Morris County Superior Court Case Search

A Morris County Superior Court case record documents the events of a case heard at the county Superior Court. These records are generated during legal proceedings and stored for various reasons. By law, they are kept as proof that cases are handled fairly and can be viewed and copied by the public through public record requests. Record seekers may request these records for different reasons, including legal research, background checks, academic studies, and case reviews.

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

The Superior Court in Morris County is the main trial court with general jurisdiction over most types of cases. The court is made up of several divisions that handle different court cases, such as criminal, civil, and family law divisions. Listed below are the divisions at the Morris County Superior Court and some of the cases they handle.

• Civil Division: Cases involving disputes and monetary compensation over $20,000, such as vehicle accidents, breaches of contracts, tenant/landlord disputes, and malpractice
• General Equity Division: Non-jury cases involving court relief, such as labor disputes, foreclosures, trade secrets, and issues requiring restraining orders
• Criminal Division: pre-adjudicatory functions, post-conviction motions, felonies and misdemeanors involving adult offenders, and cases with juveniles tried as adults
• Family Division: cases involving domestic violence, foster placement, juvenile delinquency, abuse, termination of parental rights, adoption, divorce, paternity, and legal guardianship.

Morris County Superior Court

The New Jersey Court system consists of Superior, Surrogate, Municipal, and Tax courts. Superior Courts serve the crucial role of the main trial court. It hears a wide variety of cases including criminal felonies, domestic issues, and civil claims involving large compensation. Most residents with legal disputes are likely to have some part of their cases heard in the Superior Court. The contact information for the Morris County Superior Court is given below.

Morris County Superior Court
Morris County Courthouse
56 Washington Street, Morristown, NJ 07960
Phone: (973) 656-4000
Phone: (862) 397-5700

Morris County Case Lookup

Searches for Morris County Superior Courts can be made using resources provided by the New Jersey Judicial Branch. Record seekers have the option to look up court case records online, by mail, or in person.

Online Requests

Record seekers may look up Morris County Superior Court records for all divisions online using the Free search options on the Find a Case section of the New Jersey Judiciary website. Record searches can also be made using the subscription-based Electronic Access Program. All search tools on these platforms require users to register and create an account to use them. Searches can be made using criteria such as case number, docket number, party names, and county.

The Find a Case page's search tools are free, while the Electronic Access Program costs $4 per minute. Credit or debit cards can be used to make payments, which are counted when the user logs in. Confidential court records and any order records restricted or sealed may not appear during online searches.

Walk-in Requests

Walk-in requests can be made by making a verbal request while visiting the Morris County Superior Court at:

Morris County Superior Court
Morris County Courthouse
56 Washington Street, Morristown, NJ 07960
Phone: (973) 656-4000
Phone: (862) 397-5700

Record seekers may visit during office hours with a government-issued photo ID. It is advised that record seekers call ahead using the numbers above to inquire about record availability, copy fees, and self-help options such as public access terminals. In-person record inspections can also be requested by filling out the Record Request form provided by the New Jersey Judiciary filling out Morris as the County and the division of the record such as civil or criminal.

For an in-person request, select on-site inspection as the delivery method. Provide contact details such as a phone number or email where they can be reached for any questions. Paper copies of records cost $0.07 per page for legal-size copies, and letter-size copies cost $0.05 per page. Payment is accepted in cash, credit/debit cards, checks, and money orders. Card payments will require an additional convenience fee.

Mailed Requests

For mailed requests, record seekers may download and save the Record Request Form. When the form is completed, record seekers may submit the form to the New Jersey Judiciary Judiciary Electronic Submission System (JEDS) or by mailing the complete form to:

Superior Court Clerk's Office
Richard J. Hughes Justice Complex
P.O. Box 971
Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0971

While filling out the form, requesters must enter Morris as the County and the corresponding division, such as criminal or family, in Part B. As the preferred method of delivery, they may select U.S. mail, email, pick up, or fax, as required.

Record seekers must provide identifying information for the search, such as case name, docket number, case number, and party date of birth. Copies cost $0.05 per page for letter-sized copies and $0.07 for legal-size copies. Requesters must provide contact information on the form so that court staff may reach them for any questions or information about exact copy fees. Fees may be paid in checks and money orders payable to Treasurer-State of New Jersey.

For inquiries about Morris County Superior Court records, interested parties may call the court at (862) 397-5700 ext. 75340 or the New Jersey Judiciary customer service at (609) 421-6100

Morris Superior Court Case Search by Name

Record seekers are provided various options for name-based searches of Morris County Superior Court records. The Online tools on the New Jersey Judiciary website provide several search tools that permit name-based searches for court records. For a search, the requester must provide the subject's first and last name. The name must be well-spelt and error-free to avoid errors and inaccurate results. Several additional identifiers may also be required to narrow down the search further. These identifiers include case numbers, date of birth, county, and docker numbers.

Morris Superior Court Docket Search

A court docket from Morris County Superior Court is a record that outlines the progress of a case as it happens in the court. The docket contains information such as parties involved, rulings, orders, judgments, motions, case, status, and general case information. It is a simple way to see the events and timeline of a case as it happens. Record seekers may find Morris County Superior Court Dockets by visiting the court in person or using the search tools on the Find a Case section of the New Jersey Judiciary website.

Lookup Morris County Superior Court Online

Third-party websites such as Newjerseycourtrecords.us are a valid option for anyone trying to look up Morris County Superior Court records online. Such websites are privately owned record websites that provide access to court records across jurisdictions with fewer restrictions. Using other sites, the record seeker may search for records and download results to their device, typically for a subscription fee. Users of third-party websites should bear in mind that these sites operate without government affiliation or supervision, and the results they provide may not be accurate or up-to-date.

Supreme Court vs. Superior Court

The New Jersey Court system has Superior and Supreme Courts, which serve different functions. The Supreme Court is the highest in the state. It has statewide jurisdiction, and lower courts all take instructions from it. The Supreme Court handles constitutional issues legal interpretations, and sets precedents for the lower courts to follow. Only the U.S. Supreme Court has the authority to alter or review a New Jersey Supreme Court decision.

The Superior Courts, on the other hand, are trial courts with county-wide jurisdiction. They handle a variety of cases from criminal, civil, and family divisions within the court. Decisions and appeals from the superior court can be reviewed by the New Jersey Supreme Court, the highest court in the land.