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Salem County, NJ Arrest Records, Warrants, and Jail Information

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    How To Search Salem County Arrest Records

    Over 120,000 arrests are made in New Jersey annually, about 800 of which occur in Salem County. The county's arrest records are accessible to the public, according to the New Jersey Open Public Records Act. The general public can obtain copies of arrest records in the county for a fee ranging from $0.50 to $45.

    However, certain arrest records are restricted from public access for sensitivity, security, or privacy reasons. Arrest records of juveniles, expunged records, and records involving active investigations are typically closed to the public. Only authorized persons, such as law enforcement officers, judicial officers, persons named on the records, and the County Prosecutor's Office, may access confidential records in the county.

    How To Look Up Salem County Arrest Records

    Salem County arrest records may be accessed through several agencies, such as the County Sheriff's Office, local police departments, the courts, and the New Jersey State Police.

    Sheriff Arrest Records

    The Salem County Sheriff's Office maintains arrest records and makes them available to the public. Interested persons may obtain the County's arrest records by mailing or visiting the Sheriff's Office during business hours at:

    The County Sheriff's Office

    94 Market Street

    Salem, NJ 08079

    Phone: (856) 935-7510

    Fax: (856) 935-8880

    Police Arrest Records

    The County's arrest records may be accessed from various Police Departments within the county. It is important to ascertain where the arrest occurred before making a request. Typically, the arrestee's name, the location of the arrest, and the date of arrest are details that should be provided when making a request. There may also be applicable fees for copies, depending on the department. In addition, some police departments in the County provide online platforms for accessing their arrest logs. Major police departments in the county include the following:

    New Jersey State Police

    The New Jersey State Police, through the State Bureau of Identification, maintains a central repository of criminal records from across the state. Record owners, employers, attorneys, criminal justice officers, private investigators, and government agencies are allowed to access criminal records from the SBI.

    Eligible record seekers can access the New Jersey Criminal History Records Information website portal and select the most appropriate application process to make requests. It costs between $12 and $45 to obtain a criminal history report, depending on the application type. Requesters can call the SBI at (609) 882-2000 ext 2302 for more information.

    Criminal Court Records

    Records of arrests that led to formal charges may be found in the county's criminal court records. The Salem County Superior Court and Municipal courts in the county handle criminal cases, and their clerks maintain the records. Record seekers may visit the courthouse to view or obtain criminal court records at:

    County Courthouse

    92 Market Street

    Salem, NJ 08079

    Phone: (856) 878-5050

    They can also mail the completed Records Request Form to request criminal court records. Alternatively, they can search online for the county's criminal court records using the state-owned Find a Case portal. In addition, persons interested in looking up the County's arrest records may use reliable third-party websites like InfoTracer to access them. These resources typically provide more convenient and faster access. They can also aggregate results from multiple jurisdictions.

    Salem County Arrest Statistics

    Salem County has an arrest rate of 2,294 per 100,000 population and a crime rate of 2,367 per 100,000 residents. Below are some arrest figures recorded in the County:

    Arrest TypeNumber of Arrests
    Murder3
    Rape4
    Robbery7
    Assault52
    Burglary17
    Auto Theft7
    Larceny175
    Total Number of Arrests821

    Source: New Jersey State Police

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