Union County, NJ Arrests & Jail Records

To expedite the process of requesting arrest records, the Union County Sheriff's Office provides an OPRA Request form online for public use Additionally, the Sheriff's Office charges $0.05 per page for letter-sized pages and $0.07 per page for legal-sized pages. Requestors may print out the form and submit it along with the required fees in person at:

Union County Administration Building

Office of the Clerk of Board

10, Elizabeth Plaza, 6th floor

Elizabeth, NJ 07207

Arrest records held by police departments may be obtained by submitting a request to the arresting department. A few Police Departments in Union County provide an OPRA request form on their websites and encourage requesters to submit their request by mail.

Alternatively, requestors may visit the Records Bureau of the police department where the arrest occurred during business hours, bringing sufficient information about the arrestee. The department will charge you a fee for obtaining records, payable by cash, money order, or check. Union County is served by several Police Departments, including:

• Berkeley Heights Police Department
• Clark Police Department
• Fanwood Police Department
• Garwood Police Department
• New Providence Police Department
• Union Township Police Department

It is the responsibility of the New Jersey State Police (NJSP) and State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) to disseminate Criminal History Records Information (CHRI) to interested parties and organizations for non-criminal objectives.

Union County residents, including out-of-state residents may obtain copies of their criminal history records for purposes, such as employment, visa applications, immigration, naturalization, or personal records. Anyone may obtain a CHRI by following these steps:

• Copy the appropriate service code for your application
• Schedule a fingerprint appointment with IdentoGO online or call 1-877-503-5981 (toll-free)
• Visit your chosen IdentoGO location a proper ID that matches the house address used during scheduling
• Pay the fingerprint service fee of $45.73 by MasterCard, American Express, or a prepaid debit card
• Download the Personal Record Request letter online within 24 to 72 hours, using your PCN, birthdate, and last name

Union County residents may view arrest information in criminal cases heard in either the Superior Court or Municipal Courts. Interested parties may access arrest information in Criminal Court Records held by the Superior Court Clerk for a nominal fee during office hours. Also, the New Jersey Public Access Portal provides access to records of criminal cases heard in both Union County's Superior and Municipal Courts.

Another option is to use reliable third-party websites to obtain arrest records. Resources like InfoTracer offer accurate and comprehensive arrest records for Union County.