Middletown DUI Records Search
Middletown DUI records are held by the Middletown Township Municipal Court and the Middletown Police Department. Middletown sits in Monmouth County and is one of the largest towns in the state. DUI charges in Middletown fall under N.J.S.A. 39:4-50, and the municipal court at 1 Kings Highway hears all DUI cases that start with a traffic stop in the township. You can search for DUI court records, look up case results, and find arrest details through both local and state tools. This page explains how to find and access DUI records in Middletown.
Middletown Quick Facts
Middletown Municipal Court DUI Cases
The Middletown Township Municipal Court is at 1 Kings Highway inside Middletown Township Hall, Middletown, NJ 07748. You can reach the court at 732-615-2036. The court hears all DUI cases that start with a traffic stop or arrest in the township. It also serves Keyport Borough under a shared services deal that began on July 1, 2024.
Court sessions are held on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month and every Thursday. When a driver is charged under N.J.S.A. 39:4-50 in Middletown, the case is filed at this court. The court keeps a file for each case that holds the complaint, police reports, BAC test results, and any plea or trial outcome. These files are the main source for Middletown DUI records.
DUI is a traffic offense in New Jersey, not a crime. This means DUI cases stay in the municipal court and do not go to Superior Court unless they are tied to a more serious charge like assault by auto. Most Middletown DUI records are held at the municipal level.
You can call the court at 732-615-2036 or visit in person to ask about a DUI case. Court staff can pull up records by name or ticket number. Bring a valid photo ID if you plan to go in person.
How to Search Middletown DUI Records
The New Jersey Courts run an online portal where you can look up municipal court cases, including DUI charges filed in Middletown. 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 Middletown DUI records from home.
To use the tool, type in the name of the person and pick Middletown from the court list. The results show the charge, court date, and case status. Not all older cases are in the online system. For Middletown DUI records that go back more than a few years, you may need to call the court or go in person to get the information you need.
The NJ Courts Find a Case page is a good backup option. It covers both municipal and Superior Court records in one place. Use this tool if the municipal search does not show results for a Middletown DUI case you are looking for.
Middletown DUI Arrest Records
The Middletown Police Department handles DUI arrests in the township. When an officer pulls a driver over and sees signs of drunk driving, the officer runs field sobriety tests and may use a breath test device. If the driver fails or refuses the test, the officer makes an arrest. The police keep a record of each DUI arrest that notes the date, time, location, charges, and BAC reading if one was taken.
You can request Middletown police arrest records by filing an Open Public Records Act request. New Jersey law under OPRA gives the public a right to access government records, including police reports for DUI arrests. You submit the request in writing to the Middletown Police Department records unit. There may be a small fee for copies of the records.
The township has seven business days to respond under OPRA. Simple requests may come back fast. Larger requests can take more time, and the township must let you know in writing if they need extra days.
DUI Penalties in Middletown
New Jersey sets DUI penalties at the state level, and the Middletown Municipal Court follows the same rules as every other court in the state. The 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 all drivers age 21 and up.
For a first DUI offense in Middletown with a BAC from 0.08% to 0.10%, the driver faces fines of $250 to $400. The court may order up to 30 days in jail, though jail time is rare for first offenses. The driver must go to the Intoxicated Driver Resource Center for 12 to 48 hours. The MVC will suspend the license, and the driver must put in an ignition interlock device during and after the suspension.
If the BAC is above 0.10% on a first offense, fines go up to $300 to $500. You can see the full penalty chart on the NJ MVC DUI penalties page. Second and third offenses carry much steeper fines, longer time with no license, and required jail time. These penalties become part of the Middletown DUI record once the court hands down a sentence.
Monmouth County Court DUI Records
Most DUI cases in Middletown stay in the municipal court. But if a DUI arrest also involves a serious crash with injuries or death, the case may be upgraded to an indictable offense like assault by auto or vehicular homicide. Those cases move to the Monmouth County Superior Court at the Monmouth County Courthouse, PO Box 1271, Freehold, NJ 07728.
The Monmouth County Sheriff's Office also plays a role in DUI enforcement on county roads. Records from the sheriff's office can be requested through OPRA. The county clerk in Freehold keeps court records at the county level and can help you find DUI cases that went past the municipal court.
Appeals from the Middletown Municipal Court go through the Monmouth County Superior Court as well. If a DUI case was tried in Middletown and then appealed, the county court keeps a record of that appeal and its result.
DUI Expungement in Middletown
New Jersey does not allow expungement of DUI convictions. DUI is a traffic offense under Title 39, not a criminal charge under Title 2C. The state expungement statute does not cover traffic offenses, so a DUI conviction in Middletown stays on your record for good. There is no legal path to have it removed or sealed.
A DUI conviction also stays on your driving record with the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission for life. It does not drop off after a set number of years. This is one reason Middletown DUI records can have a lasting impact long after the case is done.
If you were charged with DUI in Middletown but the case was dismissed or you were found not guilty, that outcome shows in the record too. A dismissal is not the same as a conviction. Some charges that come with a DUI, like reckless driving or refusal to take a breath test, may have different rules when it comes to your record.
Monmouth County DUI Records
Middletown is part of Monmouth County, and all DUI cases that reach the Superior Court level go through the Monmouth County court system. The county also handles appeals from the Middletown Municipal Court. For more on county-level DUI records, court contacts, and related resources, visit the Monmouth County DUI records page.