Warren County Court Records

Warren County court records are records and documentation detailing the court cases and legal proceedings heard in the county. Such records can be maintained in numerous forms, including audio and video records, written, typed, and photocopied papers, maps, photographs, and computer files. Some examples of Warren County court records include rulings, motions, judgments, pleas, indictments, docket information, and exhibits. Although these records are generated in Warren County, they are still counted as New Jersey court records.

Are Court Records Public in Warren County?

Yes, Warren County court records are public under the New Jersey Open Public Records Act. Under the act, records held by government bodies are accessible to the public for inspection, examination, or copying with certain exceptions.

Although court records are public by law, some records are restricted or completely exempted from public access. Some examples of records exempted from public access by law include:

• Any records sealed by federal or state statutes
• Records involving an ongoing investigation if the release of the records is against public interest
• Records that identify a victim of a crime or the victim's family
• Any record covered within the attorney-client privilege
• Any records containing information that should be kept confidential under a court order

All court records exempted from public access are listed in Section 1:38-3 of the New Jersey Rules of Court.

Warren County Court Records Search

The New Jersey Judiciary provides several methods for performing a Warren County court records search. Record seekers are free to try any of the following options.

• Contact the Warren County Superior Court Clerk
• Submit a Court Record Request application form to the superior court clerk(state or county)
• Use the online Find a Case Records search portal
• Create an account on the New Jersey Electronic Access Program (EAP)
• Use a third-party court records search website

Warren County Court Records Search by Name

Name-based searches for Warren County court records are available online and offline. Online searches can be made using the New Jersey Courts Find a Case search page. Users can use a party's name as a search criterion to find civil cases, criminal convictions, criminal judgments, court opinions, and other types of court records.

Offline searches may be made by visiting the Superior Courthouse in Warren County or filling out and submitting a court records request form. The form can be used to perform a name-based search by entering the name of the subject of the search in Part C of the form. Requesters can only specify on the form if they want onsite inspection of the record and choose a preferred method of delivery. The Court Record request form may be submitted to the county superior court clerk by mail or in person at:

Warren County Superior Court
Warren County Courthouse
413 2nd Street, P.O. Box 900,
Belvidere, NJ 07823

Completed request forms can also be returned online using the Judiciary Electronic Document Submission (JEDS). Copies of court records cost $0.05 per page for letter-size copies and $0.07 per page for legal-size copies. For inquiries as to how to order records from the superior court, record seekers may call the Warren County Superior Court at (908) 750-8100. Note that applicants will need to create an account to be able to use these online facilities.

Forms can also be submitted to the New Jersey Superior Court Clerk’s Office by mailing the request form to:

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

Warren County Courts

The New Jersey Court system consists of multiple courts. The Warren County Superior Court has general jurisdiction but grants jurisdiction to other courts based on the type of case or if particular expertise is required (for example, tax courts). Listed below are all the types of works

Warren County Superior Court
Warren County Courthouse
413 2nd Street, P.O. Box 900,
Belvidere, NJ 07823
Phone: (908) 750-8100

Surrogate's Courts in Warren County
Warren County Surrogate's Office
323 Front Street,
Belvidere, NJ 07823
Phone: (908) 475-6223
Fax: (908) 475-4219

Municipal Courts in Warren County
Allamuchy Township Municipal Court
292 Alphano Road,
Great Meadows, NJ 07838
Phone: (908) 852-5132
Fax: (908) 852-0129

Alpha Municipal Court
1001 East Boulevard,
Alpha, NJ 08865
Phone: (908) 454-3211
Fax: (908) 213-8667

Belvidere Municipal Court
691 Water Street,
Belvidere, NJ 07823
Phone: (908) 475-5331 ext. 108

Blairstown Township Municipal Court
628 Route 94,
Columbia, NJ 07832
Phone: (908) 496-4131
Fax: (908) 496-8997
Blairstown Township Municipal Court Services are provided by Knowlton Township Municipal Court under a shared services agreement.

Franklin Township Municipal Court
628 Route 94, Columbia, NJ 07832
Phone: (908) 496-4131
Fax: (908) 496-8997

Franklin Township Municipal Court Services are provided by Knowlton Township Municipal Court under a shared services agreement.

