Access Brick Township Court Records
Brick Township court records are kept at the local municipal court and the Ocean County Superior Court in nearby Toms River. Brick is one of the largest townships in Ocean County, and the municipal court on Chambers Bridge Road holds sessions three days a week. Residents can search for court records online or visit either court in person. The township clerk also handles public records requests under the state Open Public Records Act. This page covers how to find and request court records in Brick Township.
Brick Quick Facts
Brick Township Municipal Court
The Brick Township Municipal Court is at 401 Chambers Bridge Road, Brick, NJ 08723. The phone number is 732-262-1226. The court is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Court sessions are held on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at various times throughout the day. Michelle A. Lawrence is the court administrator. Judge Joseph D. Grisanti presides over cases. Steven Zabarsky serves as the municipal prosecutor in Brick.
| Court | Brick Township Municipal Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 401 Chambers Bridge Road Brick, NJ 08723 |
| Phone | 732-262-1226 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Administrator | Michelle A. Lawrence |
| Judge | Joseph D. Grisanti |
The court handles traffic tickets, disorderly persons offenses, and local ordinance violations in Brick. Each case creates a record that stays in the system. You can call or visit the court to ask about a specific case and find out how to get copies of records.
The Brick Township website has details about the municipal court and other departments. The site lists office hours, contact numbers, and links to forms you may need.
From the township site you can find links to the court, police, and clerk offices that all play a role in the records process in Brick.
Brick Township Records Requests
OPRA requests in Brick Township go through the township clerk's office. The clerk is the custodian of records for the township. You can submit a request in person at the municipal building at 401 Chambers Bridge Road or by mail. Under the Open Public Records Act at N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1, the township must respond within seven business days.
Standard copy fees are $0.05 per letter-size page and $0.07 per legal-size page. These are the rates set by state law. If the request requires extensive staff time, the township may charge a special service fee. You will be told about any extra costs before the work is done. OPRA covers municipal records like police reports, permits, and government documents in Brick.
Court records are not covered by OPRA. Those are governed by Court Rule 1:38 and must be requested from the court itself. For Brick municipal court records, contact the court at 732-262-1226. For county-level court records, contact the Ocean County Superior Court.
Searching Brick Court Records Online
New Jersey has several free tools for looking up court records. The Find a Case portal on the NJ Courts site covers civil, criminal, and family cases from the Superior Court. You can search by name or docket number. This includes all Ocean County cases, which covers Brick Township.
For Brick municipal court records, the Municipal Court Case Search lets you look up traffic tickets and minor offenses by name or complaint number. Most Brick Township cases are in this system. The search is free and open to everyone.
Ocean County also has an online property records search at the county search portal. This covers land records from 1977 to the present. You can find deeds, mortgages, and judgment liens connected to Brick properties. The system lets you search by name, address, or book and page number.
This county search tool is useful when you need to find property-related records that tie back to court cases in Brick. It is free to search but fees may apply for document downloads.
Ocean County Court for Brick
The Ocean County Superior Court is in Toms River, about ten minutes from Brick. The court is at 118 Washington Street, Toms River, NJ 08753. The Justice Complex is at 120 Hooper Avenue. All serious criminal cases, civil lawsuits, family matters, and appeals from Brick municipal court go through this courthouse.
The Ocean County Clerk is at 118 Washington Street, Room 107, Toms River, NJ 08754. You can call at (732) 929-2018. The clerk keeps land records, liens, and other filed documents for all of Ocean County including Brick. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with extended hours on Wednesdays until 7:00 PM for recordings.
- Superior Court: 118 Washington St, Toms River, NJ 08753
- Justice Complex: 120 Hooper Ave, Toms River, NJ 08754
- County Clerk: 118 Washington St, Room 107, (732) 929-2018
- Family Division: (732) 504-0700 ext. 64754
Brick Court Record Fees
Fees for court records in Brick follow the state fee schedule. Plain copies are $0.05 per letter-size page. Certified copies cost $15 per document. A seal costs $10 and an exemplified copy is $50. These rates apply at the Brick municipal court and the Ocean County Superior Court.
You can pay in person or by credit card through the NJ Courts website when you submit a record request online. The Records Request Form on the NJ Courts site lets you ask for copies of court documents and pay electronically. Always call the Brick court first to confirm what you need and what it will cost.
Note: Fees can change, so check with the Brick Township Municipal Court or Ocean County clerk before making a trip.
Ocean County Court Records
Brick Township is in Ocean County. The county Superior Court in Toms River handles all major cases for Brick and the surrounding area. The county clerk maintains property records and other filed documents. For a complete overview of the Ocean County court system, fee schedules, and search tools, visit the county page.