FAQs About Criminal Defense in Burlington County, New Jersey
How do I find someone in the Burlington County Jail?
You can search for individuals held in the Burlington County Jail through the Burlington County Department of Corrections’ Online detainee search tool. If the person has recently been arrested, you may need to call the jail directly for the most up-to-date information. You will call (609) 265-5979 and speak with “Center Control”.
How do I look up a court date in Burlington County?
Court dates for both municipal and Superior Court matters can be found through the New Jersey Courts’ online case search system. You can look up hearings using a name or case number. For municipal cases, you can visit the Municipal Court Case Search (MCCS). You can look up information with the ticket number, complaint number, Driver’s License number or full name and date of birth. You can also contact the specific municipal court where the charge was filed.
What is the court ID for Burlington County Courts?
The Burlington County Superior Court ID is 03 (which identifies it as Vicinage 3 in the New Jersey court system). Court docket numbers are listed with this to indicate the County (E.g., FV-03-0001-25).
Each municipal court has a specific court ID, all of which start with 03. The Municipal Court IDs are listed online. Criminal complaints and traffic tickets will include the court ID. Some examples are:
- Burlington City 0305
- Burlington Township 0306
- Mt. Laurel 0325
- Westampton 0338
- Lumberton 0318
- Delran 0310
- Edgewater Park 0312
- Moorestown 0323
- Bordentown City 0303
- Bordentown Twp. 0304
- Evesham 0313
- Florence 0315
- Hainesport 0316
- Mansfield 0319
- Mt. Holly 0324
- Maple Shade 0320
- Medford 0321
- Medford Lakes 0322
- New Hanover 0326
- North Hanover 0327
- Palmyra 0328
- Tabernacle 0336
What are the most common offenses in Burlington County?
While charges vary by year, Burlington County regularly sees cases involving:
DUI/DWI, Drug possession and distribution, Assault and domestic violence–related offenses, Theft and property crimes, Traffic offenses and license issues, and Juvenile matters
How do municipal courts work in Burlington County?
Municipal courts handle four categories of lower-level non-indictable offenses. They are:
- Disorderly Persons and Petty Disorderly Persons level offenses (misdemeanors)
- Traffic offenses, including DUI/DWI
- Municipal Ordinance Violations (local town violations)
- Fish & Game, Boating, and State Park Violations.
More serious cases — such as indictable crimes (Felonies) — are transferred to and heard at the Burlington County Superior Court. Municipal courts are often the first point of contact for people charged with an offense, and outcomes can vary depending on the town, the charge, and the evidence.




