Cherry Hill Felony Record Search
Cherry Hill Township felony records are filed at the Camden County Superior Court. Cherry Hill is the largest town in Camden County with about 74,000 residents. All felony charges from Cherry Hill go through the Camden County court system. The clerk of the court maintains felony case files and provides copies to the public. The Camden County Sheriff Bureau of Criminal Identification holds over 200,000 criminal files, making it one of the largest county criminal record collections in the state.
Cherry Hill Township Quick Facts
Camden County Court for Cherry Hill Felonies
All felony cases from Cherry Hill Township are heard at the Camden County Superior Court. The courthouse is at 101 South 5th Street in Camden, NJ 08103. Camden is the county seat. The drive from Cherry Hill to the courthouse takes about fifteen minutes. The Criminal Division of the Superior Court handles all indictable offenses from Cherry Hill and every other town in the county.
| Court | Camden County Superior Court, Criminal Division |
|---|---|
| Address | 101 South 5th Street Camden, NJ 08103 |
| Expungement Line | (856) 379-2200 ext. 3364 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
The courthouse is in downtown Camden near the PATCO Speedline and NJ Transit bus routes. Parking is available in nearby lots. All visitors pass through security. Bring a valid photo ID. The clerk office can help you find felony records from Cherry Hill Township and the rest of Camden County.
How to Find Cherry Hill Felony Records
You can look up Cherry Hill Township felony records through online tools, in person, or by written request. Each method has its own benefits. Online searches are fast but show limited data. In-person visits let you review full case files. Written requests work when you cannot make it to the courthouse.
The New Jersey eCourts portal at njcourts.gov covers all of Camden County. You search by name or docket number. Results show case status, charges, and court dates for felony cases from Cherry Hill. The system is free and open to all. For full documents, you need to contact the clerk or visit the courthouse.
The Cherry Hill Township website has links to local departments. Below is a view of the official site that can help guide your search.
The site lists contact details for the Cherry Hill Police Department and other township offices. These can point you to the right place for records tied to felony cases.
The Camden County website also has resources that can help with your search. Below is a view of the county site.
This county page provides links to the court, the sheriff, and the prosecutor. All three offices play a role in how felony records from Cherry Hill Township are created and stored.
Camden County Criminal Identification Bureau
The Camden County Sheriff operates a Bureau of Criminal Identification that holds more than 200,000 criminal files. This bureau stores records from all towns in the county, including Cherry Hill Township. The files cover arrests, fingerprints, and criminal history data. This is one of the largest local criminal record collections in New Jersey.
The bureau works with law enforcement and the courts. It processes new arrest records and updates existing files. For Cherry Hill Township felony records, the bureau may have data that goes beyond what the court file shows. It can include arrest photos, fingerprint cards, and prior contact with law enforcement.
Access to bureau files is more restricted than access to court records. Some data is only available to law enforcement and authorized agencies. But the court records from a Cherry Hill felony case are public. The bureau and the court clerk work together to maintain a full record of criminal cases from across Camden County.
Common Cherry Hill Felony Cases
Cherry Hill Township sees fewer violent felonies than some other parts of Camden County. The town is largely residential with many shopping and commercial areas. The most common felony cases from Cherry Hill tend to involve theft, fraud, and drug offenses. Shoplifting that exceeds $200 in value is charged as a felony. This is more common in Cherry Hill than in less commercial areas because of the large retail centers in town.
Drug possession with intent to distribute is another frequent felony charge from Cherry Hill. The township sits along major highways, and drug cases sometimes arise from traffic stops. Burglary charges also appear in Cherry Hill felony records. Auto theft is another issue, as the township has large parking areas near malls and offices.
Aggravated assault, weapons charges, and DUI cases that involve serious injury can also reach the felony level in Cherry Hill. The Camden County Prosecutor handles every felony case from the township. The prosecutor presents evidence to the grand jury and then pursues the case through plea or trial. Each case adds to the body of felony records kept at the Camden County court.
Cherry Hill Felony Expungement
People with a felony record from Cherry Hill Township can apply for expungement under New Jersey law. Expungement seals the record so it does not show on most public searches. You file a petition with the Camden County Superior Court. The Camden County Prosecutor must be notified. The court's expungement line is (856) 379-2200 ext. 3364.
To qualify, you generally must wait six years after your last conviction, release, or payment. You can have no more than one felony conviction. Some crimes cannot be expunged. The court holds a hearing and decides whether to grant the petition. If approved, the Cherry Hill Township felony record is sealed from most public view.
The New Jersey Courts Self-Help Center at njcourts.gov/self-help has the petition forms and step-by-step guides. Legal aid in Camden County can also help if you meet income requirements. The Clean Slate law may allow some people to seek expungement sooner than the six-year wait.
Camden County Felony Records
Cherry Hill Township is in Camden County. All felony cases from the township go through the Camden County Superior Court in Camden. The county court serves thirty-seven municipalities, with Cherry Hill being the most populous. For more on county court access, fees, the Sheriff Bureau, and other resources, visit the Camden County felony records page.