Camden DUI Records
Camden DUI records are held by the Camden Municipal Court and local law enforcement. The city sits along the Delaware River in Camden County with a population near 77,000. DUI cases in Camden are filed under N.J.S.A. 39:4-50 and heard at the municipal court at 520 Market Street. Through OPRA requests and state court tools, you can look up DUI case results, check court dates, and pull arrest records. This guide covers each way to search for DUI records in Camden and what each source provides.
Camden Quick Facts
Camden Municipal Court DUI Cases
The Camden Municipal Court at 520 Market Street, Camden, NJ 08102, is where all DUI cases that start in the city are heard. When a driver is stopped and charged with DUI under N.J.S.A. 39:4-50, the case is filed at this court. Each case file holds the complaint, police notes, BAC test results, and the final outcome. These files form the core of Camden DUI records.
DUI is a traffic offense in New Jersey. It does not count as a crime under the state penal code. That means DUI cases stay in the municipal court and do not go to Superior Court unless paired with a more serious charge. Most Camden DUI records are found at the municipal level.
You can call the court or go in person to ask about a case. Staff will look up records by name or case number. Bring a photo ID if you visit.
Court sessions run on a set schedule. Check with the clerk for days and times. Walk-in requests are taken during regular hours.
Searching Camden DUI Records Online
The state of New Jersey runs a public search tool for municipal court cases. The Municipal Court Case Search lets you look up DUI cases from Camden and other cities. You can search by name, case number, or complaint number. Results show the charge, court date, and case status.
Pick Camden from the court list when you search. The tool pulls data from courts across the state, so you need to narrow it down. Not all older DUI cases are in the online system. For records that go back many years, a phone call or in-person visit to the court may be your best bet.
The NJ Courts Find a Case page is a second option. It covers both municipal and Superior Court records. Use it if the municipal search does not give you what you need.
To run a search for Camden DUI records, you will need:
- Full name of the person charged
- Date of arrest or an approximate range
- Ticket or complaint number if known
- The court name, which is Camden Municipal Court
OPRA Requests for Camden DUI Records
New Jersey's Open Public Records Act gives you the right to request government records, and that includes DUI arrest reports and court files in Camden. You can file an OPRA request with the City of Camden to get police reports, arrest logs, and other documents tied to a DUI case.
The city custodian of records is Luis Pastoriza. You can reach the clerk at 856-757-7049 or by email at OPRARequest@camdennj.gov. Camden also uses the CORA Connect system for electronic records requests. Visit the Camden OPRA page for forms and instructions.
The city has seven business days to respond under OPRA. They may ask for more time if the request is large. There may be a small fee for copies. Be as clear as you can about what you want. Include the name, date, and type of record to speed things up.
DUI Penalties Under Camden Courts
Camden courts follow state law for DUI penalties. The fines, license loss, and other consequences are set by statute and apply the same way across New Jersey. The legal BAC limit is 0.08% for drivers 21 and older.
A first offense with a BAC of 0.08% to 0.10% brings fines of $250 to $400. The court may order up to 30 days in jail, but jail time is rare on a first charge. The driver must go to the Intoxicated Driver Resource Center for 12 to 48 hours. The MVC will suspend the license and require an ignition interlock device. You can see the full breakdown on the NJ MVC DUI penalties page.
Second and third offenses carry much steeper costs. Fines go up, jail time becomes mandatory, and license suspension gets longer. All of these details show up in Camden DUI records as part of the sentence.
Refusal to take a breath test is a separate charge under N.J.S.A. 39:4-50.4a. It comes with its own penalties on top of the DUI charge.
Camden County Superior Court DUI Records
When a DUI in Camden leads to a serious injury or death, the charge may be upgraded to an indictable offense such as assault by auto or vehicular homicide. Those cases move out of the municipal court and into the Camden County Superior Court. The Superior Court is at the Hall of Justice, 101 South 5th Street, Camden, NJ 08103.
You can reach the Superior Court at (856) 650-9100. The clerk can help you find DUI-related cases at the county level. Records from Superior Court are also searchable through the state court system online.
Most DUI cases stay at the municipal level. Only those tied to a more serious charge go up to Superior Court.
What Camden DUI Records Include
A Camden DUI record holds key facts about the case. The exact details depend on where the record comes from, but most share common elements.
A court record for a Camden DUI case typically includes:
- Name and date of birth of the driver
- Date and location of the stop
- BAC reading or refusal note
- Charge filed, usually N.J.S.A. 39:4-50
- Court dates and final outcome
- Sentence details such as fines and license suspension
Police reports add more context. They describe the reason for the stop, what the officer saw, and what tests were given. The arrest record is kept by the police department, while the case file stays with the court.
DUI Record Permanence in Camden
New Jersey does not allow DUI convictions to be expunged. Because DUI falls under Title 39 traffic law and not Title 2C criminal law, the expungement statute does not apply. A DUI conviction in Camden stays on your record for life. There is no way to have it sealed or removed.
Your driving record with the MVC will also show the DUI permanently. You can request your own record through the MVC driver history page. It lists the date, statute, and any suspension tied to the charge.
If a DUI charge was dismissed or the driver was found not guilty, the record reflects that result. A dismissal is a far different outcome from a conviction, and Camden DUI records will show the distinction.
Camden County DUI Records
Camden is the county seat of Camden County. All DUI cases that reach the Superior Court level pass through the county system. Appeals from the Camden Municipal Court also go to the county court. For county-level DUI records, contacts, and related resources, visit the Camden County page.