Camden County Court Records
Camden County court records are the official case dockets and files generated by the Superior Court of New Jersey in Camden County, the primary trial-level court for the county. These documents, including filings, motions, orders, and decrees, chronicle the court proceedings of civil disputes, probate cases, family law actions, and criminal charges.
Custodianship over these records is shared between the Superior Court of New Jersey and the Camden City Surrogate’s Court. While the Superior Court keeps records of civil disputes, criminal felonies, and general family law (including divorce, domestic violence, and child custody), the Surrogate Court maintains probate records and adoption files.
The court records of Camden County are part of the broader body of public records, which include vital records, arrest reports, and (sometimes) federal case files. While these documents are governed by the state’s Open Records Act, court records are governed by New Jersey Court Rule 1:38, which defines procedures for public access. Generally, the county’s public records are governed by separate rules and usually maintained on separate databases; nonetheless, these records are interrelated, with information from one system often drawing on and contributing to the others.
Are Camden County Court Records Public?
Yes. Most court records in Camden County are public, as authorized under Rule 1:38 of the New Jersey Rules of Court, which allows general access to promote transparency in judicial affairs.
According to this court directive, the public may request unfettered access to case documents in
- Most civil lawsuits, including contract disputes and property cases
- Criminal prosecutions
- Family court matters
- Probated wills
- Traffic violations
Records restricted from general access include
- Personal identifying information (PII) (Court Rule 1:38-7)
- Juvenile delinquency or abuse
- Domestic violence or sexual assault
- Grand jury indictments
- Adoption
- Mental health, excluding psychiatry and drug dependency (Court Rule 1:38-3(a)(2))
- Expunged convictions or sealed settlements
- Discovery materials (Court Rule 3:13-3)
What Information is Available in Camden County Court Records?
Court records in Camden County document every step of a case in Superior Court (Civil, Criminal, Family, Chancery) or Municipal Court. A standard case file features a combination of the following:
- Case identifiers (such as docket number, presiding court, and case type)
- Names and roles of the parties and their attorneys
- Filing dates, case status, case history
- Pleadings (such as complaints, indictments, and petitions)
- Motions and briefs
- Discovery materials, evidentiary filings, exhibits
- Orders, judgments, decrees, rulings
- Transcript of proceedings
Camden County Court Records Search
Court records in Camden County show the history of legal cases handled by Superior and Municipal Courts. The public can search for and view these cases as follows:
Online
The statewide Find a Case page at njcourts.gov allows the public to search for civil, criminal, and municipal cases.
For civil matters involving money, contract disputes, small claims, or civil negligence, one may use the ACMS/Civil Case Jackets Public Access tool to view case jackets. A case jacket is a "digital container" that holds every document filed or generated throughout proceedings. Individuals may query this portal by name or case number.
When searching by docket number, the user may filter by county (Camden), case type (civil), case number, and case year. For a name search, they can select an individual name or a business name. In some cases, the user can download a copy of a legal complaint, answer, or motion.
For criminal matters, inquirers can view case status, charges, and hearing or sentencing information on the PROMIS/Gavel Public Access portal. This portal is not as comprehensive as its civil case counterpart; it displays only case summaries, not the actual filings.
Finally, the Municipal Courts Case Search (MCCS) tool provides case information from city or town courts. Basic case records for DUI, speeding tickets, and other minor infractions can be accessed here. One can search by ticket number, complaint number, driver’s license number, or name.
Where a case’s documents are not available through the previously mentioned methods, the Superior Court provides a platform for the public to complete the Records Request Form 10200 and submit it through the Judiciary Electronic Document Submission (JEDS) portal. Note that this route only works for closed case records and non-probate records.
In-Person
Where the researcher requires physical or electronic copies not available online, they can visit the main Hall of Justice at 101 South 5th Street, Camden, NJ. There are computer terminals in Suite 150 (for civil records) and Room 600-A (for criminal records) for viewing case dockets. The clerk of court can produce physical copies upon request, provided the individual provides a docket number or other requested information.
Probate records can be accessed at the Surrogate’s Court office at 509 Lakeland Road, Blackwood, NJ.
