Hudson County Superior Court: Criminal Records – Jersey City, NJ

Criminal History and Case Files

The Hudson County Superior Court Criminal Records Office is housed in the Hudson County Administration Building, distinct from the civil courts across the street. This facility is the custodian of all files related to indictable offenses (felonies) committed within the county. The records room is a vital resource for individuals, employers, and background check agencies seeking official documentation of criminal cases, from the initial indictment through to sentencing or acquittal. The office works closely with the Criminal Division judges and the Prosecutor’s Office to ensure that the disposition of every case is accurately recorded and stored.

Services Provided

The Records Room primarily assists with:

• Record Retrieval: Locating files for past and pending criminal cases.
• Certificates of Disposition: Issuing official documents that state the final outcome of a criminal charge, often required for employment or immigration purposes.
• Background Checks: assisting with statewide criminal history searches (though some checks require State Police processing).
• Expungements: Processing the final orders that seal criminal records, removing them from public access.

Visiting Instructions

The office is located at 595 Newark Avenue. Visitors should enter through the main security checkpoint of the Administration Building. Note that while this office handles criminal Superior Court records, records for minor offenses (disorderly persons) are typically held at the local Municipal Court where the incident occurred, not here.