Hudson County
Nicknamed the "gateway to New York," Hudson County, New Jersey, was established in 1840. It covers 46 square miles and is the smallest county in New Jersey by land area. With over 720,000 residents living in 12 municipalities, Hudson County is one of the most densely populated areas in the state. The county seat is Jersey City.
The trial court system in Hudson County comprises the county's Superior Court and its special divisions. Hudson County Superior Court is a trial court of general jurisdiction that hears both criminal and civil cases. It consists of different divisions, each focused on specific cases such as civil, criminal, family, finance, human resources, municipal, and probate. These divisions are in charge of carrying out specific legal operations related to their areas of expertise. The legal proceedings and decisions made by the Hudson County Superior Court form the public court record for the county.
The Hudson County Superior Court Clerk's Office is in charge of storing and retrieving court records and providing access to public court records for civil cases, including general equity records, criminal records, family records, municipal records, and tax records. You must complete the records request form and submit it online to obtain court records. Note that there is a charge of 5¢ for each letter size copy and 7¢ for each legal size copy. Additionally, certified copies cost $15, exemplified copies cost $50, and sealed copies cost $10. Once payment is confirmed, the records will be processed and sent electronically to the email address you provide on the form.
Alternatively, you can access court records in Hudson County using the statewide Electronic Access Program (EAP) portal . The cost of using the EAP is $4 per minute. Available case information includes a list of documents filed in the case, orders entered, proceedings scheduled, motion dispositions, and the names and status of each litigant.