Frelinghuysen Township Municipal Court
628 Route 94,
Columbia, NJ 07832
Phone: (908) 496-4131
Fax: (908) 496-8997
Frelinghuysen Township Municipal Court services are provided by Knowlton Township Municipal Court under a shared services agreement.

Greenwich Township Municipal Court
50 Municipal Drive,
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
Phone: (908) 454-6121
Fax: (908) 454-5911
Greenwich Township Municipal Court services are provided by Pohatcong Township Municipal Court under a shared services agreement.

Hackettstown Municipal Court
215 Stiger Street,
Hackettstown, NJ 07840
Phone: (908) 852-0688
Fax: (908) 852-1786

Harmony Township Municipal Court
691 Water Street,
Belvidere, NJ 07823
Phone: (908) 475-5331 ext. 108
Harmony Township Municipal Court services are provided by Belvidere Municipal Court under a shared services agreement.

Independence Township Municipal Court
292 Alphano Road,
Allamuchy, NJ 07820
Phone: (908) 850-8810
Fax: (908) 852-0129
Independence Township Municipal Court services are provided by Allamuchy Township Municipal Court under a shared services agreement.

Knowlton Township Municipal Court
628 Route 94,
Columbia, NJ 07832
Phone: (908) 496-4131
Fax: (908) 496-8997

Lopatcong Township Municipal Court
232 South 3rd Street,
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
Phone: (908) 859-3355 ext. 235
Fax: (908) 859-5291

Mansfield Township Municipal Court
100 Port Murray Road,
Port Murray, NJ 07865
Phone: (908) 689-7066
Fax: (908) 689-9004

Municipal Court of North Warren at Hope
407 Hope-Great Meadows Road,
Hope, NJ 07844
Phone: (908) 459-5800
The Municipal Court of North Warren is a joint court for Hardwick, Hope, and White Townships.

Oxford Township Municipal Court
100 Port Murray Road,
Port Murray, NJ 07865
Phone: (908) 689-7066
Fax: (908) 689-9004

Phillipsburg Municipal Court
675 Corliss Avenue,
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
Phone: (908) 454-3211

Pohatcong Township Municipal Court
50 Municipal Drive,
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
Phone: (908) 454-6121
Fax: (908) 454-5911

Washington Borough Municipal Court
100 Port Murray Road,
Port Murray, NJ 07865
Phone: (908) 689-7066
Fax: (908) 689-9004

Washington Township Municipal Court
100 Port Murray Road,
Port Murray, NJ 07865
Phone: (908) 689-7066
Fax: (908) 689-9004

Mansfield Township Municipal Court provides Washington Township Municipal Court services under a shared services agreement.

Warren County District Court Records

The Warren County Superior Court is the district court equivalent in Warren County. It serves as the main trial court for most cases but transfers cases to the other courts when necessary. Types of cases heard by the Warren County Superior Court include the following.

• Civil court cases
• Criminal court cases
• Probate court cases
• Family court cases (including juvenile cases)

Records of this case can be obtained by contacting the superior court and its clerk or using various online services provided by the court.

Warren County Criminal Records

Criminal records or criminal history are the records of all an individual’s interactions with law enforcement. A criminal history check is also known as a background check and will show Warren county arrest records, police reports, court case information, convictions, prison records, and any other records concerning criminal activity.

The New Jersey State Police are responsible for processing criminal history records inquiries from citizens, businesses, and government agencies. They offer fingerprint-based criminal history checks for the entire state. To start the process, the requestor may schedule an appointment for fingerprinting with the service company via their scheduling website IdentoGo, or by calling 1(877) 503-5391.

The service company issues a six-digit service code to identify applicants and ensure they are fingerprinted for the right purpose. For example, 2F1BJG indicates a personal records request for visa interviews, expungement, immigration, and personal records. A full list of codes and their corresponding purposes is posted on the state police Criminal History Records webpage.

