Burlington County Arrest and Booking Records
Burlington County processes booking releases through the Detention Center in Mount Holly. The facility handles 8,000 to 10,000 bookings per year, making it one of the busier jails in southern New Jersey. The public can search for inmates and booking releases using the county's online lookup tool. Burlington County also maintains records through the Sheriff's Department, the County Clerk, and the Superior Court. This page walks through each way to access booking release records and explains what information is available in Burlington County.
Burlington County Quick Facts
Burlington County Detention Center
The Burlington County Detention Center is at 54 Grant Street in Mount Holly. The main phone number is (609) 265-5000. This facility is certified by the National Commission on Correctional Health Care, which means it meets national standards for inmate medical services. All people arrested in Burlington County are brought here for booking. Staff record personal information, photograph the person, log charges, and set bail if applicable.
Burlington County also runs a Minimum Security Facility at 1 Academy Drive in Pemberton. That facility's number is (609) 726-7140. It houses inmates in work release programs. There is also a Juvenile Detention Center at 621 Pemberton-Browns Mills Road, reachable at (609) 726-7150. Adult booking releases come from the main Detention Center in Mount Holly.
The Burlington County Sheriff's inmate resources page provides details about the facility and booking process.
This page from the Burlington County website outlines services for inmates and families.
| Facility |
Burlington County Detention Center 54 Grant St Mount Holly, NJ 08060 Phone: (609) 265-5000 |
|---|---|
| Sheriff | James H. Kostoplis, 49 Rancocas Rd, Mount Holly, NJ 08060 |
| Website | co.burlington.nj.us/Sheriffs-Department |
Look Up Burlington County Booking Releases Online
Burlington County has a free inmate search tool on its website. You can search by last name and first name. Results display the inmate's name, jail ID, facility, bail amount, and estimated release date. This is the quickest way to check on a recent booking or release in Burlington County.
Visit the Burlington County inmate search page to begin. Type in the person's name and submit the form. The system returns matches from the current inmate roster. If the person has been released, they may not appear in this tool. For older booking release records in Burlington County, you will need to file a formal records request.
The New Jersey Courts public access portal is another option for finding criminal case records tied to Burlington County bookings. Court records show the legal outcome of a case, including charges, plea, and sentence. These records are maintained by the Superior Court rather than the jail.
Burlington County Inmate Services and Contact
Inmates at the Burlington County Detention Center can make phone calls through ConnectNetwork. Family and friends can set up accounts through Access Corrections to deposit money for commissary and phone use. The county sets limits on deposits. A single deposit cannot exceed $300. The weekly cap is $500, and the monthly limit is $1,500.
These services do not directly relate to booking release records, but they are part of the system families deal with while a person is in Burlington County custody. Once the person is released, the booking record remains on file and can be requested as a public record under N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1.
Note: Contact the Detention Center at (609) 265-5000 if you need to confirm whether a person is still in Burlington County custody.
Request Burlington County Booking Records Through OPRA
The Open Public Records Act applies to all booking release records held by Burlington County. Under N.J.S.A. 47:1A-5, the county must respond to your request within seven business days. You can submit a request through the NJ OPRA Portal or send a written request directly to the Burlington County Sheriff's Department or the Detention Center. Copy costs follow the state schedule.
Standard copies cost $0.05 per letter-size page. Legal-size pages are $0.07 each. There is no fee to inspect records in person. When you file your OPRA request for Burlington County booking records, include as much identifying information as you can. A full name and date of arrest work best. If you have a jail ID number, include that too. The more details you provide, the faster the staff can find the right record.
- Submit through the NJ OPRA Portal online
- Mail or deliver a written request to the facility
- Response due within seven business days
- $0.05 per page for standard copies
- Free to view records in person
Burlington County Court Records and Criminal Cases
The Burlington County Superior Court handles criminal cases that stem from bookings at the Detention Center. The courthouse is at 49 Rancocas Road in Mount Holly. Call (609) 288-9500 to reach the Criminal Division. Court records are separate from jail booking records, but they are connected. A booking creates the initial record. The court process creates additional records as the case moves forward.
Visit the Burlington vicinage page for court schedules and contact details. Criminal case files include the complaint, any motions, the plea or verdict, and the sentencing order. These are public records under New Jersey law. You can request copies from the clerk at the courthouse. Sealed and expunged records are not available to the public. If a case from a Burlington County booking was expunged under N.J.S.A. 2C:52-1, it will not appear in searches.
Burlington County Clerk and Records
County Clerk Joanne Schwartz runs the Burlington County Clerk's Office. The main location is at 49 Rancocas Road in Mount Holly, and the phone number is (609) 265-5074. A second office is in Moorestown at 400 NJ-38, with the number (856) 642-3833. The clerk's office does not manage booking releases, but it handles related public records such as court judgments and recorded documents.
The Burlington County Clerk's website lists all services and hours. Staff can point you to the right office if you need booking release records rather than the types of records the clerk maintains. For arrest and booking records in Burlington County, start with the Detention Center or the Sheriff's Department.
Note: The Moorestown office offers the same record services as the Mount Holly location for Burlington County residents.
Other Burlington County Facilities
Burlington County operates two additional facilities beyond the main Detention Center. The Minimum Security Facility in Pemberton houses inmates in work release and other programs. It is at 1 Academy Drive. These inmates have already been sentenced and are serving the end of their terms. Their booking records originate from the main jail in Mount Holly.
The Juvenile Detention Center at 621 Pemberton-Browns Mills Road holds minors. Juvenile records are handled differently from adult records in Burlington County. Under N.J.S.A. 2A:4A-60, most juvenile records are confidential. They are not available through public record requests or online searches. If you need information about a juvenile case in Burlington County, contact the Family Division of the Superior Court.
Get Alerts for Burlington County Releases
The VINE notification system lets you track an inmate's custody status in Burlington County. Register with the person's name or jail ID number. VINE sends alerts by phone, email, or text when a release or transfer takes place. The service is free and runs around the clock.
This tool works well for people who want to know the exact time a booking release happens in Burlington County without checking the inmate search tool over and over. VINE covers the Burlington County Detention Center and other facilities across New Jersey. You can also use the NJDOC Offender Search to find inmates who were transferred from Burlington County to state prison after sentencing.
Cities in Burlington County
Burlington County has 40 municipalities spread across the largest county by land area in New Jersey. All adult arrests lead to bookings at the Detention Center in Mount Holly. Major communities include Mount Holly, Burlington City, Moorestown, Mount Laurel, Evesham Township, Cinnaminson, Bordentown, Pemberton, Willingboro, Medford, and Maple Shade. Each town's police department processes arrests locally before sending the person to the county facility for booking.
Nearby Counties
These counties are near Burlington County. If the arrest took place outside Burlington County, the booking release record will be held by the county where the person was processed.