Camden County Court Records Search

Camden County is one of the most populous jurisdictions in southern New Jersey, with its county seat in the city of Camden. The Superior Court of New Jersey — Camden Vicinage handles all trial-level matters for the county, including criminal indictments, civil litigation, family disputes, and probate proceedings. The Camden County Surrogate’s Court operates separately to manage wills, estates, and guardianship filings. Dozens of municipal courts across the county’s 37 municipalities adjudicate traffic violations, disorderly persons offenses, and local ordinance matters.

Residents and members of the public looking for New Jersey court records can begin by consulting official judicial resources. The New Jersey Judiciary maintains online case-search tools, and clerk offices at the courthouse provide in-person access to filed documents. Public access terminals are available at the Hall of Justice, and many records can also be requested by mail. For statewide case information, NewJerseyCourts.us may assist in locating publicly available court case data across all vicinages and court levels.

How to Look Up a Court Case in Camden County?

There are three primary ways to search for a court case in Camden County: online, in person, or by mail.

Online Searches

The New Jersey Judiciary’s Find a Case page provides free access to several public databases. From this portal you can search:

• Criminal and municipal case records — search by defendant name, case number, or date range
• Civil case records — search through the Civil and Foreclosure Public Access tool for Superior Court civil filings, including foreclosures and general civil actions
• Judgment records — search for outstanding civil judgments statewide

To run a name-based search, enter the person’s full last and first name and select the appropriate record type (criminal, civil, or traffic). You can refine results by case number, filing date, or county. The system returns docket numbers, charges or case captions, filing dates, and disposition information where available. Note that certain restricted records — including sealed, expunged, juvenile, and confidential family matters — will not appear in online results.

In-Person Searches

Visit the Camden County Hall of Justice to review case files at the clerk’s counter or use public access terminals. The courthouse address and contact information are listed below.

Camden County Hall of Justice (Superior Court — Camden Vicinage)
Address: 101 South 5th Street, Camden, NJ 08103
Phone: (856) 650-9100
Toll-Free: (877) 655-4371

The Camden Vicinage offices page lists division-specific phone extensions. General courthouse hours are Monday through Friday; contact the clerk’s office in advance to confirm current hours for the specific division you need.

When visiting, bring as much identifying information as possible — party names, approximate filing dates, case numbers, or docket numbers — to help staff locate the correct file. Copies of documents can be obtained at the clerk’s counter for applicable per-page fees.

Mail Requests

Written requests for case documents can be mailed to the appropriate division at the Hall of Justice. Include the following in your letter:

1. Full names of the parties involved
2. Case or docket number (if known)
3. Type of record requested (criminal, civil, family)
4. A specific description of the document needed
5. A return address and daytime phone number
6. Payment for any applicable copy or certification fees (check or money order payable to “Treasurer, State of New Jersey”)

Allow adequate processing time, as responses depend on the volume of pending requests and the complexity of the search.

Are Court Records Public in Camden County?

New Jersey court records are presumed open to the public under Court Rule 1:38, which governs public access to both court records and administrative records maintained by the judiciary. The rule establishes that any person may inspect, copy, or obtain court records unless a specific confidentiality provision applies.

Records that are not available for public inspection include:

• Sealed or expunged records — criminal cases that have been sealed by court order or expunged pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2C:52-1 et seq.
• Juvenile delinquency records — proceedings involving minors are confidential under N.J.S.A. 2A:4A-60
• Grand jury proceedings — materials presented to a grand jury remain secret unless disclosed by court order
• Confidential family case records — certain documents in family division matters, including child abuse and neglect (FN) cases, termination of parental rights, and adoption files
• Victim information — names and identifying details of victims in certain cases, particularly sexual assault matters
• Discovery materials — documents exchanged during litigation that were not filed with the court
• Financial statements in family cases — case information statements and related financial disclosures in matrimonial proceedings have restricted access

Attorneys and self-represented litigants filing documents with the court must redact confidential personal identifiers — including Social Security numbers, financial account numbers, and the names of minor children — before submission. The eCourts electronic filing system, which is the mandatory filing platform for attorneys in the Superior Court, enforces certain redaction protocols at the time of filing.

If a member of the public believes a record has been improperly withheld, they may file a motion with the court requesting access, or contact the judiciary’s records custodian for the Camden Vicinage.

