Gloucester County Court Records

Court records refer to documents and files from court records archives that provide details and history of court cases and processes. Examples of such records may include case files, dockets, decrees, judgments, and pleadings maintained by the county courts for documentation purposes.

The County Clerk is the primary custodian of Gloucester County court records. Requests may be sent via email, mail, fax, phone call, or in-person visit.

Are Court Records Public in Gloucester County?

According to the New Jersey Open Public Records Act (OPRA), court records are public in Gloucester County. However, OPRA also exempts some court records from public disclosure, including juvenile records, jury questionnaires, search warrants, and family division records. Despite the exemptions, Gloucester County still had many disclosable court records. Anyone may request them regardless of their citizenship and residential status.

To do this, interested individuals should forward their requests to the County Clerk through any of the methods available: in-person visits, phone calls, mail requests, email, fax, and use of online forms. Regardless of the preferred method, each record request should include the relevant court and document type to enable the clerk to identify the desired records promptly.

Gloucester County Court Records Search

Per the New Jersey Open Public Records Act (OPRA), anyone may approach the Gloucester County Clerk to obtain copies of court records. You may also visit the relevant court or contact the clerk by phone at (856) 853-3237, mail, email, or fax at (856) 853-3327.

Another option is to utilize third-party websites to search for Gloucester court records. While this is an easy option, it may not be efficient as these websites may provide incomplete information.

Regardless of the preferred search method or platform, record seekers must provide at least the name(s) of involved parties, the document types, and the filing date.

Gloucester County Court Records Search by Name

A name search is available for Gloucester County court records. Requesters may submit records requests to the county court clerks via mail or in person. These requests will contain details of the records or case files, which may include the names of individuals relevant to the case. Name searches can also be done online through New Jersey’s Find a Case platform. This website provides various court records search links, allowing requesters to use the platform's name searches.

Gloucester County Courts

Gloucester County is home to nineteen trial courts, which are divided into three categories: two Superior Courts, one Surrogate's Court, and sixteen Municipal Courts. The Superior Courts have jurisdiction over all civil and criminal cases and cases beyond the jurisdiction of other courts.

On the other hand, the county's surrogate manages the Surrogate courts. It handles all probate matters in Gloucester County, including appointing estate administrators and guardians of minors. Municipal courts handle criminal cases, such as violations of county ordinances; however, their jurisdiction is limited to specific city boundaries.

Below are the locations and contact details of all trial courts in Gloucester County:

Gloucester County Superior Court
Gloucester County Justice Complex
70 Hunter Street, Woodbury, NJ 08096
Phone: (856) 853-3200

Gloucester County Superior Court
Gloucester County Courthouse
1 North Broad Street, Woodbury, NJ 08096
Phone: (856) 853-3200

Gloucester County Surrogate's Court
17 North Broad Street, Woodbury, NJ 08096
Phone: (856) 853-3282
Fax: (856) 853-3311

Deptford Township Municipal Court
1011 Cooper Street, Deptford, NJ 08096
Phone: (856) 686-2230
Fax: (856) 845-6179

East Greenwich (Woodbury) Joint Municipal Court
159 Democrat Road, Mickleton, NJ 08056
Phone: (856) 423-3010

Elk Township Joint Municipal Court
667 Whig Lane Road, Monroeville, NJ 08343
Phone: (856) 881-6631
Fax: (856) 863-9421

Franklin Joint Municipal Court
1571 Delsea Drive, Franklinville, NJ 08322
Phone: (856) 694-1661
Fax: (856) 694-2192

Glassboro Municipal Court
1 South Main Street, Glassboro, NJ 08028
Phone: (856) 881-0383
Fax: (856) 881-8253

Greenwich Township Municipal Court
21 North Walnut Street, Gibbstown, NJ 08027
Phone: (856) 423-0113
Fax: (856) 224-0283

Harrison Township Municipal Court
Harrison Township Municipal Building
114 Bridgeton Pike, Mullica Hill, NJ 08062
Phone: (856) 478-4049
Fax: (856) 478-9802

Logan Township Municipal Court
125 Main Street, Bridgeport, NJ 08014
Phone: (856) 467-3425
Fax: (856) 467-5016

Mantua Joint Municipal Court
Township Justice Center
405 Main Street, Mantua, NJ 08051
Phone: (856) 468-3078
Fax: (856) 468-3823

Monroe Township Municipal Court
125 Virginia Avenue, Williamstown, NJ 08094
Phone: (856) 728-9800 ext. 500

Paulsboro Municipal Court
1211 Delaware Street, Paulsboro, NJ 08066
Phone: (856) 423-3888
Fax: (856) 423-4787

South Harrison Municipal Court
114 Bridgeton Pike, Mullica Hill, NJ 08062
Phone: (856) 478-4049
Fax: (856) 478-9802

Washington Township Municipal Court
1 McClure Drive, Sewell, NJ 08080
Phone: (856) 589-0546
Fax: (856) 582-6917

West Deptford Township Municipal Court
400 Crown Point Road, Thorofare, NJ 08086
Phone: (856) 845-0120 ext. 115
Phone: (856) 384-3065

Westville Municipal Court
114 Crown Point Road, Westville, NJ 08093
Phone: (856) 456-0066
Fax: (856) 456-1040

Woolwich Joint Municipal Court
120 Village Green Drive, Woolwich Township, NJ 08085
Phone: (856) 467-1555 ext. 2100
Fax: (856) 467-9291

Gloucester County District Court Records

Gloucester County does not have district courts. Instead, it operates up to 16 municipal courts. These courts are situated in different municipalities and handle violations of municipal ordinances and traffic laws within those areas.

