Brick Township 24 Hour Booking
Brick Township is one of the largest communities in Ocean County, New Jersey. The Brick Township Police Department handles arrests within township limits. After an arrest, individuals are transported to the Ocean County Department of Corrections at 120 Hooper Avenue in Toms River. That facility processes all Brick booking records around the clock. Residents and the public can search for arrest and custody records through free online tools and in-person channels.
Brick Police and 24 Hour Booking
The Brick Township Police Department serves the community from its headquarters. Officers patrol a wide area that includes residential neighborhoods, commercial centers, and the Route 70 corridor. When an arrest takes place in Brick, the suspect is processed at the local station and then transported to the Ocean County Department of Corrections in Toms River. That county facility handles all formal booking steps for Brick arrests.
Booking at the Ocean County jail includes fingerprinting, photographing, and recording charges in the county system. The facility runs intake around the clock. Once someone from a Brick arrest is booked, their record enters the county database. Family members, attorneys, and the public can search for that person using the Ocean County inmate lookup tool. You can also call the facility at 732-929-2043 during business hours to check on custody status for anyone booked from a Brick arrest.
Brick Township covers a large area along the Jersey Shore. The township sees seasonal changes in population that can affect arrest volume. During summer months, the shore areas bring more visitors to Brick. Year round, all arrests in the township follow the same path to the Ocean County facility in Toms River for booking and processing.
Note: Brick Police do not hold individuals at a local jail; all bookings go through the Ocean County facility in Toms River.
How to Search Brick 24 Hour Booking Records
Ocean County provides a free inmate information portal for searching booking records. The tool lets you search by name, booking number, or county ID. It covers current inmates and has an option to include released individuals. The system updates throughout the day as new Brick bookings are processed at the Toms River facility. Results show the full name, booking date and time, charges with statute numbers, bail amount, court date, and housing unit.
For Brick cases that have moved to the courts, the NJ Courts case search tool provides access to case records. It is free and covers all Superior Court matters. You can look up cases by name or docket number at any time. Court records include charges, hearing dates, plea details, and case outcomes for Brick arrests handled in the Ocean County courts.
The Brick Township website provides local government information and department contacts.
The township site connects residents with police, courts, and municipal services in Brick.
Public Records Requests for Brick 24 Hour Booking
Under New Jersey's Open Public Records Act, N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1, booking records and arrest reports from Brick are public documents. You can file an OPRA request with the Brick Township Police Department or with Ocean County to get specific records. Include the person's full name, the approximate arrest date, and what records you need. The agency must respond within seven business days under N.J.S.A. 47:1A-5.
You can submit requests in person, by mail, or through the New Jersey OPRA portal. The Ocean County public counter at 120 Hooper Avenue in Toms River also accepts requests during business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. For records sealed through expungement under N.J.S.A. 2C:52-1, the agency will deny access to those specific documents. All other Brick booking records are available to anyone who asks.
For a personal criminal history check, the New Jersey State Police personal record request system lets you request your own record. This returns all arrests and convictions across the state, including those in Brick. The State Police maintain the central repository under N.J.S.A. 53:1-20.6.
Note: Ocean County may charge copy fees of $0.05 per letter-size page for OPRA responses.
What Happens After a Brick Arrest
After an arrest in Brick, the person is taken to the Ocean County Department of Corrections at 120 Hooper Avenue in Toms River. Staff fingerprint the individual, take a photograph, and enter all charges into the county system. The booking record is created at this point and becomes part of the 24 hour booking data for Ocean County. The process can happen at any time.
New Jersey's Criminal Justice Reform Act, N.J.S.A. 2A:162-15, replaced cash bail with a risk assessment system. A judge reviews each Brick case and decides whether to release or detain the person. Most people arrested in Brick will appear before a judge within 48 hours. The judge considers the nature of the charges, community ties, and flight risk. Release may come with conditions like pretrial check-ins, travel limits, or electronic monitoring. Detention means the person stays at the Ocean County facility until the case is resolved.
Brick cases with indictable offenses go to Ocean County Superior Court in Toms River. Less serious matters may stay in the Brick Municipal Court. Both courts create public records under Court Rule 1:38 that can be searched through the state court system. The booking record, court record, and any police reports together form the complete documentation of a Brick arrest.
Brick 24 Hour Booking and Criminal History
A Brick arrest creates records in several systems. The booking record sits with Ocean County. Court records live in the NJ Courts database. The arrest report stays with the Brick Township Police. A criminal history check from the State Police pulls from all these sources under N.J.S.A. 53:1-20.6 and shows a full picture of a person's record.
Common charges in Brick booking records include:
- Assault under N.J.S.A. 2C:12-1
- Theft offenses under N.J.S.A. 2C:20
- Drug charges under N.J.S.A. 2C:35
- DWI under N.J.S.A. 39:4-50
- Disorderly conduct under N.J.S.A. 2C:33
The degree of each charge determines whether the case goes to municipal court or Superior Court. Initial charges from a Brick arrest may change as the case progresses through the Ocean County courts. Convictions stay on a criminal history unless expunged under N.J.S.A. 2C:52-1. Expungement removes the Brick arrest from public view but does not destroy the record entirely.
The VINE notification system lets you track custody changes for Brick arrests.
VINE sends alerts by phone, email, or text when an inmate's status changes at the Ocean County facility.
Tips for Searching Brick 24 Hour Booking Data
Start with the Ocean County inmate lookup if you think the person is still in custody. It updates often and covers all recent Brick bookings at the Toms River facility. Use the full legal name. Nicknames may not return results. For common names, a date of birth helps narrow things down. Check the box for released inmates if the arrest happened more than a few days ago.
If the person has been released, the NJ Courts case search works better. Court records stay in the system long after someone leaves custody. Try several tools for the most thorough results. The inmate lookup shows current custody. The court portal shows legal proceedings. The VINE system tracks status changes. OPRA requests get you the raw documents from the Brick arrest. Each tool covers a different piece of the record.
Ocean County 24 Hour Booking Records
Brick is in Ocean County. All arrest and booking records flow through the Ocean County Department of Corrections in Toms River. The county facility processes every Brick arrest and maintains the central booking database. For a broader view of records across the county, including Toms River, Lakewood, and other municipalities, visit the Ocean County page.