Salem County, NJ Public Records

Superior Court - Criminal
92 Market St
Salem, NJ 08079-1913 http://www.njcourts.gov/courts/vicina
Hours: 8:30AM-4:30PM EST
P: 856-878-5050 ext. 15780
Jurisdiction: Felony, Misdemeanor
Restricted Records: No sealed, expunged, dismissed, judges notes, PSI's, or discovery packets records released
Superior Court - Civil
92 Market St
Salem, NJ 08079-1913 http://www.njcourts.gov/courts/vicina
Hours: 8:30AM-4:30PM EST
P: 856-878-5050
F: 856-878-5061
Jurisdiction: Civil Actions over $15,000
Restricted Records: No sealed, expunged, dismissed, judges notes, PSI's, or discovery packets records released
Superior Court Special Civil Part
92 Market St
Salem, NJ 08079 http://www.njcourts.gov/courts/vicina
Hours: 8:30AM-4:30PM EST
P: 856-878-5050
F: 856-878-5061
Jurisdiction: Civil Actions under $15,000, Eviction, Small Claims
Restricted Records: No adoption, sealed, juvenile, expunged, dismissed, or mental illness records released
Surrogate Court
94 Market St
Admin Bldg, 2nd Fl
Salem, NJ 08079-1913 https://surrogate.salemcountynj.gov/
Hours: 8:30AM-4:30PM EST
P: 856-935-7510 ext. 8323
Jurisdiction: Probate
There is a satellite office (by appointment only) at Pittsgrove Township Municipal Bldg, 989 Centerton Rd, Pittsgrove, NJ 08318. No mail is accepted at this satellite office.
Alloway Township (Joint) Municipal Court
1180 Rte 40
Pilesgrove, NJ 08098 http://allowaytownship.com/municipal-
Hours: 9AM-1PM M,TH: 9AM-3PM T,W: closed F EST
P: 856-769-1275
Jurisdiction: Traffic, Disorderly Persons (Misdemeanors), Infractions
Carneys Point Township Municipal Court
303 Harding Hwy
Carneys Point , NJ 08069 http://carneyspointnj.gov/departments
Hours: 8:30AM-4PM EST
P: 856-299-1013
F: 856-299-8926
Jurisdiction: Traffic, Disorderly Persons (Misdemeanors), Infractions
Elmer Municipal Court in Woodstown - Consolidated
http://www.elmerboroughnj.com/
Hours: 9AM-3:30PM M,T; 9AM-2PM W,TH,F EST
P: 856-769-2424
Jurisdiction: Traffic, Disorderly Persons (Misdemeanors), Infractions
Court location includes Mannington Township, Woodstown Borough, Quinton Township, Elmer Borough and Oldmand Township.
Lower Alloways Creek Court
PO Box 157
Hancocks Bridge, NJ 08038 http://www.lowerallowayscreek-nj.gov/
Hours: 8AM-3:30PM 1st,2nd,3rd M only; 3:30PM-6:30PM T,W EST
P: 856-935-1957
F: 856-935-5638
Couriers: 501 Locust Island Rd
Hancocks Bridge, NJ 08038
Jurisdiction: Traffic, Disorderly Persons (Misdemeanors), Infractions
Mannington Township Municipal Court - Consolidated Mid-Salem County Municipal Court
http://www.manningtontwp.com/offices.
Jurisdiction: Traffic, Disorderly Persons (Misdemeanors), Infractions
Consolidated at the Mid-Salem County Municipal Court in Woodstown
Mid-Salem County Municipal Court in Woodstown
25 West Ave
Woodstown, NJ 08098 http://www.manningtontwp.com/offices.
Hours: 9AM-3:30PM M,T; 9AM-2PM W,TH,F EST
P: 856-769-2424
F: 856-769-3307
Jurisdiction: Traffic, Disorderly Persons (Misdemeanors), Infractions
Court location includes Mannington Township, Woodstown Borough, Quinton Township, Elmer Borough and Oldmans Township.
Oldmans Township Municipal Court - Consolidated
http://www.oldmanstownship.com/
Hours: 9AM-3:30PM M,T; 9AM-2PM W,TH,F EST
P: 856-769-2424
F: 856-769-3307
Jurisdiction: Traffic, Disorderly Persons (Misdemeanors), Infractions
Court location includes Mannington Township, Woodstown Borough, Quinton Township, Elmer Borough and Oldmand Township.
Penns Grove Municipal Court
1 State St
Penns Grove, NJ 08069 https://www.pennsgrove-nj.org/
Hours: 9AM-3PM EST
P: 856-299-0098 ext. 106
F: 856-299-0975
Jurisdiction: Traffic, Disorderly Persons (Misdemeanors), Infractions
Pennsville Township Municipal Court
90 N Broadway
Pennsville, NJ 08070 http://www.pennsville.org/services/co
Hours: 9AM-4PM EST
P: 856-678-3089 ext. 119
F: 856-678-2077
Jurisdiction: Traffic, Disorderly Persons (Misdemeanors), Infractions
Pilesgrove Joint Municipal Court
1180 Rte 40 E
Pilesgrove, NJ 08098 http://pilesgrovenj.org/court/
Hours: 9AM-1PM M,TH; 9AM-3PM T,W; Closed F EST
P: 856-769-1275
F: 856-769-8483
Jurisdiction: Traffic, Disorderly Persons (Misdemeanors), Infractions
Quinton Township Municipal Court - Consolidated in Woodstown
http://www.manningtontwp.com/offices.
Hours: 9AM-3:30PM M,T; 9AM-2PM W,TH,F EST
P: 856-769-2424
F: 856-769-3307
Jurisdiction: Traffic, Disorderly Persons (Misdemeanors), Infractions
Court location includes Mannington Township, Woodstown Borough, Quinton Township, Elmer Borough and Oldmand Township.
Salem City Municipal Court
129 W Broadway
Salem, NJ 08079 http://www.cityofsalemnj.gov/depts.ht
Hours: 9AM-4PM M-TH; Closed F EST
P: 856-935-1734
F: 856-935-0319
Jurisdiction: Traffic, Disorderly Persons (Misdemeanors), Infractions
Court is held at the Olde Court House, 104 Market St, 9AM M.
Upper Pittsgrove ((Joint) Municipal Court
1180 Rte 40 E
Pilesgrove, NJ 08098 http://pilesgrovenj.org/court/
Hours: 9AM-!PM M,TH: 9AM-3PM T,W: Closed F EST
P: 856-769-1275
F: 856-769-8483
Jurisdiction: Traffic, Disorderly Persons (Misdemeanors), Infractions

