Cherry Hill Criminal History
Cherry Hill Township criminal history records are processed through the Camden County court system and the Cherry Hill Police Department. Located in Camden County, Cherry Hill is one of the largest townships in southern New Jersey with a population near 74,000. Criminal cases from Cherry Hill are prosecuted by the Camden County Prosecutor and heard at the Camden County Hall of Justice. Searching for criminal records tied to Cherry Hill involves both local police resources and county court databases available to the public.
Cherry Hill Township Quick Facts
Cherry Hill Police Records
The Cherry Hill Township Police Department is the first point of contact for local criminal history records. The department is at 1111 Chapel Avenue, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034. For non-emergency calls, dial (856) 665-1200.
Police incident reports, arrest records, and other documents generated by Cherry Hill officers are available through OPRA requests. Under N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1, the Open Public Records Act gives the public the right to access government records, including certain police documents. You submit a request to the records custodian at the police department using the official OPRA form.
Camden County government resources support the broader records search for Cherry Hill criminal history, as shown here.
Not all police records are public. Records tied to active investigations, juvenile matters, and certain victim information are exempt from disclosure under N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1.1. The custodian reviews each request and determines what can be released. Expect a response within seven business days.
| Police Department | Cherry Hill Township Police |
|---|---|
| Address | 1111 Chapel Avenue Cherry Hill, NJ 08034 |
| Non-Emergency | (856) 665-1200 |
| Prosecutor | Camden County Prosecutor 25 North 5th Street, Camden NJ 08102 (856) 225-8400 |
Criminal History at Camden County Court
Indictable criminal cases from Cherry Hill Township go to the Camden County Hall of Justice at 101 South 5th Street, Camden, NJ 08103. The Camden County Prosecutor's Office at 25 North 5th Street handles the prosecution of serious criminal charges from Cherry Hill and all other Camden County municipalities.
The court clerk maintains records of all criminal filings, motions, plea agreements, trial verdicts, and sentencing orders. You can search for case information through the New Jersey Courts Public Access system. Enter a name or docket number to find criminal history records tied to Cherry Hill cases in Camden County.
For questions about specific cases or to request copies of court documents, call the Camden County Hall of Justice at (856) 379-2200. The criminal division staff can direct you to the right office. The Camden County Sheriff handles service of process and warrants. Mail can be sent to the Sheriff at PO Box 769, Camden, NJ 08101.
How to Obtain Criminal History
There are several ways to search for criminal history records connected to Cherry Hill Township. Each method serves a different purpose.
The NJ Courts Public Access portal covers all Superior Court criminal cases in Camden County. This free tool lets you look up case details by name or docket number. Results show charges, court dates, and case outcomes. It does not include sealed or expunged records. This is a good starting point for checking criminal history tied to Cherry Hill.
The New Jersey State Police handle formal criminal history record checks. Under N.J.S.A. 53:1-20.6, individuals can request their own criminal history record. This requires fingerprinting and payment of the applicable fee. The State Police record is the most complete source, as it includes arrests and dispositions from all New Jersey jurisdictions.
For local records from Cherry Hill, file an OPRA request with the police department. For county-level prosecution records, contact the Camden County Prosecutor at (856) 225-8400. Each agency has its own custodian of records who handles public access requests under state law.
The statewide courts system provides access to criminal case information for searches involving Cherry Hill cases.
Note: The NJ Courts Public Access system may not reflect very recent filings or dispositions from Cherry Hill cases until the court clerk enters the data.
Cherry Hill Criminal History Expungement
Cherry Hill residents who qualify can petition to have their criminal records expunged through the Camden County Superior Court. New Jersey's expungement statute at N.J.S.A. 2C:52-1 governs the process. The expungement clerk at the Camden County Hall of Justice can be reached at (856) 379-2200, extension 3339.
Eligibility depends on the type of offense and how much time has passed since completing the sentence. Indictable offenses typically require a six-year wait. Disorderly persons offenses require five years. Certain drug convictions may be eligible sooner. The Clean Slate law broadened expungement access for many individuals with older records in Cherry Hill and throughout the state.
The petition must be served on the Camden County Prosecutor, the New Jersey Attorney General, the Cherry Hill Police Department, and any other arresting agency. A judge reviews the petition at a hearing and decides whether to grant or deny the request.
Automatic expungement for qualifying marijuana offenses is handled by the Administrative Office of the Courts under N.J.S.A. 2C:52-6. Cherry Hill residents with eligible marijuana convictions may have their records cleared without filing anything.
Criminal Case Process in Cherry Hill
When an arrest occurs in Cherry Hill, the type of charge determines the path of the case. Disorderly persons offenses stay in Cherry Hill Municipal Court. Indictable offenses move to the Camden County Superior Court for prosecution by the county prosecutor.
Under the Criminal Justice Reform Act at N.J.S.A. 2A:162-15, defendants arrested in Cherry Hill receive a pretrial risk assessment. A judge uses this assessment to decide whether the person should be released or detained before trial. This replaced the old cash bail system and changed how early stages of criminal cases are handled in Cherry Hill.
Grand jury proceedings for indictable offenses happen at the county level. If the grand jury returns an indictment, the case proceeds through arraignment, discovery, and either a plea or trial. Each step generates records that become part of the criminal history file. Cherry Hill cases follow the same process as all Camden County criminal matters.
Camden County Criminal Records
Cherry Hill Township is in Camden County. All indictable criminal cases from Cherry Hill are handled by the Camden County Superior Court and the Camden County Prosecutor. For additional details on criminal history searches, court resources, and expungement information across Camden County, visit the county page.