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How to Check for New Jersey Criminal Records

The New Jersey State Police (NJSP) handles all requests for criminal records. They provide individuals with a copy of their own record for $40. They also offer this service to the public, requests should be made through fingerprint data. If however, you only have someone’s name, they have a particular form (SBI 212B Form) you can use to request a copy through the mail and online. You have to pay $20 per record request. They even have a special website area just for the public to use.

Federal Records vs. Court Criminal Records in New Jersey

New Jersey suggests the public use the Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER) system to access federal court records for criminal cases. The cost is $3 plus .10 per page for each copy you require. For local criminal records, you can visit the courthouse where the trial took place or contact the courthouse via phone or website. Many of the district courts have website portals where you can search by name or case number to find the records you need.

How Long do Felony or Misdemeanor Charges Last?

The waiting period that felonies and misdemeanors will stay on your record is five years. During that time you must not have incurred any additional convictions, and you have to complete any rehabilitation or punishment served from the court. Once that is done, you can appeal to have your records expunged. Some serious violent offenses and many felony charges will stay on your record forever and are not eligible to be expunged. You also must comply with some other stipulations when applying for your records to be sealed or expunged from the system.

Who Can Lookup your Criminal Background?

In compliance with the Freedom of Information Act, New Jersey allows public access to criminal records. Therefore, anyone including potential dating mates, landlords, government agencies along with the general public can access your file at any time. You can also get a copy yourself.

Why Check Someone’s Filed Criminal Charges?

There are so many reasons why you might want to check into someone’s criminal charges. Before asking someone to watch your kids is a good reason. Before selling them a firearm is another excellent reason. If you plan on renting space to them, you might want to check to see if they have any criminal records.

Types of Criminal Records

Criminal records in New Jersey will show all arrests, warrants, convictions, charges, sentences, incarcerations and dispositions. All your felonies, misdemeanors, sex offenses and driving infractions will show up in the report. Your criminal record will also show your name, address, date of birth, age, gender, race, and phone number.

How Are NJ Criminal Records Created?

New Jersey criminal records are created whenever someone is arrested, arraigned, detained, sentenced and sent to jail. Every step of the way through the criminal justice system, law enforcement agents file paperwork that becomes your entire criminal history.