Cherry Hill Township Arrest and Booking Records
Cherry Hill is a large township in Camden County with a population of about 71,000. Recent arrests in Cherry Hill are processed by the Cherry Hill Police Department at 1822 East Marlton Pike. Arrest records, booking logs, and criminal case data are public under the Open Public Records Act. Residents and the public can request copies of these records through OPRA. Camden County courts handle the more serious criminal cases that start with a Cherry Hill arrest. The township maintains full arrest logs for every booking that occurs within its borders.
Cherry Hill Quick Facts
Cherry Hill Police Arrest Records
The Cherry Hill Police Department is the main law enforcement body in the township. Officers patrol all areas of Cherry Hill and respond to calls around the clock. Each arrest creates a set of records that the public can request under state law.
Booking takes place at the police station on East Marlton Pike. Staff record the charge and take prints. They note the name, date of birth, and home address. The arrest report lists the date, time, and place of the event. It names the officer who made the arrest. Bail terms are set at this stage. All of this goes into the arrest record for that case.
You can reach the Cherry Hill Police Department at (856) 663-8100 for questions about recent arrests.
| Agency |
Cherry Hill Police Department 1822 E Marlton Pike Cherry Hill, NJ 08003 Phone: (856) 663-8100 |
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| Hours | Open 24 hours for emergencies; records office Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Website | cherryhill-nj.com/297/Police-Department |
The Camden County Sheriff's Office handles warrants and arrests for Cherry Hill and other municipalities in the county.
All patrol units and detective bureaus in Cherry Hill file reports through the central records office. When you submit a request for an arrest record, the records staff pull it from this system and prepare the response.
Cherry Hill OPRA Record Requests
The Open Public Records Act is the main path to get arrest records in Cherry Hill. The law is at N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1. It gives the public a right to access government records held by any agency in the state. Arrest logs, booking data, and criminal complaints are all covered.
To file an OPRA request in Cherry Hill, fill out the form with the name and date of the arrest. List the type of record you need. Send it to the township clerk or the police records unit. You do not need to give a reason for the request. The township must respond in seven business days.
Under N.J.S.A. 47:1A-5, agencies may charge fees for copies. Letter size pages cost $0.05 each. Legal size pages cost $0.07. The request itself is free. You only pay for the copies made.
Be clear in your request. State the full name of the person. Give the arrest date if you have it. List exactly what you want. A clear request gets a fast response from the Cherry Hill records office.
Note: The township clerk can ask for one extension of seven business days if the request is large or if records must be pulled from more than one source.
Camden County Arrest Data
The Camden County Sheriff handles warrant service, court transport, and county jail operations. If a person arrested in Cherry Hill is held at the county level, their booking record will be with the sheriff.
The Camden County Corrections facility holds pretrial detainees and those serving short terms. Inmates held there have records that show the arrest date, charges, bail status, and court dates. These records are public under OPRA.
For people sent to state prison after a Cherry Hill arrest, the Department of Corrections has an offender search tool. It shows the facility, sentence, and parole status. This state-level tool covers all prisons in New Jersey.
Note: The county jail holds pretrial detainees and those with short terms. State prison is for longer sentences. Check both if you are not sure where a person is held after a Cherry Hill arrest.
Cherry Hill Criminal Case Search
The New Jersey Courts website has tools for looking up case data from Cherry Hill. You can search by name or docket number. Results show the charge, filing date, case status, and next hearing date.
The state runs a detailed search through the Public Access portal. This tool lets you look up criminal and traffic cases from across New Jersey. Filter by county to see only Camden County results. It is free. No account is needed.
Court records track the legal case. They do not include the full police report. For the arrest report itself, you need to file an OPRA request with the Cherry Hill Police Department or the township clerk.
Cherry Hill Booking Record Details
A booking record from Cherry Hill has several parts. Each one covers a step in the arrest and intake process.
The arrest log is the core part of the record. It has the name, date of birth, and home address of the person. It shows the date and time of the arrest. Every charge is listed with its statute number. The arresting officer is named. Bail terms are shown on the form.
Cherry Hill arrest records may include:
- Full name and date of birth
- Date, time, and place of arrest
- Charges and statute codes
- Arresting officer and badge number
- Bail or hold status
Not all items are released in every case. Mugshots have strict limits under New Jersey law. The state restricts the release of booking photos. But the core facts of an arrest in Cherry Hill are public. The charge, date, and name are almost always available through OPRA.
Cherry Hill Record Access Rights
New Jersey law strongly favors public access to arrest records. The Open Public Records Act starts from the view that records are open. Agencies must show a legal reason to hold them back. This applies to all arrest records held by the Cherry Hill Police Department.
There are some limits. Juvenile records are sealed. Records tied to open investigations may be held back. Internal affairs files have their own rules. Expunged records are removed from public view. But for most adult arrests in Cherry Hill, the basic facts are open to any person who asks.
The Government Records Council page is shown here. This state agency reviews complaints when OPRA requests are denied by Cherry Hill or any other municipality in New Jersey.
If an OPRA request for Cherry Hill arrest records is denied, the Government Records Council reviews complaints at no cost. File online. The council will look at the denial and decide if the records should be released. This process is free and open to all.
Note: Expungement removes arrest records from public access. If a record has been expunged by court order, the agency will respond as if no record exists for that person.
Camden County Arrest Records
Cherry Hill is in Camden County. All serious criminal cases go through the Camden County Superior Court. The county sheriff runs the jail and processes warrants. For more on the county system, arrest data, OPRA procedures, and related resources, visit the full Camden County page.