Morris County Court Records

Morris County court records are official records of hearings and trials created during court sessions in the county. Court records serve numerous purposes, as they help in monitoring legal trends to see how laws evolve over time. They also help legal practitioners to provide advice to litigants as these records form legal precedents.

There are different types of court records including the following:

• Indexes
• Court Minutes
• Exhibits
• Orders
• Case Files
• Court Forms
• Dockets
• Affidavits
• Transcripts
• Summonses

Are Court Records Public in Morris County?

Yes, court records are public in Morris County. According to NJ 47 1A-5 which is referred to as the Open Public Records Act (OPRA), individuals are permitted to inspect, copy, and duplicate records provided by government agencies. But certain records are exempt from public disclosure and limited to parties involved in such cases due to their sensitive nature. Such records include adoptions, infractions committed by minors, records relating to participants in recovery court programs, child visitation, and parenting time are sealed pursuant of New Jersey statutes. In addition, guardianship records are only available to attorneys-at-law, licensed to practice in the state, who seek these records for the purpose of appointing guardians for incapacitated persons.

Morris County Court Record Search

There are a variety of options when searching for court records. They can be obtained from court clerks, third-party websites, or on county websites. Morris County has an online tool for searching court records. Requests may be made via mail, fax, call, and email as well as a personal visit to the Morris County courthouse.

Morris County Court Records Search by Name

One of the ways in which the public can search a public court record is searching by name. This involves a search conducted using the names of the parties involved in a case. The result will usually show information about a case hearing and judgment. If you plan to visit the office of the clerk to search for a Morris County public court record, you will be required to submit the full names of the involved party for a quick, intensive, and tailored search.

Futhermore, you will be required to pay certain fees for viewing, copying, certifying, and duplicating court records. You may also be required to provide a form of identification such as a driver’s license to access court records.

Morris County Courts

The Morris County judicial system is made up of a superior court, a surrogate’s court, and multiple municipal courts. The superior court acts as an appellate court to the surrogate court and municipal courts. It tries the most serious crimes in the county. The surrogate’s court operates within the superior court and has jurisdiction over probate, guardianship, and administration of estate cases. The municipal courts preside over code ordinance violations, forest and parks violations, and disorderly conducts.

The following are the courts in Morris County:

Superior Courts in Morris county
Morris County Superior Court
Morris County Courthouse
56, Washington Street
Morristown, NJ 07960
Phone: (973) 656-4000

Surrogate’s Courts in Morris County

Morris County Surrogate Court
10 Court Street
Morristown, NJ 07960
Phone: (973) 285-6500
Fax: (973) 829-8599

Municipal Courts in Morris County

Boonton Municipal Court
3333 Route 46 East
Parsippany, NJ 07054
Phone: (973) 263-4290
Fax: (973) 402-5641

Boonton Township Municipal Court
155 Powerville Road
Boonton Township, NJ 07005
Phone: (973) 402-4002
Fax: (973) 402-4013

Borough of Madison Joint Municipal Court
Hartley Dodge Memorial
50 Kings Road
Madison, NJ 07940
Phone: (973) 593-3042

Butler Municipal Court
1 Ace Rd
Butler, NJ 07405
Phone: (973) 838-7200

Chester Borough Municipal Court
50 North Road
Chester, NJ 07930
Phone: (908) 879-3660 ext. 2126
Fax: (908) 879-3140

Chester Township Municipal Court
1 Parker Road
Chester, NJ 07930
Phone: (908) 879-5100 ext.816
Fax: (908) 879-1837

Denville Township Municipal Court
1 Saint Mary's Place
Denville, NJ 07834
Phone: (973) 625-8300 ext. 2
Fax: (973) 625-0241

Dover - Victory Gardens Shared Municipal Court
37 North Sussex Street
Dover, NJ 07801
Phone: (973) 366-2200 ext. 1137
Fax: (973) 989-1526

