Camden City Criminal Court Records
Camden criminal court records are available through both the Camden Municipal Court and the Camden County Superior Court. Camden is the county seat and home to both court systems, making it a central location for criminal court records in the area. The city has a population of about 70,000. Public access to criminal court records in Camden is provided through online search tools, in-person visits, and formal public records requests. This guide covers the main options for finding and obtaining these records.
Camden Quick Facts
Camden Municipal Court Records
The Camden Municipal Court is at 520 Market Street, Camden, NJ 08102. It operates Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. The phone number is (856) 757-7200. The court handles traffic violations, disorderly persons offenses, and local ordinance violations in the City of Camden.
The Camden Municipal Court processes thousands of cases each year. Court sessions run throughout the week on set schedules for different case types. The court staff manages daily operations and handles requests for criminal court records. The court is in downtown Camden, close to the county courthouse.
Online payments for eligible tickets go through NJMCDirect. You can pay in person with cash, money order, certified check, or credit card. Personal checks are not accepted at the Camden Municipal Court.
| Court | Camden Municipal Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 520 Market Street Camden, NJ 08102 |
| Phone | (856) 757-7200 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM |
Camden Criminal Court Resources
The Camden Municipal Court website provides details on court schedules, contact information, and procedures for accessing criminal court records:
Camden Municipal Court
This is the primary resource for local-level criminal court records from Camden, including case schedules and payment options.
Camden County Superior Court
Felony cases from Camden go to the Camden County Superior Court Criminal Division at 101 South 5th Street, Camden, NJ 08103. Since Camden is the county seat, the municipal court and the Superior Court are near each other. All indictable criminal offenses from Camden are processed at the county level.
The Superior Court Criminal Division manages cases from initial complaint through final disposition. Criminal court records from these cases are available at the courthouse. You can visit the Criminal Division Records Office to search by defendant name or case number. Public access terminals are available for case record searches at the courthouse.
The court operates Drug Court, Mental Health Court, and Veterans Treatment Court. These are specialized programs available to Camden residents facing certain types of criminal charges.
Note: Criminal court records from the Camden County Superior Court are separate from the Camden Municipal Court records, so check both if you need a full picture.
Camden Police Department Records
The Camden Police Department Records Division is at 800 Federal Street, Camden, NJ 08103. Hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. The phone number is (856) 757-7400. You can request police reports and criminal records at this location.
Police reports are available in person at the Records Division. You will need a valid photo ID to pick up copies. These reports document arrests, incidents, and investigations in Camden. They form an important part of the criminal court records for each case.
OPRA Requests in Camden
The Camden City Clerk is the custodian of records for city departments, including the Municipal Court. OPRA requests can be submitted in person at City Hall, 520 Market Street, Camden, NJ 08102, or by email to cityclerk@ci.camden.nj.us. The City Clerk's page has details:
Camden City Clerk
The City Clerk handles OPRA requests for criminal court records maintained by municipal departments in Camden.
Under New Jersey's Open Public Records Act, you can request a wide range of government records. This includes many criminal court records from Camden. The custodian must respond within seven business days. Some records are exempt, such as active investigation files and juvenile cases.
- Submit a written request to the Camden City Clerk
- Include the specific records you are seeking
- Provide case names, dates, or report numbers
- Standard copy fees apply at $0.05 per page
- Certified copies have a higher fee
The NJ OPRA Portal helps you file a properly formatted request to any public agency in Camden or Camden County.
Search Camden Criminal Records Online
Several online tools let you search criminal court records for Camden. The Municipal Court Case Search covers traffic and criminal complaints from the Camden Municipal Court. You can search by name, ticket number, or complaint number.
The PROMIS/Gavel Public Access system covers Superior Court criminal cases. Only convicted and sentenced cases show up. Juvenile, expunged, and sealed records are not included. Both of these are free tools for searching criminal court records in Camden.
The Camden County Prosecutor's Office handles prosecution of serious criminal cases from Camden. For case status updates on indictable offenses, contact them at (856) 225-8400. They manage cases from arrest through trial for all Camden County criminal matters.
Note: Online databases may not include the most recent filings, so check with the court directly for the latest criminal court records in Camden.
Camden Criminal Record Expungement
Some criminal court records in Camden can be expunged. This removes the record from public view. New Jersey law sets rules about who qualifies and how long they must wait after completing their sentence.
Expungement petitions for Camden cases are filed with the Camden County Superior Court. If the court grants the petition, the criminal court records are sealed from public search tools and databases. The NJ Courts Self-Help Center has forms and guides for this process.
Camden County Criminal Court Records
Camden is the county seat of Camden County. All serious criminal cases pass through the Camden County Superior Court. For more on the county court system, fees, and resources for criminal court records, visit the Camden County page.