Monmouth County, NJ Arrests, Mugshots & Jail Records

The Sheriff's Office processes requests for copies of arrest records by fax, email, mail, or in person. Interested parties may visit the Sheriff's Office receptionist to request copies in person. To request records by mail, individuals must complete the Request for Public Records Form, place it in an envelope, and address it to:

Monmouth County Sheriff's Office

2500 Kozloski Road

Freehold, NJ 07728

Attn: OPRA Custodian of Records

Responses to arrest records requests may take up to seven working days and will only be processed upon payment of the required fees. All check payments should be made payable to the County of Monmouth. The fee is $0.05 per letter-size page and $0.07 per legal size page.

Arrest records from a Monmouth County municipal Police Department can be obtained by mail or in person from the department responsible for the arrest. Before visiting, it is recommended to contact the Records Bureau to confirm the availability of the records. The department may require the payment of scheduled fees and relevant details about the arrestee before granting your request.

To streamline the process, most police departments provide an OPRA request form on their websites. You may submit a completed form along with the required fee by mail directly to the arresting police department. Some of the Monmouth County Police Departments include:

• Aberdeen Police Department
• Asbury Park City Police Department
• Colts Neck Township Police Department
• Manalapan Township Police Department
• Sea Bright Police Department
• Shrewsbury Borough Police Department

Within the New Jersey State Police (NJSP), the State Bureau of Identification (SBI) serves as the central repository for receiving, processing, and disseminating criminal history information for both non-criminal (employment) and criminal justice purposes.

Monmouth County residents may obtain their own criminal records, including arrest details by first scheduling a fingerprint appointment with IdentoGO online using the appropriate service code for their application. After booking, they must visit an approved IdentoGO site with a valid ID showing the home address provided during scheduling.

Next, the applicant will be required to pay the $45.73 fingerprint services fee through a prepaid debit card, American Express, or electronic debit through a checking account. Once fingerprinted, the applicant may download a Personal Record Request Letter within the next few days using their PCN, birthdate, and last name.

The Monmouth County Superior Court and Municipal Courts maintain records of criminal proceedings, including arrest information connected to those cases. To obtain arrest records, you may visit the respective municipal court or the Superior Clerk's Office, depending on where the case was heard. These records are also accessible online through New Jersey's Public Access Portal.

Additionally, third-party platforms like InfoTracer may be used to obtain Monmouth County arrests records. This resource may help you find accurate records for personal and research purposes.