MARGATE · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
B
19/24
Margate gets a B.
New Jersey's Open Public Records Act gives a 7-business-day clock with the Government Records Council as a binding enforcement body. eCourts e-filing is mandatory statewide. Drag is fees: state criminal history runs $30+ with fingerprint requirement.
Note: Statewide grade applies — no separate local grade yet computed for Margate.
COMPUTED 2026-07-27 21:14 UTC · SCORE 19/24
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FBI.gov
FBI Wanted
U.S. Courts
BOP Inmate Locator
STATUS LEGEND: LIVE = HTTP 200-399 · WARN = 4xx · DEAD = 5xx · PENDING = checker could not reach (may still be live in browser)
Sources checked
- → https://www.fbi.gov [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-27 20:49 UTC]
- → https://www.fbi.gov/wanted [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-27 20:49 UTC]
- → https://www.uscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-27 20:49 UTC]
- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-07-27 20:49 UTC]
Method: Live source health verified against official government portals at the timestamp shown. Grade computed from a six-criterion rubric (records access, fees, turnaround, e-filing, mugshot policy, body-cam release). How we grade →
Live · FBI Most Wanted · NJ Field Offices (Statewide)
Currently Wanted by the FBI
Active FBI cases from the NJ field office (statewide). Data: api.fbi.gov, refreshed every 6 hours.
Source: FBI.gov · Wanted
Live · NCMEC Missing Children · NJ
Children Missing From New Jersey (Statewide)
Active New Jersey cases from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (statewide feed). Refreshed every 6 hours.
Melanie Rodriguez (NJ)
Milan Jackson (NJ)
Alyssa Spann (NJ)
Jazmahni Menafield (NJ)
Haven Bowman (NJ)
Jayden Sease (NJ)
Source: NCMEC · National Center for Missing & Exploited Children · If you have information, call 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678).
Live · Updated Daily
Recent New Jersey Court Cases
Most recent New Jersey court filings indexed across districts and counties.
| Docket | Parties | Indexed |
|---|---|---|
| BANKRUPTCY 26-18450 | Natasia Nicole Eversley | 07/27/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-01343- | Thomas v. Acme Smoked Fish Corp. | 07/27/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-18451 | Christopher S Caraballo and Kristen A Desclafani | 07/27/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 13-01435- | New Jersey Department of Labor & Workforce Develop v. Penaherrera | 07/27/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 13-33928- | Melinda M. Bryant | 07/27/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-18452- | Brandon Roberson | 07/27/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-18453- | Tameika Maria Gordon | 07/27/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-18455 | Andre Bejarte Burkes | 07/27/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-18454 | Gilbert H. Bean, Jr. | 07/27/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-18456 | Tina Sue Gamba | 07/27/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-18449- | George Crutcher | 07/27/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-18457 | Alexandria J Henderson | 07/27/2026 |
Cited Answers · Verified Sources · Statewide FAQ — applies to all of New Jersey
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes. Note: Statewide FAQ — applies to all of New Jersey. No city-specific FAQ is available yet — the answers below apply to the broader jurisdiction.
How do I find a divorce record in Woodcliff Lake?▼
To find a divorce record in Woodcliff Lake, NJ (Bergen County), contact the New Jersey Superior Court Family Division - Bergen Vicinage at 10 Main Street, Hackensack, NJ 07601 (201-527-2300). All NJ divorce decrees are filed at the Superior Court Family Division of the county where filed. New Jersey Courts Public Access at https://portal.njcourts.gov/ shows case status. Certified copies of decrees come from the New Jersey Records Center at PO Box 967, Trenton, NJ 08625 (609-421-6100) for $25. New Jersey Open Public Records Act (OPRA, N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1) governs disclosure. Sealed records are excluded. Sources: NJ Courts (https://www.njcourts.gov/), NJ Records Center (https://www.nj.gov/treasury/revenue/).
