Garfield, New Jersey Public Records

If you are arrested in the City of Garfield, New Jersey, you will be transported to the Bergen County Jail for booking and processing. During booking, officers will record your personal information, take fingerprints and photographs, and log personal belongings. After booking, you may be held pending arraignment before the Bergen County Court. Under New Jersey law, you have the right to remain silent and the right to an attorney; if you cannot afford legal representation, a public defender will be appointed. Bail may be set at arraignment depending on the charges, your criminal history, and flight risk. Criminal history records are maintained by the New Jersey State Police. The Bergen County Sheriff's Office maintains an online inmate roster at https://www.state.nj.us/corrections/pages/offendersearch.html where you can look up current detainees.

The Garfield School District is located in Bergen County, New Jersey. According to the New Jersey Department of Education, the district serves approximately 3,000 students in grades Pre-K through 12. The district has four elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school.

The district's performance data for the 2019-2020 school year shows that the district had a graduation rate of 89.2%, with a college and career readiness rate of 79.3%. The district's average SAT score was 1020, and the average ACT score was 20.7. The district's average class size was 19.3 students.

Garfield is part of the Garfield Public Schools district, which is located in Bergen County, New Jersey. According to the New Jersey Department of Education, the district had an overall performance score of 73.3 out of 100 in the 2019-2020 school year. This score is based on student performance on state assessments, graduation rates, and other factors.

According to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Garfield, New Jersey had a total of 1,845 reported incidents of crime in 2019. Of those incidents, there were 1,717 reported property crimes and 128 reported violent crimes. The property crime rate was 3,845.7 per 100,000 people, and the violent crime rate was 271.3 per 100,000 people.

According to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Garfield, Bergen County, New Jersey had a total of 545 reported incidents of crime in 2019. Of those incidents, there were 4 homicides, 11 rapes, 28 robberies, and 502 aggravated assaults. There were also a total of 4,845 property crimes reported, including 4,072 larcenies, 645 burglaries, and 128 motor vehicle thefts.

The Garfield Public Library in Bergen County, New Jersey provides residents with access to public records and government document resources. Library cardholders can access online databases including genealogy services, historical newspapers, and New Jersey government records. The reference staff can assist with locating court records, property records, and vital records through the library's online catalog and interlibrary loan network. The library maintains materials on how to submit public records requests under the New Jersey Open Public Records Act (OPRA), which governs access to government documents in New Jersey. The library also offers access to genealogy resources including the Garfield New Jersey Archives and Genealogy at https://www.nj.gov/state/archives/sarch_guide.html. Contact the Garfield Public Library reference desk at (973) for assistance or to confirm hours and services.

The Garfield Public Library in Bergen County, New Jersey provides residents with access to public records and government document resources. Library cardholders can access online databases including genealogy services, historical newspapers, and New Jersey government records. The reference staff can assist with locating court records, property records, and vital records through the library's online catalog and interlibrary loan network. The library maintains materials on how to submit public records requests under the New Jersey Open Public Records Act (OPRA), which governs access to government documents in New Jersey. The library also offers access to genealogy resources including the Garfield New Jersey Archives and Genealogy at https://www.nj.gov/state/archives/sarch_guide.html. Contact the Garfield Public Library reference desk at (973) for assistance or to confirm hours and services.

The Garfield Public Library is located at 500 Midland Avenue, Garfield, NJ 07026.

The Garfield Public Library is located at 500 Midland Avenue, Garfield, NJ 07026.

Fingerprinting services in Garfield, Bergen County, New Jersey are available through the Garfield Police Department and the Bergen County Sheriff's Office. Services are provided for employment background checks, licensing applications, immigration purposes, and personal record requests. You will typically need to bring a valid government-issued photo ID and, where applicable, a completed fingerprint card from the requesting agency. Appointments can often be scheduled by calling (973) or by visiting the department's website. Fingerprints are submitted to the New Jersey State Police and the FBI for identity verification and criminal history review. Statewide criminal history checks can also be requested through the New Jersey State Police.

Fingerprinting services for Garfield, New Jersey residents are provided at the Garfield Police Department, which serves Bergen County. Fingerprinting is required for a variety of purposes, including pre-employment background checks, professional licensing (nursing, teaching, law, real estate), volunteer work with children or the elderly, immigration and naturalization applications, firearm purchases, and FBI Identity History Summary requests. To schedule fingerprinting, call the Garfield Police Department at (973) or visit in person. Bring a valid, government-issued photo ID (driver's license or passport) and any required agency forms. Fingerprint cards are typically forwarded to the New Jersey State Police for processing. For statewide fingerprint-based background checks, visit the New Jersey State Police at https://www.njsp.org/criminal-history/.

To obtain vital records for Garfield, New Jersey, you must contact the New Jersey Department of Health, Vital Statistics and Registry. You can contact them by phone at (609) 292-4087 or by mail at:

New Jersey Department of Health

Vital Statistics and Registry

P.O. Box 370

Trenton, NJ 08625-0370

The records available include birth certificates, death certificates, marriage certificates, and divorce certificates. All records include the name of the person, date of the event, and place of the event. Birth certificates also include the parents' names, and death certificates include the cause of death.

To obtain vital records for Garfield, Bergen County, New Jersey, you must contact the New Jersey Department of Health, Vital Statistics and Registry.

The vital records available include birth certificates, death certificates, marriage certificates, and divorce certificates. To obtain a record, you must submit a completed application form, a copy of a valid photo ID, and the applicable fee.

A background check in Garfield, Bergen County, New Jersey typically includes a review of criminal history, driving records, credit history, employment verification, education verification, and sex offender registry status. Employers, landlords, and licensing boards commonly request background checks in New Jersey. Criminal background checks are processed through the New Jersey State Police, which maintains arrest records, convictions, and disposition data for New Jersey residents. The New Jersey State Police provides official criminal history checks at https://www.njsp.org/criminal-history/. Under the New Jersey Open Public Records Act (OPRA), individuals have the right to request their own records. Federal background checks are available through the FBI's Identity History Summary program. The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) governs how background check information may be used by employers and landlords.