Cumberland County Court Records

Per N.J. Ct. R. 1:38-2, a New Jersey court record refers to any information, order, opinion, transcript, judgment, or decree maintained by a court relating to a case or judicial proceeding. These records include dockets, motions, briefs, evidentiary exhibits, indices, calendars, pleadings, and aggregate data. Court records exclude unfiled discovery materials in any case or information created or stored by a governmental agency that is accessible to the court but is not part of the court record. The Superior Court Clerk is the custodian of all court records in Cumberland County. Court records can be obtained online, by mail, or in person. A typical court record contains the following information:

• Sex
• Name and alias name
• City
• Sex
• Case number
• FBI number
• SBI number
• Height and weight
• Hair and eye color
• Birth year and place
• Sentence and disposition date

Court records are crucial for multiple reasons. They serve as official documentation of judicial proceedings, encompassing case filings, trials, judgments, and other court actions. These records offer precise information on what occurred during a court proceeding, aiding in the resolution of disputes regarding statements made or evidence presented. Additionally, court records help ensure that legal proceedings are conducted fairly and impartially, allowing judges and lawyers to reference them to verify that parties are adhering to proper legal procedures. Furthermore, court records can be used as evidence in future legal cases.

Are Court Records Public in Cumberland County?

Yes. The New Jersey Open Records Act and the Public Access to Court Records and Administrative Records (N.J. Ct. R. 1:38-1) authorize the public inspection and copying of court records. Therefore, anyone can visit the record custodian during office hours to request court records. However, New Jersey laws prohibit certain court records from public disclosure. N.J. Ct. R. 1:38-3 highlights confidential court records in Cumberland County:

• Discovery materials
• Expunged records
• Sealed indictments
• Sealed complaint-warrants
• Diagnostic Center reports
• Paternity records and reports
• Grand jury proceeding records
• Family Case Information Statements
• Juvenile delinquency records and reports
• Domestic violence records and reports
• Child placement records and reports
• Guardianship records and reports
• Confidential Litigant Information Sheets
• Sealed and expunged juvenile records
• Records in actions for change of name
• Juvenile Conference Committee records
• Sealed records of convictions for offenses involving marijuana or hashish
• Child victims of sexual assault or abuse records
• Writs to produce prisoners before the execution of the writ
• Pretrial services program records
• Personal information of victims or alleged victims of domestic violence or sexual offenses, like names and addresses
• Victim statements (excluding those placed on the record at a public proceeding)
• Search warrants and the affidavit or testimony upon which a warrant is issued
• Psychiatric, medical, psychological, and alcohol and drug dependency reports, records, and evaluations.
• Transcripts, records, and documents pertaining to proceedings and hearings authorized by the Supreme Court
• Working papers, such as notes, memoranda, and draft opinions, are used by a judicial officer while performing official duties.
• Consultative, advisory, or deliberative discussion records associated with rendering of decisions or case management.

Cumberland County Court Records Search

The common ways of finding court records in Cumberland County are:

• Through official public portals
• By submitting a Records Request Form online and by mail
• In person at the courthouse
• Through third-party websites

Cumberland County Court Records Search by Name

The best way to conduct a court records search by name is online. The Cumberland County Superior Court disseminates court records through the following portals:

• Civil and Foreclosure Cases portal (enter a first name or last name)
• Criminal Convictions portal (enter a first name or last name)
• Criminal Judgments portal (search by defendant name)

Alternatively, record seekers can visit the Superior Court’s office to request copies of court records. A name and the necessary fee should be provided to facilitate the process. Plan copies of court records cost between $0.05 and $0.07, depending on the size, and certified copies cost $15.

Cumberland County Courts

The Cumberland County court system comprises the Superior Court, Surrogate Court, and Municipal Courts. Below are the addresses of court records in Cumberland County:

Cumberland County Courthouse
60 West Broad Street
Bridgeton, NJ08302
Phone: (856) 878-5050
Fax: (856) 451-7356 (Surrogate Court)

Municipal Courts

Bridgeton Joint Municipal Court
330 Fayette Street
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
Phone: (856) 451-7565
Fax: (856) 451-7638

Cumberland Salem Regional Municipal Court (Municipalities covered are Commercial, Deerfield, Downe, Greenwich, Hopewell, Lawrence, Pittsgrove, Shiloh, Stow Creek, and Upper Deerfield)
1325 Highway 77
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
Phone: (856) 455-8722

Fairfield Township Municipal Court
70 Fairton Gouldtown Road
Fairton, NJ 08320
Phone: (856) 453-3157

