BERKELEY · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
B
19/24
Berkeley 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 Berkeley.
COMPUTED 2026-07-30 05:14 UTC · SCORE 19/24
Live data · checked just now
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 · 2026-07-30 05:08 UTC]
- → https://www.fbi.gov/wanted [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-30 05:08 UTC]
- → https://www.uscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-30 05:08 UTC]
- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-07-30 05:08 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.
Alyssa Spann (NJ)
Melanie Rodriguez (NJ)
Milan Jackson (NJ)
Haven Bowman (NJ)
Jayden Sease (NJ)
Sha'zyyaah Hammond (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 26-18572 | Joseph A. Pryor and Christine M. Pryor | 07/29/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-18571 | Pietro Canfarotta | 07/29/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-18573 | Christopher M. Walsh | 07/29/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-18574 | Jonathan M. Wagner | 07/29/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-18575 | Barbara RECTOR | 07/29/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-18576 | Jessica Jean SIMPSON | 07/29/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-09571 | Apex Trader Funding v. Tan | 07/29/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-09567 | OKITUAMAH v. Macy's Retail Holdings, LLC | 07/29/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-09568 | PILLCO QUICHIMBO v. BLANCHE et al | 07/29/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-09570 | SANCHEZ GALAN v. BLANCHE et al | 07/29/2026 |
| CIVIL 3:26-cv-09576 | ADKINS v. JOHNSON & JOHNSON et al | 07/29/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-09572 | VIRGEN RAMIREZ v. BENZEL et al | 07/29/2026 |
Cited Answers · Verified Sources · County-level FAQ — applies to all of Union County
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes. Note: County-level FAQ — applies to all of Union County. No city-specific FAQ is available yet — the answers below apply to the broader jurisdiction.
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 check the status of a citation in Elizabeth?▼
To check a traffic citation status in Elizabeth, NJ (Union County), use the NJ Municipal Court Direct portal at https://portal.njcourts.gov/webe10/MunicipalSearchCommonWeb/. The Elizabeth Municipal Court is at 208 Commerce Place, Elizabeth, NJ 07201 (908-820-4022). For citations issued by the NJ State Police on parkways/turnpikes, search by complaint number on the NJ Courts public portal. Pay or contest tickets through NJMCdirect at https://www.njmcdirect.com/. NJ Open Public Records Act (OPRA, N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1) governs disclosure of court records. Sources: NJ Courts (https://www.njcourts.gov/), NJMCdirect (https://www.njmcdirect.com/).
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/).
📊 Public Data Sources for Berkeley, 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 · Berkeley, 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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🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 4
| Facility | City |
|---|---|
| HILLCREST ACADEMY (WELL 2) | BERKELEY |
| JERSEY CENTRAL POWER & LIGHT-TREATMENT P | BERKELEY |
| JCP&L-TREATMENT PLANT | BERKELEY |
| JERSEY CENTRAL POWER & LIGHT-TREATMENT P | BERKELEY |
💰 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 |
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from NJ state + federal sources · no aggregators
doj_news
Founder And Former CEO of New Jersey Based Eye Care Group Charged with Health Care Fraud Conspiracy and Paying Illegal Kickbacks
Jul 29, 2026
FBI Field Office
Chief Operating Officer and Deputy Director of a Westville Security Company Charged for Their Roles in a $9 Million Theft
Jul 27, 2026
doj_news
Chief Operating Officer and Deputy Director of a Westville Security Company Charged for Their Roles in a $9 Million Theft
Jul 27, 2026
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
FBI Field Office
New York Man Admits His Role as Part of International Ring Targeting Cell Phone Shipments for Theft
Jul 21, 2026
doj_news
Member of Drug Trafficking Organization Sentenced To 104 Months for Fentanyl, Heroin, and Cocaine Trafficking
Jul 20, 2026
Federal Agency
FTC and States Act Against Hims & Hers for Deceptive and Unlawful Privacy Practices
Jul 29, 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 Berkeley
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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2 kids killed after boat crashes into channel marker in Berkeley Township
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2 young children killed in New Jersey boat crash, police say
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Two Children Killed In Ocean County Boat Crash
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Kids, 7 and 9, killed in NJ bay boat crash: police
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