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Burlington County, NJ Arrests, Mugshots & Jail Records

How To Search Burlington County Arrest Records?

New Jersey records approximately 83,001 arrests annually, with Burlington County accounting for 10,427. The state's Open Public Records Act (OPRA) grants residents the right to request government records, including arrest records, from public agencies. Requests incur a processing fee, typically set at $25.

However, certain records are exempt from public disclosure to protect privacy and sensitive information. These exemptions include records involving juveniles, medical reports, and details of witnesses or victims. Access to such confidential records is typically restricted to officials from agencies in law enforcement, individuals named in the records, the Burlington County District Attorney's Office, and the county's criminal courts.

How To Look Up Burlington County Arrest Records?

Burlington County's arrest records are maintained by several agencies, including the sheriff's office, local police departments, the New Jersey State Police, and the county's criminal courts.

Sheriff Arrest Records

The Burlington County Sheriff's Office maintains arrest records and provides access to these records, certain criminal records, and background checks. They also manage a Most Wanted list and a Sex Offender Registry as part of public safety initiatives. These resources may be accessed through the Sheriff's Office website or by visiting in person at:

Rancocas Road

Mount Holly, NJ 08060

Phone: (609) 265-5127

The Burlington County Department of Corrections provides an Online Inmate Search tool for locating currently detained individuals. Users may enter details such as the inmate's full name or ID number to search for inmates.

Police Arrest Records

Local police departments within the various municipalities of Burlington County are responsible for maintaining arrest records for incidents that occur within their jurisdictions. To obtain such records, individuals may contact the records division of the respective local police department. The records department may charge copy fees and require specific information about the arrest event. The following are some major police departments operating in Burlington County:

New Jersey State Police

The New Jersey State Police (NJSP) offers criminal history checks for all counties in the state, including Burlington County. They provide fingerprint-based background checks through a third-party vendor, IDEMIA, delivering regular and notarized criminal history reports. Moreover, residents may also request fingerprint-based background checks through IdentoGO, schedule appointments online, or by calling (877) 503-5981 with service code 2F1BJG. The total fee for obtaining a record is $44.13, covering processing and fingerprint vendor costs. Once fingerprinting is completed, the NJSP issues a report detailing the individual's arrest records and other relevant information.

Criminal Court Records

Burlington County's criminal courts maintain records of all cases, including those involving arrests. The Superior Court oversees proceedings of the Municipal Courts and serves as the main trial court within the state. The Municipal courts are responsible for most of the cases that don't involve a jury and process the cases that have sentences of 6 months or fewer. Individuals may access court records through the New Jersey Courts Public Access System. This platform allows users to access criminal case information, except for confidential records like juvenile or expunged cases. Interested individuals may also visit in person at the Burlington County Clerk's Office at:

49 Rancocas Road

Mount Holly, NJ 08060

Phone: (609) 518-2815

In addition, Burlington County arrest records may also be accessed through reputable third-party websites such as InfoTracer. These resources offer convenient access to arrest records and related information.

Burlington County Arrest Statistics

Burlington County has an arrest rate of approximately 4,877.5 arrests per 100,000 residents. Here are some arrest statistics in Burlington County as provided by the New Jersey State Police Department:

Arrest typeNumber of Arrests
Murder8
Robbery45
Rape13
Aggravated Assault268
Larceny568
Motor Vehicle Theft18
Burglaries85
Total Number of Arrests12,028

Police Departments in Burlington County

DepartmentAddressPhone
Beverly Police Department446 Broad St(609)387-0205
Bordentown Township Police Department1 Municipal Dr(609)298-4300
Chesterfield Township Police Department300 Bordentown Chesterfield Rd(609)291-0912
Medford Lakes Police Department1 Cabin Circle(609)654-2156
Palmyra Police Department20 W Broad St(856)829-0198
Pemberton Township Police Department500 Pemberton Browns Mills Rd609-723-8300
Riverton Police Department501 5th St(856)829-1212

Burlington County Jail

  • Agency Name: Burlington County NJ Detention Center
  • State: NJ
  • City: Mt. Holly
  • Type: County
  • Address: 54 Grant Street, PO Box 6000
  • Phone Number: 609-265-5042
  • Fax: 609-265-5804
  • Email: Corrections@co.burlington.nj.us
  • Website: http://www.co.burlington.nj.us/468/Corrections---Jail

Prisons and Jails in Burlington County

NameAddressPhone
Albert C. Wagner Youth Correctional Facility500 Ward Ave609-298-0500
Burlington County NJ Juvenile Detention Center620 Pemberton-browns Mills Road609-726-7150
Edna Mahan Correctional Facility for Women30 Route 513908-735-7111
Fort Dix FCI5756 Hartford & Pointvile Rd609-723-1100
Garden State Youth Correctional Facility55 Hogback Rd609-298-6300
Mid-State Correctional FacilityRange Road609-723-4221
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