Camden County Criminal Court Records

Criminal cases in Camden County are prosecuted in the Superior Court — Criminal Division at the Hall of Justice. The Criminal Division handles indictable offenses (felony-equivalent matters), which include crimes of the first through fourth degree. Less serious offenses classified as disorderly persons or petty disorderly persons offenses are typically handled by the municipal courts in the municipality where the offense occurred.

Searching Criminal Case Records

Criminal docket information can be searched through the Find a Case portal by entering a defendant’s name or docket number. Results generally display the charges filed, court events, and case disposition. Full case files — including complaints, indictments, plea agreements, sentencing orders, and transcripts — must be obtained from the Criminal Division clerk at the Hall of Justice.

Obtaining a Criminal History Record

A formal criminal history record check in New Jersey is processed through the New Jersey State Police (NJSP) and requires fingerprinting. The process involves:

1. Schedule a fingerprinting appointment with an NJSP-approved vendor
2. Provide proper identification at the appointment
3. Pay the fingerprinting and processing fee of $45.73
4. Submit a Personal Record Request letter to the NJSP using the designated reason code
5. Processing typically takes up to ten business days
6. For questions, contact the NJSP at (609) 882-2000 ext. 2302

This process produces an official state criminal history report and is distinct from the court case records available through the judiciary’s online tools. Employers, licensing agencies, and individuals each have different authorized reason codes for requesting a check.

Arrest Records and the Sheriff’s Office

The Camden County Sheriff’s Office processes arrest warrants, court-ordered apprehensions, and prisoner transports for the Superior Court. Arrest records tied to specific court proceedings can be accessed through the Criminal Division clerk. For incident-level records from municipal police departments, contact the relevant local police agency directly, as those records are maintained separately from court files.

Municipal Courts

Camden County has numerous municipal courts, each with its own clerk and scheduling. The Camden Vicinage page on the New Jersey Courts website lists contact information for all municipal courts in the county. Municipal court records for traffic offenses, local ordinance violations, and disorderly persons matters can be searched online through the Find a Case tool or requested from the individual municipal court clerk’s office. A few of the larger municipal courts include:

Municipal Court	Address	Phone
Camden City Municipal Court	600 Market Street, Camden, NJ 08102	(856) 757-7270
Cherry Hill Municipal Court	820 Mercer Street, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002	(856) 488-7878
Gloucester Township Municipal Court	1261 Chews Landing Rd, Laurel Springs, NJ 08021	(856) 374-3514

Contact the specific municipal court for hours, payment options, and procedures for obtaining certified copies of traffic or criminal disposition records.

Camden County Civil Court Records

The Superior Court — Civil Division in Camden County adjudicates a wide range of non-criminal disputes. The Civil Division is located at the Hall of Justice, 101 South 5th Street, Camden, NJ 08103.

Types of Civil Cases

Civil matters heard in Camden County include:

• General civil actions (contract disputes, personal injury, property damage)
• Foreclosure proceedings
• Landlord-tenant disputes (summary actions heard in the Special Civil Part)
• Small claims cases (filed in the Special Civil Part for amounts up to $3,000, or $5,000 for security deposit claims)
• Appeals from municipal court and administrative agencies

Searching Civil Records

The Civil and Foreclosure Public Access database allows online searches of Superior Court civil filings. You can search by party name, attorney name, or docket number. The system returns basic docket information, including the case caption, filing date, case type, and current status. For the full case file — including complaints, answers, motions, discovery orders, and judgments — visit the Civil Division clerk at the Hall of Justice.

The Judgment Record Search tool, also accessible through the Find a Case page, allows searches for civil judgments entered against individuals or entities. This is commonly used for lien searches, title work, and due diligence in business transactions.

Filing Fees and Copies

Civil filing fees in New Jersey are set by statute and court rule. Current fee schedules are published on the NJ Courts website. Fees for certified copies of judgments and other civil documents should be confirmed with the Civil Division clerk’s office. The Camden County Clerk at 520 Market Street, Camden, NJ 08102, Phone: (856) 225-5300, also records certain civil instruments such as trade name certificates and notary commissions.

Property-Related Records

Property tax assessment data for Camden County parcels can be searched through the Camden County Tax Data Hub. For recorded deeds, mortgages, and liens, contact the Camden County Clerk’s office. Land-related civil judgments that create liens on real property are accessible through the judiciary’s Judgment Record Search.

