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.
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.
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)
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.
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:
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.
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.
Morris County's arrest rate is 102 arrests per 100,000 people. Here are arrest figures in the county within this period.
| Arrest Type | Number of Arrests |
|---|---|
| Murder | 0 |
| Robbery | 11 |
| Rape | 5 |
| Aggravated Assault | 97 |
| Burglary/Breaking & Entering | 49 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 13 |
| Larceny | 347 |
| Total Crimes Against Persons (Violent Crimes) | 113 |
| Total Property Crimes | 409 |
| Total Number of Arrests | 522 |
Source: New Jersey State Police Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program
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.
| Department | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Boonton Police Department | 100 Washington St | 973-402-9371 |
| Boonton Township Police Department | 155 Powerville Rd | 973-402-4000 |
| Butler Police Department | 10 High | (973)838-4100 |
| Dover Police Department | N Warren | (973)366-0302 |
| Florham Park Police Department | 111 Ridgedale Ave | (973)377-2200 |
| Lincoln Park Police Department | 34 Chapel Hill Rd | 973-694-5533 |
| Madison Police Department | 50 Kings Rd | (973)593-3000 |
| Morris Plains Police Department | 531 Speedwell Ave | (973)538-2284 |
| Morristown Police Department | 200 South St CN 914 | (973)538-2200 |
| Mountain Lakes Police Department | 400 Boulevard | 973-334-1413 |
| Netcong Police Department | 19 Maple Avenue | (973)347-7700 |
| Riverdale Police Department | 91 Newark-Pompton Turnpike | (973)835-0034 |
| Rockaway Police Department | 65 Mt. Hope Road |
| Name | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Morris County NJ Juvenile Detention Center | 460 West Hanover Avenue | 973-285-2959 |