Access Cumberland County Court Records

Cumberland County court records are filed at the Superior Court in Bridgeton, New Jersey. The county is in the southwestern part of the state, along the Delaware Bay. Bridgeton serves as the county seat and is home to both the courthouse and the County Clerk's Office. Court records here include civil case filings, criminal dockets, family court orders, and property documents. This page explains where to search for court records in Cumberland County and how to get copies of the documents you need.

Cumberland County Clerk Records Office

The Cumberland County Clerk's Office is in Bridgeton, New Jersey. The office records land documents, handles notary commissions, and provides passport services. You can reach the office by phone at 856-453-2165 or by email at opra@cumberlandcountynj.gov. The fax number is 856-453-2168.

The Cumberland County website provides information about county services and departments. The Clerk's Office maintains land records and gives the public access to recorded documents. Deeds, mortgages, and related filings are all on file. For OPRA requests, you can contact the office by email or phone.

Under N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1, the Open Public Records Act gives the public a right to request records from any government office in Cumberland County. The Government Records Council oversees disputes about public records access across New Jersey. Below is a view of the council's website.

The council can step in when a public records request is denied. You can file a complaint online if a Cumberland County office does not give you the records you asked for. The process is free.

Cumberland County Superior Court Cases

The Cumberland County Superior Court is at 60 West Broad Street, Bridgeton, NJ 08302. Call 856-878-5050 for court information. The court is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. It is part of the Cumberland/Gloucester/Salem Vicinage, which serves three counties under one judicial leadership.

The court handles all major case types in Cumberland County. The Civil Division processes lawsuits over $20,000. The Special Civil Part hears claims between $5,000 and $20,000, plus small claims and landlord disputes. The Criminal Division handles indictable offenses. The Family Division covers custody, support, domestic violence, and juvenile cases. The Chancery Division deals with equity matters, foreclosures, and probate.

Public access terminals at the courthouse allow you to search case information during business hours. Self-help resources are available for people who do not have a lawyer. The court provides interpreter services and ADA accommodations. An ombudsman is on site to help court users in Cumberland County.

Note: The Cumberland/Gloucester/Salem Vicinage shares administrative resources across all three counties.

Searching Cumberland County Court Records

New Jersey Rule 1:38 governs public access to court records. Most filings in Cumberland County are open to the public. You can view case files at the courthouse during business hours. Some records may be sealed by court order or restricted by law. Juvenile records and certain family court documents have added protections.

The OPRA statute details what government records are public and what exceptions apply. Below is a view of the OPRA statute page on the state website.

The statute requires government offices to respond to records requests within seven business days. Standard copy fees are $0.05 per letter-size page and $0.07 per legal-size page. Special charges may apply for large or unusual requests. Cumberland County offices accept OPRA requests by mail, fax, email, or in person.

Cumberland County Criminal Records

Criminal court records in Cumberland County are public in most cases. The Criminal Division at the courthouse processes all indictable offenses. You can look up case dockets at the courthouse or through the statewide court search tools.

New Jersey law allows certain criminal records to be expunged under N.J.S.A. 2C:52. Expunged records are removed from public databases. They will not show up in a Cumberland County court records search. The process requires a petition filed with the Superior Court. Municipal court records from towns like Vineland, Bridgeton, and Millville can also be expunged when the person meets the legal requirements.

Note: Expungement eligibility depends on the type of offense and the time that has passed since the conviction or arrest.

How to Get Cumberland County Court Records

Cumberland County gives you several ways to get court records. Choose the method that works best for the type of record you need.

• Visit the courthouse at 60 West Broad Street in Bridgeton
• Call the court at 856-878-5050 for case information
• Contact the County Clerk at 856-453-2165 for land records
• Email opra@cumberlandcountynj.gov to submit an OPRA request
• Search the NJ Courts website for statewide case lookup tools

For in-person visits, bring a valid photo ID. Staff at the Cumberland County courthouse can look up cases and make copies. Certified copies cost more than standard ones. Call ahead to confirm fees and payment methods accepted at the office you plan to visit.

The NJ Courts records request page provides statewide instructions for getting copies of court documents. This applies to all court records in Cumberland County and across New Jersey.

Cities in Cumberland County

Cumberland County has 14 municipalities. All court cases from these towns are filed at the Cumberland County Superior Court in Bridgeton.

Other municipalities in Cumberland County include Bridgeton, Millville, Commercial Township, Deerfield, Downe, Fairfield, Greenwich, Hopewell, Lawrence, Maurice River, Shiloh, Stow Creek, and Upper Deerfield. All court cases from these areas go through the Cumberland County Superior Court.

Nearby Counties

These counties are near Cumberland County. Court records are filed in the county where the case originated. Check the town or address to find the correct county.