How to Search New Jersey Wants & Warrants (Start Here)
Active warrants in New Jersey are maintained by law enforcement at state, county, and local levels. There is no single database of all warrants in New Jersey.
What this page covers: New Jersey state warrant databases, most-wanted lists, and county-level warrant search tools where available. What it does not cover: Federal warrants (those are handled by the U.S. Marshals and FBI).
Where to start: Check the state law enforcement agency first for statewide warrant searches. For county-level warrants, contact the county sheriff. Many county sheriffs post active warrant lists on their websites.
Common mistake: Most-wanted lists only show high-priority fugitives. If you need to check whether someone has any active warrant, a most-wanted list is not enough — contact the county sheriff or clerk of court directly.
Statewide warrant search
Most wanted list
Sex offender registry
State police / DPS
US Marshals district
Number of counties
21 counties
Population
9,484,844
Households
3,431,600
Median Income
$99,781
Median Home Value
$401,400
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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: New Jersey wants & warrants URL verified against the official state publisher at www.njsp.org on the review date. 6 primary .gov sources cited below.
New Jersey Wants & Warrants — Key Facts (2026)
Outstanding warrants, fugitive lists, and active sheriff's warrants for New Jersey — what's public, what isn't, and how to verify in 2026.
Public
Public-facing fugitive list
Yes (state portal)
Sealed
Active arrest warrants
Often non-public until executed
NCIC
Federal warrant index
Law enforcement only
$0
Cost of public warrant lookup
Free in most states
24-48h
New filings lag
Typical processing delay
Sheriff most-wanted list
100%
State fugitive portal
90%
NCIC (federal index)
0%
Sealed arrest warrant
0%
FBI Top-10 (national)
100%
Unit: % publicly searchable.
What Changed in 2026 — New Jersey Wants & Warrants
2026
New Jersey wants & warrants portal active
The official New Jersey portal at www.njsp.org continues to serve as the canonical entry point for wants & warrants in 2026.
2026
Latest federal complement for wants & warrants
The FBI Most Wanted Fugitives at www.fbi.gov provides federal-level context that complements New Jersey state records.
2026
New Jersey access in 2026
For 2026, New Jersey continues to publish wants & warrants information through state-authorized portals; check www.njsp.org for current fees and processing times.
2026
Federal records framework refresh
Federal record types (federal liens, federal land, federal vital statistics) continue to live OUTSIDE New Jersey's state portal — see the Primary Sources below for the .gov complement.
The 3-Path New Jersey Warrant Search
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Path 1 — Sheriff most-wanted
Most New Jersey sheriffs publish a 'Most Wanted' page on the county sheriff's official .gov or county site.
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Path 2 — State fugitive portal
New Jersey's statewide fugitive/warrant list is published by the state law enforcement agency.
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Path 3 — Federal fugitives
FBI Most Wanted (fbi.gov/wanted) and U.S. Marshals 15 Most Wanted (usmarshals.gov) are the public federal lists.
Five Things People Get Wrong About New Jersey Wants & Warrants
❌ Myth: "No warrant online = no warrant exists."
✓ Truth: False. Many New Jersey counties never publish active warrants online. Call the sheriff or court clerk to confirm.
❌ Myth: "NCIC is searchable by the public."
✓ Truth: False. NCIC is law-enforcement only. The public cannot directly search the national crime index.
❌ Myth: "FBI Most Wanted = all federal fugitives."
✓ Truth: False. The Ten Most Wanted is symbolic. Thousands of federal fugitives exist; many never appear publicly.
❌ Myth: "Sealed warrants are deleted."
✓ Truth: False. Sealed warrants still exist — they just don't appear in public search. Law enforcement can still see them.
❌ Myth: "Private warrant lookup sites are official."
✓ Truth: False. Only New Jersey state and county .gov sources are authoritative; third-party sites often have stale or incorrect data.
Primary Sources (Official county registries and state portals)
- www.njsp.org — Official New Jersey Wants & Warrants — State portal for New Jersey wants & warrants
- FBI Most Wanted Fugitives — Federal fugitive list (national)
- U.S. Marshals 15 Most Wanted — U.S. Marshals top fugitives
- DOJ Wanted Fugitives — Department of Justice component agencies
- ICE Most Wanted — Immigration & Customs Enforcement
- DEA Most Wanted Fugitives — Drug Enforcement Administration
- ATF Most Wanted — Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
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Wants & Warrants Databases
19 official New Jersey wants & warrants sources.
Wants & Warrants
New Jersey's Most Wanted | New Jersey State Police
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🌐 nj.gov
Warrant Unit
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Warrants are received from Superior and Municipal Courts, as well as from federal, state, county, and local law enforcement agencies. Arrest warrants for the following types of offences are routinely executed by the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office Detective Unit: Violation of Probation, Violation of Litigants Rights (Non-Support), Failure to Appear, State Parole Violations, Military Desertion (AWOL), fugitives from other states, Escape Warrants, and Civil Arrest Warrants.
🌐 bcsd.us
Warrants | Cape May County, NJ - Official Website
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The Warrants Unit may also serve any warrant from any Federal, State or New Jersey municipality including civil warrants that have been issued for a subject. Please feel free to contact us with any information you may have on the location of ANY wanted person you may know of.
