Morris County Arrest Booking Records
Morris County handles all arrests at the Correctional Facility on John Street in Morris Township near Morristown. The facility holds both an ACA and NCCHC accreditation, making it one of only two jails in New Jersey and one of 145 nationwide to hold both. Every arrest creates a 72 hour booking record that becomes part of the public file. The Sheriff's Office manages these records and provides multiple ways to access them. This page walks you through the options for finding booking data in Morris County.
Morris County Booking Facts
Morris County Online Inmate Search
Morris County provides an online lookup tool that runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can search by name, date of birth, or inmate ID. No account is needed. The tool is free.
Results from the Morris County search show incarceration status, charges, bond amount, release date, and which facility holds the person. This makes it easy to check on a recent arrest without calling or visiting the jail. The system updates regularly, so new 72 hour booking records appear soon after intake is done.
For court records tied to a Morris County arrest, use the NJ Courts case lookup. It covers all counties and lets you search by name or docket number. Court data includes hearing dates, charges, pleas, and outcomes.
Note: The online tool shows current data. Older Morris County records may not appear and will require a formal request.
72 Hour Booking at Morris County Jail
The Morris County Correctional Facility is at 43 John Street in Morris Township (Morristown), NJ 07960. The main phone number for the Sheriff's Office is (973) 285-6600. The Bureau of Corrections main line is 973-631-5406. For records, call 973-631-5174.
When police arrest someone in Morris County, they bring the person to this facility. Staff collect the person's full name, any aliases, date of birth, and a physical description. They take a photo and fingerprints. Each charge is logged. An inmate ID is assigned and a housing unit is set. Bond is determined based on the charges and the person's history. All of this forms the 72 hour booking record.
Morris County also runs a Supervised Labor Assistance Program, known as SLAP. You can reach it at 973-631-5408. This program handles community service assignments for certain offenders. It is part of the broader corrections operation but is separate from the booking process.
| Facility |
Morris County Correctional Facility 43 John Street Morris Township, NJ 07960 Phone: 973-631-5174 (Records) |
|---|---|
| Sheriff | Phone: (973) 285-6600 |
| Bureau Lines | Main: 973-631-5406 | SLAP: 973-631-5408 |
What Morris County Booking Records Show
A 72 hour booking record from Morris County contains a range of data points. Staff gather this information during the intake process. It captures a snapshot of the arrest, not the final case outcome.
The State Police maintain criminal history records through the State Bureau of Identification, which connects to booking data from counties like Morris.
Morris County booking records typically include:
- Full name, aliases, and date of birth
- Physical description and booking photo
- Fingerprints and inmate ID number
- Booking date and time
- Classification, housing unit, and facility
- Charges, bond amount, and court date
- Release date if set
Records held under N.J.A.C. 10A:31-6.5 may restrict certain items from public release. Medical and mental health records are not shared. The same is true for Social Security numbers, internal discipline files, and security details. Standard booking data, though, is generally available to the public in Morris County.
Requesting Records from Morris County
You can visit the Correctional Facility in person to request booking records. Go to 43 John Street in Morris Township. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Bring a valid photo ID. Fill out the OPRA form on site. Staff can pull records while you wait for simple requests.
Written requests work too. Mail or email your completed OPRA form to the facility. The email for written requests is records@co.morris.nj.us. Under N.J.S.A. 47:1A-5, Morris County has seven business days to respond. Complex requests may take longer, but the county must let you know.
Fees are set by state law. Standard copies cost $0.05 per page. Certified copies cost $5.00 each. A name search carries a $5.00 fee. These rates apply to all OPRA requests in Morris County. Include the person's full name, date of birth, or booking date in your request to help staff locate the right file.
The Government Records Council oversees OPRA statewide. If Morris County denies your request, you can file an appeal with the GRC. It reviews cases free of charge and can order the county to release records.
Expunged Booking Records
New Jersey allows people to petition for expungement under N.J.S.A. 2C:52-1. If a court grants the petition, the booking record is sealed. Morris County can no longer share it with the public. The online lookup will not show it and staff cannot release it through OPRA.
Expungement petitions are filed at the Superior Court. The Morris County Superior Court Criminal Division is at Washington and Court Streets in Morristown, NJ 07963. The phone number is (862) 397-5700. The court reviews each case and decides whether to grant or deny it. Once sealed, the 72 hour booking record and all related court files are removed from public access in Morris County.
Morris County Records and Public Access Rights
The right to access booking records comes from N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1. This law covers all government records in New Jersey, including arrest and booking data held by Morris County. The law is clear that access is the default. Denials must be backed by a stated reason.
The Morris County Clerk also keeps certain public records. The office is at 10 Court Street, 1st Floor, in Morristown, NJ 07963. The phone number is (973) 285-6059. You can email the Clerk at agrossi@co.morris.nj.us. The Clerk handles property deeds, liens, and other filings that may relate to a person's legal matters in Morris County.
The VINELink system is another free tool. It lets you track custody status for inmates in Morris County and across New Jersey. You can register for alerts by phone, email, or text when an inmate's status changes.
Cities in Morris County
Morris County has 39 municipalities. All arrests are processed at the Correctional Facility in Morris Township. The following city page is available for Morris County.
Other towns in Morris County include Morristown, Dover, Randolph, Denville, Mount Olive, Roxbury, Chester, and Madison. All arrests from these places create 72 hour booking records at the county jail.
Nearby Counties
Morris County borders several counties in northern and central New Jersey. If you are not certain where an arrest was processed, check a neighboring county too.