Burlington County Booking Records

Burlington County is the largest county by land area in New Jersey. Its jail at 54 Grant Street in Mount Holly handles all bookings for the county. When someone is arrested and processed at this facility, a 72 hour booking record is created. Burlington County offers a free online inmate lookup tool that does not require registration. You can also request records through formal channels under state law. The county seat is Mount Holly, and most record-related offices are located there. This page covers how to search for and obtain 72 hour booking records in Burlington County through each available method.

Burlington County 72 Hour Booking Lookup

Burlington County provides a free online inmate lookup through the Sheriff's Office. You do not need to register. Search by last name, first name, or both. The database updates daily with new booking information from the Burlington County Jail.

This tool shows current inmates and recent bookings. It pulls data straight from the facility's records system. You can see the person's name, charges, booking date, and custody status. It is the quickest way to check for a recent 72 hour booking in Burlington County. For older records that no longer appear online, you will need to submit a written request to the county.

Note: The online lookup shows booking data only and does not include court outcomes or sentencing information.

Burlington County Jail Facility

The Burlington County Jail is at 54 Grant Street, PO Box 6000, Mount Holly, NJ 08060. The main line is (609) 265-5042. For inmate information, call (609) 265-5979. Staff there can answer questions about current inmates and recent 72 hour booking records.

The facility's mission centers on protection through incarceration and rehabilitation in a safe, humane setting. Burlington County processes arrests from dozens of towns spread across its large geographic area. From Bordentown in the north to Bass River in the south, every arrest leads to booking at this one jail. The intake process creates the record that becomes public.

For general county information, call (609) 265-5000 during business hours. The county switchboard can direct you to the right department for your request.

Visiting and Contacting Inmates

The Burlington County Jail allows both contact and non-contact visits. Contact visits are available after 90 days of incarceration. Non-contact visits are open to all inmates. The visiting schedule runs Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM and Saturday through Sunday from 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM.

You must register at least 24 hours in advance. Each visit allows up to two adults and two children. Visits last 30 minutes. Bring a valid photo ID. Burlington County uses the GTL phone system for inmate calls. Contact GTL at 1-877-650-4249 for account setup or billing questions.

Burlington County 72 Hour Booking and Public Records

New Jersey's Open Public Records Act at N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1 gives you the right to request booking records from Burlington County. OPRA covers arrest records, booking logs, and other government documents. To get a copy of a 72 hour booking record, you file an OPRA request with the appropriate Burlington County office.

The Burlington County Sheriff's Office is at 49 Rancocas Road, Mount Holly, NJ 08060. The phone number is 609-265-5127. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. You can submit your OPRA request here or through the county's records custodian. Under N.J.S.A. 47:1A-5, the county must respond within seven business days.

Standard exemptions apply to Burlington County booking records. Records tied to active investigations may be held back. Juvenile records are protected. Expunged records under N.J.S.A. 2C:52-1 are sealed and will not appear in any search. Inmate records governed by N.J.A.C. 10A:31-6.5 may also have limits on public access. But most adult 72 hour booking records in Burlington County are available through OPRA.

The Government Records Council handles OPRA disputes. If Burlington County denies your request and you believe the denial was wrong, you can file a complaint with the GRC at no cost.

Inmate Resources in Burlington County

Burlington County provides resources for inmates and their families. These include information about mail, packages, phone calls, and commissary. While not directly related to 72 hour booking records, these resources help people who have a family member booked into the Burlington County Jail.

Package rules are strict. Only one package per inmate per month is allowed. Packages must be mailed in. Amazon Prime deliveries are not accepted. The Burlington County Jail mailroom handles all incoming items. Cash deposits and commissary are managed through approved vendors. Contact the jail at (609) 265-5042 for current rules on what you can send to someone booked in Burlington County.

Related Burlington County Record Offices

Several offices in Burlington County keep records that connect to the booking process. Each one holds a different piece of the puzzle.

The Burlington County Clerk is at 50 Rancocas Road, Mount Holly, NJ 08060. Call (609) 265-5122. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The clerk handles property records, court filings, and other civil documents. These are not booking records, but they may relate to a case that started with an arrest in Burlington County.

The Burlington County Law Library is at 49 Rancocas Road in Mount Holly. The phone number is (609) 265-5076. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Public access terminals are available for legal research. If you need to look up the statutes that govern records access, such as OPRA or the expungement law at N.J.S.A. 2C:52-1, the law library is a free resource in Burlington County.

The Burlington County Juvenile Detention Center is at 620 Pemberton-Browns Mills Road in New Lisbon, NJ 08064. Juvenile booking records are not public.

Note: The VINELink notification system lets you track an inmate's custody status in Burlington County and get alerts when their status changes.

Searching for Old Booking Records

Recent 72 hour booking records in Burlington County are easy to find through the online lookup. Older records take more work. If the arrest happened months or years ago, the data may no longer be in the online system. You will need to file an OPRA request.

Include as much detail as you can. The person's full name, date of birth, and approximate arrest date all help. Burlington County staff can search their archives, but vague requests take longer to process. Specific information speeds things up and reduces the chance of getting the wrong records back.

Cities in Burlington County

Burlington County covers a wide area with many towns. Mount Holly, Bordentown, Burlington City, Moorestown, Medford, and Pemberton are among them. All arrests in these places result in bookings at the Burlington County Jail. No city-specific booking pages are available for Burlington County at this time.

Nearby Counties

Burlington County shares borders with several other counties. Because of its large size, it touches more neighbors than most New Jersey counties. If an arrest occurred near a border town, it may have been processed in one of these neighboring jurisdictions.