Cherry Hill DUI Records
Cherry Hill DUI records are kept by the Cherry Hill Municipal Court and the Cherry Hill Police Department in Camden County. The township has more than 74,000 residents and sits just east of the Delaware River. DUI charges in Cherry Hill fall under N.J.S.A. 39:4-50, and the municipal court in the Township Municipal Building handles most of these cases. You can look up DUI court results, check arrest records, and find case dates through local and state search tools. This page walks you through how to find Cherry Hill DUI records and what to expect from each source.
Cherry Hill Quick Facts
Cherry Hill Municipal Court DUI Cases
The Cherry Hill Municipal Court hears all DUI cases that start with a traffic stop or arrest in the township. When a Cherry Hill police officer charges a driver under N.J.S.A. 39:4-50, the case goes to this court. The court keeps a file for each DUI that holds the complaint, police reports, BAC test results, and the plea or trial outcome. These case files are the main source for Cherry Hill DUI records.
DUI is a traffic offense in New Jersey, not a criminal charge. That means it stays in the municipal court system and does not move up to Superior Court in most cases. Because of this, most Cherry Hill DUI records live at the local court level and not at the Camden County level.
You can reach the Cherry Hill Municipal Court by phone or visit in person to ask about a DUI case. Court staff can look up records by the name of the person charged or by the ticket number. Bring a valid photo ID if you plan to go to the court in person. The Cherry Hill Township site has more on court hours and contact details.
Search Cherry Hill DUI Records Online
The New Jersey Courts run an online portal where you can look up municipal court cases, and that includes DUI charges filed in Cherry Hill. The Municipal Court Case Search tool lets you search by name, case number, or complaint number. It pulls results from courts across the state, so you can find Cherry Hill DUI records from your home.
To use the tool, type in the name of the person and pick Cherry Hill from the court list. The results show the charge, the court date, and the case status. This tool works best for recent DUI records. Older cases from more than a few years back may not be in the online system. For those, you will need to call the court or go in person.
The NJ Courts Find a Case page is a good backup if the municipal search does not give you what you need. It covers both municipal and Superior Court records in one place and is free to use.
The Camden County Clerk also keeps some court records. You can reach them through the Camden County Clerk's office for cases that moved past the municipal level.
Cherry Hill DUI Arrest Records
The Cherry Hill Police Department handles all DUI arrests in the township. When a patrol officer pulls over a driver and suspects drunk driving, the officer runs field tests and may use a breath test device back at the station. If the driver fails or will not take the test, the officer makes an arrest and writes a report. That report holds the date, time, place, charges, and BAC reading if one was taken. These arrest records are kept by the police, not by the court.
You can ask for Cherry Hill DUI arrest records through the Open Public Records Act. Under OPRA, the public has a right to ask for government records, and that includes police reports for DUI arrests. Send a written request to the Cherry Hill Police Department records unit. There may be a small fee for copies.
The township has seven business days to respond under OPRA. Some requests come back in a few days, while large or complex ones take more time. You can check the status of your request by calling the police department.
Cherry Hill DUI Penalties
New Jersey sets DUI penalties by state law, and the Cherry Hill Municipal Court follows the same rules as every other court in the state. Penalties depend on whether it is a first, second, or third offense and what the BAC level was at the time of the stop. The legal limit is 0.08% for drivers age 21 and over. You can see the full chart on the NJ MVC DUI penalties page.
For a first DUI offense in Cherry Hill with a BAC from 0.08% to 0.10%, the driver faces fines of $250 to $400. The court may also order up to 30 days in jail, though jail time for a first offense is rare. The driver must go to the Intoxicated Driver Resource Center for 12 to 48 hours. The MVC will put the license on hold, and the driver must install an ignition interlock device during and after the hold period.
Higher BAC levels and repeat offenses bring stiffer fines, longer license loss, and required jail time. These penalties show up in Cherry Hill DUI records as part of the court case file.
DUI Expungement in Cherry Hill
New Jersey does not allow DUI convictions to be expunged. Because DUI is a traffic offense under Title 39 and not a criminal charge under Title 2C, the state expungement law does not apply to it. A DUI on your record in Cherry Hill stays there for good. There is no legal way to have it wiped or sealed.
If you were charged with DUI in Cherry Hill but the case was thrown out or you were found not guilty, that outcome also shows in the records. A dismissal is not the same as a conviction, and the record will show the true result of the case.
Some charges that come with a DUI, such as reckless driving or a refusal to take a breath test under N.J.S.A. 39:4-50.4a, may have different rules. Talk to a lawyer if you have questions about what can or cannot be removed from your record in Cherry Hill.
Camden County DUI Court Records
Most DUI cases in Cherry Hill stay at the municipal court level. But if a DUI arrest also involves a bad crash, a death, or a serious injury, the case may be upgraded to an indictable offense like assault by auto or vehicular homicide. Those cases move to the Camden County Superior Court at the Hall of Justice, 101 South 5th Street, Camden, NJ 08103. You can reach the court at (856) 650-9100.
The county court also handles appeals from the Cherry Hill Municipal Court. If a DUI case outcome is challenged, it moves up to the Superior Court for review. For DUI records tied to more serious charges, the Camden County Clerk can help you find the right case file.
What Cherry Hill DUI Records Show
A Cherry Hill DUI record holds key details about the case from the traffic stop through the final court date. The exact contents depend on whether the record comes from the court or the police, but most records share the same core data.
A typical Cherry Hill DUI court record includes:
- Name and date of birth of the person charged
- Date and place of the traffic stop or DUI arrest
- BAC test result or a note that the test was refused
- Statute charged, most often N.J.S.A. 39:4-50
- Court dates, plea, and final case outcome
- Fines, license action, and IDRC referral
Police reports give more detail on the arrest itself. They tend to note why the car was stopped, what the officer saw, and which field tests were given. The arrest record and the court record are kept in two different places, so you may need to ask both the Cherry Hill Police Department and the municipal court to get a full picture of a DUI case in Cherry Hill.
Camden County DUI Records
Cherry Hill is part of Camden County, and DUI cases that reach the Superior Court level go through the Camden County court system. The county also handles appeals from the Cherry Hill Municipal Court. For more on county-level DUI records, court contacts, and related resources, visit the Camden County DUI records page.