ESSEX COUNTY · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
B
19/24
Essex County 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 Essex County.
COMPUTED 2026-06-09 06:19 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 · 2026-06-09 06:11 UTC]
- → https://www.fbi.gov/wanted [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-09 06:11 UTC]
- → https://www.uscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-09 06:11 UTC]
- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-09 06:11 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.
Davoris Carter (NJ)
Milan Jackson (NJ)
Tyla Parham (NJ)
Aaron Watkins (NJ)
Lorraine Herbster (NJ)
Robert Dornbach (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 26-16644 | Keristen L. Lloyd | 06/08/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-04048 | UGUZ v. SOTO et al | 06/08/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-06698 | ABDOULAYE v. WARDEN DELANEY HALL DETENTION FACILITY et al | 06/08/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-06699 | PEGUERO DE LOS SANTOS v. BLANCHE et al | 06/08/2026 |
| CIVIL 3:26-cv-06700 | MONTALVO JARRIN v. BLANCHE et al | 06/08/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-06701 | NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION v. OGUNKOYA et al | 06/08/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-06702 | JAMES v. COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL SECURITY | 06/08/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-15252- | Christen Antionette Bohadel | 06/08/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-01215- | Saleh v. Elysse | 06/08/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-14064- | Joan L. Newman | 06/08/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-16640 | Andrew F Maiorino | 06/08/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-16642 | James B. Jackson | 06/08/2026 |
Cities in Essex County
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Cited Answers · Verified Sources
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes.
How do I get a criminal background check in Newark?▼
To get a criminal background check in Newark, NJ (Essex County), the Newark Police Department Records Section at 31 Green Street, Newark, NJ 07102 (973-733-6111) issues local police clearance letters. For statewide criminal history, use the NJ State Police Criminal Information Unit Identogo at https://www.identogo.com/, which processes fingerprint-based statewide ($43) and FBI ($14.25 add-on) checks. The NJ Courts Public Access portal at https://portal.njcourts.gov/ shows court records. NJ Open Public Records Act (OPRA, N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1) governs disclosure. Subjects can request their own record. Employment use must comply with the FCRA and NJ's Opportunity to Compete Act (N.J.S.A. 34:6B-11). Sources: NJ State Police (https://www.nj.gov/njsp/), NJ Courts (https://www.njcourts.gov/).
Where do I search court records in Newark?▼
To search court records in Newark, NJ (Essex County), use the NJ Courts Public Access portal at https://portal.njcourts.gov/. The Essex County Superior Court is at 50 W. Market Street, Newark, NJ 07102 (973-693-5660), handling civil, criminal, family, and probate cases. The Essex County Vicinage 5 covers all of Essex County. Municipal court matters (traffic, ordinance violations) for Newark go through the Newark Municipal Court at 31 Green Street (973-733-6611). NJ Open Public Records Act (OPRA, N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1) governs disclosure. Certified copies of court records cost $5 plus $0.50 per page. Sources: NJ Courts (https://www.njcourts.gov/), Essex County (https://essexcountynj.org/).
What's the right way to do a background check on someone in Newark?▼
Newark, NJ background check: New Jersey State Police Identification Bureau (https://www.njsp.org/criminal-investigation/identification-bureau.shtml) — $30 statewide criminal history fingerprint via IdentoGO New Jersey (https://www.identogo.com/locations/new-jersey). Statute N.J.S.A. §53:1-20 (https://lis.njleg.state.nj.us/nxt/gateway.dll?f=templates&fn=default.htm). Newark Police records (http://newarkpdonline.org/). Essex County Sheriff/Corrections inmate search (https://www.essexcountynj.org/department/corrections/). Court records: NJ Courts Public Access (https://portal.njcourts.gov/webe6/PrwebPortal/) free name search. FBI Identity History Summary $18. NJ Open Public Records Act (OPRA, N.J.S.A. §47:1A). Ban-the-box: Opportunity to Compete Act (N.J.S.A. §34:6B-11) statewide and Newark Ordinance 12-1630.
Where do recent arrests show up in Essex?▼
Recent arrests in Essex County, NJ are tracked through the Essex County Sheriff (https://www.essexsheriff.com/) and individual municipal police departments (Newark, East Orange, Irvington, Bloomfield, Montclair, etc.). Essex County Correctional Facility daily inmate roster (https://www.essexcountynj.org/department/corrections/) — search by name. Newark PD (largest) publishes daily blotter (https://www.newarkpdonline.org/). Statewide arrest record check: New Jersey State Police criminal history ($30) via NJ.gov (https://www.njsp.org/criminal-investigation/identification-bureau.shtml) and IdentoGO NJ (https://www.identogo.com/locations/new-jersey). Court records: NJ Courts Public Access (https://portal.njcourts.gov/webe6/PrwebPortal/) for indictments. Bail/detention info under NJ Criminal Justice Reform Act (PL 2014, c. 31). Newark Star-Ledger and NorthJersey.com publish arrest news. OPRA request to county prosecutor for case files.
