Camden County Sex Offender Search

Camden County tracks sex offenders through its prosecutor's office and the New Jersey State Police registry. The county includes major cities like Camden, Cherry Hill, and Gloucester Township. Searching for sex offenders in Camden County is free through the online state registry. You can look up offenders by name, address, or zip code. The Camden County Prosecutor's Office runs a dedicated Megan's Law Unit that handles all sex offender registration and tier classification. Their services hotline is 856-225-5191 for English and 856-225-5312 for Spanish.

Camden County Megan's Law Unit

The Camden County Prosecutor's Megan's Law Unit oversees all sex offender activity in the county. The unit handles registration, risk assessment, tier classification, and maintaining an internal sex offender database. Staff work with the New Jersey State Police to update the public Sex Offender Internet Registry.

When a sex offender registers at a local police station in Camden County, the information goes to this unit. Investigators review the offense details, victim information, and the offender's history. They then assign a risk score that places the offender into Tier 1, Tier 2, or Tier 3. A judge in the Camden County Superior Court reviews Tier 2 and Tier 3 cases before notification begins. The entire process follows N.J.S.A. 2C:7-1 and related statutes.

Note: Camden County sex offenders must report any address change to local police at least 10 days before moving.

Search the Sex Offender Registry for Camden County

The NJ State Police Sex Offender Internet Registry lists high-risk and most moderate-risk sex offenders in Camden County. The database is free to use and searchable at any time. Visit the Camden County website for links to county departments and services.

Each listing on the registry includes the offender's name, photo, home address, vehicle make and model, and a short description of their crime. Physical features like height, weight, hair color, and any scars or tattoos are also shown. Camden County has a large population, so using zip codes to narrow your search can help you find offenders in a specific neighborhood.

Sex Offender Tier System in Camden County

Camden County uses the same tier system as all other New Jersey counties. The system was created by Megan's Law and is governed by N.J.S.A. 2C:7-2. Each tier has different notification rules.

Tier 1 offenders are low risk. They score 36 or under on the assessment scale. Only law enforcement gets notified about them. They verify their address once a year. Tier 2 offenders are moderate risk, with scores from 37 to 73. Schools, licensed day care centers, summer camps, and registered community organizations in Camden County receive notification. These groups must be ones likely to encounter the offender.

Tier 3 offenders are high risk. Their scores range from 74 to 111. The public gets direct notification. In Camden County, law enforcement officers go door to door within the court-ordered notification zone. They hand a printed notice to an adult at each home. Schools can also mail the information to parents for Tier 3 cases. The internet registry lists all Tier 3 offenders and some Tier 2 offenders from Camden County.

Camden County Court Records for Sex Offenders

The Camden Vicinage Superior Court handles all sex offender tier hearings in the county. The Criminal Division main line is 856-379-2200 ext. 32000. You can call this number for records requests and case details.

Court records for sex offender cases include the tier assignment, the scope of notification, and the judge's order. These records are generally accessible under OPRA. The Camden County Prosecutor's OPRA page provides forms and guidance for requesting records. As a law enforcement agency, some records may be exempt from disclosure.

• Criminal Division records: 856-379-2200 ext. 32000
• Family Division: 856-379-2200 ext. 32500
• Prosecutor's OPRA requests: camdencountypros.org
• Government Records Council hotline: 1-866-850-0511

Community Safety and Sex Offenders

Camden County takes community notification seriously. When you receive a Megan's Law notice, use it wisely. Talk to your children about the information. Tell them where the sex offender lives and what to do if they see that person. Reinforce basic safety rules about strangers.

You may share the notice with household members only. Sharing outside your home violates a court order. Copying or posting the notice is also prohibited. Taking any hostile action against the sex offender, their family, or their property is a crime. This includes threats, vandalism, and physical violence. Camden County law enforcement will arrest and prosecute anyone who uses registry information for harm.

Residents who just moved to Camden County can request Megan's Law information from their local police department. You must show proof of your current address. The police will then inform you about any sex offenders in your notification zone.

Note: Sellers are not required to tell buyers about sex offender notifications as a condition of a home sale in Camden County.

Cities in Camden County

Camden County has many municipalities. Several of our covered cities are located here. All sex offender cases in these areas go through the Camden County Prosecutor's Office.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Camden County. Sex offenders who relocate must update their registration with the police in their new town.