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Morris County, NJ Arrests, Mugshots & Jail Records

How To Search Morris County Arrest Records?

Out of the more than 25,000 arrests reported annually in New Jersey, approximately 1,700 take place in Morris County. According to the New Jersey Open Public Records Act, arrest records are public documents and may be accessed by members of the public. Record custodians tasked with maintaining and disseminating arrest records may request certain fees for processing and copying documents.

However, access to some arrest records (or information) may be restricted if disclosure would compromise an ongoing investigation or violate privacy laws. Also, arrest reports related to juveniles or victims of sensitive crimes are often withheld to protect their identities. Such records are available only to law enforcement and the Morris County Prosecutor's Office. Individuals seeking their records must visit the appropriate custodian's office with a valid photo ID to submit a request.

How To Look Up Morris County Arrest Records?

Morris County police departments, the sheriff, and the NJ State Police provide arrest information in different forms. The following steps outline how to obtain arrest records from each agency.

Sheriff Arrest Records

The Morris County Sheriff's Office holds and distributes arrest and jail records to interested parties. To access these records, requesters can visit or call the county sheriff at:

Morris County Sheriff

56 Washington Street

Morristown, NJ 07963-0900

Phone: (973) 285-6600

Phone: (973) 631-5174 (jail records)

Police Arrest Records

To obtain Morris arrest records, locate a police department near you via the NJ Police Directory. Alternatively, check the official websites of local police agencies in the following municipalities:

Guidelines on how to get arrest records are available on these websites. Some departments provide arrest records online, where you can search by name or case number, while others may require you to submit a formal request in person or through mail. To submit in-person requests, you may need to provide valid IDs and copying fees.

New Jersey State Police (NJSP)

You can view a defendant's arrest details on the Criminal History Record Information (CHRI) system maintained by the NJ State Police. Follow the steps to submit requests online:

  • Navigate to the Criminal Records 212B online form
  • Provide the requester's details, which include your name/business name, email, phone number, and physical address
  • Provide the subject's name, age, date of birth, race, and other identifying information
  • Provide billing details to pay the $20 processing fees

After submission, the NJSP will email the subject for approval, and you will receive a notification if the request is approved or declined. Another way to obtain criminal records is by making a Personal Record Request, which costs $45.73. This request requires record owners to book fingerprinting appointments online via IdentoGO or by calling (877) 503-5981. After fingerprint submission, the NJ State Police will process the request and mail the results to the requester's address within 10 to 12 business days.

Criminal Court Records

The Superior Court Clerk's Office (SCCO) typically grants access to criminal court records of defendants arrested in Morris County. To get these records, complete the Records Request Form and submit it on the Judiciary Electronic Document Submission (JEDS) portal. You can look up criminal court records online using the Find a Case database.

Online access to Morris County arrest records is also possible through reputable third-party websites like InfoTracer.

Arrest Statistics

Morris County's arrest rate is 102 arrests per 100,000 people. Here are arrest figures in the county within this period.

Arrest TypeNumber of Arrests
Murder0
Robbery11
Rape5
Aggravated Assault97
Burglary/Breaking & Entering49
Motor Vehicle Theft13
Larceny347
Total Crimes Against Persons (Violent Crimes)113
Total Property Crimes409
Total Number of Arrests522

Source: New Jersey State Police Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program

Morris County Sheriff’s Office

It is situated in Morris county, New Jersey with a total number of 120 employees - 17 female, 72 male officers and 31 civilians. Morris County SO ORI (Originated Agency Identifier) number is NJ0140000, it belongs to the Middle Atlantic division in the Northeast region with a region code of Region I.

  • Agency Name: Morris County Sheriff's Office
  • State: New Jersey
  • City: Morristown
  • Type: County
  • Address: 56 Washington St
  • Phone Number: 973.285.6600
  • Fax: 973.605.8312
  • Website: https://sheriff.morriscountynj.gov/

Police Departments in Morris County

DepartmentAddressPhone
Boonton Police Department100 Washington St973-402-9371
Boonton Township Police Department155 Powerville Rd973-402-4000
Butler Police Department10 High(973)838-4100
Dover Police DepartmentN Warren(973)366-0302
Florham Park Police Department111 Ridgedale Ave(973)377-2200
Lincoln Park Police Department34 Chapel Hill Rd973-694-5533
Madison Police Department50 Kings Rd(973)593-3000
Morris Plains Police Department531 Speedwell Ave(973)538-2284
Morristown Police Department200 South St CN 914(973)538-2200
Mountain Lakes Police Department400 Boulevard973-334-1413
Netcong Police Department19 Maple Avenue(973)347-7700
Riverdale Police Department91 Newark-Pompton Turnpike(973)835-0034
Rockaway Police Department65 Mt. Hope Road

Morris County Jail

  • Agency Name: Morris County NJ Correctional Facility
  • State: NJ
  • City: Morristown
  • Type: County
  • Address: 43 John Street
  • Phone Number: 973-631-5174
  • Fax: 973-605-8312
  • Email: cklein@co.morris.nj.us
  • Website: https://sheriff.morriscountynj.gov/corrections/

Prisons and Jails in Morris County

NameAddressPhone
Morris County NJ Juvenile Detention Center460 West Hanover Avenue973-285-2959
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