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What Are Clifton City Public Records?

Clifton City public records include data-processed documents, drawings, microfilms, maps, plans, video recordings, audio recordings, and others. The Open Public Records Act does not cover every Clifton City public record. The Act restricts the following documents, allowing only authorized persons to access them:

Individual data that constituents share with legislators;
Jottings, correspondences, minutes, reports, or different distributions that individuals from the Legislature utilized for public duties;
Medical inspectors' notes;
Criminal analytical records and casualty records;
Proprietary advantages and exclusive data;
Documents under lawyer-customer privilege;
PC and building security records;
Public worker related records;
Court records sealed by request;
Honorable discharge certificates;
Personal identifying information;

Clifton City Crime Statistics

In Clifton City, the Police Department’s Records Unit is responsible for producing and disseminating law enforcement documents. It spools all Clifton City crime and arrest data and sends them to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for use in its annual uniform crime reports. Interested persons may query this report to gain summary information on all Clifton City crimes.

In a 2019 report, the FBI recorded no murders or rapes among violent crimes - a 100% decrease from the previous year. However, it recorded 43 robberies and fifty cases of aggravated assault. These numbers were lower than the state averages of 58.8 and 52.9, respectively. Residents’ chances of being violent crime victims were 0.11%, while statewide chances were 0.2%.

In 2019, the rate of Clifton City property crimes was 108.1, significantly lower than the U.S rate (178.6). The Bureau reported 115 burglaries, 1,046 cases of larceny-theft, and 111 cases of vehicular theft. These numbers were lower than the state averages of 135.3, 1230, and 130.6.

Are Clifton City Criminal Records Public?

Per New Jersey’s Administrative Code (N.J.A.C.) 13:59-1 et seq., public members may not obtain Clifton City criminal records for informational purposes. The only persons that can request and obtain Clifton City criminal records are:

Employees of federal, state, or city agencies on official government business;
Individuals or non-governmental organizations carrying out pre-employment checks;
State or municipal attorneys-at-law requesting criminal records for an ongoing court case;
According to N.J.S.A. 45:19-8 et seq., state-licensed private detectives;
Individuals who wish to obtain their criminal record.

The New Jersey State Police’s Criminal Information Unit (CIU) provides name-based and fingerprint-based Clifton City criminal background checks. Individual employers, companies, and government officers may obtain them by querying the CIU’s offices in person.

The CIU provides an online portal through a third-party operator. Applicants that wish to obtain fingerprint-based checks must schedule appointments using the portal. They may also call (877) 503-5981 from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, or between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon on Saturday.

Persons applying for fingerprint-based checks must download and complete Form A before they arrive at the IdentoGO fingerprint site. Form B is available for individuals looking for notarized criminal history reports, as Form C is available for persons requesting background checks for employment reasons. Potential employees that wish to send background check results to potential employers must fill out Form D.

Fingerprinting and background checks cost $42.80. The CIU accepts payment through prepaid debit cards and major credit cards. The CIU also expects applicants to provide a valid government-issued ID when applying for criminal background checks.

How to Obtain Clifton City Police Reports and Arrest Records

In Clifton City, the Police Department’s Records Unit is responsible for producing and disseminating police reports. While most police reports are available to the public, the New Jersey Open Public Records Act (N.J.S.A 47:1A-1) restricts the following reports from public view:

Juvenile reports;
Investigative details of police reports;
Open or ongoing investigations;
Reports about major crimes that have not gone to trial.

Before requesting Clifton City police reports from the police department, interested persons must confirm their availability by contacting the Records Division at (973) 470-5877. The Division is open to the public between Monday through Friday, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm.

Reports become available three working days after incidents occur. Requesters must describe the desired document adequately and submit a valid photo ID before getting copies.

Clifton City Police Department
900 Clifton Ave,
Clifton, NJ 07013
Phone: (973) 470-5900

How to Find Sex Offender Information in Clifton City

Clifton City obeys New Jersey’s Megan’s Law and makes convicted sex offenders provide their current details to the Police Department. The New Jersey State Police collects sex offender information from Clifton City and other municipalities and counties and puts the information on its New Jersey Sex Offender Registry. Anyone interested in obtaining Clifton City sex offender details may visit the site to find information on these types of offenders:

Persons deemed most likely to commit sexual crimes again - also known as Tier 3 offenders;
Persons deemed moderately likely to commit sexual crimes again - also known as Tier 2 offenders.

The New Jersey Sex Offender Registry allows interested persons to search for Clifton City sex offenders by name and email address. They may also find offenders using their home address, work address, or zip code.

How to Find Clifton City Inmate Records

When an individual loses a conviction trial in Clifton City, they serve out their time in the Passaic County Jail. The Passaic County Sheriff’s Office is responsible for the facility and keeps records of all inmates housed there. Anyone may obtain Clifton City inmate records by visiting or writing to the Passaic County Sheriff’s Office.

Passaic County Sheriff’s Office
435 Hamburg Turnpike,
Wayne, NJ 07470
Phone: (973) 389-5900

The public may also obtain Clifton City inmate information by querying the New Jersey Department of Corrections’ Inmate Finder page. The page contains a list of inmates incarcerated across the state.

