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Burlington County Class Action
Court case: Haas, et al. v. Burlington County
Burlington County, New Jersey agreed to a $2,700,000 settlement resolving claims that people admitted to its correctional facility on minor, non-indictable charges were strip searched without reasonable cause. Eligible claimants could recover up to $400 each. The claim-filing window closed in 2018.
Official eligibility wordingIndividuals admitted to Burlington County Correctional Facility between February 26, 2006 and February 28, 2013, charged solely with non-indictable offenses, and strip searched without reasonable cause. Checked against the official settlement source by SettleSignal on June 18, 2026.
Key facts
- Who may qualify People admitted to the Burlington County Correctional Facility between February 26, 2006 and February 28, 2013, who were charged only with non-indictable offenses (like disorderly conduct or traffic violations) and were strip searched without reasonable cause, were covered.
- Estimated payoutUp to $400 per claimant if fewer than 3,488 claims filed; reduced pro-rata if more claims submitted.
- Claim deadlineOctober 15, 2018 (closed)
- What you needThe October 15, 2018 claim deadline has passed, and no new claims are being accepted.
- CourtUnited States District Court for the District of New Jersey
Important dates
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Watch out for
- The claim filing deadline has already passed — this settlement is marked Complete and no new claims can be submitted.
- Only individuals charged solely with non-indictable offenses qualify; anyone charged with an indictable offense is excluded.
- The payout per claimant is reduced pro-rata if total claims exceed the threshold stated in the settlement documents.
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Claim deadline
October 15, 2018
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Eligibility summary Quoted in the official eligibility wording above ↑
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Proof requirement
Unknown
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Payment status
Distribution complete
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Estimated payout
Up to $400 per claimant if fewer than 3,488 claims filed; reduced pro-rata if more claims submitted.
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Administrator
Strategic Claims Services
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Objection deadline
September 15, 2018
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Opt-out deadline
September 15, 2018
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Class period start
February 26, 2006
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Class period end
February 28, 2013
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Court
United States District Court for the District of New Jersey
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Court case number
08-cv-1102-NLH-JS
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Case name
Haas, et al. v. Burlington County
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