Camden County Family Court Records

The Superior Court — Family Division handles domestic relations and juvenile matters for Camden County. Family Division cases are heard at the Hall of Justice. Because of the sensitive nature of many family proceedings, access to records in this division is more restricted than in other court divisions.

Case Types

The Family Division has jurisdiction over:

• Divorce and dissolution of civil unions
• Child custody and parenting time
• Child support establishment and modification
• Domestic violence restraining orders
• Juvenile delinquency
• Child abuse and neglect (FN/FG docket)
• Termination of parental rights
• Adoption
• Kinship legal guardianship
• Emancipation

Divorce Records

Divorce judgments entered in Camden County are maintained by the Civil Division clerk at the Hall of Justice. Copies of final judgments of divorce can be obtained by visiting the clerk’s office or by mailing a written request with the appropriate fee. For older divorce records or certified copies needed for official purposes, you may also contact the Superior Court Clerk’s Office in Trenton, which maintains statewide records of divorce judgments.

Domestic Violence Records

Final restraining orders (FROs) are entered into a statewide registry and are accessible to law enforcement. Members of the public cannot search for active restraining orders online; these records are restricted under court rules protecting victim safety.

Confidentiality in Family Cases

Juvenile records, adoption files, FN/FG (child welfare) matters, and termination of parental rights proceedings are confidential by statute and court rule. Financial disclosures such as case information statements filed in matrimonial actions are also restricted from general public access. Only parties to the case, their attorneys, and authorized agencies may access these files without a court order.

Marriage Records

Marriage licenses in Camden County are issued by the local registrar in each municipality, not by the courts. Certified copies of marriage certificates can be obtained from the municipality where the license was issued. The fee is $25 for the first certified copy and $2 for each additional copy requested at the same time. For statewide vital records inquiries, contact the New Jersey Department of Health.

Birth and Death Certificates

Birth records dating from 1923 onward and death records from 1941 onward are maintained by the New Jersey Department of Health. Certified copies can be ordered online through the state’s vital records ordering service, which charges a processing fee of $5, an authentication fee of $5, and a shipping fee of $12, with a turnaround of approximately six to eight weeks. Certificates may also be obtained from the local registrar in the municipality where the event occurred.

Camden County Probate Court Records

In New Jersey, probate matters are handled by the Surrogate’s Court in each county rather than by a separate probate court. The Camden County Surrogate’s Court manages the filing of wills, appointment of executors and administrators, guardianship of incapacitated persons, and guardianship of minors.

Camden County Surrogate’s Court
Address: 600 Market Street, Camden, NJ 08103
Phone: (856) 225-7282

Services Provided

The Surrogate’s Court handles:

• Probate of wills (admitting a decedent’s will to probate and issuing letters testamentary)
• Intestate administration (appointing an administrator when there is no will and issuing letters of administration)
• Guardianship of minors (appointing a guardian for a minor child’s person or property)
• Guardianship of incapacitated adults (processed through the Superior Court — Civil Division, with certain filings coordinated through the Surrogate)
• Safekeeping of wills during the testator’s lifetime

Searching Probate Records

The Camden County Surrogate maintains an online estate search database where users can look up probate filings by decedent name. The database returns basic information about the estate, including the type of proceeding, date of filing, and the name of the personal representative. For full file contents — including the will, inventories, accountings, and court orders — visit the Surrogate’s office or submit a written request.

How to File or Request Probate Documents

To open an estate, the executor or proposed administrator should bring the following to the Surrogate’s office:

1. The original will (if one exists)
2. A certified copy of the death certificate
3. Identification for the applicant
4. Names and addresses of all beneficiaries and next of kin
5. Payment for filing fees

The Camden County Surrogate’s website provides downloadable forms and fee information for common filings, including renunciations, refunding bonds, and applications for letters of administration. Additional guidance on the administration of an estate is available on the county website.

Fees

Surrogate filing fees in New Jersey are set by statute. Common fees include charges for issuing letters testamentary or letters of administration, certifying copies of wills, and recording renunciations. Contact the Surrogate’s office directly at (856) 225-7282 for the current fee schedule, as amounts may be updated by legislative action.

Wills on Deposit

New Jersey residents may deposit their original will with the county Surrogate for safekeeping during their lifetime. A deposited will remains confidential and is not a public record until after the testator’s death, at which point it is admitted to probate and becomes part of the public court file.