Maurice River Township Municipal Court
736 East Landis Avenue,
Vineland, NJ 08360
Phone: (856) 794-4214
Email: rdippolito@vinelandcity.org

Millville Municipal Court
18 S. High Street
4th Floor
Millville, NJ 08332
Phone: (856) 825-7000 x7619
Fax: (856) 502-9488

Vineland Municipal Court
736 East Landis Avenue
Vineland, NJ 08360
Phone: (856) 794-4214
Fax: (856) 405-4619

Cumberland County Superior Court Case Search

The Cumberland County Superior Court oversees all criminal, civil, and family law cases. The easiest way to find Superior Court records is to go to the Find a Case page and use any of the portals to search for the appropriate record. However, public family court records cannot be found through this method. Another way to find public Superior Court records is to download the Records Request Form and electronically submit it to on Judiciary Electronic Document Submission (JEDS) portal. The requests will be processed during normal business hours (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.). Individuals who do not have access to a computer can submit the Records Request Form by mail to:

Superior Court Clerk's Office
Richard J. Hughes Justice Complex
Attention: Customer Access
P.O. Box 971
Trenton, NJ 08625-0971

Cumberland County District Court Records

New Jersey has several kinds of courts, not including the District Court. They include the New Jersey Supreme Court, the Superior Court (which includes the Appellate Division), the Tax Court, and the Municipal Courts.

Cumberland County Criminal Records

Per New Jersey Administrative Code (N.J.A.C.) 13:59-1 et seq., criminal records are public information. A criminal record refers to any information collected by criminal justice agencies on a person that consists of identifiable descriptions and notations of arrests, detentions, indictments, and dispositions. Since criminal records include arrest information, a requester might choose to obtain Cumberland County arrest records. The Cumberland County Department of Corrections (DOC) provides arrest information online through the Incarcerated Person Lookup Tool and in person.

Individuals can obtain copies of Cumberland County criminal records from the New Jersey State Police. These records can be retrieved through:

• Fingerprints: Subjects of records can visit any of the third-party approved fingerprint-capturing sites to conduct a criminal history record information (CHRI). Requests can be made by submitting fingerprints via an electronic live scan. This service costs $45.73, including a vendor fee of $15.73, payable by master card, visa, Discover, American Express, prepaid debit cards, or electronic debit (ACH) from a checking account. Once fingerprinted, requesters can download a Personal Record Request letter online within 90 days from the fingerprinting date. A PCN, last name, and date of birth are required to download the form.
• Name: authorized requesters must submit an SBI 212B form to conduct a name-based criminal record search. The request can be submitted online for $20, payable by card.

Cumberland County Criminal Court Case Lookup

The Superior Court’s Criminal Division processes and manages all indictable criminal cases of adult offenders in Cumberland County. Interested persons can find criminal court case records online, by mail, or in person at the courthouse. Online requests can be made through:

• The PROMIS/Gavel Public Access portal (the search criteria are by name, indictment/accusations numbers, and CDR number)
• Criminal Judgments Public Access portal (conduct a search by county, defendant, indictment/accusation number, CDR number, SBI number, and PROMIS case-defendant number)
• Complete the Records Request Form and submit it online through the Judiciary Electronic Document Submission (JEDS).

Record seekers can also request criminal court records by mail or in person at the courthouse. Mail requesters must submit a Records Request Form alongside the necessary fees. Delivery can be made by pick up, US mail, onsite inspection, fax, or email.

Get Cumberland County Civil Court Records

The Cumberland County Superior Court’s Civil Division handles cases that involve disputes where a plaintiff claims the actions of the defendant cause them hurt and seeks monetary compensation. Specifically, the Division only handles cases where the amount in controversy exceeds $20,000. Cases where the amount in controversy is between $5,000 and $20,000 are heard in the Special Civil Part of the Civil Division. The Special Civil Part also handles small claims cases ($5,000 or less). The Superior Court’s Civil Division hears civil cases like landlord/tenant disputes, medical malpractice, automobile accidents, and breaches of contracts.

Record seekers can find civil court records online at the Civil Case Public Access portal. The search criteria are by name and docket number. First-time users must register to get a user ID and password to access the civil case system. Attorneys must log in with their attorney bar ID credentials to access the eCourts Civil Case Jacket. Alternatively, individuals can Complete the records request form and submit it electronically. The Division will send the records to the requester by email. Plan copies of civil court records cost between $0.05 and $0.07, depending on the size, and certified copies cost $15. Payments can be made by credit card. Mail and in person requests are acceptable at the Division.

