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Union County, New Jersey

Union County, North Carolina, was created in 1842 from parts of Mecklenburg and Anson Counties. It has over 240,100 people living within its 639.65 square miles area. Monroe is its county seat, while Indian Trail is its largest municipality. The court system in Union County comprises Superior and District Courts. Both courts play distinct roles in meeting the legal needs of its residents.

The Union County Superior Court in Monroe is the highest court in the county and hears civil cases with claims above $25,000, all felonies, some misdemeanors, and all probate matters. The Union County District Court in Monroe hears municipal ordinance violations, misdemeanors, civil cases with claims under $25,000, traffic offenses, and preliminary hearings for felonies. It also hears family law and juvenile matters, such as adoption, legal separation, termination of parental rights, child support, divorce, dependency, annulment, juvenile delinquency, and maintenance.

The crime rate in Union County is 1,605.5 crimes per 100,000 population. There are about 1,800 criminal and 3,500 civil cases disposed by the county's courts. The Union County Clerk of the Superior Court maintains the records from both courts in compliance with county and state laws. Members of the public can visit the clerk of the Superior Court's Office to view or request copies of nonconfidential court records, and they can use the self-service terminals located at the clerk's office to search for criminal cases. In addition, nonconfidential court records from Union County will be available on the state-provided eCourts portal from October 14, 2024. Some court documents in Union County are sealed to protect confidential information, maintain privacy, or further the interests of justice. Typically, the following court records cannot be accessed by the public in Union County:

  • Medical and mental health records
  • Most juvenile delinquency records
  • Adoption records
  • Identifying information about jurors
  • Medical and mental health records
  • ‬Identifying information about confidential informants in criminal prosecutions
  • Personal information such as social security number and driver's license number

In summary, Union County's court system is dedicated to delivering justice for all legal issues and is a crucial part of the county's governance. Union County's Superior and District Courts are well-equipped to manage the judicial demands of its residents. The transparent management of court records in Union County increases the public's confidence in the judicial system. The county continues to diligently perform its legal responsibilities and serve as a model for efficient judicial administration in North Carolina.

Union County, NJ - Courthouses

Union County Court

Court Type: County
Street Address: 2 Broad St.
Website URL: https://www.njcourts.gov/courts/vicinages/union.html
Phone: 908-787-1650
Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Judge: Hon. Lisa Miralles Walsh
Judge Phone: 908-787-1650 ext 21750
Judge Fax / Email: 908-659-3086
Clerk: Devang Merchant
Clerk Phone: 908-787-1650 ext 21050
Parking: There is metered parking throughout the area. Metered lots are on Dickinson Street, Caldwell Place, Elizabethtown Plaza and Elizabeth Avenue. All are a short walk to the Courthouse.
Directions: From NJ Turnpike (Approximate distance: 1.7 miles) Get off at Exit 13. Follow signs to NJ 439 (Bayway Avenue). Come off ramp, stay on Bayway Avenue. At the fourth light, turn right onto South Broad Street. Follow South Broad Street one mile. The Courthouse will be on your left. From Garden State Parkway (Approximate distance: 3.5 miles) Get off at Exit 140. Follow signs saying Elizabeth - NJ 82 East, (NJ 82 is also known as Morris Avenue. Turn right onto Morris Avenue. Follow Morris Avenue to the end in Elizabeth - approximately 3 miles to the end, turn left - then right under the railroad overpass onto Broad Street. Follow Broad Street for approximately ½ mile. At the fourth traffic signal, the Courthouse will be on your right. U.S. 1 & 9 from the North (Approximate distance: 2 3/4 miles) Take U.S. 1 & 9 South past Newark International Airport into Elizabeth. Follow U.S. 1 & 9 for approximately 2 miles. After going under the railroad overpass, keep right for approximately ½ mile. Take the exit ramp immediately before crossing the Elizabeth River Bridge (viaduct). At the stop sign, turn right onto Elizabeth Avenue. From the turn onto Elizabeth Avenue, it is approximately 3/8 mile to the Courthouse. U.S. 1 & 9 from the South Stay on U.S. 1 & 9 entering Elizabeth. Turn right onto Bayway Ave. Continue on Bayway Ave. to South Broad Street. Turn left onto South Broad Street. Follow South Broad St for 1 mile, the Court House will be on your left. U.S. 22 from the West (Approximate distance 3 ½ miles) Follow U.S. 22 into Union Township past the center islands that is between the eastbound and westbound roadways. Follow U.S. 22 for about one more mile. Turn right onto (NJ 82) Morris Avenue to Elizabeth. Follow Morris Avenue to the dead end at the railroad overpass in Elizabeth - approximately 3 miles. Turn left then right onto Broad Street. Follow Broad Street to the fourth traffic signal - approximately ½ mile. From Rt. 78 West (Approximate distance: 6 ½ miles) Take Rt. 78 East to the Union-Springfield exit. Turn left onto Morris Avenue (NJ 82). Follow the signs - approximately 6 miles. Stay on Morris Avenue to the end at the Railroad overpass in Elizabeth. Turn left, then right onto Broad Street. Follow Broad Street for ½ mile to the fourth traffic signal.
Forms & Filing: Forms Catalog
Divisions / Services: Union Ombudsman : Maria Velazquez 908-787-1650 ext. 21028
Jury Service: Jury Information
Languages: Multi
ADA: Ryan Crammer - Union ADA Coordinator
ADA Phone: 908-787-1650 ext. 21185
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Union_County_Courthouse_(New_Jersey)
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Union County, NJ - Sheriff's Office

Union County Sheriff's Office

Location Type: Sheriff's Office
Street Address: 10 Elizabethtown Plaza
Phone: 908-527-4450
Fax: 908-527-4455
Website URL: https://ucnj.org/sheriff/
Jail/Corrections: https://ucnj.org/sheriff/corrections/
Inmates: https://ucnj.org/sheriff/corrections/inmate-look-up-disclaimer/
Sheriff: Peter Corvelli
Sheriff Phone: 908-527-4450
Sheriff Fax: 908-527-4455
Sheriff Email: peter.corvelli@ucnj.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SheriffPeterCorvelli
About/Additional Info: The members of the Sheriff’s Office will treat the public and each other alike with dignity, tolerance, civility and fairness at all times. We will not allow bias or prejudice to affect our decisions or conduct, as our reputation is dependent on our ability to remain impartial. It is through this respect for self and others that we will foster respect for the Sheriff’s Office and all of its members.
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Union_County,_New_Jersey
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