Burlington County DUI Court Records

Burlington County DUI records are held at the Superior Court in Mount Holly. DUI cases in Burlington County start in local municipal courts, where a judge hears the DUI charge and rules on guilt or innocence. More serious DUI charges move to Superior Court. Burlington County DUI records include arrest data, BAC test results, DUI court dates, and DUI case outcomes. You can search Burlington County DUI records through the state court system, by visiting the courthouse, or through the Municipal Court Case Search tool. The clerk and the OPRA process give you added ways to pull DUI records from Burlington County files.

Burlington County Superior Court DUI Records

The Superior Court in Burlington County handles DUI cases that go past the municipal court level. The DUI court is at 49 Rancocas Road in Mount Holly. It is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. For DUI matters in the criminal division, call extension 38081. Staff at the clerk window can help you find DUI case files and get copies of DUI records. The court processes DUI arraignments, DUI hearings, DUI pleas, and DUI sentencing.

The Burlington Vicinage of the Superior Court serves all towns in the county. Whether a DUI arrest took place in Mount Laurel, Evesham, or Pemberton, the DUI case may end up here. The court keeps DUI records of all DUI charges, DUI plea deals, DUI trial results, and DUI sentences. You can ask for copies at the clerk window or file a written request for DUI records. Bring a valid ID when you visit. The court can search by name or docket number to find DUI cases in Burlington County.

Most DUI cases start in one of the local municipal courts. A first DUI offense with a blood alcohol content at or above 0.08% is tried at the municipal level. If a DUI charge involves drugs, a high BAC, or repeat DUI offenses, the DUI case may be sent to Superior Court. DUI appeals from municipal court also go to the Superior Court in Mount Holly. A DUI with a BAC of 0.15% or higher, or a DUI involving controlled substances, often results in more severe DUI penalties.

How to Search DUI Records in Burlington County

There are a few ways to find DUI records in Burlington County. The path you pick depends on what type of DUI case you need and how far back the DUI goes. Online tools work well for recent DUI cases. Older DUI records may need an in-person visit or a formal DUI records request to Burlington County.

The Municipal Court Case Search is a free tool from the New Jersey Courts. It lets you look up DUI cases heard in any municipal court across the county. You can search by name, DUI case number, or court code. For the Mount Laurel court, use code 0325. This tool shows DUI case dates, DUI charges, and DUI case status. It also covers other traffic offenses like driving while intoxicated or driving under the influence of drugs. It does not show Superior Court DUI cases, only municipal DUI filings.

For Superior Court DUI records, use the Find a Case tool on the New Jersey Courts site. This system covers criminal DUI cases in Burlington County, including DUI charges that moved up from municipal court. You can search by party name or docket number to find DUI records. Basic DUI case data is free. Copies of filed DUI documents cost a small fee. The system shows DUI docket numbers, DUI hearing dates, and DUI dispositions.

You can also visit the Burlington County courthouse in Mount Holly to search DUI records in person. The clerk can pull up DUI cases and print copies while you wait. Bring your ID. Know the name or docket number of the DUI case you need. Staff help with DUI record searches but cannot give legal advice about DUI cases in Burlington County.

Burlington County DUI Prosecution

The Burlington County Prosecutor's Office plays a key role in DUI cases. This office is on the second floor of the courts building at 49 Rancocas Road in Mount Holly. The phone number is (609) 265-5035. Prosecutors handle all DUI cases that reach the Superior Court level. They also work with local police on DUI enforcement, DUI checkpoints, and DUI patrols across the county.

Burlington County runs a program called Straight to Treatment. It helps people caught in addiction. Someone can walk into a police station in Evesham, Pemberton, Mount Holly, or the City of Burlington and ask for help. No DUI charges are filed. No appointment is needed. Insurance is not required. Treatment partners like Oaks Integrated Care, Solstice Counseling, Hand 'n' Heart, and Maryville provide the care. While this is not a DUI-specific program, it shows how the county deals with substance issues that often overlap with DUI arrests, DUI charges, and repeat DUI offenses. Many people who face DUI charges also deal with substance use, and this program helps with that side of the DUI problem.

The Burlington County prosecutor decides how to handle each DUI case based on the facts. A first DUI offense with a BAC just over 0.08% is treated differently from a third DUI offense or a DUI that caused a crash. A DUI with a high BAC or a DUI with injuries may lead to upgraded DUI charges. DUI records from the prosecutor become part of the public court file once a DUI case is resolved in Burlington County.

DUI Penalties in Burlington County

New Jersey law sets the penalties for DUI offenses statewide. These DUI rules apply in Burlington County the same as in every other county. The severity of a DUI sentence depends on BAC level and prior DUI convictions. All DUI records reflect the DUI outcome, including DUI fines, DUI jail time, and DUI license suspension length.

A first DUI offense in Burlington County carries a license suspension of three to twelve months. DUI fines range from $250 to $500 for a BAC between 0.08% and 0.10%. A BAC above 0.10% raises the DUI fine to $300 to $500 and adds a longer DUI suspension. The MVC DUI penalty table lays out every DUI tier. Repeat DUI offenses bring steeper DUI fines, longer DUI jail time, and required use of an ignition interlock device on your car after a DUI conviction in Burlington County.