Cumberland County Family Court Records

The Cumberland Superior Court Family Division has jurisdiction over cases like divorce, paternity, adoption, custody, parenting time, child support, domestic violence, juvenile delinquency, family crisis, foster care placement, kinship legal guardianship, abuse and neglect, and termination of parental rights. Most family records are confidential, while others, like divorce, are not. Individuals can only retrieve family court records in person at the courthouse. Contact the Family Division for information on other methods of obtaining a copy of family court records.

Cumberland Dissolution of Marriage Records

Cumberland County residents often use the term "dissolution of marriage" interchangeably with "divorce". Consequently, individuals seeking dissolution of marriage records can obtain them in the same manner as divorce records. The Superior Court Family Division provides access to dissolution of marriage records in person during business hours. The record staff requires a name or docket number and a nominal fee to process the request.

Cumberland County Marriage and Divorce Records

Divorce records are public in Cumberland County and are available through the Superior Court Family Division. These records can be retrieved in person at the courthouse. A name or docket number will be required to facilitate the search. The Clerk’s Office issues divorce records for a nominal fee.

Cumberland County marriage records are confidential and become public after 50 years. They are only open to the subject of the record, parents, legal guardians, legal representatives, spouses, children, grandchildren, siblings, and a person with a court order. Cumberland County marriage certificates are issued by the Local Vital Records Office in the municipality where the marriage occurred. A fee and basic information are required to retrieve a certified copy of marriage documents. For example, Maurice River Township Vital Statistics and Registry disseminates certified copies of marriage records by mail and in person. The fees cost $10 per copy and $5 for each additional copy. A valid ID is required to process the request. Mail applicants must submit an Application for a Certificate or Certified Copy.

Cumberland Birth and Death Records

In New Jersey, Vital records are not part of Cumberland County public records. Therefore, birth and death records are not open to the public. Birth records become public after 80 years, and 40 years for death records. The following people have the authority to request Cumberland County vital records of birth and death events:

• The subject of the record, if of legal age (Cumberland County birth records only)
• Parents, children, siblings, grandparents, and current spouse
• A legal representative with a court order
• A guardian with legal custody of a minor child
• A federal, state, or local government agency

Requesters can obtain copies of birth and death records from the Local Vital Records Office in the municipality in which the event occurred. Birth and death records cost between $10 and $25, depending on the municipality. For example, the Bridgeton Office of the Registrar issues certified copies of birth and death certificates by mail and in person. Mail requesters must submit an Application for Original Certified Record Copy form to the office. Birth certificates cost $20 each, while death certificates cost $10 each.

Cumberland County Probate Court Records

The Cumberland County Surrogate Court handles probate cases like estate and wills. Probate court records can be retrieved in person at the courthouse. It is advisable to contact the Court at (856) 453-4800 before making in-person requests. Copies of probate court records cost $3 per page, and certified copies cost $5 per page. Payments can be made by check or cash. Requesters must come to the court along with a photo ID. The Court is open from Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Cumberland County Property Records

Record seekers can find property records at the Cumberland County Board of Taxation, Assessor’s Office, Tax Collector’s Office, and Clerk’s Offices. The Board of Taxation provides tax information online through the Assessment Records Search portal and in person during business hours (Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.):

The Cumberland County Board of Taxation
2745 S. Delsea Drive
Vineland, NJ 08360
Phone: (856) 453-7425
Fax: (856) 451-2891

The Cumberland County Clerk's Office issues property records from 1960 to 1987 through the Image Viewer and records from 1987 to the present online through the Online Services. Individuals can also request property records during business hours, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The turnaround time for property record requests is about 2 to 3 weeks, but it can differ depending on volume.

Cumberland County Assessor’s and Tax Collector’s Offices issues property records online. Most of them have online links and maps where requesters can view property records for free. Copies of property records can be retrieved in person from the Assessor or Tax Collector’s Office in the municipality where the property is located. A basic property information like name, property address, or parcel ID may be required to initiate the search. A fee is request to access copies.

Cumberland County Court Records Online

Several third-party vendors issue Cumberland County court records to members of the public through their online portals. These sites, like the newjerseycourtrecords.us, provide opportunities for users to search their desired records by first or last name. This name-based search returns results on basic court records for free but comprehensive reports cost a small fee. Some third-party vendors charge $4.95 for 7 days of unlimited access or a monthly subscription charge of $19.95.