How do I search property ownership in New Jersey?▼
To search property ownership in New Jersey, use the NJ Property Records Search at https://njpropertyrecords.com/ (free, statewide, includes deeds and assessor data). Each county Clerk's office records deeds (e.g., Bergen at https://www.co.bergen.nj.us/, Essex at https://www.essexcountynj.org/, Middlesex at https://www.middlesexcountynj.gov/), and the Tax Assessor in each municipality maintains current ownership and assessed values. NJ Department of Treasury Division of Taxation maintains statewide property tax data at https://www.state.nj.us/treasury/taxation/. NJ Open Public Records Act (OPRA, N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1) makes deeds and assessment data public. Recording fees are about $40 first page. Sources: NJ Property Records (https://njpropertyrecords.com/), NJ Treasury (https://www.state.nj.us/treasury/).
How do I look up a court case in Rahway?▼
To look up a court case in Rahway, NJ (Union County), most cases are heard in Union County Superior Court at 2 Broad Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07207 (908-787-1650), with online case search at https://portal.njcourts.gov/. Rahway Municipal Court handles city ordinance violations and minor traffic at 1 City Hall Plaza, Rahway, NJ 07065 (732-381-2270). Cases are searchable at https://www.njcourts.gov/courts/municipal. NJ Open Public Records Act (OPRA, N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1) governs disclosure. Sealed/expunged cases are excluded. Sources: NJ Courts (https://www.njcourts.gov/), Union County (https://ucnj.org/).
Where do I look up a marriage license in Boonton?▼
To look up a marriage license in Boonton, NJ (Morris County), contact the Morris County Clerk's Office at 10 Court Street, Morristown, NJ 07963 (973-285-6120), with online searches at https://www.morriscountynj.gov/. Marriage licenses are issued by the local Registrar of Vital Statistics in the municipality where the license was applied for; the Town of Boonton Vital Records is at 100 Washington Street, Boonton, NJ 07005 (973-402-9410 ext. 633). Statewide marriage verifications come from the New Jersey Department of Health Vital Statistics at https://www.nj.gov/health/vital/ for $25. Marriage records are public under NJ OPRA (N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1). Sources: NJDOH Vital Records (https://www.nj.gov/health/vital/), Morris County (https://www.morriscountynj.gov/).
Where can I find the salary compensation for each firefighter?▼
For salaries of Perth Amboy, NJ firefighters (Middlesex County), file a NJ Open Public Records Act (OPRA, N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1) request with the City of Perth Amboy Custodian of Records, City Hall, 260 High Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 (732-826-0290). OPRA requires response within 7 business days. Public-employee salary information is expressly public under OPRA. Many NJ municipal salaries are also published on aggregate transparency sites like NJ.com Data Universe at https://www.nj.com/datauniverse/. The NJ State Comptroller publishes municipal payroll data at https://www.nj.gov/comptroller/. Sources: NJ OPRA (https://www.state.nj.us/grc/), Perth Amboy (https://www.perthamboynj.org/).
How can I access personal bankruptcy filings?▼
To access personal bankruptcy filings in Monmouth County, NJ, use the federal PACER (Public Access to Court Electronic Records) system at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/. Monmouth County is in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey, with court locations in Newark, Trenton, and Camden. PACER charges $0.10 per page (capped at $3 per document). Free alternatives: Free Law Project's CourtListener at https://www.courtlistener.com/ and the U.S. Bankruptcy Court Voice Case Information System (VCIS) at 866-222-8029. The NJ Bankruptcy Court Trenton division is at 402 East State Street, Trenton, NJ 08608 (609-858-9333). Sources: PACER (https://pacer.uscourts.gov/), NJ Bankruptcy Court (https://www.njb.uscourts.gov/).
📊 Public Data Sources for Margate, NJ
Aggregated from federal agencies (DOJ, FBI, EPA, IRS, CFPB, HHS-OIG, FDIC, NPPES) and local arrest feeds. All sources public-domain.