• First DUI offense: $250 to $500 fine, up to 30 days in jail, 3 to 12 month license loss
• Second DUI offense: $500 to $1,000 fine, up to 90 days in jail, 2 year license loss
• Third DUI offense: $1,000 fine, 180 days in jail, 10 year license loss
• DUI refusal to take a BAC test: same DUI penalties as a DUI conviction at the highest BAC tier
• DUI in a school zone: double the DUI fines and added community service

Beyond DUI fines and jail, a DUI conviction in Burlington County brings other costs. You must pay a $1,000 DUI surcharge each year for three years after a DUI. There are fees for the Intoxicated Driver Resource Center, DUI court costs, and insurance hikes from the DUI conviction. A DUI conviction also requires you to attend alcohol education classes at the Intoxicated Driver Resource Center. All of these DUI details show up in the DUI records held by Burlington County courts.

Burlington County Clerk Records

The Burlington County Clerk is Joanne Schwartz. The main office sits at 50 Rancocas Road, third floor, in Mount Holly. Call 609-265-5122 for questions. The clerk does not keep vital records like birth or death files. The office handles land records, trade name filings, and notary services.

Burlington County uses the PRESS system, which holds over 1.7 million documents you can search. While this system focuses on land and property filings, it can help if a DUI case led to a lien or judgment tied to real estate. There is also a satellite location at 1020 Briggs Road in Mount Laurel for people in the southern part of Burlington County who need clerk services. For DUI court records, the Superior Court clerk is the main source in Burlington County. DUI arrest records come from the police department that made the DUI stop, and DUI conviction data stays with the court that heard the DUI case.

OPRA Requests for DUI Records

The Open Public Records Act gives you the right to request government records in New Jersey. This includes DUI records in Burlington County. You can file an OPRA request to get DUI police reports, DUI arrest logs, DUI BAC test results, and other public documents tied to DUI cases. OPRA is one of the best tools to get DUI arrest details that are not in DUI court files.

To file an OPRA request for DUI records, contact the Burlington County records custodian at 609-265-5056. You can also use the state OPRA portal to submit your DUI records request online. Be as specific as you can about the DUI case. Include the name of the person, date of the DUI arrest, and type of DUI record you need. Burlington County has seven business days to respond. Some DUI records may be redacted under Daniel's Law, which protects personal details of judges and law enforcement. Most DUI case data stays public, including DUI charges, DUI court dates, DUI BAC results, and DUI outcomes.

OPRA covers DUI police reports, DUI booking records, and DUI court filings in Burlington County. It does not cover internal notes or attorney work product. If your OPRA request for DUI records is denied, you can appeal to the Government Records Council. There is no fee to file the DUI records request, but Burlington County may charge for copies of DUI records. Most DUI arrest reports and DUI case files are available through OPRA.

Municipal Court DUI Records

Most DUI cases in Burlington County begin in a municipal court. Each town has its own court that hears first DUI charges and decides DUI penalties at the local level. Mount Holly, Evesham, Mount Laurel, Moorestown, and Pemberton all have active municipal courts that handle DUI cases in Burlington County. The DUI records from these courts are separate from Superior Court DUI files.

The Evesham Municipal Court is at 984 Tuckerton Road in Marlton. Its phone number is 856-983-2925. This court handles a high number of DUI cases due to the busy roads in the area. The Mount Laurel Municipal Court uses court code 0325, and its judge is Peter C. Lange Jr. Each municipal court keeps its own DUI records, but you can search many of them through the state online DUI case search tool. DUI records show the DUI charge, the BAC reading, the DUI court date, and the DUI outcome. A DUI with refusal to take a breath test is noted in DUI records as well.

If you are found guilty of DUI in a municipal court, the DUI conviction becomes part of your driving record at the MVC. The DUI also stays in the court file. You can get copies of DUI records from the municipal court clerk in Burlington County. For DUI cases that are appealed, the DUI records move to the Superior Court in Mount Holly. DUI appeals must be filed within 20 days of the municipal court DUI decision. A DUI conviction at the municipal level carries the same weight as a DUI conviction at the Superior Court level. New Jersey does not allow DUI expungement, so every DUI conviction stays on your DUI record for life.

Towns in Burlington County

Burlington County is one of the largest counties in New Jersey by land area. It has over 40 municipalities. All DUI cases from these towns are part of the court system, either at the municipal or Superior Court level. Each town files DUI cases in its own municipal court. DUI records from all towns are part of Burlington County records.

Key towns include Mount Holly, Evesham, Mount Laurel, Moorestown, and Pemberton. Each has its own municipal court that hears DUI cases and sets DUI penalties. The county seat is Mount Holly, where the Superior Court handles DUI appeals and serious DUI charges. No matter where a DUI arrest took place in Burlington County, the DUI records are accessible through the methods listed on this page. Police in each town handle their own DUI stops, DUI arrests, and DUI BAC tests before the DUI case goes to court.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Burlington County. If a DUI arrest took place near a county line, make sure you check the right county for DUI records. The court with DUI jurisdiction depends on where the DUI stop occurred, not where the DUI driver lives. DUI records are filed in the county where the DUI arrest was made.