Warren County Arrest Record Search

Warren County arrest records are held by the Sheriff's Office, the Correctional Center, and local police departments. This county is in the far west of New Jersey along the Delaware River and has a population close to 110,000. Belvidere is the county seat. The Warren County Correctional Center opened in 1986 and has a capacity of 176 inmates, with a daily count that runs between 145 and 155. Since January 2020, the jail also houses inmates from Hunterdon County. Public access to arrest records in Warren County follows the Open Public Records Act.

Warren County Correctional Center Records

The Warren County Correctional Center is at 175 County Route 519 South, Belvidere, NJ 07823. The phone number is 908-475-7900. Warden Daniel Broesder runs the facility, which opened in 1986. The jail has a capacity of 176 beds and holds a daily population of 145 to 155 inmates. It is NCCHC accredited, which means it meets strict standards for health care in a jail setting.

The image below shows the Warren County Sheriff's Office page, which links to correctional center details.

This page is the starting point for arrest records and inmate data in Warren County.

Since January 2020, the Warren County jail has also housed inmates from Hunterdon County. This shared service deal means the facility holds people arrested in both counties. If you are looking for someone arrested in Hunterdon County, check Warren County records as well. The jail has 100% state compliance and has passed every inspection.

Warren County runs the CLAP program, which stands for County Labor Assistance Program. This is for non-violent offenders who work on county projects instead of sitting in a cell. The jail also has an Electronic Monitoring program for both adults and juveniles. People on electronic monitoring live at home but are tracked at all times. These programs can change how an arrest record looks, since the person may not be held in the jail itself.

Warren County Sheriff Arrest Records

The Warren County Sheriff's Office handles OPRA requests for arrest records. The office is in the Courthouse at 413 Second St, Belvidere, NJ 07823. Copy fees are $0.05 per page for letter size and $0.07 for legal size. If the total goes past $25, you must put down a deposit before the records are pulled. OPRA stands for the Open Public Records Act, which is codified at N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1.

Under this law, any person can ask for arrest records from the Warren County Sheriff. You do not need to state a reason. The office must respond within seven business days. If the request is complex, they can ask for more time, but they must tell you why. Most standard arrest records are ready in a few days.

The Sheriff's Office in Warren County also serves civil process papers, runs court security, and transports inmates. The records unit is separate from these other functions. When you file an OPRA request, it goes to the records custodian, who will search the files and send you what is available. Records that are sealed, expunged, or tied to an open case are not released.

Phillipsburg Police Department Records

Phillipsburg Police Department handles arrest records for the largest town in Warren County. The phone number is (908) 835-2002. Phillipsburg sits on the Delaware River across from Easton, Pennsylvania. It is the most populated place in the county and logs the highest number of police calls.

The image below shows the Phillipsburg Police Department website.

The site includes contact details and a self-reporting system for non-emergency incidents.

Phillipsburg PD runs a self-reporting system for non-emergency incidents. This means that for minor matters, you can file a report online or by phone without going to the station. For arrest records, you should contact the department by phone. If the arrest led to felony charges, the case file will also be held by the Warren County Prosecutor's Office and the county courts.

Warren County Criminal Court Cases

Criminal cases in Warren County can be searched through the PROMIS/Gavel system run by the New Jersey Courts. This tool covers all felony cases filed at the county level. You can search by name, indictment number, or complaint number. Results include charges, court dates, and the final outcome of each case. The tool is free and updates each day.

Warren County shares a court jurisdiction with Somerset and Hunterdon counties for some functions. Criminal Judgments are online for cases since June 2017. Copy fees are $0.05 per page for letter size and $0.07 for legal. Certified copies cost $15. For municipal court records, use NJMCDirect, which covers traffic and minor offense records from each town.

Some arrest records in Warren County may be sealed or expunged. Under N.J.S.A. 2C:52-1, a person can ask the court to clear their record after a set time. If the court grants the request, the record is sealed. Sealed records do not show up in a public search. Juvenile records and grand jury materials are also closed to the public.

How to Get Warren County Records

There are several ways to get arrest records in Warren County. The path you take depends on what type of record you need and when the arrest took place.

Here are the main options for Warren County arrest record requests:

• File an OPRA request with the Sheriff at 413 Second St, Belvidere
• Call the Correctional Center at 908-475-7900 for inmate and booking data
• Contact Phillipsburg PD at (908) 835-2002 for local arrest reports
• Search PROMIS/Gavel for criminal court case details
• Use NJMCDirect for municipal court records

Each office in Warren County keeps its own set of files. The Sheriff holds arrest records and OPRA requests. The jail holds booking data and inmate records. The Prosecutor holds case files for felony arrests. The courts hold the final outcome of each case. You may need to contact more than one office to get a full picture of an arrest record in Warren County.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Warren County. If you are not sure where an arrest took place, check the town name. Each county has its own records offices and court system for criminal cases.