🔎 Crime Data & Public Safety Sources
Direct lookups · Margate, NJ · external links open in new tab
Official Crime Statistics & Registries
.GOVFBI Crime Data Explorer
Official UCR / NIBRS crime stats for NJ
.GOVNSOPW (Sex Offender Registry)
DOJ — search all 50 state registries
.GOVBureau of Justice Statistics
DOJ's primary criminal-justice data agency
.GOVCDC WISQARS
Injury, violence & fatality stats by county
.GOVUS Marshals 15 Most Wanted
Federal fugitives
.GOVATF Most Wanted
Firearms, arson & explosives fugitives
Interactive Crime Maps
Federal Agency Lookups (NJ)
.GOVEPA ECHO
Environmental violations & enforcement by facility
.GOVNPPES NPI Registry
Search healthcare providers in NJ
.GOVFDIC BankFind
FDIC-insured banks in NJ
.GOVCFPB Consumer Complaints
Financial-product complaints database
.GOVOFAC Sanctions Search
US Treasury sanctions list
.GOVSEC EDGAR
Public-company filings in NJ
.GOVIRS Tax-Exempt Search
501(c)(3) nonprofit lookups
.GOVUS Census Bureau
Demographics & statistics for NJ
📰 Recent Federal Law Enforcement News 8 items
Statewide (NJ) — federal-news feed scoped to state
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🏥 Healthcare Providers (NPPES) 8
City of Margate, NJ
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| JOHN GAFFNEY | MARGATE |
| JOEL SPIELBERG | MARGATE |
| RICHARD WIENER | MARGATE |
| HORIZON EYE CARE PA | MARGATE |
| BRUCE KAMEN | MARGATE |
| DENNIS PICCONE | MARGATE |
| ALAN FRANKEL | MARGATE |
| ATLANTIC HEARING AID CENTER | MARGATE |
🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 8
| Facility | City |
|---|---|
| SUNNY SUNOCO SERVICE STATION | MARGATE |
| EXXON CO USA 30155 | MARGATE |
| 303 NORTH PEMBROKE AVE | MARGATE |
| MARGATE CITY WATER DEPARTMENT | MARGATE |
| VAN MAR CLEANERS | MARGATE |
| SUNOCO SERVICE STATION | MARGATE |
| BRENNER WALTER | MARGATE |
| MARGATE CITY OF PUBLIC WORKS YARD | MARGATE |
💰 CFPB Consumer Complaints 6
Statewide (NJ) — CFPB data not available below state level
| Date | Company | Issue |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Improper use of your report |
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Incorrect information on your report |
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Problem with a company's investigati |
| 2026-05-21 | BARCLAYS BANK DELAWARE | Took or threatened to take negative |
| 2026-05-21 | Kriya Capital, LLC | Took or threatened to take negative |
| 2026-05-21 | NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UN | Incorrect information on your report |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 8
City of Margate, NJ
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from NJ state + federal sources · no aggregators
doj_news
Illegal Alien with 12 Prior Removals from the United States Indicted for Illegal Re-Entry by a Convicted Felon
Jul 22, 2026
doj_news
Fashion House Enters Settlement for Receipt of Improper Paycheck Protection Program Loan
Jul 21, 2026
doj_news
Louisiana Company Settles Matter Alleging Receipt of Improper CARES Act Loans for Over $2.9 Million
Jul 21, 2026
doj_news
Member of Drug Trafficking Organization Sentenced To 104 Months for Fentanyl, Heroin, and Cocaine Trafficking
Jul 20, 2026
doj_news
Morris County Man Sentenced to 288 Months in Prison for Attempted Murder of a Federal Officer, as well as Narcotics and Firearm Offenses, Including the Possession of Multiple Assault Rifles
Jul 17, 2026
doj_news
Federal Court Terminates Consent Decree Regarding the Edna Mahan Correctional Facility After Successful Reforms
Jul 16, 2026
Federal Agency
FTC Takes Action Against Elite Events for Bypassing Ticket Purchase Limits in Violation of Better Online Ticket Sales Act
Jul 27, 2026
Sources: state appellate courts, state AGs, DOJ, SEC, FTC, FDA, DOL, Federal Reserve, OCC, and more. Direct from .gov — never aggregated.
Recent News in Margate
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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1 teen is dead and another is facing charges in a fatal Atlantic County shooting
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New Jersey man indicted on charges he stole nearly $80,000 worth of fuel from Atlantic County
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15-year-old charged after driver found fatally shot at crash scene in Mullica Township, New Jersey
A 15-year-old was charged after a 19-year-old was found dead in a shooting on an Atlantic County, New Jersey, road Friday night.
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Mullica Township, NJ, Juvenile Charged With Shooting Death
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