Payment will be collected at the fingerprinting site chosen by the applicant on the day of the appointment. The fee for the fingerprinting service is $45.73, and payment is accepted via VISA, Master Card, American Express, Discover, prepaid debit cards, or electronic debit (ACH) from a checking account.

After fingerprinting, applicants will be able to download the personal record request letter within twenty-four and seventy-two hours. To download the letter, the applicant will require their last name, date of birth, and IdentoGo PCN as given on their IdentoGO form. The letter must be downloaded within 90 days, or the process will need to be restarted. Any inquiries about the New Jersey criminal record check process can be directed to the Criminal Information Unit at (609) 882-2000 ext. 2302 or CIU@njsp.gov.

Warren County Criminal Court Case Lookup

Warren County criminal cases can be looked up using the Find a Case records search page provided by the New Jersey Courts. The various search tools allow users to look up public case information, including criminal convictions and criminal judgments, online. Searches can be made using various criteria, including names, counties, and case numbers. It should be noted that only cases where defendants were convicted and sentenced in the superior court will be shown in search results.

Court cases may also be checked by filling out the Court Record Request form and submitting it to either the county or state superior court clerk. Request forms can also be submitted online via the Judiciary Electronic Document Submission (JEDS).

Get Warren County Civil Court Records

Warren County civil court records typically involve non-criminal matters and concerns disputes between two private parties. These types of cases generate many types of records, including motions, judgments, rulings, claims, and settlements.

Warren County court record searches can be made in person or by mail. To obtain these records, interested parties must contact the Clerk of the Superior Court. Requests can be made in person by visiting the court clerk of the superior court or by mailing a Court Record Request form.

When filing the form it is required to fill in part B stating the county where the case was heard and the division(civil). For statewide searches, users may use the superior court clerk’s office(SCCO) as the division. The completed form can be submitted to the county or state superior court clerk by mail or in person. It can also be submitted online using the Judiciary Electronic Document Submission (JEDS).

Records can also be searched online using the New Jersey Courts Find a Case Search page. The search tools provided allow users to search for criminal, civil, and municipal court cases online,

Information on accessing civil court records in Warren County; outline the requirements, processes, custodians, and what kinds of court records are considered civil court records.

Warren County Family Court Records

Warren County Family Court records are records from cases involving domestic issues such as divorces, dissolution, paternity, child and spousal support, custody, and adoption. Some of these records may only be issued to the subject of the record, immediate family, and legal representatives. The Family Division of the Warren County Superior Court handles these cases.

Record seekers may obtain these records by visiting the family division of the Warren County Superior Court at:

Warren County Courthouse
413 Second Street
P.O. Box 900
Belvidere, New Jersey 07823

Record seekers can also fill out the court records request form and submit it either in person or by mail. In Part B of the form, records seekers should enter the county(Warren) and the division (family). The completed form should be sent to the state or county Superior Court Clerk or be submitted online using the Judiciary Electronic Document Submission (JEDS) system.

For any questions, record seekers can call the family division of the Warren County Superior Court at (908) 750-8100 ext. 13930.

Warren County Marriage and Divorce Records

Marriage and divorce records can be obtained from municipal health departments, the Vital Statistics Office of the New Jersey Department of Health, and the Warren County Superior Court respectively. These records can be obtained by simply contacting their custodians.

To obtain the Warren County marriage record, record seekers may fill out and submit the Application form. Simply fill out the form and the marriage record section. As marriage records are confidential in New Jersey, requesters are required to present both valid identification and proof of relationship. These documents must be shown in person or added to mail requests for the requestor to receive vital records in New Jersey.

The complete form can be submitted in person to the local health department or the New Jersey Health Department Walk-in Center. The forms and their accompanying documentation can also be submitted by mail.

The New Jersey Vital Records online service also provides another option for obtaining marriage records Online. However, it should be noted that during online requests, the requester will be required to upload his accompanying documents(ID and Proof of relationship).

Marriage records cost $25. This acts as a search fee and guarantees the requester one copy. Extra copies ordered at the same time will cost $2 each. Cash is only accepted during walk-in requests.

Online request payments will be accepted by credit card and will incur a $5 identity verification fee and a $5 processing fee.

