Camden Felony and Arrest Records
Camden felony records are maintained at the Camden County Superior Court and the Camden City Municipal Court. Camden is the county seat of Camden County with a population of about 73,000. The city has seen major changes in its law enforcement structure in recent years. Multiple agencies now issue charges in Camden, including the Camden County Metro Police, NJ State Police, and Camden County Park Police. All felony cases from the city go through the Camden County Superior Court system.
Camden Quick Facts
Camden Courts and Felony Case Processing
Camden has two court levels that handle criminal cases. The Municipal Court at City Hall deals with lower offenses. The Camden County Superior Court handles all felony charges. Since Camden is the county seat, both courts are in the same city. This makes it easy to find the right court for the type of case you need to look up.
| Superior Court | Camden County Superior Court, Criminal Division 101 South 5th Street, Camden, NJ 08103 |
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| Municipal Court | 520 Market Street, City Hall 4th Floor Camden, NJ 08102 Phone: (856) 757-7100 Email: CamdenCity.MC@njcourts.gov |
| Court Sessions | 8:30 AM, 9:00 AM, and 9:30 AM, Monday through Friday |
| Director | Ursula R. Piercy |
| Chief Judge | Hon. Roderick T. Baltimore |
The municipal court runs sessions at 8:30, 9:00, and 9:30 AM on weekdays. The court director is Ursula R. Piercy. The chief judge is Hon. Roderick T. Baltimore. The municipal prosecutor can be reached at (856) 757-7170. The public defender for Camden Municipal Court is Frankie Fontanez at (856) 963-1994. Felony cases start with an arrest and first appearance, then move to the Superior Court.
How to Search Camden Felony Records
Several online tools and in-person options let you search for Camden felony records. The state and county both provide portals that cover criminal case data. You can also visit the courthouse or file a written request.
The Camden City Municipal Court page has details on the local court. Below is a view of that page.
While the municipal court handles lower offenses, many felony cases start there before moving up to the Superior Court. The site lists contact details, session times, and staff names for the Camden Municipal Court.
The Camden County courts page covers the Superior Court that handles all felony cases.
This page links to the Criminal Division and has data on how the county court system works. It is a good starting point when you need to find felony records from Camden.
For online record searches, the NJ Courts case search has an index of cases from all New Jersey counties, including Camden. Below is a view of a criminal records search tool.
You can search by name to find felony records from Camden. The site provides basic case details including charges, dates, and case status.
Camden Arrest Records
Arrest records from Camden are created by multiple law enforcement agencies. The Camden County Metro Police is the main force in the city. The NJ State Police and Camden County Park Police also issue tickets and make arrests in the area. Each agency files its own reports, which become part of the felony record if the case moves to that level.
The NJ Courts case search and the Camden County court system provide searchable indexes for arrest and case data. Below is a view of an arrest records search tool.
This tool lets you search for arrest records from Camden by name. The results may include the date of arrest, the charges filed, and the arresting agency. Not all arrests lead to felony charges. Some result in lower charges or are dropped. But when an arrest does lead to a felony, the arrest record is the first document in the case file.
The Camden County Metro Police replaced the old Camden City Police Department. This means that newer arrest records come from the metro force, while older records may be under the former city police. Both sets of records are still available through OPRA requests and the county court system.
Criminal History Record Checks in Camden
New Jersey allows anyone to request a Criminal History Record Information check. This process covers all felony records from Camden and every other city in the state. The check is done through fingerprinting. You submit your prints and pay a fee. The results come back in 24 to 72 hours.
The fee for a CHRI check is $45.73. You can schedule a fingerprinting session through the state system. The results show all criminal history data on file with the New Jersey State Police, including any felony records from Camden. This is the most thorough way to check for a criminal record in the state.
For Camden residents who want to check their own record before seeking expungement, the CHRI process is a good first step. It tells you exactly what is on file. You can then use that data to file an expungement petition with the Camden County Superior Court if you qualify.
Camden Felony Record Expungement
People with felony records from Camden may be able to get them sealed through expungement. The Camden County Superior Court handles all expungement petitions for cases from the city. New Jersey has three main expungement forms: Form A, Form B, and Form C. Each covers a different type of case. Form A is for indictable offenses, which includes all felonies from Camden.
To qualify for expungement of a Camden felony record:
- Six years since conviction, release, or last payment
- No more than one indictable conviction
- The offense is not on the list of crimes that cannot be expunged
- No prior felony expungement granted
- Petition filed with the Camden County Superior Court
The Camden County Prosecutor must be served with the petition. The court holds a hearing. If the judge grants it, the Camden felony record is sealed. The New Jersey Courts Self-Help Center at njcourts.gov/self-help has all the forms and instructions. Legal aid groups in Camden also provide free help to those who qualify. The public defender at (856) 963-1994 may be able to point you to the right resources.
Law Enforcement in Camden
Camden has a unique law enforcement setup. The Camden County Metro Police Department is the main force in the city. It replaced the old Camden City Police Department in 2013. The NJ State Police also have a presence in Camden. The Camden County Park Police patrol county-owned parks and facilities in the area. All three agencies can make arrests that lead to felony charges.
This means that felony records from Camden may be tied to any one of these agencies. When you search for records, note which agency made the arrest. Police records are held by the arresting agency. Court records are held by the county. To get a full picture of a Camden felony case, you may need to request records from both the arresting agency and the Camden County court.
Camden County Felony Records
Camden is the county seat of Camden County. All felony cases from the city go through the Camden County Superior Court. The county court system serves thirty-seven municipalities. For complete details on county court access, the Sheriff Bureau of Criminal Identification, record fees, and other criminal justice resources, visit the Camden County felony records page.