Middlesex County Superior Court Case Search

In Middlesex County, superior court records are government files created in relation to court activities and judicial administrative actions. The Middlesex County Superior Court Clerk’s Office generates and maintains records of filed documents and case files. That being said, the courts may release the records to interested public members. The public may request or search for superior court records to find information about court events and to determine if the court conduct is fair and transparent. There are also instances when the public searches court records for legal research purposes.

Note: Certain court records are not released to the public. Such restricted records may include information that may violate the privacy and safety of concerned persons or entities.

What Kinds of Cases Are heard in the Middlesex Superior Court?

In Middlesex County, the Superior Court hears cases that are beyond the jurisdiction of lower courts, like the surrogate and municipal courts. Examples of cases under the court’s jurisdiction include the following:

• Criminal cases: felony and juvenile criminal cases, except misdemeanors, traffic infractions, and felony preliminary hearings.
• Civil cases: all civil cases, except ordinance violations and general civil limited
• Probate cases: name changes, except wills and trusts, guardianships, and conservatorships.
• Mental health cases. All mental health cases.
• Family law cases: All family law cases

Note: The superior court has divisions for handling specific court cases. For instance, the court’s family division handles family law cases, while the Criminal Case Management Office hears felony cases.

Middlesex County Superior Court

The Middlesex County Superior Court has both trial and appellate authority. As a trial court, it has general jurisdiction over most court cases. The court typically handles cases that are more severe or have a higher financial threshold. For instance, the Superior Court only handles felony and some misdemeanor cases, while infractions are under the purview of the municipal courts.

In contrast, the superior court reviews appeals concerning judgments or orders in the municipal court. Despite having appellate authority, the superior court should not be confused with the Appellate Division of the Superior Court. The latter oversees appeals of judgments in the superior court.

Local residents may file cases with the superior courts to resolve disputes and get justice. The courts are significant in the county’s justice system since they oversee important cases and review appeals from the lower courts. Residents can find the superior courts at these locations:

Superior Courts in Middlesex County
Middlesex County Superior Court
Middlesex County Courthouse
56 Paterson Street
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Phone: (732) 645-4300

Middlesex County Superior Court
Middlesex County Family Courthouse
120 New Street
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Phone: (732) 645-4300

Middlesex County Superior Court
Criminal Case Management Office
14 Kirkpatrick Street
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Phone: (732) 645-4300

Middlesex County Case Lookup

You can look up and access court case records in Middlesex County through resources provided by government entities. Such resources may include the following:

Online searches and requests for court records in Middlesex County

The New Jersey Courts platform maintains online databases for these court case types:

• Search platform for civil and foreclosure cases
• Search platform for criminal cases
• Search platform for tax-related court cases
• Search platform for municipal court cases

To search online court records, requesters must provide relevant case information, like the case number or party name. Some search platforms require users to create an account before viewing court records. Note that sealed or confidential records are not accessible on these platforms.

Conversely, requesters can request court records by submitting an online request form. To use these options, requesters must follow these steps:

1. Download and fill out the online request form.
2. Fill out the form and checklist the clerk’s office in charge of handling the record. For instance, you must checklist "Superior Court Clerk’s Office" for records under the clerk’s custody.
3. Click "Submit Completed Form" to upload the completed form.
4. Upon receiving the form, the clerk will process the request and forward it to the requester’s email address.

Walk-in requests for Middlesex County court records

The court clerks’ offices allow walk-in requests for court records processed by the courthouses. For instance, you may inquire for superior court records by visiting the Middlesex County’s Clerk of the Superior Court’s Office at:

56 Paterson Street
New Brunswick, NJ 08903
Phone: (732) 645-4300

Mail-in requests for court records in Middlesex County

Inquirers must follow these steps to request court records via mail:

1. Download and fill out the Record Request Form.
2. Include a valid ID if you are requesting sealed or confidential court documents.
3. Attach the required fee as a money order or check made payable to the Treasurer-State of New Jersey. The court may charge $0.5 and $0.7 for letter- and legal-sized pages, respectively. It costs $15 to produce a certified copy.
4. Mail the requested documents and fees to this address:
   Superior Court Clerk's Office
   Richard J. Hughes Justice Complex
   Attention: Customer Access
   P.O. Box 971
   Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0971

Middlesex Superior Court Case Search by Name

Interested parties can name-search Middlesex County court case records through online or offline options. For online name-based searches, inquirers must fill out the case-party name in the appropriate search platform.

• Search platform for civil and foreclosure cases
• Search platform for criminal cases
• Search platform for tax-related court cases
• Search platform for municipal court cases

However, name-based searches are not accurate and may bring up information on case parties with similar names. Inquirers can increase the accuracy of the search result by including other case information like case number, type, and filing date range.

Middlesex Superior Court Docket Search

Middlesex County court dockets provide summarized information about events concerning court case proceedings. The records may include information on filings, case timelines, hearings, case parties, attorneys, presiding judges, orders, motions, and judgments.

To search court dockets in Middlesex County, inquirers must use resources provided by official record custodians. For instance, you can find court dockets in the following online repositories:

• Search platform for civil and foreclosure cases
• Search platform for criminal cases
• Search platform for tax-related court cases
• Search platform for municipal court cases

You can also request court dockets through mail or an in-person request to the clerk of the courthouse that handled the case. For instance, inquirers can make an in-person request for superior court dockets by visiting the clerk’s office at:

56 Paterson Street
New Brunswick, NJ 08903
Phone: (732) 645-4300

Court docket searches are important for many reasons, including tracking court progress, understanding court procedures, and locating court documents.

Lookup Middlesex County Superior Court Online

Government-owned websites provide online access to superior court records. Interested parties can find the records on the following government sites:

• Search platform for civil and foreclosure cases
• Search platform for criminal cases

Alternatively, third-party search platforms like newjerseycoutrecords.us may provide online access to Middlesex County superior court records. These sites are typically easy to navigate and do not block out-of-state users. Some sites may allow free download of court documents. However, they are not government-regulated and may not offer access to accurate court records.

Supreme Court vs. Superior Court

In Middlesex County, the Supreme Court is quite different from the Superior Court in terms of jurisdiction, court system, and function. Based on the court system, the Supreme Court has the highest appellate authority, while the Superior Court has the highest jurisdiction in the trial court system.

The Supreme Court’s functions include reviewing appeals from lower courts, overseeing the whole court system, and interpreting state or federal statutes. In contrast, the Superior Court handles all cases that are beyond the jurisdiction of lower courts. It also reviews appeals from municipal courts.