Somerset County, NJ Public Records

Courts in Somerset County

Court Records in Somerset County, New Jersey

Court records, such as civil case records, criminal case records, docket information, public hearings, probate, and business records, are not considered confidential and are available for the public to access. To obtain these records, interested members can either:

• Visit the Somerset County Superior Court in person. This is particularly true for older records or documents not available online. Court staff will need details of the case, such as the case number, party names, or dates, to help locate the records.
• Visit the New Jersey Courts Public Access website for civil, criminal, family, and probate records.
• Citizens who cannot access records online or in person can request records by mail. You can send a written request with details of the case (case number, parties involved, type of document) to the courthouse where the case was filed, with a self-addressed stamped envelope and any required fees.

However, some court records, such as juvenile records, adoption records, family health records, mental health, and medical records, have restricted access and can only be accessed by the parties involved or authorized persons.

Jails and Prisons in Somerset County

Find Inmate Search and Jail Records in Somerset County, New Jersey

Somerset County Jail is a temporary holding facility for offenders awaiting trial or disposition of their charges and those awaiting transport to the state prison or another county jail. Some offenders in the county are also held at the Morris County Correctional Facility. Interested persons seeking information on offenders held in the county may visit the jail at 40 Grove Street, call 908-231-7150, or visit the Morris County Correctional Facility. Available inmate information includes records of the inmate's last and first name, race, mugshots, physical details, booking number, DOB, sex, charges, release date, and bond.

Police Departments and Sheriff Offices in Somerset County

Arrest Records in Somerset County, New Jersey

The Somerset County Sheriff's Office is a primary source for arrest records within the county. Individuals can contact them directly to inquire about arrest records. Arrests made by local police departments are documented by the respective municipality's police department. You can contact the police department in the specific town or city where the arrest occurred. Police departments serving the county include Franklin Township PD, Somerville PD, Watchung PD, Bridgewater Township PD, Middlesex PD, and Bound Brook PD.

Sensitive arrest records that may compromise an ongoing investigation or the security of involved parties will not be released by the police. Broadly speaking, for arrest records that may involve multiple jurisdictions, you can request a criminal history record from the New Jersey State Police.