Cherry Hill Arrest Records
Cherry Hill recent bookings can be searched through public tools covering Camden County arrest data. The township has about 69,965 residents and a police force of 145 sworn officers. People arrested by Cherry Hill police are taken to the Camden County Correctional Facility on Federal Street in Camden. This page walks you through how to look up recent bookings tied to Cherry Hill arrests. It covers what the records hold, where to search online, and who to call for more details. All online search tools listed here are free to use.
Cherry Hill Booking Quick Facts
Cherry Hill Recent Bookings Overview
When Cherry Hill Township police make an arrest, the person is brought in for processing. Staff collect the person's name, date of birth, and home address. They take a mugshot and fingerprints. Officers log the charges and the arresting agency. The person is then transferred to the Camden County Correctional Facility at 330 Federal Street in Camden. Under N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1, the Open Public Records Act, most booking logs in New Jersey are public records.
The Cherry Hill Police Department operates from PO Box 5002. The main number is (856) 488-7890, with a general line at 856-424-4422. The department has 145 sworn officers covering the township. Township administration is based at 820 Mercer Street and can be reached at (856) 665-6500.
N.J.S.A. 30:4-91.1 sets the rules for how county jails must run in New Jersey. This law covers housing, food, health care, and record keeping. The Camden County Correctional Facility follows these rules for all inmates held after a Cherry Hill arrest. Director David S. Owens Jr. and Warden Karen Taylor oversee daily operations. The facility handles sentences of up to 24 months.
Note: Booking records may take several hours to appear in search tools after an arrest in Cherry Hill.
Online Search for Cherry Hill Bookings
The Camden County Correctional Facility is the main holding facility for people arrested in Cherry Hill. Call (856) 225-7632 to ask about a person in custody. A 24/7 automated status line is also available at (609) 299-1694. Give the person's full name and date of birth for the best results.
The Cherry Hill Township website provides contact details for the police department and other township services.
From this site you can find phone numbers, learn about community programs, and see how the department handles arrests in the township.
The state VINE system lets you track inmates across New Jersey jails. Search by name and sign up for phone, text, or email alerts when a person's custody status changes. Visit VINELink to register at no cost. This works for people held at the Camden County Correctional Facility after a Cherry Hill arrest.
For people sent to state prison after sentencing, the NJ DOC Offender Search lets you look up state inmates. This only covers people serving state sentences, not those held at the county level on local charges from Cherry Hill.
Cherry Hill Recent Bookings and Bail
After a person is booked on a Cherry Hill arrest, a bail decision follows. New Jersey uses a risk-based system under the Criminal Justice Reform Act. Judges look at a score to decide if the person should be held or released while the case goes through court. Many people are released with conditions rather than held on cash bail.
Bail processing at the Camden County Correctional Facility runs from 4:30 PM to 8:00 AM on weekdays and all day on weekends. These hours are set so that bail can be posted outside of normal business hours. Admissions can be reached at 856-225-7634 or 856-225-7635. Bring a valid photo ID when you visit the facility at 330 Federal Street in Camden.
For questions about a specific court date or bail terms tied to a Cherry Hill booking, check the New Jersey Courts eCourts system online. Court records show the charges, bail terms, and next hearing date for each case.
Camden County Correctional Facility
The Camden County Department of Corrections website provides details about the facility where Cherry Hill arrestees are held.
The site covers visitation rules, contact information, and programs available to people in custody at the county jail.
The facility uses a pod system for housing inmates. Each pod has its own common area and cells. Staff assign pods based on the inmate's charges, security level, and behavior. Director David S. Owens Jr. leads the department, and Warden Karen Taylor manages day-to-day operations inside the facility. The maximum sentence served at the county level is 24 months. Anything longer results in a transfer to state prison.
Phone calls from the facility are outbound only. All calls are recorded. Inmates cannot receive incoming calls. Families should be aware that anything said on the phone may be used in court. Legal calls to attorneys are handled with more privacy but are still subject to monitoring rules under state law.
Commissary is available weekly through a kiosk system. Families can add funds to an inmate's account so they can buy snacks, hygiene items, and writing supplies. The system takes electronic payments. Cash is not accepted at the facility for commissary deposits.
OPRA Requests for Cherry Hill Records
Booking records from Cherry Hill arrests are public under the Open Public Records Act. N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1 gives any person the right to ask for government records from a public agency. Both the Cherry Hill Township Police and the Camden County Sheriff's Office are public agencies. Their booking logs fall under this law.
To file an OPRA request, send a written request to the records custodian at the agency that holds the data. Include the full name of the person, an approximate date of arrest, and the type of record you want. The agency has seven business days to respond.
If your request is denied, you can appeal at no cost. Core booking data from Cherry Hill recent bookings is public in most cases. This includes the name, charges, booking date, and arresting agency. Juvenile records are sealed, and medical notes are not shared. Court orders that expunge a record will remove it from all public systems in New Jersey.
Recent Bookings and Court Process
After a booking in Cherry Hill, the case moves to the court system. Minor offenses go to the Cherry Hill Township Municipal Court. Serious charges go to the Camden County Superior Court. Both courts create records that link back to the original booking at the county jail.
Court files include the complaint, bail decisions, plea deals, trial records, and the final outcome. You can search Camden County court records through the eCourts system online. Basic case details are free to view. For full documents, you may need to visit the courthouse or file a written request.
The Camden County Superior Court handles all serious criminal cases from Cherry Hill and other municipalities in the county. The courthouse is in the City of Camden. It is open Monday through Friday. Bring a valid photo ID to pass through security at the entrance.
Note: Expunged records will not show up in any public search tool in New Jersey.
Cherry Hill Police Contact Details
The Cherry Hill Police Department can be reached at (856) 488-7890 for police services or 856-424-4422 for general questions. The department has 145 officers who handle patrol, traffic, and investigations across the township. All arrests made by Cherry Hill officers lead to booking at the Camden County Correctional Facility.
Township administration at 820 Mercer Street handles other government services. Call (856) 665-6500 for questions about township operations. For questions about a person in custody at the county jail, call (856) 225-7632 or use the automated status line at (609) 299-1694. Under N.J.S.A. 30:4-91.1, the county jail must maintain accurate records of every person in custody.
Camden County Booking Records
Cherry Hill is in Camden County, and all arrests within township limits are processed at the Camden County Correctional Facility. The county handles bookings for many municipalities, with Cherry Hill being one of the largest by population. For more on the county jail, inmate services, and how to file OPRA requests for booking data, visit the full Camden County recent bookings page.