How Do I Visit an Inmate in Clifton City Jail?

When an individual loses a conviction trial in Clifton City, they serve out their time in the Passaic County Jail. The Passaic County Sheriff’s Office allows friends and family to visit inmates according to the following schedule:

Tuesday - Thursday: 12:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. EST
Saturday and Sunday: 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. / 5:00 p.m.-10 p.m. EST
Monday and Friday: 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Intending visitors may contact the Sheriff’s Office on (862) 239-7089 to schedule in-person visits at least twenty-four hours in advance. They may also schedule video visits using the visitation scheduling app. Ex-inmates cannot visit the County Jail for at least a year after leaving. All visitors are subject to search before entry and must submit a valid photo ID. The jail recognizes the following identification types :

Drivers License;
Welfare Card;
Employment ID card;
College or School ID;
Any State ID card;
A valid Passport.

Minors may visit inmates in their parents’ or guardians’ company. Visitors may not enter the visitation area carrying any of the following:

Food and drinks
Handbags, paper, or plastic bags;
Cellphones, tablets, cameras, or other digital devices;
Alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, or any other intoxicating substances;
Guns, knives, or any other weapons.

Visitors must dress modestly when coming to the facility and may not wear any of the following:

Orange-colored clothing;
Sleeveless shirts;
Spandex, short shorts, and mini-skirts;
Sheer clothing;
Low cut blouses;
Pajama pants;
Sweaters, coats, jackets, hats, or scarves.

Clifton City Court Records

The Passaic County Superior Court is responsible for Clifton City’s legal affairs and tries Clifton City civil cases and criminal matters. The County holds a Surrogate Night Court at the Clifton City Hall on the second Tuesday of every month from 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Clifton City also has a municipal court that deals with traffic cases.

The New Jersey Superior Court’s Record Center is responsible for managing the Passaic County Superior Court’s records. It disseminates copies of court records and allows interested persons to obtain them in-person or online through the Judiciary eCourts Public Access System.

The location of all courts related to Clifton City are below:

Passaic County Superior Court
Passaic County Courthouse
77 Hamilton Street,
Paterson, NJ 07505
Phone: (973) 247-8000

Passaic County Surrogate's Court
Clifton City Hall
900 Clifton Avenue,
Clifton, NJ 07013
Phone: (973) 881-4760

Clifton Municipal Court
900 Clifton Avenue,
Clifton, NJ 07013
Phone: (973) 470-5860
Fax: (973) 470-5924

Are Clifton City Court Records Public?

According to New Jersey Court Rule 1.38, the following Clifton City court records are available for public viewership:

Civil Division including Chancery General Equity Records;
Special Civil Part Records;
Criminal Division Records;
Family Division Records;
Municipal Court Records.

Some Clifton City court records are confidential and available only to authorized persons. Examples of such records are:

Court records involving victims and witness data of sexual abuse;
Court cases sealed by state or federal law;
Domestic violence cases;
Court records that a judge impounds;
Juvenile incorrigible/delinquency court records.

How to Obtain Clifton City Civil Court Case Records

The Passaic County Superior Court is responsible for Clifton City’s legal affairs and tries all Clifton City civil cases. The New Jersey Superior Court’s Record Center is responsible for managing the Passaic County Superior Court’s records. It allows interested persons to obtain copies in-person or online through the Judiciary eCourts Public Access System.

Online researchers may search for Clifton City civil court case records on the Public Access system, using the parties’ names or the case number. Interested persons may also obtain plain or certified copies by filling a New Jersey Judiciary Records Request Form and emailing it to scco.mailbox@njcourts.gov. They may also submit the form in person to:

Administrative Office of the Courts
Richard J. Hughes Justice Complex
Trenton, NJ 08625-0037

It costs five-seven cents per page to get plain copies of Trenton City civil court case records. It costs $15 to obtain certified copies and an additional $10 to have a Seal of the Court affixed to a certified copy.

How to Obtain Clifton City Criminal Court Records

The Passaic County Superior Court tries all Clifton City criminal cases. The New Jersey Superior Court’s Record Center is responsible for managing the Passaic County Superior Court’s records. It allows interested persons to obtain copies in-person or online through the NJ Courts’ Criminal Case Portal.

Online researchers may search for Clifton City criminal court records on the Criminal Case Portal, using the defendant’s name, date of birth, or the case number. Interested persons may also obtain plain or certified copies by filling a New Jersey Judiciary Records Request Form and emailing it to scco.mailbox@njcourts.gov. They may also submit the form in person to:

Administrative Office of the Courts
Richard J. Hughes Justice Complex
Trenton, NJ 08625-0037

It costs five-seven cents per page to get plain copies of Trenton City criminal court records. It costs $15 to get certified copies and an additional $10 to have a Seal of the Court affixed to a certified copy.

What are Clifton City Vital Records?

Clifton City vital records refer to the official documents that city representatives create to mark important events within the city’s jurisdiction. Birth certificates, divorce records, marriage certificates, and death records are examples of Clifton City vital records. New Jersey’s record laws exempt Clifton City vital records from public viewership. Only the following persons may request, view, or copy them:

The record’s subject;
The subject’s spouse or domestic partner;
The subject’s immediate family members (parents, children, siblings, etc.);
The subject’s legal representatives;
New Jersey employees on official business;
Anyone with a court order to obtain a vital record.