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/).
📊 Public Data Sources for Essex County, 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 · Essex County, 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
FBI-Newark
FBI-Newark
FBI-Newark
FBI-Newark
FBI-Newark
FBI-Newark
FBI-Newark
FBI-Newark
🏥 Healthcare Providers (NPPES) 8
Statewide (NJ) — no city filter applied
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| STEVEN ROTH | MANTUA |
| LEE VAN HOUTEN-SAUTER | WILLIAMSTOWN |
| STEVEN LOWRY | WILLIAMSTOWN |
| NYDIC OPEN MRI OF AMERICA-BOARDMAN | MONTVALE |
| ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, INC | NEW BRUNSWICK |
| NENA SY | MIDLAND PARK |
| WILPAGE INC. | HAWTHORNE |
| IZIK YITZHAKI | MIDLAND PARK |
💰 CFPB Consumer Complaints 6
Statewide (NJ) — CFPB data not available below state level
| Date | Company | Issue |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Incorrect information on your report |
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Improper use of your report |
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Problem with a company's investigati |
| 2026-05-21 | CCS Financial Services | Attempts to collect debt not owed |
| 2026-05-21 | NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UN | Incorrect information on your report |
| 2026-05-21 | Kriya Capital, LLC | Took or threatened to take negative |
⛔ HHS-OIG Excluded Individuals 8
Statewide (NJ) — no city filter applied
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| A & H VITAMINS SUPPLY CORP | 1128a1 |
| ADVANCED OPTICAL, INC | 1128b8 |
| AMBU-COACH AMBULANCE CO | 1128b7 |
| AMERICAN MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY | 1128b7 |
| ANDA MANAGEMENT CORPORATION | 1128a3 |
| ANDAS PHARMACEUTICAL SUPPLY CO | 1128a1 |
| BARTOB PHARMACY, INC | 1128b8 |
| BERGEN MEDICAL ASSOCIATES, INC | 1128b5 |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 8
Statewide (NJ) — no city filter applied
🏦 FDIC-Insured Banks 2
| Bank | City |
|---|---|
| Lusitania Savings Bank | Newark |
| Liberty Bank of New Jersey | Verona |
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from NJ state + federal sources · no aggregators
doj_news
Camden County Pharmacist Charged with Illegally Dispensing Oxycodone; Wife Charged with Making False Statements on Naturalization Application
Jun 5, 2026
doj_news
U.S. Attorney’s Office Announces Settlement with Wrightstown, New Jersey Landlord in Fair Housing Act Lawsuit
Jun 5, 2026
doj_news
New Jersey Man Sentenced to 51 Months in Prison for Conspiring to Launder Over $500,000 Obtained from Internet-Related Frauds
Jun 5, 2026
FBI Field Office
Three Arrested in Kansas and California, Charged with Plot to Support ISIS
Jun 5, 2026
doj_news
Former Mercer County Pharmacist Sentenced to 120 Months’ Imprisonment After Convictions for Illegally Distributing Oxycodone from Trenton Pharmacy
Jun 4, 2026
doj_news
Former Hillsborough Township School District Business Administrator and Co-Worker Indicted in Kickback Scheme
Jun 3, 2026
doj_news
Essex County Convicted Felon Admits to Armed Carjacking with an Assault Rifle, Along with Firearms and Narcotics Offenses
Jun 3, 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 Essex County
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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Delaney Hall ICE protest: New Jersey cop cuffed for allegedly stealing injured photographer’s pricey camera during chaos
A sergeant with the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office has been charged with stealing the camera equipment of a news photographer after she was injured during a chaotic protest outsi…
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Officer Charged With Theft of Journalist’s Camera Bag at ICE Protest
Darryl Brown, a sergeant with the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office, is accused of taking home a bag dropped by a photojournalist outside the Delaney Hall immigration detention cent…
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New Jersey Police Sergeant Charged With Stealing AP Photographer’s Equipment During Delaney Hall Anti-ICE Protests
A New Jersey police sergeant has been charged with stealing an AP photographer's bag containing thousands of dollars worth of equipment.