website and get results within 24 to 72 hours. This gives you a complete picture of criminal records, not just Camden County cases.

Note: The PROMIS/Gavel system only shows court records and does not include arrest records that did not result in charges filed in Camden County.

Camden County Sheriff Criminal Identification Bureau

The Camden County Sheriff runs the Bureau of Criminal Identification. This is one of the most active criminal records operations in New Jersey. The bureau has a database of more than 200,000 criminal files. Staff process over 50,000 contacts each year. The office has used digital imaging since 1996, making it one of the largest digital image databases in the state.

The Bureau of Criminal Identification page on the Camden County site explains the services this office provides for criminal records.

The bureau handles booking, fingerprinting, and criminal record checks for Camden County. They also enter more than 12,000 warrants each year into the National Crime Information Center, known as NCIC. This means Camden County criminal records link to a nationwide system that law enforcement agencies across the country can access.

When someone is arrested in Camden County, the Sheriff's Bureau creates and stores the criminal record. Fingerprints, photographs, and arrest details all go into the digital system. This data feeds into the statewide criminal records database maintained by the New Jersey State Police under N.J.S.A. 53:1-20.5. The Camden County Sheriff's Office is a key part of how criminal records move from local arrests to state and federal databases.

Criminal Records and the Camden County Prosecutor

The Camden County Prosecutor's Office plays a big role in criminal cases. Located at 25 North 5th Street, Camden, NJ 08102, the office handles all indictable crime prosecutions in Camden County. You can reach the Prosecutor at (856) 225-8400.

When police make an arrest in Camden County, the case goes to the Prosecutor for review. The Prosecutor decides what charges to file. These charging decisions shape the criminal records that end up in court files. Grand jury indictments, plea deals, and trial results all become part of the criminal record in Camden County. The Prosecutor also has a say in expungement hearings and may object to requests to clear criminal records under N.J.S.A. 2C:52-1.

The Camden County courts resource page has more details about how criminal cases move through the system.

This resource page covers both criminal records access and court procedures for Camden County.

Camden County Criminal Record Expungement

Expungement lets a person ask the court to seal their criminal records in Camden County. New Jersey law under N.J.S.A. 2C:52-2 sets the rules for who can file. The process starts with a petition to the Camden County Superior Court. The filing fee is $75.

To qualify for expungement in Camden County, certain time must pass after you finish your sentence. For indictable offenses, the waiting period is generally six years. For disorderly persons offenses, it is five years. Recent changes to New Jersey law under the Clean Slate Act have made more people eligible to clear their criminal records. Some criminal records in Camden County may now qualify for automatic expungement without filing a petition.

Contact the Camden County Superior Court expungement clerk at 856-379-2200, extension 3364 or 3339, for help with the process. You can also use the New Jersey State Police expungement portal to check your eligibility and start your request.

Note: Certain serious offenses like murder, robbery, and sexual assault cannot be expunged from Camden County criminal records under current New Jersey law.

Public Access to Camden County Criminal Records

Criminal records in Camden County are public under the Open Public Records Act. OPRA, codified at N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1, gives anyone the right to request government records. You can file an OPRA request with the Camden County Clerk at 520 Market Street, Camden, NJ 08103. Call (856) 225-5300 for details. The Government Records Council page explains OPRA rights and how to file a request.

Some criminal records in Camden County are restricted. Sealed records, juvenile cases, and expunged files are not available to the public. Under N.J.S.A. 2A:4A-60, juvenile records are confidential. Active investigation files may also be withheld. But most adult criminal court records in Camden County, including charges, pleas, verdicts, and sentences, are open to anyone who asks.

• Arrest records from the Camden County Sheriff
• Criminal court case files from the Superior Court
• Indictments and grand jury results
• Sentencing records and probation orders
• Warrant information entered into NCIC

All of these criminal record types are available through the Camden County offices described above. Response times vary. OPRA requests must be answered within seven business days, though extensions are allowed under the law.

Criminal Record Types in Camden County

Camden County criminal records fall into several groups. Knowing which type you need helps you find the right office and get results faster.

Arrest records are created when someone is taken into custody in Camden County. The Sheriff's Bureau of Criminal Identification logs these at booking. Each arrest record has the person's name, date of birth, charges, and fingerprints. Court records start when the Prosecutor files charges. They track every step of a case from arraignment to final disposition. Conviction records are the subset that shows guilty pleas or verdicts. Camden County keeps all of these in both paper and digital form.

Warrant records are another important category. Camden County enters active warrants into NCIC. When a warrant is issued by a Camden County judge, it goes into the system so any officer in the country can see it. The Sheriff handles over 12,000 warrant entries per year. Criminal records related to warrants stay in the system until the warrant is served or recalled by the court.

Note: A pending charge on a criminal record in Camden County does not mean a conviction. Cases can end in dismissal, acquittal, or diversion.

Cities in Camden County

Camden County has many municipalities. All criminal cases from these cities go to the Camden County Superior Court. Municipal courts handle disorderly persons offenses at the local level, but indictable crimes are tried at the county court in Camden.

Other towns in Camden County include Pennsauken, Winslow Township, Voorhees, Haddonfield, Collingswood, and Merchantville. All indictable criminal records from these areas are stored at the Camden County Superior Court.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Camden County. If you are unsure which county handled a criminal case, check the municipality where the arrest took place. Criminal records are filed in the county where the offense occurred.