New Jersey court records are filed with the Superior Court Clerk (state-run, by vicinage). The Superior Court (unified) handles trial-level cases. New Jersey offers a statewide court search through NJ Courts Online, which covers most case types across all counties courts.
What this page covers: New Jersey state court case records — criminal, civil, family, and probate filings. What it does not cover: Federal court cases (those are on PACER) or sealed/juvenile records.
Where to start: Use NJ Courts Online for online case search. If you need documents beyond docket information, contact the Superior Court Clerk (state-run, by vicinage) in the specific county where the case was filed.
Common mistake: NJ Courts Online covers state courts only. Federal cases filed in New Jersey (bankruptcy, federal criminal, federal civil) require PACER — a separate federal system.
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