East Hanover Municipal Court
1000 Route 10 West
Whippany, NJ 07981
Phone: (973) 428-2519
Fax: (973) 515-3773

Florham Park Municipal Court
111 Ridgedale Avenue
Florham Park, NJ 07932
Phone: (973) 410-5324
Fax: (973) 410-5329

Hanover Township Municipal Court
1000 Route 10 West
Whippany, NJ 07981
Phone: (973) 428-2519
Fax: (973) 515-3773

Jefferson Township Municipal Court
1033 Weldon Road
Lake Hopatcong, NJ 07849
Phone: (973) 208-6129
Fax: (973) 208-7532

Kinnelon Municipal Court
130 Kinnelon Road
Kinnelon, NJ 07405
Phone: (973) 838-7644
Fax: (973) 838-9161

Lincoln Park Municipal Court
34 Chapel Hill Road
Lincoln Park, NJ 07035
Phone: (973) 694-6100 ext. 2067
Fax: (973) 270-2070

Long Hill Township Municipal Court
915 Valley Road
Gillette, NJ 07933
Phone: (908) 647-8369
Fax: (908) 647-4012

Mendham Borough Municipal Court
50 North Road
Chester, NJ 07930
Phone: (908) 879-3660 ext. 2126
Fax: (908) 879-3140

Mendham Township Municipal Court
1 Parker Road
Chester, NJ 07930
Phone: (908) 879-5100 ext. 816
Fax: (908) 879-1837

Montville Township Municipal Court
360 Route 202
Suite 2
Montville, NJ 07045
Phone: (973) 335-1022
Fax: (973) 335-8941

Morris Plains Municipal Court
531 Speedwell Avenue
Morris Plains, NJ 07950
Phone: (973) 538-4019
Fax: (973) 828-0274

Morristown Municipal Court
200 South Street
P.O. Box 150
Morristown, NJ 07960
Phone: (973) 292-6687
Fax: (973) 292-6748

Mount Olive Township Municipal Court
204 Flanders-Drakestown Road
P.O. Box 450
Budd Lake, NJ 07828
Phone: (973) 691-0900 ext. 7242
Fax: (973) 691-0288

Mountain Lakes Municipal Court
1 St. Mary's Place
Denville, NJ 07834
Phone: (973) 625-8300 ext. 2
Fax: (973) 625-0241

Netcong Municipal Court
Mt. Olive Municipal Court
204 Flanders-Drakestown Road
P.O. Box 450
Budd Lake, NJ 07828
Phone: (973) 691-0900
Fax: (973) 691-0288

Parsippany-Troy Hills Municipal Court
3333 Route 46 East
Parsippany, NJ 07054
Phone: (973) 263-4290 ext. 1
Fax: (973) 402-5641

Pequannock Township Municipal Court
530 Newark-Pompton Turnpike
Pompton Plains, NJ 07444-1799
Phone: (973) 835-5700 ext. 114
Fax: (973) 835-0435

Randolph Township Municipal Court
502 Millbrook Avenue
Randolph, NJ 07869
Phone: (973) 989-7054
Fax: (973) 989-1496

Riverdale Municipal Court
91 Newark Pompton Turnpike
P.O. Box 6
Riverdale, NJ 07457
Phone: (973) 835-1013
Fax: (973) 835-5287

Rockaway Borough Municipal Court
3333 Route 46 East
Parsippany, NJ 07054
Phone: (973) 263-4290 ext. 1
Fax: (973) 402-5641

Rockaway Township Municipal Court
65 Mount Hope Road
Rockaway, NJ 07866
Phone: (973) 627-9000

Roxbury Township Municipal Court
1715 Route 46 West
Ledgewood, NJ 07852
Phone: (973) 448-2033

Washington Township Municipal Court
43 Schooley's Mountain Road
Long Valley, NJ 07853
Phone: (908) 876-3852
Fax: (908) 876-0058

Morris County Superior Court Records

The superior court is a court of general jurisdiction handling civil and criminal cases. It hears most cases in the county and also decides cases brought in by the lower courts. You can always view superior court case records and obtain copies through the case jacket search tool on the New Jersey court website. You can search using a party name or docket number.

