Middletown Township Booking Data
Middletown Township 72 hour booking records cover arrests made by the largest municipal police force in Monmouth County. These records are public under New Jersey law. The township uses modern records management tools, including imaging and automated workflows, to organize its arrest data. Persons arrested in Middletown on indictable charges are transferred to the Monmouth County Correctional Institution at 1 Waterworks Road in Freehold. The 72 hour booking log provides a rolling summary of recent arrest activity in the township.
Middletown Township OPRA Requests
Middletown Township uses NextRequest, a CivicPlus platform, for automated OPRA workflows. This system tracks requests, manages deadlines, and provides a centralized communication channel. Heidi Brunt serves as the Municipal Clerk and Records Custodian.
The following image shows the Middletown Township police and records system used for processing public record requests.
The CivicPlus case study on Middletown Township highlights how the system handles organized records with imaging, destruction schedules, and maintenance protocols. Redaction tools ensure legal compliance when releasing booking records.
Electronic OPRA requests are accepted. Your request should mention OPRA or the common law right of access. Under N.J.S.A. 47:1A-5, written requests that are not on the official form cannot be denied if they mention OPRA. This is an important rule for Middletown Township booking record requests.
The township has seven business days to respond. Include names, dates, and case numbers in your request. The more specific you are, the faster the system can locate your 72 hour booking record.
Note: The NextRequest platform generates reports on time and money spent on records requests. This transparency benefits both the township and the public.
Public Arrest Information
N.J.S.A. 47:1A-3 requires Middletown Township to release basic arrest data within 24 hours. This is not optional. The statute lists what must be disclosed for every 72 hour booking record.
Required details include the defendant's name, age, and residence. The charges, bail amount, and arresting officers must also be released. The time and place of the arrest are part of the public record as well. Middletown Township cannot withhold these facts from a valid request.
Monmouth County Correctional Institution
The Monmouth County Correctional Institution at 1 Waterworks Road in Freehold holds inmates from Middletown Township and other municipalities in the county. The Monmouth County Sheriff can be reached at 732-431-6400.
County booking records are separate from Middletown Township police records. The jail maintains intake data, housing assignments, and release information. Core booking details are public under N.J.S.A. 47:1A-3. You may need to submit separate requests to both the township and the county for a complete picture.
For real-time custody checks, use VINELink. Search by name to see if someone arrested in Middletown Township is currently in the Monmouth County jail. The service is free and runs around the clock.
Note: The Monmouth County jail processes bookings at all hours. The 72 hour log reflects the most recent three days of arrest activity.
Your Rights to Middletown Records
N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1 makes government records in New Jersey presumed public. Middletown Township bears the burden of justifying any denial. You do not need to state a reason for wanting a 72 hour booking record. The law is on your side.
If the township denies your request, the custodian must give a reason. You can appeal to the Government Records Council at no cost. The GRC reviews the denial and issues a binding decision. You also have the option of filing in Superior Court for a potentially faster outcome.
Middletown Township Court Searches
After an arrest in Middletown Township, the case moves to the court system. You can track it through the New Jersey Courts case search tool. This free portal covers all state courts, including those in Monmouth County.
Court records show hearing dates, case status, and final outcomes. They complement 72 hour booking records by showing what happened after the arrest. Both types of records are public.
Middletown Arrest Expungement
N.J.S.A. 2C:52-1 permits eligible individuals to seal their Middletown Township arrest records. The process requires a court petition. If the court grants it, the 72 hour booking record is removed from public searches. The arrest is treated as if it did not happen.
Waiting periods vary by offense type. Some serious offenses cannot be expunged. If you are unsure about eligibility, review the statute or seek legal advice. Expungement applies to both the township police record and any corresponding county jail record.
Monmouth County 72 Hour Booking
Middletown Township is in Monmouth County. Arrests resulting in county detention are processed at the Monmouth County Correctional Institution in Freehold. For county-wide booking records, sheriff contacts, and additional public record tools, visit the full Monmouth County page.