Gloucester Township Arrest Records
Gloucester Township is in Camden County, not Gloucester County. This is a common point of confusion. When police here make an arrest, the person goes to the Camden County Correctional Facility in Camden for booking. A record is created that holds the name, charges, and bail data. These booking releases are public under New Jersey law. This page walks through how to find and request booking release records tied to Gloucester Township arrests.
Where Gloucester Township Arrests Are Booked
Arrests in Gloucester Township are processed at the Camden County Correctional Facility. The jail sits at 330 Federal St, Camden, NJ. The phone number is (856) 225-7632. Staff collect fingerprints, photos, and personal data at intake. The booking record is built from that point forward. Each charge is listed. The arresting officer's name and badge number go on the form.
| Facility | Camden County Correctional Facility |
|---|---|
| Address | 330 Federal St Camden, NJ |
| Phone | (856) 225-7632 |
| Website | Camden County Corrections |
A judge reviews each case after booking. The Criminal Justice Reform Act guides this step. A risk score helps the judge set conditions. Cash bail is now rare in New Jersey. Most people are released with conditions or held based on the risk they pose. The booking release record notes the outcome.
Gloucester Township Police Booking Records
The Gloucester Township Police Department makes the arrest before the person goes to the county jail. Chief David Harkins leads the department. The station is at 1261 Chews Landing Rd, Laurel Springs, NJ 08021. The main line is (856) 228-4000. Officers write an arrest report at the time of the stop. That report ties into the booking release at the county level.
The department works with the Camden County Prosecutor's Office on serious cases. When a crime is indictable, the prosecutor takes over. The arrest report and the booking release both feed into the case file. For local charges that stay at the municipal level, the police department keeps its own records.
You can learn more about the department through the Gloucester Township Police website. For copies of arrest reports, file an OPRA request with the township clerk. Under N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1, public records must be made available within seven business days of a request. Be specific about what you need. Name the person and give dates.
How to Search Gloucester Township Booking Releases
Camden County provides an online inmate search tool. You can use the Camden County inmate lookup to check who is held at the jail right now. Type in a name. The results show current inmates, their charges, and booking dates. This is the quickest way to see if someone from Gloucester Township is in custody.
The online tool only shows current inmates. It does not show past bookings or people who have been released. For older records, you need to file a formal request.
The New Jersey Courts criminal case lookup covers all counties. You can search by name to find cases from Gloucester Township that went through the Camden County Superior Court. The portal shows charges, court dates, and case status. It is free to use.
The state also runs a prison search. The NJ Department of Corrections inmate finder covers state facilities. Use it when you think a Gloucester Township arrest led to a state prison sentence. The tool shows the facility, sentence length, and parole dates.
Gloucester Township OPRA Record Requests
The Open Public Records Act is the main legal path for getting booking releases. Two offices may hold what you need. The county office has records from the Camden County jail. The township clerk has records from the Gloucester Township Police Department. Each handles its own OPRA requests.
For Camden County jail records, contact the OPRA custodian Maria Efstratiades at (856) 225-2131. You can also use the Camden County OPRA page to file your request. For township police records, contact the Gloucester Township clerk. Under N.J.S.A. 47:1A-5, the agency has seven business days to respond. They can grant, deny, or ask for more time.
Some parts of a record may be redacted. Social security numbers are always removed. Victim names in certain cases are kept private. But the core booking data is public. The name, charges, date, and outcome are all available. The NJ OPRA Portal is a statewide tool that works for many agencies.
Gloucester Township Court Records
Criminal cases from Gloucester Township go to the Camden County Superior Court at 101 S. 5th St in Camden. The court phone is (856) 379-2200. Indictable crimes are heard here. The Camden County court system covers all towns in the county. Gloucester Township cases are part of this system.
Municipal court in Gloucester Township handles lesser charges. Disorderly persons offenses and local ordinance cases stay at this level. Those records are at the local court. For indictable offenses, the case moves to Superior Court after the grand jury acts.
Court records and booking releases are related but held in different places. The booking release comes from the jail. The court record comes from the judge and clerk. A full picture of a Gloucester Township arrest may need data from both sources. Each holds a piece of the story.
Gloucester Township Arrest Alerts
Crime victims can sign up for custody alerts through VINE. This free tool covers Camden County. You register with the offender's name or ID number. The system sends a call, text, or email when the person is released, moved, or escapes. VINE runs at all hours.
VINE does not give you the full booking release. It only tracks custody status. For the actual record, you need an OPRA request or a court search. But VINE is useful if you want to know the moment someone booked after a Gloucester Township arrest leaves the Camden County jail.
What Gloucester Township Booking Releases Contain
A booking release from a Gloucester Township arrest holds specific data. The record is built at the Camden County Correctional Facility during intake. The data comes from the arresting officer and the person being booked.
- Full legal name and known aliases
- Date of birth and physical description
- Booking date and time
- All charges filed at booking
- Bail or release conditions
Some records have more detail than others. Digital booking systems now capture more data than older paper forms. If a court grants an expungement under N.J.S.A. 2C:52-1, the booking record is sealed. No search will find it after that point. The person can legally state the arrest did not happen.
Copy costs for public records are set by law. Standard copies are $0.05 per page for letter size and $0.07 for legal size under N.J.S.A. 47:1A-5. The agency tells you the cost before charging. For Gloucester Township police records, the township clerk is the custodian. For jail records, Camden County is the custodian.
Camden County Booking Releases
Gloucester Township is in Camden County. All arrests are processed at the Camden County Correctional Facility. The county handles booking for every municipality in its borders. For more on county-wide records, the inmate search tool, and other access points, visit the Camden County booking releases page.