The judge of the surrogate court serves as the clerk of the superior court. You may request access to the court’s records by calling the superior court clerk at (973) 656-4000. The superior court handles the following types of cases:

• Adoptions
• Torts
• Trusts and Wills
• Felonies
• Juvenile Offenses
• Child Custody
• Personal Injury

Morris County Surrogate Court Records

The surrogate court presides over uncontested probate cases, appointment of conservators to handle the affairs of incapacitated persons, adoption processes, and administration of trusts and estates for its county residents. The public can view the files of cases heard by the Morris County surrogate court from 1804 till present by:

• Visiting the Morris County surrogate court’s portal
• Providing details such as last name, first name, docket number, case type, and year
• Clicking on search to view your result

Morris County Criminal Records

Criminal records are gathered by law enforcement agencies to detail all crimes committed by individuals under their jurisdiction. Criminal convicts are restricted from accessing criminal records according to New Jersey statutes except it is crucial to their case. The Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Department, Morris County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO), Morristown New Jersey Bureau of Police, and the superior court are sources of criminal records and arrest records in Morris County.

Morris County Criminal Court Case Lookup

Criminal court cases involve trials and judgments pronounced upon criminals. These cases are mostly finalized in the county’s superior court. However, the municipal court hears criminal cases brought against juveniles and maintains the records of such cases. To view criminal court cases in Morris County:

• Visit the New Jersey courts page
• Click the New Jersey public/PROMIS Gavel access page
• Fill the names, county name, and other fields
• Click the search button
• View the desired record

To view an arrest record in Morris County visit the Morristown New Jersey Bureau of Police on Monday to Friday from 8:30 a:m - 4:30 p:m. It is located at:

200 South Street
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 292-6600

The Morris County Sheriff’s Office is located at:
Morris County Courthouse
56 Washington Street
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 285-6610

Get Morris County Civil Court Records

Civil court records involve lawsuits between persons, corporations, and entities seeking compensations for damages. Civil cases in the amount of $20,000 or more are heard in the civil division. Cases in which the amount in controversy falls under $20,000 are heard in the special civil division of the civil division. Medical malpractice, breach of contract, foster care placement, eviction, termination of parental right, paternity establishment, probate, and small claims cases are civil court cases handled by the superior court. The superior court clerk is the custodian of these records. To view civil court records the public can visit the courthouse at:

County Courthouse
Washington Street
Morristown, NJ
(862) 397-5700

Another way to view civil court records is to:

• Log in to the New Jersey courts case search website
• Enter/create a user ID and password
• Tick search criteria such as names of the parties involved and the date the case was filed
• Submit and view your result

Morris County Family Court Records

Family court records are documents pertaining to court cases handled in the family division of the superior court. Such cases usually involve adoption, appointment of guardian, domestic violence, child custody, and issuing of protection orders. In Morris County, some family law records are public while others are not. To obtain open family law records, you are required to complete a records request form and submit it to the superior court clerk online or by mail. Family court records can be viewed on the official New Jersey court website. Follow these steps to obtain family court records in the county:

• Download a record request form
• Fill the form and provide an email address
• Tick the processing location as "the superior court”
• Submit the form by clicking “submit completed form”
• Pay fees using a credit card

For approved requests, copies of records will be sent to the provided email addresses.

Morris County Dissolution of Marriage Records

Divorce can be fault-based, no-fault, contested, or uncontested. In Morris County, dissolution of marriage is concluded by the superior court. The office of the Morris County superior court clerk is responsible for handling dissolution of marriage records. There are several ways to view the final judgment of divorce (divorce decree) or obtain divorce records in Morris County. These include by mail, remotely, and in-person visit.