The New Jersey Superior Court’s Records Center provides copies of Clifton City divorce certificates, while the City Clerk’s Office offers copies of Clifton City marriage, birth, and death certificates.

Where and How to Obtain Clifton City Divorce Records

The Passaic County Superior Court administers divorces in Clifton City. The New Jersey Superior Court’s Record Center is responsible for managing the Passaic County Superior Court’s records. It allows the following persons to obtain copies of Clifton City Divorces in-person or online through the Judiciary eCourts Public Access System:

The divorcees;
The divorcees’ immediate family members;
The divorcees’ legal representatives;
New Jersey employees on official business;
Anyone with a court order to obtain a Clifton divorce record.

Authorized individuals may obtain certified copies of Clifton City divorce certificates of divorce decrees by filling a New Jersey Judiciary Records Request Form and sending it to scco.mailbox@njcourts.gov by email. They may also submit the form in person to:

Administrative Office of the Courts
Richard J. Hughes Justice Complex
Trenton, NJ 08625-0037

It costs $10 to get a copy of a Clifton City divorce certificate and $25 to get a certified copy of a divorce judgment. The New Jersey Superior Court’s office accepts payments by cash, cheque, or money order.

Where and How to Get Public Clifton City Marriage Records

The Clifton City Clerk is responsible for the city’s marriage register and offers certified copies of Clifton City marriage certificates. New Jersey records laws exempt Clifton City vital records from public viewership and restrict them to authorized requests alone.

Where and How to Get Confidential Clifton City Marriage Records

The Clifton City Clerk is responsible for the city’s marriage register and offers certified copies of Clifton City marriage certificates to eligible persons, including:

The married couple;
The couple’s immediate family members (parents, children, siblings, etc.);
The couple’s legal representatives;
New Jersey employees on official business;
Anyone with a court order to obtain a Clifton City marriage record.

Eligible persons may request Clifton City marriage certificates by filling a marriage certificate request form and providing the following information:

The husband’s name;
The wife’s name and maiden name;
The place of marriage;
The requester’s name and address;
Relationship to the record holders;
A copy of a valid government-issued ID;
The number of copies needed;
A statement of intent.

It costs $20 for the first copy of a Clifton City marriage certificate and $5 per additional copy ordered simultaneously. Requesters may submit requests to the City Clerk’s office in person or by mail. The City Clerk’s office attends to visitors on Monday between 8:15 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and from Tuesday through Friday between 8:15 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.

Clifton City Clerk’s Office
900 Clifton Avenue
1st Floor
Clifton, NJ 07013
Phone: (973) 470-5824

Where and How to Find Clifton City Birth Records

The Clifton City Clerk is responsible for the city’s birth register and provides eligible persons with certified copies of Clifton City birth certificates. Eligible persons include:

The registrant (above 18 years old);
The registrant’s parents (listed on the record);
The registrant’s spouse;
The registrant’s immediate family members (children, siblings, etc.);
The registrant’s legal representatives;
New Jersey employees on official business;
Anyone with a court order to obtain a Clifton City birth record.

Eligible persons may request Clifton City birth certificates by filling a birth certificate request form and providing the following information:

The registrant’s full name as it appears in the record;
The mother’s full maiden name
The full name of the father (if listed on the record)
The exact date of birth
The exact place of birth
Proof of relationship to the registrant;
The number of copies needed;
A statement of intent.

It costs $20 for the first copy of a Clifton City birth certificate and $5 per additional copy ordered simultaneously. Requesters may submit requests to the City Clerk’s office in person or by mail. The City Clerk’s office attends to visitors on Monday between 8:15 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and from Tuesday through Friday between 8:15 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.

Clifton City Clerk’s Office
900 Clifton Avenue
1st Floor
Clifton, NJ 07013
Phone: (973) 470-5824

Where and How to Find Clifton City Death Records

The Clifton City Clerk issues Clifton city death certificates and provides copies to eligible persons, such as:

The deceased’s parents;
The deceased’s spouse;
The deceased’s immediate family members (children, siblings, etc.);
The deceased’s legal representatives;
New Jersey employees on official business;
Anyone with a court order to obtain a Clifton City death record.

Eligible persons may request Clifton City birth certificates by filling a death certificate request form and providing the following information:

The deceased’s full name as it appears in the record
The deceased’s mother’s full maiden name
The deceased’s father’s full name (if listed on the record)
The exact date of death
The exact place of death
Proof of relationship to the deceased;
The number of copies needed;
A statement of intent.

It costs $20 for the first copy of a Clifton City death certificate and $5 per additional copy ordered simultaneously. Requesters may submit requests to the City Clerk’s office in person or by mail. The City Clerk’s office attends to visitors on Monday between 8:15 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and from Tuesday through Friday between 8:15 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.

Clifton City Clerk’s Office
900 Clifton Avenue
1st Floor
Clifton, NJ 07013
Phone: (973) 470-5824