Passaic County Arrest Records

Passaic County arrest records are kept by the Sheriff's Office, the Superior Court, and local police in Paterson. The county seat is Paterson, one of the oldest cities in the state. Passaic County holds close to 500,000 people across 16 towns and cities. The jail on Marshall Street can hold up to 1,242 inmates. It was first built in 1957 for just 227. Public access to arrest records in Passaic County is set by the Open Public Records Act. Court records can be searched at the Hall of Justice in Paterson. Local police keep their own arrest logs as well.

Passaic County Sheriff Arrest Records

The Passaic County Sheriff's Office is at 435 Hamburg Turnpike in Wayne, NJ 07470. The main phone line is (973) 389-5900. The Sheriff does not run background checks for the public. That task falls to other state and local offices. What the Sheriff does run is the county jail and the Community Release Center, known as the CRC. The CRC offers the Supervised Level of Appropriate Punishment, or SLAP, and GPS tracking for some people who are on pre-trial release in Passaic County.

The image below shows the Passaic County Sheriff's Office main page, which lists services and contact details for arrest records.

This site shows how to reach the Sheriff for questions about jail holds and records in Passaic County.

The Passaic County Jail is at 11 Marshall Street in Paterson, NJ 07501. You can call the jail at any time at (973) 881-4620. Staff are on hand 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The jail was first built in 1957. At that time it was made to hold 227 people. Since then it has grown to hold up to 1,242. The jail books and holds people who have been arrested in Passaic County and are not yet free on bail or released by a judge.

People who are booked at the Passaic County Jail go through a full intake. This means their name, date of birth, charges, and photo are all logged. These records form the core of the arrest record for that person. Bail can be set by a judge, and the jail holds the person until bail is paid or a court date is reached.

Passaic County Inmate Lookup

Passaic County runs an online inmate lookup tool. This tool uses the Archonix XJail system. You can search by name, date of birth, or a jail ID number. The results show who is in the jail right now. It does not show people who have been let go. If you need to find out if a person is held at the Passaic County Jail, this is the best way to check from home.

The image below shows the Passaic County courts page for arrest records and case searches.

Use this site to look up court cases and criminal records in Passaic County.

To confirm that a person is in the jail, you can also call (973) 881-4620. Staff can look up the name and tell you if that person is there. The online tool is free to use and works at all hours. Keep in mind that it shows current inmates in Passaic County only. Once a person is moved or set free, the record drops off the live search. For past arrest records, you need to go through the courts or file a public records request.

Passaic County Court Criminal Records

The Passaic County Superior Court is at 77 Hamilton Street in Paterson, NJ 07505. The main phone line is (973) 247-8600. The Records Room can be reached at (973) 247-8402. The court handles all felony cases in Passaic County, along with some lower-level criminal matters that get moved up from municipal courts. Arrest records tied to these cases are stored here.

You can view court records in Passaic County in person at no cost. Public access computer screens are set up at the courthouse. These let you search by name or case number. If you need a paper copy, the cost is $0.05 per page for a standard letter size. Legal size costs $0.07 per page. A certified copy of any court record in Passaic County costs $5.00.

The state also runs the PROMIS/Gavel system online. This tool lets you search for criminal cases filed in Passaic County courts. You can look up a case by name, complaint number, or indictment number. The results show the charges, court dates, and final outcome. It is free to use and updated each day.

Under N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1, the Open Public Records Act gives the public the right to access most government records in Passaic County. The court must respond to a request within seven business days. Some records are closed to the public. Under N.J.S.A. 2C:52-1, a person may ask to have old arrest records expunged. If a judge grants it, the record is sealed.

Paterson Police Arrest Records

The Paterson Police Department is the largest law enforcement body in Passaic County. The main office is at 111 Broadway in Paterson. The main line is (973) 321-1111. For records, go to 330 Passaic Street or call (973) 365-3910. The records office is open from 8:00 AM to 4:45 PM, Monday through Friday.

In 2024, the Paterson Police made 1,230 arrests. The top charges were:

• Simple assault with 204 arrests
• Aggravated assault with 146 arrests
• DUI with 143 arrests

The image below shows the Paterson Police Department page, which is the main law enforcement agency in Passaic County.

This page lists contact details for the records unit at the Paterson Police.

Each arrest by the Paterson Police creates a record that includes the date, time, charges, and the name of the person. These reports are stored at the records office on Passaic Street. You can ask for a copy through an OPRA request. The city must respond within seven business days. Paterson arrest records that lead to felony charges get sent to the Passaic County Prosecutor and then to the Superior Court for further case work.

Cities in Passaic County

Passaic County has 16 towns and cities. All felony arrest cases go through the Superior Court in Paterson. Each town runs its own municipal court for minor charges and local arrest matters.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Passaic County. If you are not sure where an arrest took place, check the town name. Each county keeps its own arrest records and court files.