Atlantic County Felony Records

Atlantic County felony records are housed at the Superior Court Criminal Division in Mays Landing. The county was formed from Gloucester County on February 7, 1837, and its court system has grown to serve a large coastal population. Criminal case records in Atlantic County cover indictable offenses ranging from drug charges to violent crimes. The Superior Court processes these cases and stores the resulting records at its Unami Boulevard courthouse. Residents and the public can search Atlantic County felony records through several methods, both online and in person at the clerk window.

Atlantic County Criminal Court System

The Superior Court Criminal Division handles all felony cases in Atlantic County. New Jersey calls felonies "indictable offenses" under N.J.S.A. 2C:1-4. These are crimes that carry more than six months in jail. The court sits at 4997 Unami Boulevard in Mays Landing. It is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Presiding Judge Bernard E. DeLury oversees the Criminal Division. You can reach the court at 609-402-0100.

The Criminal Division has separate phone lines for different needs. Call extension 47310 for case management questions. Extension 47320 handles criminal records requests. If you need information about expungements in Atlantic County, call extension 47330. John Sammons serves as the Expungement Clerk and can be reached at (609) 909-8168. These staff members can help you find felony records or start a records request.

The Atlantic County Superior Court website provides basic court information and contact details for the Criminal Division.

The courthouse complex also holds the prosecutor and sheriff offices. This means you can handle multiple record requests in one trip to Mays Landing.

Searching Atlantic County Felony Records

There are several ways to search felony records in Atlantic County. The method you pick depends on what you need and how fast you need it. Online tools give quick results for basic case data. In-person visits let you see full court files.

The state runs a free case search tool called PROMIS/Gavel. This system covers all New Jersey counties, including Atlantic County. You can search by a person's name or by docket number. Results show case type, charges, court dates, and disposition. It does not show the full file, but it confirms whether a felony record exists in Atlantic County. The NJ Courts Find a Case portal also gives access to criminal case information statewide.

To search felony records in Atlantic County in person, go to the Criminal Division at 4997 Unami Boulevard in Mays Landing. Bring a valid ID. Staff can look up cases by name or docket number. You can view files and request copies at the counter. Copy fees are $0.05 per letter-size page and $0.07 per legal-size page. These rates come from state law under N.J.S.A. 47:1A-5.

Note: The court is closed on state holidays, so check the calendar before visiting Atlantic County.

Atlantic County Clerk and Record Access

The Atlantic County Clerk is Joseph J. Giralo. His office sits at 5901 Main Street in Mays Landing. The phone number is (609) 625-4011. While the clerk does not hold criminal court files, the office maintains other public records that may relate to felony cases. Land records, liens, and judgments tied to criminal matters are filed here.

The Atlantic County Clerk office also provides notary services and handles document recording. If a felony case in Atlantic County results in a judgment lien, that lien gets recorded with the clerk. This makes the clerk a secondary source for records tied to criminal cases.

For direct criminal record searches, the clerk office points requesters to the Superior Court Criminal Division. The two offices work on the same campus in Mays Landing, so it is easy to visit both in one trip.

Online Felony Record Search in Atlantic County

Atlantic County offers an online records search tool through the clerk's office. The Atlantic County Online Records Search lets you look up recorded documents from your home. This tool covers deeds, mortgages, and other recorded items. It does not cover criminal case files directly, but judgment liens from felony cases in Atlantic County may appear here.

For criminal-specific searches, use the statewide tools. PROMIS/Gavel and the NJ Courts portal both allow searches by name across all counties. These are free. They show charges, court dates, and case outcomes for felony records in Atlantic County. Private record search companies also cover Atlantic County criminal records, but they charge fees and may not be as current as the court's own systems.

OPRA Requests for Atlantic County Criminal Records

The Open Public Records Act gives you the right to request government records in New Jersey. This includes felony records held by Atlantic County offices. Under N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1, most records are public unless a specific exemption applies. Sealed or expunged records are not available through OPRA.

To file an OPRA request in Atlantic County, you submit a form to the records custodian at the office that holds the records you want. The agency has seven business days to respond. They can provide the records, deny the request with a reason, or ask for more time. Fees stay low. Letter-size copies cost $0.05 each. Legal-size pages cost $0.07. If your request is denied, you can appeal to the Government Records Council at 866-850-0511.

The Sheriff's OPRA custodian in Atlantic County can be reached at 609-909-7234. Sheriff Joseph O'Donoghue heads the office at 4997 Unami Boulevard in Mays Landing. The sheriff handles warrant records, arrest records, and transport documents. These records often connect to felony cases in Atlantic County.

Note: Expunged felony records in Atlantic County are removed from public access and will not appear in OPRA responses.

Atlantic County Prosecutor and Felony Cases

The Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office brings all felony charges in the county. It sits at 4997 Unami Boulevard, Suite 2, in Mays Landing. The phone number is (609) 909-7800. The office website is www.acpo.org. Prosecutors decide which cases go before a grand jury and which charges to file. Every indictable offense in Atlantic County passes through this office.

Grand jury proceedings in Atlantic County are secret under state law. The indictment itself becomes a public record once filed with the court. After that, the felony case record grows as motions, hearings, and trial documents get added to the file. The prosecutor's office keeps its own case files, but the official court record stays with the Superior Court clerk in Atlantic County.

Atlantic County Justice Facility Records

The Atlantic County Justice Facility sits at 5060 Atlantic Avenue in Mays Landing. The phone number is (609) 645-5855. This jail houses roughly 1,250 inmates at any given time. Bail is accepted around the clock, seven days a week. Booking records from the jail can help confirm arrest details tied to felony cases in Atlantic County.

Jail records are separate from court records. The jail tracks who comes in, their charges, bail amounts, and release dates. Court records track the legal case from indictment through sentencing. Both types of records are public in Atlantic County, with some exceptions for security or privacy. To get jail records, file an OPRA request with the facility. For court case records tied to felony charges, contact the Superior Court Criminal Division in Mays Landing.

Felony Record Expungement in Atlantic County

New Jersey law allows some felony records to be expunged. This means the record is sealed from public view. Under N.J.S.A. 2C:52-2, a person with one indictable conviction can apply for expungement after a waiting period. The waiting period is typically six years from the date of conviction, payment of fines, or release from prison, whichever comes last.

To file for expungement in Atlantic County, you submit a petition to the Superior Court. The Expungement Clerk is John Sammons, reachable at (609) 909-8168. The court notifies the prosecutor, arresting agency, and other relevant offices. If no one objects, the court may grant the order. Once granted, Atlantic County felony records tied to that case are removed from public databases.

Some crimes cannot be expunged under New Jersey law. These include:

• Murder or manslaughter
• Kidnapping
• Sexual assault
• Robbery
• Arson
• Perjury

If your petition is granted, Atlantic County agencies must act as if the arrest and conviction never happened. The felony record will no longer show up in public searches.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Atlantic County. If you need felony records from a neighboring area, check the county where the case was filed. Each county keeps its own criminal court records in New Jersey.