Paterson Booking Releases
Paterson booking releases are created at the Passaic County Jail when a person is arrested and processed. Paterson is the largest city in Passaic County and the county seat. It is also the third largest city in New Jersey. When Paterson police arrest someone, that person goes to the county jail on Marshall Street for intake. The booking release record captures all charges, personal details, and custody status. These records are available to the public. This page walks through how to search for and obtain booking releases from Paterson arrests.
Where Paterson Arrests Are Booked
Paterson arrests go to the Passaic County Jail for booking. The jail is at 11 Marshall St, Paterson, NJ. The phone number is (973) 881-4620. The facility holds up to 1,242 inmates and serves all of Passaic County. Paterson generates more bookings than any other city in the county due to its size.
| Facility | Passaic County Jail |
|---|---|
| Address | 11 Marshall St Paterson, NJ |
| Phone | (973) 881-4620 |
| Capacity | 1,242 |
| Website | Passaic County Corrections |
During intake, jail staff collect fingerprints, take a booking photo, and record the person's charges. The booking release is the document that comes out of this process. It lists everything from the person's name and date of birth to the specific criminal charges. When the person is released on bail or by court order, the release date and conditions are added to the record.
Paterson Police Department Records
Paterson police handle the initial arrest. Their main station is at 111 Broadway, Paterson. Call (973) 321-1111 for general inquiries. The records division is at (973) 321-1160. Records office hours are limited. They are open Monday from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM for walk-in requests.
An alternate location for police services is at 330 Passaic St, phone (973) 365-3909. You can visit the Paterson Police website for more details about the department. The police create the arrest report. That is a different document from the booking release. The arrest report stays with the police department. The booking release stays with the county jail.
If you want both records, you need to file separate requests. Send an OPRA request to the City of Paterson for the arrest report. Send another to Passaic County for the booking release. Each agency controls its own records under the law.
Paterson Booking Release Online Search
The Passaic County Sheriff runs an online inmate lookup tool. You can access it at iml.pcsheriff.org. This tool lets you search by name to find people currently held at the Passaic County Jail. If a Paterson arrest led to someone being held in the jail right now, they should appear in this system.
The inmate lookup shows basic information. It confirms that a person is in custody and lists their charges. It does not provide the full booking release document. For that, you need to submit a formal records request. But the lookup tool is a fast, free way to check if someone was recently booked after a Paterson arrest. The system updates regularly.
The image below shows a state-level resource page for New Jersey booking release records.
State resources work alongside county and city tools to help you find Paterson booking data.
OPRA Requests for Paterson Booking Releases
The Open Public Records Act gives you the right to request booking releases from Paterson arrests. The law is codified at N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1. Any person can file a request without giving a reason. The government agency has seven business days to respond under N.J.S.A. 47:1A-5.
For booking releases, direct your OPRA request to Passaic County. The jail is a county facility, so the county controls these records. In your request, include the full name of the person, the approximate date of the arrest, and a clear statement that you want the booking release record. Be as specific as possible. Vague requests take longer to process and may be denied as overly broad.
You can also file through the NJ OPRA Portal. This statewide system routes requests to the correct agency. It tracks your request and notifies you when there is a response. For Paterson-specific police records like arrest reports, file a separate OPRA request with the city clerk or police records division.
Passaic County Sheriff and Paterson Records
The Passaic County Sheriff's Office manages the county jail where Paterson bookings happen. The sheriff's main office is at 435 Minnisink Rd, Totowa, NJ. The general line is (973) 389-5900. For records, call (973) 389-5920.
| Office | Passaic County Sheriff |
|---|---|
| Address | 435 Minnisink Rd Totowa, NJ |
| Phone | (973) 389-5900 |
| Records | (973) 389-5920 |
| Website | pcsheriff.org |
The sheriff handles inmate custody, court security, and warrant service throughout Passaic County. Their corrections division runs the jail in Paterson. The records division can help you locate booking release documents and other criminal record files. Call ahead to ask what forms you need to fill out and what identification to bring if visiting in person.
Paterson Court Records After Booking
After a Paterson booking, the case moves to court. Serious charges go to the Passaic County Superior Court at 77 Hamilton St, Paterson. Lower-level charges may stay in municipal court. The court system creates its own set of records that build on the original booking release.
You can search court records online using the NJ Courts criminal case lookup. Enter a name and select Passaic County to find cases from Paterson. The results show charges, court dates, and case outcomes. This tool is free and runs at any time.
For municipal court cases, use the NJ Municipal Court search. Select Paterson and enter a name. Disorderly persons offenses and local violations appear here. More details about the court system are at the NJ Courts Passaic County page.
Passaic County Prosecutor and Clerk
The Passaic County Prosecutor's Office handles indictable criminal cases in the county. They are at 401 Grand St, Paterson. The phone is (973) 881-4800. When a Paterson arrest leads to an indictment, the prosecutor's office takes over the case from the police. Their files may include additional information not found in the booking release, such as grand jury records and plea agreements.
The Passaic County Clerk's Office is at 401 Grand St, Room 130, Paterson. The phone number is (973) 881-4788. The clerk files judgments and other court documents. If a Paterson booking resulted in a conviction, the judgment is on file here. The clerk also handles document recording and can help you locate records tied to a specific case number.
What Paterson Booking Releases Include
A booking release from a Paterson arrest follows the standard intake format used at the Passaic County Jail. The document is created when the person arrives at the facility and is updated when they leave.
Typical data in a Paterson booking release includes:
- Full legal name and known aliases
- Date of birth and physical description
- Booking date, time, and arresting agency
- Criminal charges at time of intake
- Bail amount or release conditions
Booking photos may be part of the record or held separately. If you need a specific piece of data, say so in your OPRA request. The more precise your request, the faster you get a response. Records from recent Paterson arrests tend to be more detailed because the jail now uses a digital intake system that captures more fields than the old paper process.
State Tools for Paterson Booking Records
State agencies offer tools that connect to Paterson booking records. The NJ Department of Corrections inmate search covers state prisons. If a Paterson arrest led to a state sentence, search here. It shows facility placement, sentence length, and parole dates.
The VINE notification system covers Passaic County. Register with an inmate's name or ID to get alerts when their custody status changes. VINE is free and sends updates by phone, text, or email. It does not replace the booking release document, but it tells you when a person booked in Paterson leaves custody. For the actual record, use OPRA or the inmate lookup tool at the sheriff's site.
Passaic County Booking Releases
Paterson is the county seat of Passaic County. All city arrests go through the Passaic County Jail on Marshall Street. The county handles bookings for 16 municipalities, with Paterson contributing the most. For more on county records, the sheriff's inmate lookup, and other Passaic County resources, visit the county booking releases page.