Monmouth County Criminal Court Records
Monmouth County criminal court records are maintained at the Superior Court in Freehold Borough on the Jersey Shore. About 645,000 people live in the county, making it one of the largest in New Jersey. The county has 53 municipalities, each with its own municipal court. The Criminal Records Room at the Monmouth County Courthouse stores all criminal case files from the Superior Court. You can search for criminal court records online, by phone, or in person at the courthouse in Freehold.
Monmouth County Quick Facts
Monmouth County Criminal Records Room
The Monmouth County Criminal Records Room is at the courthouse, PO Box 1271, Freehold, NJ 07728. The phone number is 732-677-4500. The Superior Court building is at 71 Monument Street, Freehold, NJ 07728. You can also call the main courthouse line at 732-358-8700. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
Staff handle requests for criminal case files, dockets, judgments, and sentencing records. They can look up cases by defendant name, case number, or docket number. To search in person, visit the Criminal Division Records Office at 71 Monument Street. Complete a records request form and bring a valid photo ID. If you have the person's date of birth, provide that too. Staff will process your request and tell you about any fees that apply.
The NJ Courts website has information about the Monmouth County Superior Court and its services.
| Court |
Monmouth County Superior Court Criminal Division Records Room 71 Monument Street Freehold, NJ 07728 Phone: (732) 677-4500 |
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| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Prosecutor |
132 Jerseyville Avenue Freehold, NJ 07728 Phone: (732) 431-7160 |
Note: The Municipal Appeals Clerk is at the Courthouse, Court Street, East Wing, 1st Floor, phone 732-677-4562.
Searching Monmouth County Criminal Cases
You have several options for searching criminal court records in Monmouth County. Online tools are free for basic lookups. In-person visits give you access to the full case file.
The PROMIS/Gavel Public Access portal is the state's main tool for criminal case searches. Enter the defendant's name or case number and select Monmouth County. Results show charges, case status, and court dates. The NJ Courts Find a Case page covers civil and criminal cases. For civil cases, register on the Civil Case Public Access platform. Municipal court records are on the Municipal Court Case Search portal.
You can also download the New Jersey Judiciary Record Request form and submit it through the Judiciary Electronic Document Submission system. Or visit the Monmouth County Superior Court Clerk's Office in person to view and request public records. The Monmouth County court records page has more information about record types and how to access them.
Criminal court records in Monmouth County include arrest records, arrest warrants, prison sentences, and other pretrial records. These records come from both the courts and law enforcement agencies like the Sheriff's Office.
Monmouth County Clerk and Archives
Christine Giordano Hanlon serves as the Monmouth County Clerk. The main office is at 33 Mechanic Street, Freehold, NJ 07728. The phone number is 732-431-7324. The office maintains land records, election services, passports, and the county archives. The Monmouth County Clerk's website has more information about these services.
The Clerk's Office also provides an online records search system for property and land records.
The Monmouth County Archives is under the direction of the County Clerk. It preserves government records of lasting historic value. The Archives is at 125 Symmes Drive, Lower Level, Manalapan, NJ 07726. Call 732-308-3771 ext. 6 to schedule a visit. Hours are Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 4 PM. The archives hold historical court records including County Court Civil records from 1948 to 1983, District Court records from 1913 to 1982, Justices of the Peace records from 1741 to 1949, Oyer and Terminer records from 1732 to 1948, and Quarter Sessions records from 1721 to 1948.
Note: The Monmouth County Archives holds criminal court records dating back to the 1700s for historical research.
Monmouth County Open Public Records Search
Monmouth County runs a free online system called the Open Public Records Search, or OPRS. You can access it through the Monmouth County OPRS website.
The system is maintained by the Office of Records Management, a division of the County Clerk's Office. It provides free electronic access to records declared permanent and public by the state.
Tens of millions of records are on the system. New and existing record types are added every day. You can search by agency, record type, or name. Records available through OPRS include deeds, mortgages, court records, naturalizations, and many other government documents. Some of these date back to the 18th century. The system cuts the cost of managing paper records while giving the public access to historic documents from Monmouth County.
Fees for Monmouth County Criminal Records
Viewing criminal court records in Monmouth County is free at the courthouse. Fees apply for copies and other services. Paper copies cost $0.05 per page for letter size. Certified copies cost $15. The Seal of the Court is $10. Exemplified copies are $50 plus per-page fees.
The Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office Records Access Unit is at 132 Jerseyville Avenue, Freehold, NJ 07728. The phone number is 732-431-7160. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Submit a written request with the person's name, case number if known, and what information you need. The Sheriff's Office also provides a jail inmate lookup system at no cost for current jail population data.
The OPRS system provides basic searches at no charge. Copies, certified copies, background checks, and expedited processing all cost extra. The NJ OPRA Request Portal is another way to file records requests in Monmouth County.
Cities in Monmouth County
Monmouth County has 53 municipalities. All criminal cases from these towns are filed at the Superior Court in Freehold. Each town runs its own municipal court for traffic cases and minor offenses.
Other municipalities include Marlboro, Manalapan, Holmdel, Tinton Falls, Red Bank, Long Branch, Asbury Park, Ocean Township, Wall Township, and Colts Neck. All file criminal cases at the Monmouth County Superior Court.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Monmouth County. Criminal cases are filed in the county where the offense happened. Check the address to confirm which county to search.