The Records Vault

You can visit the records vault at the county clerk's office in person at:

10 Court Street
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 285-6747

Superior Court Clerk’s Office

Visit the public information center, with a $10 fee, located at:

171 Jersey Street
P.O.Box 967
Trenton, NJ 08625-097

Alternatively, divorce records can be viewed online via the Family Automated Case Tracking System (FACTS) under the Electronic Access Program. A $1 fee for remote access is charged.

Morris County Marriage and Divorce Records

Marriage and divorce records are legal documentations of marital unions and dissolutions respectively. Marriage records are publicly accessible and interested persons are required to bring their IDs alongside the required fee when requesting access to copies of these records. Divorce records are kept by the clerk of the superior court and maintained by the family division. Only parties to a divorce case have access to its records. Other members of the public must provide a court order directing the clerk to release a divorce document.

Marriage records are kept by the registrar of vital statistics or the county clerk. To obtain copies of a marriage record in Morris County:

• Log in to the New Jersey Department of Health page
• Provide required copies of ID for proof of identity
• Pay the applicable fees
• Submit documents proving your relationship to the person named on the record when requesting certified copies
• Submit your application

Contact the superior court clerk’s office, family division records room, at (862) 397-5700 ext. 75260 to obtain a copy of a divorce decree or send an email to SCCOMailbox@judiciary.state.nj.us.

Morris County Birth and Death Records

Birth and death records contain details about births and deaths recorded in the county. According to N.J.A.C § 8:2A-2.2 vital records are not open to the public except to those who are the subjects of the records, their immediate family members, and legal representatives or individuals requesting them for informational and research purposes. These records can be found at the NJ vital statistics office, the municipality where the deaths and births occurred, and in the New Jersey state archives on the genealogical collections page.

A death record search attracts a $25 fee payable to the state registrar. The New Jersey vital records office, may be reached via (877) 622-7549 or by mail at:

New Jersey Department of Health
Office of Vital Statistics and Registry
P.O. Box 370
Trenton, NJ 08625-0370

Birth records from 1922 till date and death records from 1941 till present are at the vital records office. Birth records are accessible to the individuals whose names are on the records. Death records are available to individuals who show proof of relationship with the deceased. Such relations may apply for certified copies of death certificates. Birth certificates are important means of identification used for acquiring driver’s licenses and death certificates are required when claiming life insurance coverages.

Morris County Property Records

Property records are documents containing the information about real estate properties. The public are at liberty to reach out to the county clerk when searching property records in Morris county. The county clerk maintains these records, dating back to 1964, in the county’s Records Vault. The office of the county clerk is open from 8:00 a:m - 4:30 p:m on Monday to Friday and can be reached via phone at 973 (285)-6747. The first and last names of a property owner are required to conduct a property record search in Morris County. However, if the names are unknown, the requester can find the required identifying information on the Morris County Tax Board website.

The information available from a property record search include:

• Tax Assessment
• Sales Information
• Deeds
• Property Alert Services
• Previous Owner(s)
• Title Search

To access Morris County property records in person, visit the county clerk's office is at:

Administration & Records Building
1st Floor
10 Court Street
Morristown, 07960

Morris County Probate Court Records

Probate court records refer to records concerning the distribution of wealth and assets of deceased individuals. The probate court establishes the authenticity of a will, administers an estate according to a will or state law (for dead people who died without wills), and addresses disputes to wills. Probating a will in Morris County costs $100 and $150 if a deceased has no will beforehand. You can search the indexes of estates on record on the Morris County surrogate court portal from 1804 to present. In conclusion, you can find probate court records on the Morris County surrogate court’s website or call the surrogate's court at (973) 285-6500.

Morris County Court Records Online

Court records are easier to find on third-party sites like Newjerseycourtrecords.us than official sites. Such online resources aggregate public court records for counties all of the state and provide easy-to-search indices of these records. However, you should bear in mind that records found here may not be complete or comprehensive. You should also expect third-party sites to charge small fees for using their services to find Morris County court records.