Gloucester County Arrest Records

Gloucester County arrest records are kept by the Sheriff's Office, the Prosecutor's Office, and local police departments. The county seat is Woodbury, where the main county offices are based. One thing that sets Gloucester County apart from most others in New Jersey is that it does not house male inmates within the county. Male inmates are sent to jails in Salem County, Atlantic County, or Essex County. Female inmates go to Camden County. The Sheriff's Office still processes all arrest records and booking data. Public access to these records is governed by the Open Public Records Act. Residents and others can search for arrest records through OPRA requests or online tools.

Gloucester County Sheriff's Office

The Gloucester County Sheriff's Office is at 2 South Broad Street in Woodbury, NJ 08096. The main phone number is (856) 384-4600. For records, call (856) 384-4625. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. You can file an OPRA request for arrest records, incident reports, and booking data. The Sheriff also keeps a Most Wanted list and runs an online inmate search tool.

The image below shows the Gloucester County Sheriff's Office page, the main source for arrest records in the county.

The site has links for inmate search and records requests.

The Sheriff's Office handles a range of tasks tied to arrest records in Gloucester County. Staff serve warrants, transport inmates, and provide court security. They also process all booking records when a person is arrested. Even though male inmates are housed out of county, the arrest record stays in the Gloucester County system. The booking data, charges, and court dates are all on file at the Sheriff's Office.

Gloucester County Prosecutor Records

The Gloucester County Prosecutor's Office reviews every felony arrest in the county. The mailing address is PO Box 623, Woodbury, NJ. You can call the office at (856) 384-5500. For OPRA requests, email opragcpo@co.gloucester.nj.us. The Prosecutor files charges for all indictable offenses and manages case files from arrest through sentencing in Gloucester County.

The image below shows the Gloucester County Prosecutor's Office resource page.

This page lists how to request records from the Prosecutor.

Some records held by the Prosecutor are exempt from public access. Criminal investigatory records are protected under N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1.1 and the Janeczko case. This means that notes, witness statements, and other items gathered during an active probe are not open to the public. Once a case is closed, more of the file may become available. But arrest records, charges, and court outcomes are generally public in Gloucester County.

Note: Criminal investigatory records held by the Gloucester County Prosecutor are exempt from OPRA under state law and case precedent.

Gloucester County Inmate Records

Gloucester County is one of the few counties in New Jersey that does not run its own jail for male inmates. For more than ten years, male inmates from Gloucester County have been housed at the Salem County Correctional Facility. About 225 inmates are held there on any given day. Female inmates from Gloucester County go to the Camden County jail. This setup means that if you are looking for someone who was arrested in Gloucester County, the jail records may be in another county.

The arrest record itself stays in Gloucester County. The Sheriff's Office keeps the booking data, charges, and court schedule. But the day to day jail records, such as visits and release dates, are kept by the facility where the person is held. For male inmates, that is usually Salem County. For females, that is Camden County. Some male inmates may also be sent to Atlantic County or Essex County depending on space.

The VINE system is available for Gloucester County. VINE stands for Victim Information and Notification Everyday. It lets victims and the public track an inmate's status. You can sign up for alerts when someone is moved or released. This works even when the inmate is held in a different county. VINE covers all jail facilities tied to Gloucester County arrest records.

Gloucester Township Police Records

The Gloucester Township Police Department is one of the largest local forces in the county. The station is at 1261 Chews Landing-Clementon Road. The main phone number is 856-228-4000. For records, call 856-228-4500, option 2. The records unit is open Monday through Thursday from 8 AM to 5:45 PM. Captain Timothy Kohlmyer leads the records division.

The image below shows the Gloucester Township Police Department site, a key source for local arrest records.

Contact the records unit for copies of arrest reports from Gloucester Township.

Local police departments in Gloucester County handle the first step in most arrest cases. Officers make the arrest, write the report, and file charges. For lesser offenses, the case stays in municipal court. For felonies, the Prosecutor takes over. In both cases, the arrest record is on file with the local police. Gloucester Township processes a high number of these records each year due to the size of its population. You can get copies through an OPRA request under N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1.

Note: The Gloucester Township Police records unit closes at 5:45 PM and is not open on Fridays.

Arrest Records Public Access

Arrest records in Gloucester County are public under the Open Public Records Act. Anyone can request them. You do not need to be part of the case. The law is at N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1. It requires all public offices to respond to record requests within seven business days. This applies to the Sheriff, the Prosecutor, and all local police departments in Gloucester County.

To search for arrest records in Gloucester County, you have a few options:

• File an OPRA request with the Sheriff at (856) 384-4625
• Email the Prosecutor at opragcpo@co.gloucester.nj.us
• Contact the local police department where the arrest took place
• Search the PROMIS/Gavel court system for case details
• Use the VINE system to track inmate status

Court records for felony cases in Gloucester County can be found through the state PROMIS/Gavel system. This tool lets you search by name, indictment number, or complaint number. It shows charges, court dates, and case outcomes. Municipal court records are kept at the local level. Each town in Gloucester County runs its own municipal court for lesser offenses. These records can be obtained through an OPRA request sent to the town clerk.

Under N.J.S.A. 2C:52-1, some arrest records in Gloucester County can be expunged. This means the record is sealed and will not appear in a public search. A person must meet certain time and conduct requirements to qualify. Juvenile records are also closed to the public. All other arrest records in the county remain open.

Cities in Gloucester County

Gloucester County has more than 20 municipalities. Each one has its own municipal court for local arrest cases. All felony cases go to the county courts in Woodbury.

Other municipalities in Gloucester County include Monroe Township, Mantua, West Deptford, Glassboro, Pitman, and Clayton. All of these have municipal courts that handle local arrest cases.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Gloucester County. If you are not sure where an arrest case was filed, check the town where the arrest took place. Each county has its own court system and records offices.