Cumberland County DUI Court Records
Cumberland County DUI records are held at the Superior Court in Bridgeton. This rural county sits in the south of New Jersey with a mix of small towns and farm land. DUI cases in Cumberland County start at the local municipal court level. More serious charges or appeals move to the Superior Court. The county is part of the Cumberland, Gloucester, and Salem Vicinage, which shares court staff and resources across three counties. Bridgeton serves as the county seat where the main courthouse is based. You can search for DUI records through court offices or by using an online portal.
Cumberland County Quick Facts
Cumberland County DUI Records at the Superior Court
The Cumberland County Superior Court is the main court that keeps DUI records for the county. It is at 60 West Broad Street in Bridgeton, NJ 08302. Call 856-878-5050 to reach the clerk. The court is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Jason Corter is the Trial Court Administrator, and Assignment Judge Benjamin Telsey leads the bench for the Cumberland, Gloucester, and Salem Vicinage.
DUI cases that go beyond the municipal level end up here. When a driver faces a second or third DUI charge, the case may be handled at the Superior Court. Appeals from local courts also land in this courthouse. The clerk keeps files for all of these cases. You can ask for copies of DUI records in person or by mail.
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Cumberland County Superior Court 60 West Broad Street Bridgeton, NJ 08302 Phone: 856-878-5050 |
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| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Website | njcourts.gov - Cumberland/Gloucester/Salem Vicinage |
How to Search DUI Records in Cumberland County
There are a few ways to look up DUI records in Cumberland County. You can search on the web, go to the court in person, or file a written request. Each path has its own steps and time frame.
The New Jersey Municipal Court case search portal lets you look up DUI cases by name or case number. This free tool covers courts across the state. It shows basic case facts like charges, court dates, and case status. You can also use the NJ Courts Find a Case tool for Superior Court records in Cumberland County.
To search in person, go to the courthouse at 60 West Broad Street in Bridgeton. Bring a valid form of ID. Staff can pull up DUI records and print copies for you. For older cases, you may need to give them a few days to find the file. You can also call the court first to check if your record is on hand.
- Full name of the person on the DUI charge
- Date of arrest or ticket if you know it
- Case or docket number for a fast search
- Name of the town where the stop took place
If you file a written request, you can use the OPRA process. The Open Public Records Act gives you the right to ask for DUI records held by any public body in New Jersey. Send your request to the county custodian, John Carr, Esquire, at the County Admin Building, 164 W. Broad Street, Bridgeton, NJ 08302. You can also fax it to 856-453-2168 or call 856-453-2165. The county must respond in 7 business days and can take up to 14 days if they need more time.
Cumberland County Clerk and DUI Records
The Cumberland County Clerk keeps land and court records that date back to 1748. County Clerk Celeste M. Riley runs this office at 60 West Broad Street in Bridgeton. The phone number is (856) 453-4860. While DUI case files are held at the court, the clerk can help with related public records.
The record vault is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, with late hours on Tuesday until 7:00 PM. This is useful if you need to visit after work. The clerk also takes e-recording for some types of filings.
DUI Records from Municipal Courts
Most DUI cases in Cumberland County start at a municipal court. Each town has its own court that hears first-time DUI charges. The three main courts are in Bridgeton, Millville, and Vineland. Each court keeps its own set of DUI records.
The Bridgeton Joint Municipal Court is at 330 Fayette Street, Bridgeton, NJ 08302. Call (856) 451-7565 for case info. Municipal Prosecutor Shanna McCann handles DUI cases here. This court has held virtual sessions since June 2020, so some hearings take place by video. Ashley Wolk serves as the Municipal Court Division Manager and can be reached through the court at extension 15206.
Millville Municipal Court runs Zoom sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Its court code is 0610 for online lookups. The Vineland Municipal Court can be reached at 856-794-4214. Chief Judge Teri Giordano leads that bench. All three courts follow the same state DUI laws, but each has its own schedule and staff.
Cumberland County DUI Penalties and Records
New Jersey treats a DUI as a traffic offense, not a crime. This means DUI charges do not show up on a criminal record. They do show up on your driving record. A DUI conviction in Cumberland County stays on your driving abstract for life in New Jersey. There is no way to expunge it.
Penalties depend on how many times you have been convicted and your blood alcohol level. A first offense with a BAC of 0.08% to 0.10% can bring a fine of $250 to $400, up to 30 days in jail, and a license loss of three months. Higher BAC levels lead to steeper fines and longer suspensions. The NJ MVC DUI penalty table shows the full range of fines, jail time, and license terms for each offense level.
A second DUI in Cumberland County brings a two-year license loss, up to 90 days in jail, and 30 days of community service. A third offense leads to a 10-year license loss and up to 180 days in jail. The court may also order use of an ignition interlock device. All of these outcomes become part of your DUI record in Cumberland County.
- First offense: fine up to $400, up to 30 days jail, 3-month license loss
- Second offense: fine up to $1,000, up to 90 days jail, 2-year license loss
- Third offense: $1,000 fine, up to 180 days jail, 10-year license loss
Public Access to DUI Records in Cumberland County
DUI records in Cumberland County are public. Under the Open Public Records Act, you can request records from the courts and other public offices. The law requires that government bodies provide records on request unless a specific exemption applies. Court files for DUI cases are generally open to the public.
A key New Jersey Supreme Court case backs this up. In Simmons v. Mercado (244 N.J. 342, 2021), the court ruled that police must produce DUI complaint-summonses when asked under OPRA. This means you have a clear right to obtain DUI charging documents from law enforcement in Cumberland County. The ruling set a strong standard for public access to DUI records across New Jersey.
When you file an OPRA request, be as specific as you can. Give the full name, date of arrest, and town. The more detail you include, the faster the county can find your records. Response times are 7 business days, with a 14-day extension if the request is large or the records are hard to find.
Cities in Cumberland County
Cumberland County has several towns and cities. All DUI cases in the county are heard at local municipal courts first. Serious cases or appeals go to the Superior Court in Bridgeton. The largest cities are Vineland, Millville, and Bridgeton.
Other municipalities in Cumberland County include Bridgeton, Millville, Upper Deerfield, Hopewell, Deerfield, and Commercial Township. Each town has its own municipal court that handles first-time DUI charges.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Cumberland County. If a DUI arrest took place near the county line, make sure you check which court has the case. The charge is filed in the town where the stop happened, not where the driver lives.