Camden County Jail Booking Records

Camden County recent bookings are processed at the Camden County Correctional Facility on Federal Street in Camden, New Jersey. The facility holds adults who are charged with crimes and waiting for court or those who are serving short terms. Each booking creates a public record with the person's name, charges, and bail amount. The Camden County Department of Corrections runs the jail and keeps these records on file. You can look up current inmates and recent bookings through several methods. This guide walks you through the steps to find booking records, check on an inmate, and understand how the process works in Camden County.

Camden County Correctional Facility Bookings

The Camden County Correctional Facility is at 330 Federal Street, Camden, NJ 08103. It is run by Director David S. Owens Jr. and Warden Karen Taylor. All recent bookings in Camden County flow through this one facility. When law enforcement makes an arrest, the person is brought here for intake. Staff take a photo, record the charges, and set up a file. This creates the booking record that goes into the public system.

The facility uses a pod system for housing. Staff sort new arrivals based on the charges they face and their past record. People who are booked on low level offenses are kept apart from those with more serious charges. The jail can hold inmates who are serving terms of up to 24 months under New Jersey law. Anyone with a longer term gets moved to the state prison system per N.J.S.A. 30:8-61.

The Camden County Department of Corrections website has details on the facility and its programs.

The DOC site lists contact numbers and forms for families of people who have been booked at the facility.

How to Search Recent Bookings

There are a few ways to look up recent bookings in Camden County. The fastest is the VINELink system. This is a free tool run by the state that lets you search for inmates by name. It covers all county jails in New Jersey. Go to vinelink.com and pick New Jersey, then Camden County. Type in the name and hit search. The results show if the person is still in custody.

You can also call the 24/7 automated inmate line at (609) 299-1694. This phone line runs all day, every day. It gives you the status of any person who has been booked at the Camden County Correctional Facility. You need the full name of the person you want to look up.

For a broader search, the New Jersey Department of Corrections runs an inmate finder tool. This is best for people who have been moved to state prison after their time at the county jail. Visit the NJ DOC Inmate Finder to use this tool.

Note: Online records may not show up right away. It can take a few hours after a booking for the data to appear in the system.

Bail Processing for Recent Bookings

Bail is a key part of the booking process in Camden County. When a person is booked, the court sets a bail amount based on the charges and the risk of flight. New Jersey moved to a risk based system under the Criminal Justice Reform Act of 2017, N.J.S.A. 2A:162-15. This means many people are now released on their own after a risk review. The court looks at the type of charge, past record, and ties to the area.

Bail processing at the Camden County Correctional Facility runs from 4:30 PM to 8:00 AM on weekdays. On weekends and holidays, bail is processed all day long. If you need to post bail for someone, call (856) 225-7632 for the current steps. Cash bail, bonds, and other forms may be accepted depending on the case.

Some people who are booked in Camden County are held without bail. This happens when the court finds a high risk of danger or flight. Under the reform act, the state must show clear and strong proof that no set of conditions can ensure the person will come back to court. A detention hearing takes place within 48 hours of the booking in most cases.

Camden County Sheriff Booking Records

The Camden County Sheriff plays a role in the booking process as well. The Sheriff serves warrants, transports inmates, and helps keep order at the courthouse. The office is at 520 Market Street, Camden, NJ 08102. You can reach them at (856) 225-5475 or by email at sheriff@camdencounty.com.

When the Sheriff serves an arrest warrant, the person is brought to the Camden County Correctional Facility for booking. The Sheriff also handles civil process and court security. Records tied to warrant service may be part of the booking file.

The Sheriff site lists active warrants and contact information for the office.

Camden County Police and Arrest Records

The Camden County Police Department is the main law enforcement agency in the city of Camden. It uses a model called "Unity Policing" that focuses on building ties with the community. The department is at 800 Federal Street and can be reached at (856) 757-7400. Most arrests in the city of Camden are made by this department, and those arrests lead to bookings at the county jail.

Other towns in Camden County have their own police forces. Cherry Hill, Gloucester Township, and other local departments also process arrests that end up as bookings at the Camden County Correctional Facility. No matter which department makes the arrest, the booking goes through the same county intake process.

Arrest records are kept by both the local police and the county. You can request copies of arrest reports through the police department that made the arrest. Under the Open Public Records Act, N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1, most arrest data is available to the public. This includes the person's name, age, charges, and date of arrest.

Recent Bookings and Inmate Rules

Once a person is booked at the Camden County Correctional Facility, there are rules that apply right away. Phone calls are outbound only. All calls are recorded except those with a licensed attorney. Inmates must set up a phone account to make calls. This is part of the standard intake process that follows a booking.

The facility has a commissary for inmates to buy food, hygiene items, and other goods. Orders are placed through a kiosk and must be submitted at least two days in advance. Commissary runs on a weekly schedule. Family members can add funds to an inmate account to cover these costs.

• Books must come from the publisher, not from family or friends
• Trustee work programs are open to inmates who qualify
• Mail is screened and must follow facility rules on content

Note: Rules can change at any time. Call the facility at (856) 225-7618 to check the latest rules after a booking.

Public Records Requests in Camden County

You can file a formal request for booking records under the Open Public Records Act (OPRA). This law, found at N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1 through 47:1A-13, gives the public the right to access government records in New Jersey. Booking records, arrest logs, and inmate data fall under this law. Send your request to the records custodian at the Camden County Department of Corrections or the relevant police department.

OPRA requests must be in writing. You can submit them by mail, fax, or through the county's online portal. The agency has seven business days to respond. There may be a small fee for copies. Some details in a booking record may be redacted if they fall under one of the exceptions in the law, such as ongoing investigations or sealed cases.

For court records tied to a booking, such as complaints, indictments, or plea agreements, contact the New Jersey Courts system. Camden County cases are handled by the Superior Court in Camden. You can search for case information through the eCourts portal online.

New Jersey Statutes on Bookings

Several state laws govern how recent bookings are handled in Camden County. Under N.J.S.A. 2A:162-15 through 2A:162-25, the state reformed its bail system to focus on risk rather than money. This changed how booking decisions work at the county level. A person booked in Camden County now gets a risk score that helps the court decide on release conditions.

The county jail operates under Title 30 of the New Jersey Statutes, which covers institutions and agencies. N.J.S.A. 30:8-17 sets out the duties of the warden and staff. It requires that records be kept for all people who are booked and held in the facility. These records must include the date of intake, charges, bail status, and release date.

Criminal charges in New Jersey range from disorderly persons offenses to first degree crimes. Under N.J.S.A. 2C:1-4, crimes are sorted by degree. A fourth degree crime can result in up to 18 months in prison. A third degree crime carries three to five years. People convicted of fourth degree or lower crimes may serve their time at the Camden County Correctional Facility. Those with longer terms move to state facilities after sentencing.

Cities in Camden County

Camden County has over 30 towns and cities. All arrests in the county lead to bookings at the Camden County Correctional Facility. Here are the major cities we cover.

Other towns in Camden County include Pennsauken, Winslow Township, Voorhees, Haddonfield, Collingswood, and Haddon Township. All of these process bookings through the county facility on Federal Street.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Camden County. If you are not sure which county handled a booking, check the arrest location. The booking goes to the county where the arrest took place.