Franklin Township Booking Release Records
Franklin Township booking releases are created at the Somerset County Jail in Somerville. Franklin is the largest township in Somerset County by land size and sits in the central part of New Jersey. When police in Franklin Township make an arrest, the person goes to the county jail for full intake. The booking release record is made there. This page explains how to find and request those records from township and county sources.
Where Franklin Township Arrests Are Processed
All Franklin Township arrests go to the Somerset County Jail for booking. The jail is at 40 East High St, Somerville, NJ 08876. Call (908) 231-7150 for details. This is the sole intake point for the county. Staff take prints, photos, and log each charge at this site.
| Facility | Somerset County Jail |
|---|---|
| Address | 40 East High St Somerville, NJ 08876 |
| Phone | (908) 231-7150 |
| Sheriff | Darrin J. Russo |
The Somerset County Sheriff's Office runs the jail. Sheriff Darrin J. Russo leads the office from the same address at 40 East High St. The sheriff's main line is (908) 231-7131. The jail and the sheriff share space and staff. Booking releases from Franklin Township arrests are stored in this system.
You can use the Somerset County inmate search to check if someone is in custody right now. This tool shows current inmates. It does not give full booking release records, but it confirms if a person is held at the county jail.
Franklin Township Police Arrest Records
The Franklin Township Police Department makes arrests in the township. Reach them at (732) 873-5533. The Franklin Township Police website has more on the department's work and services.
Officers write the arrest report at the scene. This is a police document. It notes the time, the place, the officer, and the reason for the arrest. The booking release is a jail document. It notes the intake data at the county level. Both are public records under N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1, the Open Public Records Act.
If you want a copy of a police report from a Franklin Township arrest, file your request with the police department. For the booking release, go to the county. These are two separate records held by two separate offices.
Township Clerk Christine Burke, RMC, CMR, serves as the main point for township records requests. Call (908) 735-5215 ext. 9 or write to clerk@franklin-twp.org. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM. The clerk can guide you on where to send an OPRA request within the township.
How to Search Franklin Township Booking Releases
There are a few paths to find a booking release from a Franklin Township arrest. The right one depends on what you know and what you need.
The NJ Courts criminal case lookup is free and works at all hours. Type a name and check Somerset County results. This tool shows charges, court dates, and case status. It does not give the full booking release. It does prove that a case exists and what charges were filed.
For the full booking release, file an OPRA request. The Open Public Records Act at N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1 gives the public a right to see government files in New Jersey. Booking releases fall under this law. The Somerset County OPRA page walks you through the county process. The agency has seven business days to respond per N.J.S.A. 47:1A-5.
State and county tools work together to help you find Franklin Township booking records.
Franklin Township OPRA Requests for Booking Records
OPRA is the main legal route to get a booking release from a Franklin Township arrest. You can file with the county for jail records or with the township for police records.
| Somerset County OPRA | co.somerset.nj.us/opra |
|---|---|
| Franklin Township Clerk | Christine Burke, RMC, CMR (908) 735-5215 ext. 9 clerk@franklin-twp.org M-F, 8 AM to 4 PM |
Be clear when you write your request. Give the full name, a date range, and state that you want booking release records. Vague requests slow the process. Under N.J.S.A. 47:1A-5, the office must respond in seven business days. They may hold back data if it falls under a legal shield. Active cases, sealed records per N.J.S.A. 2C:52-1, and some victim data are common grounds.
The NJ OPRA Portal is a state-run site that routes your request to the right office. It tracks the status and lets you check for updates. This works for both county and township records in many cases.
Somerset County Clerk Records for Franklin Township
The Somerset County Clerk's Office holds court filings and legal documents. County Clerk Steve Peter runs the office at 20 Grove St, Somerville. Call (908) 231-7006. The clerk records judgments, liens, and court orders that come from criminal cases.
If a Franklin Township booking led to a conviction, the judgment is on file with the clerk. This office does not store the booking release itself. That stays with the sheriff and the jail. But the clerk's records show the end result of a case. They tell you what happened in court after the arrest and booking.
Franklin Township Cases in Somerset Superior Court
Serious charges from Franklin Township go to the Somerset County Superior Court at 20 N. Bridge St, Somerville. The Somerset Vicinage page has details on how cases move through this court. Indictable crimes go through grand jury review before trial.
Court records show the full arc of a case. They list charges, plea deals, trial outcomes, and sentences. These pair with the booking release to give the full picture. The booking is the start. The court record is the close. Both are public under New Jersey law.
You can search court records through the statewide case lookup or visit the courthouse in person. The court clerk can help you pull files for Somerset County cases that began with a Franklin Township arrest.
Franklin Township Custody Alerts
The VINE system lets you track custody status for people held in Somerset County. Sign up with a name or ID. You will get a call, text, or email when the person is freed, moved, or escapes. VINE is free. It works at all hours.
This tool helps those who need to know when someone booked from Franklin Township leaves the county jail. It does not share the booking release. For that, use OPRA or check court records.
What Franklin Township Booking Releases Contain
A booking release from a Franklin Township arrest holds key facts from the intake process at the Somerset County Jail. Staff log this data when the person arrives.
- Full name and known aliases
- Date of birth and physical traits
- Booking date, time, and arresting agency
- All charges filed at intake
- Bail amount or release conditions
- Booking photo
Some records list the court date and the judge. Older files may have less detail. Digital systems have made recent records more thorough. Franklin Township arrests booked under the current setup tend to hold the most data points.
State Resources for Franklin Township Records
State tools can fill gaps when county records are not enough. The NJ Department of Corrections inmate search covers state prisons. If a Franklin Township arrest led to a state sentence, you can look up that person here. The tool shows the current site, term dates, and parole status.
The criminal case lookup from the state courts also helps. It lists charges, pleas, and results for Somerset County cases. These records add depth to the booking release. The booking tells you about the jail. The court record tells you about the outcome.
Somerset County Booking Releases
Franklin Township is in Somerset County. All arrests go through the Somerset County Jail in Somerville. The county handles bookings for every town in the county. For more on county records, the sheriff's office, and other tools, see the Somerset County page.