Mercer County Booking Records
Mercer County booking releases come from the Correction Center on Route 29 in Hopewell Township. The facility holds up to 871 inmates across minimum, medium, and maximum security units. Trenton is the county seat and the state capital, making Mercer a hub for both state and county law enforcement activity. This page explains how to access booking logs, check custody status, and request release information for anyone processed through the Mercer County jail system.
Mercer County Quick Facts
Mercer County Correction Center Booking Releases
The Mercer County Correction Center is the main intake facility for the county. It sits at 1750 Route 29 in Hopewell Township, with a mailing address of PO Box 8068, Trenton, NJ 08650. The phone number is (609) 583-3545. All persons arrested on indictable charges in Mercer County come through this facility for booking. The jail processes new inmates around the clock.
Booking creates a permanent record. Each record includes the person's name, date of birth, physical description, and photograph. It also lists the charges, arresting agency, date and time of arrest, and bail or bond information. Under N.J.S.A. 30:8-17, the facility must keep accurate records of everyone in custody. Release records show when a person left custody and the reason, whether bail, court order, sentence completion, or transfer.
To check if someone is currently held at the Mercer County Correction Center, call the facility at (609) 583-3545. Staff can confirm custody status by phone. Give them the full name and date of birth. They will tell you if the person is there, and provide basic booking information. This is the fastest way to get current data.
The facility has 871 beds. It houses pretrial detainees and sentenced inmates. Security levels range from minimum to maximum. Where an inmate is housed depends on the charges and risk level.
| Facility |
Mercer County Correction Center 1750 Route 29 Hopewell Township, NJ PO Box 8068, Trenton, NJ 08650 Phone: (609) 583-3545 |
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| Capacity | 871 beds, minimum/medium/maximum security |
| Website | mercercounty.org/departments/corrections |
Mercer County Sheriff Office Arrest Records
The Mercer County Sheriff also plays a role in booking and arrest records. Sheriff John A. Kemler runs the office at 175 South Broad Street in Trenton. The main line is (609) 989-6111. Undersheriff Pedro Medina can be reached at (609) 989-6123. The Sheriff serves warrants, transports inmates, and provides courthouse security. When the Sheriff makes an arrest on a warrant, that creates a booking record at the Correction Center.
The image below is from a statewide resource that covers New Jersey booking release records.
Warrant arrests are common. If someone misses a court date in Mercer County, the judge issues a bench warrant. The Sheriff picks them up and brings them to the Correction Center for booking. That booking creates a new record even if the person was booked before on the same charges. Each arrest event generates its own separate record in the system.
Trenton Police Department Booking Records
The Trenton Police Department is the largest local agency in Mercer County. Located at 225 North Clinton Avenue, the department handles a high volume of arrests. The main number is (609) 989-4000. The Records Section is open Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 4 PM. Most arrests made by Trenton Police result in bookings at the Mercer County Correction Center for indictable offenses.
For local records from Trenton Police, visit the Records Section in person. You can request arrest reports and incident reports there. Trenton processes thousands of cases each year. The department keeps its own copies of arrest reports. The Correction Center keeps the booking record. Both may have information you need. If you want the full picture of an arrest in Trenton, check with both agencies.
Hamilton Township Arrest and Booking Records
Hamilton Township is the largest municipality in Mercer County by population. The police department handles a significant number of arrests each year. You can reach them at (609) 890-2060. Like Trenton, arrests on indictable charges go to the Mercer County Correction Center for booking. The Hamilton department keeps local arrest reports and incident files at its own records office.
Hamilton sits in the southern part of Mercer County. It borders both Burlington and Mercer municipalities. People arrested in Hamilton are transported to the Correction Center on Route 29 for processing. The booking record is then held at the county level. For the local police report, contact Hamilton Township Police directly. For the booking and release record, call the Correction Center.
Mercer County Superior Court Criminal Cases
The Mercer County Superior Court handles all criminal cases that stem from county bookings. The Criminal Division is at 400 South Warren Street in Trenton. Call (609) 571-4200 ext. 74074 for criminal case inquiries. The Self-Help Center at ext. 74205 assists people without attorneys. The Civil Courthouse is at 175 South Broad Street.
After someone is booked at the Correction Center, their case moves to the Superior Court. The Prosecutor's Office at 209 South Broad Street, 3rd Floor, decides what charges to pursue. The Mercer County Prosecutor can be reached at (609) 989-6350. The court docket tracks the case from first appearance through trial or plea. Court records and booking records together give a complete view of a criminal case in Mercer County.
Under N.J.S.A. 2C:52-1, some criminal records can be expunged after a waiting period. If a case was dismissed or the person completed their sentence, they may be eligible. Expunged records are removed from public access. This affects both the court record and the booking record. The court order directs all agencies to treat the record as if it does not exist.
| Court |
Mercer County Superior Court Criminal Division 400 S. Warren St, Trenton, NJ Phone: (609) 571-4200 ext. 74074 |
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| Prosecutor |
209 S. Broad St, 3rd Floor PO Box 8068, Trenton, NJ Phone: (609) 989-6350 |
Filing OPRA Requests for Mercer County Jail Records
The Open Public Records Act gives you the right to request booking records from Mercer County. You can submit an OPRA request through the county OPRA portal or use the statewide system at njopraportal.com. Be clear in your request. Name the person, give a date range, and state exactly what you want. Ask for booking logs, release records, or arrest data by name.
Under N.J.S.A. 47:1A-5, the records custodian has seven business days to respond. They can grant the request, deny it, or ask for more time. Some records may be partially redacted. Ongoing investigations, victim details, and certain security information can be withheld. Juvenile records are not available through OPRA. If your request is denied, you can file an appeal with the Government Records Council under N.J.S.A. 47:1A-6.
The County Clerk's office is another resource. County Clerk Paula Sollami Covello manages records at 209 South Broad Street in Trenton. Call (609) 989-6465. The County Clerk handles court filings, judgments, and property records. These can connect to criminal cases that started with a booking in Mercer County.
State Inmate Search for Mercer County
If someone was sentenced to state prison after a booking in Mercer County, they transfer out of the county system. The New Jersey Department of Corrections runs a statewide inmate finder tool. It covers everyone in state custody. County jail inmates are not in this database. Use it only if the person received a state prison sentence after their Mercer County case concluded.
The VINELink system provides free notifications about inmate status changes. You can register with a name or inmate ID. The system sends alerts by phone, email, or text when something changes. This works for inmates in the Mercer County Correction Center. It is a useful tool for families and victims who want real-time updates on custody status.
Cities in Mercer County
Mercer County includes several municipalities. All indictable arrests in these areas result in bookings at the Mercer County Correction Center. Contact the local police for arrest reports and the Correction Center for booking and release records.
Other municipalities in Mercer County include Princeton, Ewing, Lawrence, West Windsor, East Windsor, Hopewell Township, and Robbinsville. All bookings on indictable charges go through the county Correction Center.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Mercer County. Each one operates its own jail and booking system. If you are unsure where someone was booked, check with the police agency that made the arrest. The arresting agency determines which county handles the booking.