Cherry Hill 24 Hour Booking Records
Cherry Hill is one of the largest townships in Camden County, New Jersey. The Cherry Hill Police Department handles arrests within the township. After an arrest, individuals are transported to the Camden County Correctional Facility at 330 Federal Street in Camden. That facility processes 24 hour booking for all Cherry Hill arrests. The public can search for booking records and inmate status through online tools, phone inquiries, and formal records requests.
Cherry Hill Police and 24 Hour Booking
The Cherry Hill Police Department serves the township from its headquarters. Officers patrol the full span of Cherry Hill, which includes residential neighborhoods, the Cherry Hill Mall area, and commercial zones along Route 70 and Route 38. When an arrest takes place in Cherry Hill, the suspect is processed locally and then taken to the Camden County Correctional Facility in the city of Camden for formal booking.
Booking at the Camden County facility happens at any hour. Staff fingerprint the person, take a photograph, and enter all charges into the county system. Once booked, the record enters the Camden County inmate database. Family members and attorneys can then search for the person or call the facility at 856-225-7689. All Cherry Hill arrests go to the same county facility, so every booking record ends up in the same central database.
The Cherry Hill Police Department website provides public safety resources and contact information.
Cherry Hill Police patrol one of the busiest commercial and residential areas in Camden County.
Note: Cherry Hill Police do not hold individuals at a local jail; all bookings go through Camden County.
How to Search Cherry Hill 24 Hour Booking Records
The Camden County Correctional Facility website provides information about inmate services and the booking process. You can contact the facility to check on the custody status of anyone arrested in Cherry Hill. The county processes bookings around the clock, so new records appear as arrests happen throughout each day and night.
For Cherry Hill cases in the court system, the NJ Courts case search tool provides free access to case records. The portal covers all Superior Court matters in Camden County and statewide. You can search by name or docket number at any time. Court records show charges, hearing dates, plea details, and outcomes for Cherry Hill arrests that have moved through legal proceedings.
The VINE notification system lets you track custody changes for anyone booked from a Cherry Hill arrest. Register for alerts and get updates by phone, email, or text when the person is released or transferred. VINE is free and runs at all hours. It covers all inmates at the Camden County facility, including those from Cherry Hill.
Useful search steps for Cherry Hill booking records:
- Contact Camden County Corrections for current custody status
- Use NJ Courts case search for court records after release
- Register on VINE for real-time custody alerts
- File an OPRA request for detailed arrest documents
Each tool gives you a different piece of the picture. Using them together provides the most thorough view of any Cherry Hill booking record.
Public Records Requests for Cherry Hill Arrests
Under New Jersey's Open Public Records Act, N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1, booking records and arrest reports from Cherry Hill are public documents. You have a legal right to request them. File an OPRA request with the Cherry Hill Police Department or with Camden County to obtain specific records. Include the full name, the approximate arrest date, and what documents you need.
The agency has seven business days to respond under N.J.S.A. 47:1A-5. You can submit requests in person, by mail, or through the New Jersey OPRA portal. For booking records created at the Camden County facility, direct your request to the county corrections department. Records sealed through expungement under N.J.S.A. 2C:52-1 are not available. All other Cherry Hill booking records remain accessible to the public.
The Cherry Hill Township website provides local government services and department contacts.
You can find OPRA request forms and department contacts through the Cherry Hill Township website.
Note: Camden County may charge copy fees for OPRA responses as allowed under state law.
What Happens After a Cherry Hill Arrest
After an arrest in Cherry Hill, the individual is taken to the Camden County Correctional Facility at 330 Federal Street for booking. Staff fingerprint the person, take a photograph, and record all charges. The booking record enters the county's 24 hour booking system. This process happens at any time of day or night.
New Jersey's Criminal Justice Reform Act, N.J.S.A. 2A:162-15, uses a risk assessment instead of cash bail for most cases. A judge reviews each Cherry Hill case and decides whether to release or detain the person. Most individuals arrested in Cherry Hill will appear before a judge within 48 hours. The judge considers the charges, the person's community ties, and flight risk. Release may come with conditions like pretrial check-ins, travel limits, or electronic monitoring.
Cherry Hill cases involving indictable offenses go to Camden County Superior Court. Less serious matters may be handled in the Cherry Hill Municipal Court. Both courts produce public records under Court Rule 1:38. The booking record, court filings, and police reports together form the full documentation of a Cherry Hill arrest. Each of these records can be accessed through the appropriate public channel.
Cherry Hill 24 Hour Booking and Criminal History
A Cherry Hill arrest creates records in multiple systems. The booking record sits with Camden County. Court records live in the NJ Courts database. The arrest report stays with the Cherry Hill Police Department. A criminal history check from the New Jersey State Police under N.J.S.A. 53:1-20.6 pulls from all of these sources to provide a complete picture.
For a personal criminal history check that includes Cherry Hill arrests, use the New Jersey State Police personal record request portal. This returns all arrests and convictions statewide. The record shows dates, charges, court outcomes, and sentences. Convictions remain on a criminal history unless the person successfully petitions for expungement under N.J.S.A. 2C:52-1. A successful expungement removes the Cherry Hill arrest from public view.
Charges in Cherry Hill booking records range from disorderly persons offenses to serious indictable crimes. The degree of each charge determines which court handles the case. Initial charges from a Cherry Hill arrest may change through plea negotiations or grand jury proceedings in Camden County. The criminal history reflects whatever charges and outcomes are on file when the record is checked.
Camden County 24 Hour Booking Records
Cherry Hill is in Camden County. All arrest and booking records flow through the Camden County Correctional Facility on Federal Street. The county facility processes every Cherry Hill arrest and maintains the central inmate database. For a broader view of booking records across the county, including Camden City, Gloucester Township, and other municipalities, visit the Camden County page.