Salem County, NJ Vital Records

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Salem County
County Clerk
110 5th St, #200
Salem, NJ 08079 https://salemcountyclerk.org/
8:30AM-4:30PM EST
Phone: 856-935-7510 ext. 8219
Fax: 856-935-8882
Recorded Documents, Judgment Liens

Salem County Vital Certificates

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Salem County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 337.88 sq mi
Population (2009): 66,342
  • Females: 51.3%
  • White: 81.7%
  • Black/African American: 15.5%
  • Asian: 0.8%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 6.1%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 76.9%
Population Change (2000-2009): 2,057
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 2.5%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 6.3%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 10.5%
High School Graduates (2000): 79.4%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 15.2%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.6
Housing Units (2000): 26,158
Homeownership Rate (2000): 73%
Migration Flow to Salem County, NJ from (2007-2008):

Salem County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $1,461,511
  • Construction: $0
  • Retail Trade: $74,121
  • Professional and Technical Services: $0
  • Healthcare: $149,931
  • Banking: $31,175
  • Retail Trade: $74,121
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $31,350
  • Manufacturing: $273,565
  • Farms: $21,258
  • Government: $261,355
Employed (2000): 29,360
Unemployed (2000): 2,071
Unemployment Rate (2009): 10.7%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $35,236
Local Government Employment (2007): 0
Local Government Revenue (2007): $282,425 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $521,705 (thou. dol.)

Salem County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 814
  • Per 1,000 population: 12.3
Deaths (2007): 692
  • Per 1,000 population: 10.5
Infant Deaths (2007): 9
  • Per 1,000 population: 11.1

Salem County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 194
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 4
  • Forcible rape: 4
  • Robbery: 63
  • Aggravated Assault: 123
Property Crimes (2008): 1,644
  • Burglary: 442
  • Larceny-Theft: 1,099
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 103

Salem County Genealogy Records