Salem County NJ Arrest Records

Salem County arrest records are held by the Sheriff's Office, the Prosecutor, and the Superior Court. This is one of the smallest counties in New Jersey, with 15 towns spread across the southern part of the state. The county seat is Salem. The jail in Woodstown holds close to 475 people on a given day. Sheriff Charles M. Miller leads a force of 143 sworn staff and 24 civilians. Arrest records in Salem County can be searched through the courts, the jail, and weekly reports posted by the Sheriff.

Salem County Jail and Inmate Records

The Salem County Correctional Facility is at 125 Cemetery Road in Woodstown, NJ 08098. The phone number is (856) 769-4300. Warden John S. Cuzzupe runs the day to day work at the jail. On any given day, close to 475 people are held here. These are people who have been arrested in Salem County and are waiting for trial or serving short terms.

The image below shows the Salem County Correctional Facility page, which is the main site for jail and booking records.

This page lists how to reach the jail and how to look up inmates in Salem County.

Salem County offers an online inmate lookup tool. You can find it at sccf-pubweb.salemcountynj.gov. The tool lets you search by name or ID. It shows who is in the jail right now. If you need to check if a friend or family member is being held, this is the fastest way. You can also call the jail at (856) 769-4300 for help.

The Sheriff also posts a weekly arrest report on the web. This report lists the names of people who were arrested in Salem County that week, along with their charges. It is one of the few counties in the state that does this. The report gives the public a clear look at recent arrest trends in Salem County.

Salem County Sheriff Warrant Records

The Salem County Sheriff's enforcement office is at 94 Market Street in Salem, NJ 08079. The main line is (856) 935-7510. After hours, you can call (856) 769-3508. Sheriff Charles M. Miller leads a team of 143 sworn officers and 24 civilian staff. The annual budget is $21 million, which covers the jail, the warrant squad, and all other Sheriff duties in Salem County.

The Warrant Squad serves warrants from the Superior Court and from municipal courts across all 15 towns in Salem County. If a judge signs a warrant for an arrest, this is the team that goes out to find the person. Once the arrest is made, the person is brought to the jail in Woodstown. Bail can only be posted at the Correctional Facility on Cemetery Road.

The image below shows the Salem County Prosecutor's Office page, which handles felony cases in the county.

The Prosecutor's site lists how to report tips and access case records in Salem County.

Salem County Prosecutor Criminal Cases

Prosecutor Kristin Telsey leads the Salem County Prosecutor's Office. The main phone line is 856-935-7510, extension 8333. You can also call the tip line at 856-935-2847. The office handles all felony cases in the county, from the point of arrest through trial and sentencing.

All 15 towns in Salem County fall under this office. When a local police officer makes a felony arrest, the case goes to the Prosecutor for review. The Prosecutor decides what charges to bring and whether to send the case to a grand jury. Arrest records tied to these cases are held at the Prosecutor's Office.

Salem County law enforcement uses body-worn cameras under Attorney General Directives 2021-11 and 2022-01. These rules set when and how video must be recorded during arrests in Salem County. Under the Open Public Records Act, N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1, you can file a request for records from the Prosecutor. Some files are closed to the public, such as grand jury materials and active case files.

Salem County Court Arrest Records

Salem County is part of the 15th Vicinage, which also covers Cumberland and Gloucester counties. The Salem County Superior Court is at 92 Market Street in Salem. The phone number is (856) 878-5050. All felony arrest cases in Salem County are heard here. The court keeps records of charges, plea deals, trial results, and sentences.

You can get a certified copy of a court record in Salem County for $15. Standard copies cost less. The court also has public access screens where you can search for cases at no cost. You can search by name or case number.

The state runs the PROMIS/Gavel system for court records. You can reach it at the New Jersey Courts portal. This tool lets you search for criminal cases filed in Salem County. The results show charges, court dates, and the final outcome. It is free and updated each day. Under N.J.S.A. 2C:52-1, some arrest records in Salem County can be expunged. If a judge grants the request, the record is sealed and will not show up in a public search.

The image below shows the court system page for the Salem County vicinage.

This page covers the 15th Vicinage, which serves Salem, Cumberland, and Gloucester counties.

Public Access to Salem County Records

Public access to arrest records in Salem County falls under the Open Public Records Act. Any person can ask for records from any public office. You do not need to give a reason. The office must respond within seven business days. If the records exist and are not exempt, the office must hand them over.

To get arrest records in Salem County, you can reach out to these offices:

• Sheriff's Office at 94 Market Street, Salem, (856) 935-7510
• Correctional Facility at 125 Cemetery Road, Woodstown, (856) 769-4300
• Prosecutor's Office at 856-935-7510 ext 8333
• Superior Court at 92 Market Street, Salem, (856) 878-5050

Some records are not open to the public. Juvenile arrest records, sealed cases, grand jury materials, and active investigations are all closed. These rules are set by state law and apply to all offices in Salem County.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Salem County. Each one has its own courts, jail, and records offices for arrest cases. If you are not sure where a person was arrested, check the town name to find the right county.