Cape May County
Located in the southernmost part of New Jersey, Cape May County was created in 1685 and it covers a total area of 620.31 square miles. With a population of around 95,000 inhabitants, it is one of the least populous counties in the state.
The Cape May County Superior Court handles cases beyond the jurisdiction of other courts. This court deals with cases involving divorce, misdemeanor, child custody, felony, and civil lawsuits. Furthermore, Cape May County Municipal Courts hear cases involving the violation of municipal ordinances and crimes punishable by imprisonment of less than a year. They also handle violations of fish, game, and boating laws.
Other courts situated within the county are the Tax Court and the Surrogate Court. The Tax Court is responsible for settling conflicts related to state income taxes, local property taxes, homestead rebates as well as sales and business taxes. On the other hand, the Surrogate Court is tasked with the responsibility of appointing estate administrators and guardians for minors.
Cape May County public court records consist of all the documents filed during the legal proceedings of cases heard within the county. The responsibility of storing and retrieving these court records falls under the purview of the Clerk of the Superior Court. Once cases are concluded, the records are transferred to the Superior Court Record Center. Individuals seeking records from closed cases can view them by visiting the Clerk's Office.
In Cape May County, the following court records are available for public inspection:
- Municipal Court Records
- Tax Court Records
- Criminal Division Records
- Family Division Records
- Special Civil Part Records
- Criminal Division Records
Non-confidential court records are accessible to the public at the court where they were filed. Alternatively, you can request court records related to Cape May County by filling out the Records Request Form and submitting it electronically through the Judicial Electronic Documents Submission System.
