Cherry Hill Arrest Records
Cherry Hill Township arrest records are held by the Camden County court system and local police. Cherry Hill has a population near 74,000 and sits in the eastern part of Camden County, across the Delaware River from Philadelphia. The township is one of the largest suburbs in South Jersey. Arrest records from Cherry Hill include charges, booking data, court filings, and case results. Camden County runs one of the largest criminal identification bureaus in the state, which plays a key role in processing arrest records for Cherry Hill and all other towns in the county.
Cherry Hill Quick Facts
Camden County Criminal Identification Bureau
The Camden County Sheriff's Bureau of Criminal Identification is a major hub for arrest records in the county. The BCI holds more than 200,000 criminal files and runs around the clock, every day of the year. It processes over 50,000 contacts each year from law enforcement agencies across the county, including Cherry Hill.
The bureau uses an AFIS (Automated Fingerprint Identification System) to match prints and link arrest records to individuals. When someone is arrested in Cherry Hill, their fingerprints and booking data are sent to the BCI for processing. This creates a record that ties the person to the arrest and any prior criminal history in Camden County. Call (856) 225-7654 to reach the bureau.
The BCI is part of the Camden County Sheriff's Office. The sheriff handles jail operations, warrant service, and court security for the county. For Cherry Hill arrests, the sheriff's office may be involved in serving warrants, transporting inmates, or processing paperwork. Their records overlap with the BCI and the court system.
How to Search Cherry Hill Arrest Records
The NJ Courts public access portal is the best free tool for finding arrest records tied to Cherry Hill. You can search criminal cases by name or docket number. Cases from Cherry Hill appear under the Camden County vicinage. The system shows charges, hearing dates, and case status. It is open to the public at no cost.
To search for Cherry Hill arrest records, you need at least one of these details:
- Full name of the person
- A docket or case number
- Date of birth or approximate date range
- Type of offense if known
The courts system covers both municipal and Superior Court cases. Minor offenses from Cherry Hill go to the Cherry Hill Municipal Court. Serious charges, called indictable crimes in New Jersey, go to the Camden County Superior Court. Both types of cases create arrest records that appear in the state system.
Records that have been sealed or expunged will not appear in public searches. Under N.J.S.A. 2C:52-1, New Jersey allows people to petition for the removal of arrest records from public view. If a Cherry Hill arrest has been expunged, it will not show up in any court database or public search tool.
OPRA Requests for Cherry Hill Records
New Jersey's Open Public Records Act at N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1 gives you the right to request arrest records from government agencies. For Cherry Hill arrest records, you can file requests with the Cherry Hill Police Department, the Camden County Prosecutor, or the county sheriff. For state-level agencies, use the NJ OPRA portal.
Agencies must respond to OPRA requests within seven business days. You can ask for police reports, booking logs, incident reports, and other records tied to Cherry Hill arrests. Some information may be redacted to protect victims or witnesses, or because the case is still open. If a request is denied, you can appeal to the Government Records Council.
There is no fee for filing an OPRA request. The agency may charge for copies if the request results in a large number of pages. Most Cherry Hill arrest records that are responsive to an OPRA request will be provided in paper or electronic form within the seven-day window. Complex requests may take longer if the agency asks for an extension.
Camden County Courts and Cherry Hill Cases
All indictable criminal cases from Cherry Hill go to the Camden County Superior Court. The court handles cases from every town in the county. The Camden County Prosecutor reviews each case and decides whether to file charges, present to a grand jury, or negotiate a plea. Every step creates public records linked to the Cherry Hill arrest.
Camden County also has its own police department, which was launched in 2013 to serve the City of Camden. This force is separate from local police departments like Cherry Hill's. However, the county-level systems that process arrest records serve all agencies in the county. Whether the arrest was made by Cherry Hill police or another agency, the records go through the same county system.
For less serious offenses, the Cherry Hill Municipal Court handles the case from start to finish. Disorderly persons charges, petty offenses, and traffic violations stay at the municipal level. These cases also create arrest records that are public. You can search them through the NJ Courts portal or contact the Cherry Hill Municipal Court for direct access.
State Arrest Records for Cherry Hill
Beyond Camden County, several state agencies hold records that may relate to Cherry Hill arrests. The NJ State Police keep a criminal history database that covers all arrests in the state. A fingerprint-based check through the State Police provides the most thorough record of a person's arrest history, including any arrests in Cherry Hill.
The NJ Department of Corrections has an online search for people serving state prison sentences. If a Cherry Hill arrest led to a conviction and state prison time, you can find information about that person in the corrections database. The sex offender registry, run by the NJ State Police, covers qualifying convictions from Cherry Hill and every other town in the state. It is public and can be searched by name or by location.
The state parole board keeps records on people released from prison who are serving parole. These records connect back to the original arrest and conviction. For Cherry Hill cases that went through the full criminal justice system, state-level databases provide the final piece of the record.
Camden County Arrest Records
Cherry Hill is in Camden County, and all serious criminal cases go through the Camden County Superior Court. The county handles arrest records for more than 30 municipalities across South Jersey. For a full guide to the county court system, the Bureau of Criminal Identification, and other resources, visit the Camden County arrest records page.