To gain access to Gloucester municipal court records, you may contact the relevant municipal court through phone calls, fax, or in-person visits. Alternatively, you may utilize the New Jersey Municipal Court Case Search (MCCS) portal to search for Gloucester municipal court records.

Gloucester County Criminal Records

In New Jersey, criminal records form a significant part of an individual's records as they highlight all encounters an individual has had with the justice system, including arrests, pending warrants, and court hearings. Criminal History Information Records differ from arrest records and criminal court records, which contain details of an arrest and details of criminal court hearings, respectively.

Gloucester CHRI is maintained by the New Jersey State Police, and they are only accessible to record holders, government officials, potential employers, attorneys, and private investigators. Before they are disclosed, record holders may need to provide a live scan of fingerprints.

Note: Public access to Gloucester County arrest records may vary depending on local laws.

Gloucester County Criminal Court Case Lookup

The Gloucester County clerk maintains records of all criminal court hearings in the county. As these records are public records, record seekers may request them from the clerk or the criminal court in person. You may also conduct online searches on the state's PROMIS/Gavel portal.

Get Gloucester County Civil Court Records

In Gloucester County, civil cases are handled by the civil division of the Superior Courts. These include cases involving monetary compensation, such as automobile negligence, medical malpractice, personal injury, civil rights, and breaches of contracts. All claims and dispositions associated with these cases are documented in Gloucester civil court records, which are maintained by the county's clerk.

To obtain them, you may tender a request at the civil court in person or conduct an online search on New Jersey's Civil Case Public Access webpage. Notably, duplication of Gloucester civil court records may attract a fee.

Gloucester County Family Court Records

As part of its array of duties, Gloucester Superior Courts operates a Family Division which is responsible for handling Family Court cases like divorce cases, child support, custody, foster care placement, and adoption. Family Court cases are quite significant in the county as they are unique and they stem from family relationships.

Like most Gloucester County court records, family court records are accessible to the public. To obtain them, you may submit a completed New Jersey Court Records Request form online or in person at the Gloucester Superior Court. Bear in mind that family court records are not free, but payments may be made with credit cards.

Gloucester County Marriage and Divorce Records

The county creates and documents Gloucester County marriage records to indicate that a conjugal union has been established. Similarly, Gloucester divorce records are created by the county to indicate that a marital union has been legally dissolved. These records are referred to as vital records, and they are maintained by the New Jersey Office of Vital Statistics. To obtain them, you may adopt any of these measures:

• Submit an online request.
• Visit the Local Vital Records Office in the municipal area where the marriage or divorce occurred.
• Visit the Vital Statistics Office at:

40 E. Front Street, Trenton, NJ

Notably, New Jersey vital records are only released to the record holders, their relatives, and authorized government officials; they are not for public disclosure Also, the Vital Statistics charges a record fee that may vary by municipality. You are required to provide the correct fees, a valid identification, and a document to prove your relationship with the record holder when ordering certified copies.

Gloucester Birth and Death Records

Like marriage and divorce records, Gloucester birth and death records are also vital records. Therefore, they are also maintained by the New Jersey Office of Vital Statistics. They are created to document the birth and death of Gloucester citizens.

Like other vital records, disclosure of Gloucester birth and death records is restricted to a specific group of individuals, including the record holders, relatives, and authorized government officials.

Also, the methods of requesting them are similar to other vital records. It includes:

• Submitting an online request
• Visiting the Local Vital Records Office in the municipal area where the event occurred.
• Visiting the Vital Statistics Office at:

40 E. Front Street, Trenton, NJ

Note that you also need to provide valid identification, proof of your relationship with the holder, and the correct record fee to receive certified copies of these records.

Gloucester County Probate Court Records

In Gloucester County, the Superior Court’s Chancery Division handles all probate cases, including wills and estates, adoptions, guardianships, and conservatorships. However, the Surrogate's Court maintains records of these cases.

Interested individuals may approach the Surrogate's Court in person to request Gloucester probate records. Alternatively, you may submit a complete Surrogate's Judiciary Records Request Form to the Surrogate's Court via email, Fax: ((856) 853-3311) or mail to:

Gloucester County Surrogate's Court
P.O. Box 177
Woodbury, NJ 08096

Gloucester County Property Records

The County Assessor is responsible for maintaining all property records in Gloucester County. These records contain adequate information on real property ownership, like the address, land descriptions, and mailing address.

You may conduct an online search on the Assessor's Assessment Records search portal. You may also contact the Records Division of the County Clerk's office at (856) 853-3230, as they maintain Gloucester real estate records.

Gloucester County Court Records Online

Besides in-person visits and online searches on official websites, you may also access Gloucester court records through third-party websites like newjerseycourtrecords.us. These online resources provide easy and prompt access to court records, saving the time and effort needed for an in-person visit or mail request. However, records seekers should know that third-party platforms do not operate under government agencies. Therefore, the accuracy and reliability of data on such platforms cannot be guaranteed.