Camden County Superior Court Case Search

Camden County case records refer to files on legal trials under the Camden County judicial system; these encompass written documents, audio and video recordings, photographs, digital files, diagrams, and other types of documents relating to case trials within the various courts in Camden County, NJ.

The Clerk's Offices of the Camden County Superior and Municipal Courts maintain records of case trials within their jurisdictions.

Per the New Jersey Open Public Records Act (OPRA) and New Jersey Court Rule 1:38, the public can access Camden County case records through their custodian agencies for legal proceedings, public awareness, background checks, and several legitimate reasons.

What Kinds of Cases Are Heard in the Camden Superior Court?

The Camden County Superior Court handles cases beyond the authority of the Camden County Surrogate and Municipal Courts. Through its various divisions (Civil, Criminal, Family, and Chancery Divisions), the Court oversees civil, criminal, family, equity (such as foreclosures, trusts, and injunctions), and probate cases.

The Camden County Superior Court's Special Civil Part handles claim cases where the amount in controversy does not exceed $20,000.00 and small claims for amounts less than $3,000.00. In addition, the Superior Court in Camden County has a probation and child support unit that enforces probation terms and child support orders.

Camden County Superior Court

The Superior Court in Camden County is a trial court with general authority over civil and criminal cases. In Camden County, the Superior Court's case jurisdiction includes but is not limited to:

• violent crimes
• Drug offences
• For arm & weapon offenses
• Organized crimes & gang-related offenses.

Furthermore, the Camden County Superior Court's Civil Part Division handles monetary claims cases for amounts above $20,000.00 (this cuts across personal injury, product liability, civil rights violations, and defamation cases).

For Camden County residents, the Superior Court plays pivotal roles in administering justice, protecting rights, and rehabilitating offenders through its various alternatives to incarceration programs for eligible individuals. Interested individuals can contact the Camden County Superior Court at the following addresses:

Camden County Hall of Justice
101 South 5th Street,
Camden,
New Jersey 08103
Phone: (856) 650-9100

Camden Probation - Building 6
6 Executive Campus Route 70,
Cherry Hill,
New Jersey 08002
Phone: (856) 650-9100 Ext. 43280

Camden Child Support - Building 5
5 Executive Campus
Cherry Hill,
New Jersey 08002
Phone: (877) 655-4371

Camden County Case Lookup

Record seekers can access Camden County case records online through the New Jersey Courts Public Access System, the New Jersey eCourts Portal, and the Camden County Superior Court Records Office. Individuals seeking Camden County case records should apply any of the following options:

Online Access

Visit the New Jersey Courts Public Access page, and depending on the type of case records, click on any of the links to access the case search portals and use the online tools to look for Camden County case records by party names, case/docket numbers, and other applicable search criteria. Requesters should note that there is a first-time user registration for access to civil case records through the Civil Case Public Access.

Alternatively, register and log into the New Jersey Electronic Access Program Portal to access Camden County case records (this option is subscription-based and costs $4.00 per minute).

Note: for privacy reasons, there may be restrictions on online access to some case records. Also, sealed case records are not publicly accessible.

In-person Requests

Visit the Camden County Superior Court's Records Room with a valid government-issued photo identification and request access to case records at the Camden County Hall of Justice between 8.30 a.m. and 4.30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays (excluding holidays)

Mail-in Requests

Download and complete a New Jersey Judiciary Records Request Form:

• Include a self-addressed stamped envelope with sufficient postage (if delivery choice is by mail), a photocopy of a valid government-issued photo identification document, and a check/money order that covers the applicable copy fees
• Mail the request to:

The Camden County Hall of Justice
101 South 5th Street,
Camden,
NJ 08103

Information seekers can also call the Camden County Superior Court’s Records Room at (856) 379-2200 ext. 3364.

The Camden County Superior Court charges 5¢ per page for regular copies of case records, $15.00 per certified document, and $25.00 for each sealed document.

Requesters should note that depending on the request method and staff availability, the wait time for copies of Camden County case records after payments may vary from immediate (online) or same-day (walk-in requests) to between 7 and 10 business days for deliveries through mail services.

Camden Superior Court Case Search by Name

For a name-based search for Camden County case records, use the New Jersey Courts Public Access page; this online portal allows information seekers to look for case records by party names and other relevant criteria. The Camden County Superior Court Clerk's Office also permits name-based searches for case records through mail-in or in-person requests.

Although most search portals allow name-based searches for documents and information, requesters should note the possibility of errors in results. For accuracy and to avoid errors due to similar names, record seekers should confirm spellings, provide additional identifying information, and use filters to narrow search results.

Camden Superior Court Docket Search

Case dockets are case management resources for organizing, monitoring, and prioritizing case trials. Camden County Superior Court's case dockets provide information about court filings and trials within the Court; this information ensures the transparency of trial processes and aids the tracking of specific cases. The public can observe and stay informed about trials through case dockets.

Generally, case dockets contain information such as:

• Filing dates
• Case/docket numbers
• Names of the litigants
• Hearing dates
• Motions and Orders
• Judgments
• Case status.

Public members can access Camden County case records through the New Jersey Courts Public Access page. Interested individuals can also mail or visit the Camden County Superior Court Clerk's Office and request access to case information.

Lookup Camden County Superior Court Online

Third-party websites offer round-the-clock access to Camden County case records, serving as alternatives to conventional government sources. Private online platforms like Newjerseycourtrecords.us gather trial documents from courts across New Jersey and make them available to interested individuals through advanced search tools and easy-to-use interfaces.

Third-party online resources save time and costs by eliminating the process of obtaining case records through custodian agencies. However, users of non-official repositories as document sources should note that these platforms are independent, and there is no official confirmation of the authenticity and accuracy of their documents.

Supreme Court vs. Superior Court

The Camden County Superior Court and the New Jersey Supreme Court are two judicial institutions with distinct roles under the New Jersey judicial system. The Camden County Superior Court is a county-level trial court whose authority is limited to the Camden County geographical area. In Camden County, the Superior conducts civil and criminal trials and passes binding judgments on the parties involved. Additionally, the decisions of the Camden County Superior Court are precedential within the Camden County judiciary.

Also, litigants can appeal the decisions of the Camden County Superior Court through the New Jersey Superior Court, Appellate Division.
In contrast to the Camden County Superior Court, the New Jersey Supreme Court is an appellate court whose functions include:

• Reviewing the decisions of the other state and county courts in New Jersey
• Interpreting the New Jersey Constitution
• Providing answers to questions relating to the New Jersey Constitution
• Oversight of the New Jersey judiciary
• Establishing rules of procedure for other courts in New Jersey
• Issuing advisory opinions of cases of broad public significance.

The New Jersey Supreme Court has the final say on legal matters in New Jersey; its decisions can only be appealed if they relate to the U.S. Constitution.