Divorce records can be obtained from the family court division of the Superior Court. Record seekers may fill out a court request form and submit it to the superior court. Where required enter Warren for county and family for the division. Provide adequate information for requesting the record such as names of the parties to the divorce, case number, and date. The form can be submitted in person or online using the Judiciary Electronic Document Submission (JEDS) system.

Warren Birth and Death Records

Birth and death certificates are important types of documentation that help to identify individuals and verify important information, including their names, dates of birth, genealogy, and citizenship. In New Jersey, not everyone is allowed to access these records. Only the subject of the records, their immediate family, and legal representatives may access such records. Non-eligible individuals may order an information copy of the records which is invalid for any official or legal purposes.

Birth and death certificates for Warren County are accessible from the local vital records office in the Municipality where the event took place. On the state level, these records can be ordered from the Vital Statistics Office of the New Jersey Department of Health.

Interested parties can obtain birth and death records from Warren County in the following ways:

• Visit the state health department walk-in center located at 140 E. Front Street Trenton, New Jersey
• Order the records using the Vital Records Online Service
• Visit the local vital record office or submit an application to the local office by mail

To order a birth or death record in person, visit the local vital records office or the State Health Department walk-in center. The Application for Non-Genealogical Certification or a Certified Copy of a Vital Record may be submitted in person or mailed. On the form, requesters must choose the type of record being ordered and fill in the corresponding section. The complete form, valid identification, and proof of relation should be presented in person at the chosen local vital records office or the walk-in center. Mailed requests should include all the previous documents plus fees for any copies.

Birth and Death records for Warren County will incur a nonrefundable $25 search fee, which covers one copy of the record. All additional copies requested at the same time will cost $2 each.

Requests for birth and death certificates can also be ordered online using the New Jersey Vital Records Online Service. During the request, requesters will be required to upload supporting documentation such as the required ID and documents showing proof of relationship. Online payments should be made via credit card. Copies ordered online will incur an additional $5 processing fee and a $5 identity verification fee.

Warren County Probate Court Records

Warren County probate court records are records of court cases involving probate matters within Warren County. These are court cases involving wills, estates, guardianships, adoptions, trusts, and management of deceased or a minor’s assets. The Warren County Surrogate’s Court and the Chancery division of the county superior court both handle such matters.

In Warren County, Probate records can be obtained by visiting the Surrogate’s Court in person and making a records request or submitting a Record Request Form directly to the staff on hand. Requests can also be made by mailing a written request or completed form to the court with details of the record being requested such as the subject’s name, date of birth/death, and the case number.

Probate court records can be made or mailed to:

Warren County Surrogate's Office
323 Front Street,
Belvidere, NJ 07823

Record seekers are advised to call the Surrogate’s Court ahead at (908) 475-6223 for guidance on the record request process and any associated search or copy fees.

Warren County probate records are also available from the Warren County Superior Court Chancery Division.

Warren County Property Records

Warren County property records are records of property and transactions involving property within the county jurisdiction. These records include maps, plats, mortgages, liens, deeds, trusts, and other property documentation. These documents are recorded by the Warren County Clerk, who maintains them as the custodian of property records.

Record seekers may obtain Warren County property records by visiting the Warren County Clerk in person. At the appointment, provide the staff with important details of the property, such as the owner’s name, address, and plot number. The more accurate the details are, the more trouble-free the requesting process will be. Viewing the records may be free, but copying them will normally incur a copy fee. For any questions about requesting property records, record seekers can call the county clerk at (908) 475-6211.

Warren County property records are also available online using the Warren County Property Records Index. Users on the website may “Search records as a guest” or create an account when they use the search tool. A download or printing fee will be charged whenever users try to make copies from the database.

Warren County Court Records Online

Third-party online resources such as newjerseycourtrecords.us are privately owned record compilation websites and remain a valid option for accessing Warren County court records. These websites provide an easy and convenient option for anyone who may not be able to visit the records custodians in person for any reason. With user interfaces and simple search engines, visitors can look up court records using simple criteria such as party names and case numbers. However, users should note that these websites are not affiliated with government agencies, so the accuracy and reliability of the records obtained cannot be guaranteed.