Camden County Criminal Records
Camden County criminal history records are maintained at the Hall of Justice and through the Prosecutor's office in Camden. The county has about 523,000 residents living in 37 municipalities. Camden city, Cherry Hill, and Gloucester Township are among the largest towns. The county seat is Camden, where the Superior Court and the Prosecutor both keep extensive criminal case files. Access to these records follows New Jersey's public records laws.
Camden County Quick Facts
Camden County Prosecutor Criminal Records
The Camden County Prosecutor's Office handles all indictable criminal cases in the county. The office is located at 200 Federal Street, Camden, NJ 08103. You can reach them by phone at 856-225-8400. The Prosecutor works with local police departments across all 37 municipalities to investigate and charge serious crimes.
The Camden County Prosecutor's Office website has information about the office, its divisions, and how to submit records requests. The OPRA custodian for the Prosecutor is Assistant Prosecutor Lesley Sokol. You can send records requests by email to ccpoclrm@ccprosecutor.org.
The Prosecutor presents cases to the grand jury for indictment. Each indicted case creates a detailed file that becomes part of the criminal history record in Camden County.
Criminal case files from the Prosecutor include investigation reports, witness statements, evidence logs, and charging documents. Under OPRA, you can request access to records from closed cases. Active investigations are exempt from disclosure under N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1. The Prosecutor has seven business days to respond to your request.
Note: Email records requests to the Camden County Prosecutor at ccpoclrm@ccprosecutor.org for fastest processing.
Camden County Sheriff Criminal History
The Camden County Sheriff's Office is at 520 Market Street, Camden, NJ 08102. The Sheriff handles warrants, court security, and prisoner transport. The office also maintains records related to arrests and warrants served in Camden County.
Visit the Camden County Sheriff website for information on services, warrant lookups, and contact details. The Sheriff works closely with the court and the Prosecutor to manage criminal cases from arrest through disposition.
The Sheriff's records include warrant information, service of process logs, and transport records. These are public records under New Jersey law. You can request them through OPRA.
Camden County Corrections Records
The Camden County Correctional Facility holds defendants awaiting trial and those serving short sentences. The facility maintains records on every person booked in, including booking dates, charges, and release information. These records are part of the broader criminal history system in Camden County.
The Camden County Corrections page has details about the facility, visitation, and inmate lookup tools. Booking records are generally public. You can request them through the facility or through OPRA.
Inmate records show the charges, booking date, and bail amount. They do not show the full case history, which is kept at the court.
Camden County Court Criminal Cases
The Hall of Justice at 101 South 5th Street, Camden, NJ 08103 is the main courthouse for criminal cases in Camden County. The phone number is (856) 650-9100. The Criminal Division of the Superior Court handles all indictable offenses from the county's 37 municipalities.
Case files at the court include complaints, indictments, motions, plea agreements, and judgments. You can search for Camden County criminal cases through the eCourts portal. The system lets you search by name or docket number. It shows basic case information for free.
For full case files, visit the courthouse in person. The records room can pull files and make copies. Bring your ID. Staff can search by name, docket number, or date. Copy fees apply. Certified copies cost more than standard ones.
| Court |
Camden County Superior Court Criminal Division 101 South 5th Street Camden, NJ 08103 Phone: (856) 650-9100 |
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| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Website | njcourts.gov/courts/superior/camden |
Note: The Hall of Justice in Camden handles both criminal and civil cases for Camden County.
Camden County Government Records
The Camden County government portal provides links to all county departments and services. You can find contact information for the Clerk, Prosecutor, Sheriff, and other offices that maintain criminal history records.
The government website also has information on OPRA requests, public meetings, and county services. Use this site as a starting point to find the right office for the criminal record you need in Camden County.
Criminal History Expungement in Camden County
Camden County residents with criminal records may qualify for expungement under N.J.S.A. 2C:52-1. Expungement removes the record from public searches. You file the petition at the Superior Court in Camden. The Prosecutor reviews the petition and may object.
Waiting periods apply. Most indictable offenses require six years after you finish your sentence. Disorderly persons offenses need five years. Some drug crimes qualify sooner under a special pathway. The judge reviews your record, the waiting period, and any objections before making a decision.
If granted, the expungement order goes to every agency with the record. This includes the Camden County Prosecutor at 200 Federal Street, local police, the Sheriff at 520 Market Street, the State Police, and the FBI. The record is then sealed from public view. It will not show up in standard criminal history searches of Camden County.
Crimes like murder and sexual assault cannot be expunged under New Jersey law. Consult the statute or a lawyer to see if your Camden County record qualifies.
Camden County Criminal Record Checks
A full criminal history check covering Camden County and all of New Jersey goes through the State Police. The CHRI database under N.J.S.A. 53:1-20.1 holds records from every agency in the state. This is the most complete source for criminal history data.
You need to get fingerprinted at an IdentoGO location to start the process. Sites near Camden County include locations in Cherry Hill and Camden. Results include all arrests, charges, and outcomes on file with the State Police. The report covers Camden County and every other county in New Jersey.
You can request your own record at any time. For another person's record, you need written consent or a legal basis. The State Police set the fee for this service.
Cities in Camden County
Camden County has 37 municipalities. All indictable criminal cases from these towns go through the Superior Court in Camden. Municipal courts handle lesser offenses at the local level.
Other municipalities in Camden County include Pennsauken, Collingswood, Haddonfield, Haddon Township, Lindenwold, and Pine Hill. Criminal cases from all of these towns are processed at the county court in Camden.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Camden County. Criminal cases are filed where the offense took place. Make sure you are looking in the right county for the criminal history record you need.