Mail Requests
People can enclose a completed Form 10200 (linked earlier) and a self-addressed stamped envelope (SASE) and mail them to either the central Clerk of Superior Court in Trenton or the Surrogate’s Court in Camden, depending on the type of records required:
Superior Court Clerk’s Office
Attention: Customer Access
P.O. Box 971
Trenton, NJ 08625-0971
Camden County Surrogate’s Court
509 Lakeland Road
Blackwood, NJ 08012
Fees for Court Records in Camden County
Court records fees for the Superior Court are established in Court Rule 1:43, as follows:
- Plain paper copies: 5 cents per page for normal size and 7 cents per page for legal size
- Certified copy with seal: $15 for the seal itself on top of the copy fee
- Exemplified copy: $50 + copy fee
- Triple exemplified copy: $60 + copy fee
- Certified document (e.g., divorce decree): $25 flat fee
Surrogate’s Court records fees are established in the Camden County Fee Schedule.
- Will (plain copy): $3 per page
- Will (certified): $50 for the first two pages; $5 per page thereafter
- Short certificate: $5
- Search fee: $10
The fees for birth, death, and marriage records, obtainable from individual towns/cities, vary by jurisdiction. For example, the City of Camden charges $25 for a first copy plus $10 for each extra copy. These copies may also be retrieved from the state’s Vital Statistics office, but that route is generally more expensive.
Camden County Courthouse Locations
Listed are the various courts that serve the county of Camden and its towns and cities.
Camden County Hall of Justice (Superior Court)
101 South 5th Street
Camden, NJ 08103
Phone: (856) 650-9100
Camden County Surrogate’s Court
509 Lakeland Road
Blackwood, NJ 08012
Phone: (856) 225-7282
Municipal Courts in Camden County
Audubon Borough Municipal Court
606 West Nicholson Road
Audubon, NJ 08106
Phone: (856) 547-0712
Barrington Municipal Court
500 White Horse Pike
Oaklyn, NJ 08107
Phone: (856) 858-0074
Bellmawr Municipal Court
21 East Browning Road
Bellmawr, NJ 08031
Phone: (856) 931-1081
Berlin Borough Municipal Court
59 South White Horse Pike
Berlin, NJ 08009
Phone: (856) 767-1721
Berlin Township Municipal Court
135 Route 73 South
West Berlin, NJ 08091
Phone: (856) 767-2533
Camden City Municipal Court
800 Federal Street
Camden, NJ 08103
Phone: (856) 757-7100
Cherry Hill Township Municipal Court
820 Mercer Street
Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
Phone: (856) 488-7850
Chesilhurst Municipal Court
201 Grant Avenue
Chesilhurst, NJ 08089
Phone: (856) 767-1548
Clementon Municipal Court
101 Gibbsboro Road
Clementon, NJ 08021
Phone: (856) 783-6464
Collingswood Municipal Court
30 West Collings Avenue
Collingswood, NJ 08108
Phone: (856) 854-7535
Gibbsboro Borough Municipal Court
49 Kirkwood Road
Gibbsboro, NJ 08026
Phone: (856) 783-6655
Gloucester City Municipal Court
313 Monmouth Street
Gloucester City, NJ 08030
Phone: (856) 456-3958
Gloucester Township Municipal Court
1261 Chews Landing Road
Laurel Springs, NJ 08021
Phone: (856) 228-4000
Haddon Heights Municipal Court
625 Station Avenue
Haddon Heights, NJ 08035
Phone: (856) 547-0711
Haddon Township Municipal Court
135 Haddon Avenue
Haddon Township, NJ 08108
Phone: (856) 854-1176
Haddonfield Municipal Court
242 Kings Highway East
Haddonfield, NJ 08033
Phone: (856) 429-4700
Hi-Nella Municipal Court
100 Wykagyl Road
Hi-Nella , NJ 08083
(856) 782-0860
Lawnside Municipal Court
4 Douglas Avenue
Lawnside, NJ 08045
Phone: (856) 547-3240
Lindenwold Municipal Court
2001 Egg Harbor Road
Lindenwold, NJ 08021
Phone: (856) 783-0958
Magnolia Borough Municipal Court
438 West Evesham Road
Magnolia, NJ 08049
Phone: (856) 784-8477
Merchantville Municipal Court
1 West Maple Avenue
Merchantville, NJ 08109
Phone: (856) 662-7528
Mount Ephraim Municipal Court
121 South Black Horse Pike
Mount Ephraim, NJ 08059
Phone: (856) 931-1546
Oaklyn Municipal Court
500 White Horse Pike
Oaklyn, NJ 08107
Phone: (856) 858-0074
Pennsauken Township Municipal Court
2400 Bethel Avenue
Pennsauken, NJ 08109
Phone: (856) 663-1403
Pine Hill Municipal Court
48 West 6th Avenue
Pine Hill, NJ 08021
Phone: (856) 783-1545
Runnemede Municipal Court
24 North Black Horse Pike
Runnemede, NJ 08078
Phone: (856) 939-5252
Somerdale Municipal Court
105 Kennedy Boulevard
Somerdale, NJ 08083
Phone: (856) 783-0958
Stratford Municipal Court
311 Union Avenue
Stratford, NJ 08084
Phone: (856) 783-1093
Voorhees Township Municipal Court
2400 Voorhees Town Center
Voorhees, NJ 08043
Phone: (856) 429-0770
Waterford Township Municipal Court
2131 Auburn Avenue
Atco, NJ 08004
Phone: (856) 767-2131
Winslow Township Municipal Court
125 South Route 73
Braddock, NJ 08037
Phone: (856) 767-0700
Woodlynne Municipal Court
200 Cooper Avenue
Woodlynne, NJ 08107
Phone: (856) 962-8300
Criminal Records Access in Camden County
Certain individuals or organizations may require a Camden County criminal record for a job application, immigration, or other purposes. County court clerks cannot provide this type of comprehensive background check. Inquirers can request this only from the State Bureau of Identification (SBI) division of the New Jersey State Police.