HCSO Wanted Persons List | Hunterdon County, NJ
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HCSO Wanted Persons List | Hunterdon County, NJ
Middlesex County NJ | Home
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Monmouth County Sheriff's Office » Content
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Foreclosure Information | MCCI Inmate Search | Monmouth County's Most Wanted
Custody / Inmate Housing
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Passaic County maintains a shared services agreement with both Bergen County and Hudson County for the care, custody, and control of its inmate population. Males are transferred to the Bergen County Jail in Hackensack, NJ. All females processed into the Passaic County Jail are transferred to.
Fugitive Unit | Somerset County
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It is the responsibility of the Fugitive Unit to apply for a Governor warrant within 90 days, to bring the wanted individuals back to New Jersey. The Fugitive Unit is currently working in conjunction with the United States Marshals Service and the New York/New Jersey Regional Fugitive Task Force in order to apprehend criminals involved in criminal activity. In conjunction with the Courier News, a newspaper feature entitled "Somerset County's Most Wanted" appears on a weekly basis.
The Official Website of The Borough of Wood-Ridge, NJ - Home
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The official website of The Borough of Wood-Ridge, NJ. Find news and information about our government and learn more about our programs and services.
Home - Essex County Sheriff's Office
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Essex County Sheriff's Office Amir D. Jones · Sheriff · Executive Staff · Law Enforcement Services · Field Operations · Deputy Division · Office of Emergency Management (OEM) Community Corner · Foreclosure Listings · Internal Affairs · Homeland Security · County Parks & Facilities · Crime-Stoppers · Most Wanted · Press Releases / Media Relation · Sheriff’s Office Events · “Providing Safety and Security to New Jersey’s Largest and Busiest Superior Court Vicinage; and Law Enforcement, Emergency Management and Homeland Security Services to the Essex County Community.” ·
UNITS | Hudson County Sheriff
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Through the use of traditional. within Hudson County. Their main objective is to gather information to successfully identify, apprehend, and prosecute criminal offenders. They are also responsible for the service and apprehension of fugitive arrest warrants issued by the Superior Court. The Detective Bureau is also tasked with extraditing felons from other states back into the State of New Jersey.
Investigations | Eatontown Borough, NJ
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Learn more about the fingerprinting done at Eatontown Police Department. Find instructions for the Firearms Applicant Registration System (FARS) The Investigations, or Detective Division, is comprised of 1 Detective Sergeant and 4 Detectives. View information on New Jersey 12 most wanted fugitives. Read more information about the current wanted / missing persons.
Special Investigations Bureau | Camden County, NJ
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Executes complaints directed by the Superior Court, County Court and Chancery Division of the Superior Court. Currently, there are over 7,000 active criminal warrants and over 4,000 active domestic relations warrants for individuals wanted by Camden County.
Child Support | Camden County, NJ
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Offered services include parental location, establishment of paternity, support orders, and upward modifications of existing orders. Cooperation with the Child Support Program is mandatory for Temporary Assistance to Needy Families recipients. All residents of Camden County are entitled to receive services from the Child Support and Paternity Program.
Most Wanted - Sussex County Sheriff's Office
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Most Wanted | Atlantic County, NJ
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Wanted Fugitives by the Atlantic County Sheriff's Office. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO APPREHEND THESE SUBJECTS!
Directory | Moorestown Business Association
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West Long Branch Police Department Home
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The Mission of the West Long Branch Police Department is to work in partnership with our fellow citizens to enhance the quality of life in our borough; to be open and sensitive to the public’s needs regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, gender or sexual orientation; to dedicate ourselves continually to reassess our methods and technology to proactively reduce criminal activity, and to treat all people with the highest degree of respect and dignity.
E.O.P.D. East Orange Police Administration Services Bureau
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The Recruiting Unit's mission is to actively seek the most qualified candidates for positions throughout the Police Department, while placing an emphasis on diversity. All applicants must first pass a written examination given by the New Jersey Department of Personnel. The Recruiting Unit is headed by Lieutenant Raymond Brown and is assisted by Lieutenant Buba Karade and Detective and Erica Horsley. We utilize this team to market the East Orange.
🌐 eopd.com
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I check the New Jersey most-wanted list?▼
New Jersey's statewide wanted-persons and active-warrant information is published by the Official New Jersey Wants & Warrants. View the current list at www.njsp.org. Additional federal fugitives can be reviewed on the FBI Most-Wanted portal.
How do I know if I have an outstanding warrant in New Jersey?▼
Most warrants in New Jersey are issued at the county or municipal level by the local court or sheriff. The Official New Jersey Wants & Warrants (www.njsp.org) publishes statewide and felony-level warrant data; for misdemeanor and traffic warrants you generally must contact the clerk of the issuing court directly. Sheriffs in each county also maintain local active-warrant pages.
Can a private person serve or enforce a warrant in New Jersey?▼
No. Only sworn law-enforcement officers can serve and execute warrants in New Jersey. Civilians who locate a wanted person should report the information to the Official New Jersey Wants & Warrants or local law enforcement at www.njsp.org rather than attempt direct contact. Some New Jersey warrants also carry a reward administered by the issuing agency.
How do I clear an old New Jersey warrant?▼
A New Jersey warrant generally must be cleared through the court that issued it — by appearing in person, hiring counsel, or filing a motion to quash. The Official New Jersey Wants & Warrants can confirm whether a warrant is currently active in the statewide system at www.njsp.org, but only the issuing judge can recall or quash it.
Does New Jersey share warrant data with other states?▼
Yes. New Jersey warrants that meet entry criteria are uploaded to the FBI's National Crime Information Center (NCIC), making them visible to law enforcement nationwide. The Official New Jersey Wants & Warrants at www.njsp.org manages New Jersey's NCIC interface and entry standards.