Search Burlington County Arrest Records

Burlington County arrest records are managed by the Sheriff's Office, the courts, and local police departments throughout the county. The county seat is Mount Holly, home to the courthouse and the county detention center. Burlington County was established in 1682, making it one of the oldest counties in New Jersey. Sheriff James H. Kostoplis, elected in 2022, oversees the Sheriff's Office at 49 Rancocas Road in Mount Holly. The county maintains an online inmate search tool and works with the state court system to keep arrest records accessible to the public.

Burlington County Sheriff's Office

The Burlington County Sheriff's Office is at 49 Rancocas Road in Mount Holly. The phone number is 609-265-5127. The office handles warrants, court security, and prisoner transport. It works with local police across the county to process arrest records. Sheriff Kostoplis has led the office since taking the post in 2022. The Sheriff's Office is a key source for arrest records in Burlington County.

The Burlington County Detention Center sits at 54 Grant Street in Mount Holly. This is where people go after arrest if they are held on bail or detained pretrial. The jail phone number is 609-265-5993. The Burlington County Corrections division runs the facility from PO Box 6000, Mt. Holly, NJ 08060. The main line is 609-265-5042. Booking records from the detention center include the person's name, jail ID, facility, bail amount, and estimated release date.

The image below is from the Burlington County Corrections page on the county website.

This page has contact details and rules for the detention center.

Note: Contact and non-contact visits are both offered at the Burlington County jail, with contact visits allowed after 90 days of good conduct.

Burlington County Inmate Search

Burlington County has an online inmate search tool. You can look up people held at the detention center by name or booking number. Search results show the inmate name, jail ID, facility, bail amount, and estimated release date. This is a fast way to check current arrest records in Burlington County. The tool updates as new bookings come in.

For phone-based searches, call 609-265-5993. Staff can check the system for you. This is helpful if you do not have internet access or if the person was recently booked. The jail uses a GTL phone system. Family can reach inmates by calling 1-877-650-6500 to set up an account. One package per inmate per month is allowed at the Burlington County facility.

Not all arrest records show up in the inmate search. The tool only covers people currently in custody or recently released. For older arrest records in Burlington County, you need to check the court system or file a records request with the office that holds the file. The inmate search is just one piece of the full arrest record picture in Burlington County.

Burlington County Police Records

Local police departments across Burlington County make arrests and keep the initial records. The Burlington Township Police Department Records Bureau is one example. It is at 851 Old York Road, Burlington, NJ 08016. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8AM to 4PM. The phone number is (609) 239-5882. Lt. Christopher Ent supervises the records unit. Reports take 5 to 7 days to process after a request is filed.

Burlington Township Police do not charge fees for OPRA requests. This is not the case at every department in Burlington County. Each town sets its own rules within the limits of state law. Some may charge copy fees. The standard rate under OPRA is $0.05 per letter-size page and $0.07 per legal-size page. Always ask about fees before you submit a request for arrest records in Burlington County.

The image below shows the Burlington Township Police Department website, which has a records section for public requests.

The records bureau page explains how to request police reports and arrest data.

Note: Police reports in Burlington County typically become available 5 to 7 days after the incident, though active cases may take longer.

Burlington County OPRA Requests

The Open Public Records Act gives you the right to request arrest records from any government office in Burlington County. OPRA is found at N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1. Each office has a records custodian who handles these requests. The law requires a response within seven business days. You can send requests to the court, the Sheriff's Office, the Prosecutor's Office, or any local police department in Burlington County.

The Burlington County Prosecutor's Office accepts OPRA requests at 49 Rancocas Road, Mount Holly, NJ 08060. The phone number is (609) 265-5035. You can also email requests to OPRABCPO@co.burlington.nj.us. Copy fees are $0.05 per letter-size page and $0.07 per legal-size page. If a request will cost more than $25, the office may ask for a 50% deposit before it starts work. This covers the cost of pulling and copying arrest records in Burlington County.

For court-held arrest records, use the Find a Case tool on the New Jersey Courts website. You can search by name, case number, or county. This covers all criminal cases filed in Burlington County. The tool is free for basic case information. For certified copies or full case files, visit the courthouse in Mount Holly or file a request with the court clerk.

Burlington County Court System

Criminal cases in Burlington County go through the Superior Court in Mount Holly. Felony charges, called indictable offenses, are handled by the Criminal Division. The Prosecutor's Office reviews all felony arrests and decides whether to present them to a grand jury. If indicted, the case moves forward in Superior Court. The arrest record becomes part of the court file at that point.

Municipal courts in Burlington County handle lesser charges. Disorderly persons offenses, petty disorderly persons offenses, and DWI cases all go through the local municipal court. Each town has one. The arrest records from these cases stay in the municipal court system. You can search them through the state court tools or by contacting the court directly.

Court records in Burlington County are public under Court Rule 1:38. This covers both criminal and municipal court files. Sealed cases and expunged records are exceptions. Under N.J.S.A. 2C:52-1, people can petition to have certain arrest records expunged in Burlington County. If granted, the record is removed from public search results. The New Jersey Courts website has forms and guides for records access.

State Records for Burlington County

Several state-level tools include Burlington County arrest records. The Find a Case portal is the main court search tool. It covers all New Jersey counties. You can search criminal cases by name, SBI number, or docket number. The NJ Department of Corrections offender search covers people sent to state prison from Burlington County.

The state corrections search only shows people in state custody. It does not include people held at the Burlington County Detention Center. For county-level jail records, use the Burlington County inmate search or call the detention center at 609-265-5993. These are two different systems. A person arrested in Burlington County may appear in one or both, depending on their sentence.

The eCourts portal also provides access to case records across New Jersey. You can search criminal cases, check hearing dates, and view case status. For Burlington County arrest records that have become court cases, this is a reliable free resource. The system is updated regularly and covers all courts in the county.

Note: State records may not show recent arrests in Burlington County that have not yet been processed through the court system.

Cities in Burlington County

Burlington County has over 40 municipalities. Each one has a local police force and municipal court. All felony arrests go to the Superior Court in Mount Holly for processing.

Other municipalities in Burlington County include Cinnaminson, Delran, Maple Shade, Medford, Pemberton, Bordentown, and Florence. All of these have their own police departments and municipal courts for local arrest cases.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Burlington County. Arrest records are filed in the county where the arrest occurred. Check the correct county to find the records you need.