The SBI provides a Form 212B Name Check service. Anyone can use this service to request a subject’s Criminal History Record Information (CHRI), provided they have the relevant name, date of birth, Social Security number, and other details. Form 212B can be filled out online or after creating an account. Each criminal history name check costs $20 ($12 for volunteer work), payable by credit or debit card.
Form 212A is a more serious criminal background check used by police and state agencies to determine an individual’s suitability for employment or licensing.
The public can, however, inspect the details of a specific criminal trial, such as the indictment, the plea form, or the judgment of conviction. This can be done online through the PROMIS/Gavel portal or at the Superior Court criminal division, 101 South 5th Street, Camden, NJ.
Camden County Probate Records
Camden County probate records document the legal process for administering the estates of deceased persons and managing the assets of vulnerable individuals. The local Surrogate’s Court oversees uncontested wills and probate filings, while contested matters are under the jurisdiction of the Superior Court Chancery Division.
Estate records in Camden include documents pertaining to wills, administrative charters, guardianships for legal minors, and conservatorships for incapacitated adults. Common proceedings in such cases include probating a will to distribute assets, administering an estate with inventories and creditor notices, appointing guardians for children after a parent’s death, or establishing conservatorships to manage finances for a mental health patient.
Recent Camden County probate records (post-2010) are available online through the Surrogate’s Court’s records database. Case dockets for contested probate matters may be available on the statewide Find a Case portal. Older or detailed files typically require a trip to the Surrogate’s Court. Note that the Surrogate’s office does not currently provide walk-in services. Inquirers must make an appointment before their visit.
Certain probate matters, such as adoptions, conservatorships, and mental health guardianships, remain confidential to protect privacy.
Camden County Family Court Records
The Family Court Division of the Camden County Superior Court handles matters such as divorce, paternity, custody, parenting time, domestic violence, juvenile delinquency, and other family law proceedings.
Public dockets for these cases show status and hearing dates and are available on the NJ Courts public access portal. Inquirers may search by name or docket number (using the FM prefix for family matters). Due to the sensitive nature of most family law matters, full access to the records listed below is limited to direct parties and their attorneys:
- Adoption (N.J.S.A. 9:3-51; 9:3-52)
- Juvenile delinquency (N.J.S.A. 2A:4A-60)
- Domestic violence complaints or records (N.J.S.A. 2C:25-33)
- Abuse and neglect (N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.10a)
- Child support/family finance (Court Rule 5:4-2(f); 1:38-3(d)(14))
- Mediation (Court Rule 1:40-4(d) )
The public may visit the main courthouse at 101 South Fifth Street, Camden, NJ, for same-day lookups on open cases. Visitors typically need to provide a photo ID to verify their legal eligibility to view requested documents.
Federal Court Records in Camden County
Camden County falls under the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, which has three locations (Camden, Newark, Trenton). The Camden division at the Mitchell H. Cohen Building & U.S. Courthouse (4th & Cooper Streets, Camden, NJ handles federal cases from Camden County.
This court holds federal jurisdiction over crimes (drug trafficking, bank fraud, civil rights violations) and civil offenses (patent disputes, maritime cases, bankruptcies, Social Security appeals).
Individuals may access or print federal court records at the Camden division’s address above. Printouts of case documents, dockets, and transcripts cost 10 cents per page, and audio files cost $2.40 each. The standard PACER (Public Access to Court Electronic Records) online portal is also available, but it requires a free user registration to get started. Fees are waived if the searcher accesses records of less than $30 in a quarter.
