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Burlington County Class Action

Individuals 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.

Individuals 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. Payout: Up to $400 per claimant if fewer than 3,488 claims filed; reduced pro-rata if more claims submitted. Claim deadline: October 15, 2018. Checked against the official settlement source by SettleSignal on June 18, 2026.

This settlement is closed. The claim deadline was October 15, 2018. It’s listed here for reference — the claim window has closed. Browse settlements open for claims →

Who may qualify

You self-certify the basics when you file — the settlement administrator makes the final eligibility decision.

Individuals 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.

This summary is based on available official settlement sources. The settlement administrator determines eligibility and payment approval.

New to the terms? Plain-English: claim deadline, proof of purchase, administrator, pro rata.

Proof requirements

Proof requirement is currently marked as Unknown.

Review the official claim form before submitting any information.

Important dates

Oct 15, 2018
closed
Claim deadline (closed)
Last day to submit a claim to the administrator.
Sep 15, 2018
passed
Exclusion deadline (passed)
Last day to opt out of the settlement.
Sep 15, 2018
passed
Objection deadline (passed)
Last day to file an objection with the court.

How hard is this claim to file?

You must submit a claim to receive a payment — benefits are not paid automatically. The case is now closed and past its filing deadline, so this brief is for reference only.

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.

We prepare — you file on the official site yourself. This is not legal advice and is not an eligibility decision; the administrator and court decide.

How do I file a claim for this settlement?

This record no longer has an open public claim form — confirm the current status and any next steps on the official source.

  1. 1
    Confirm you were admitted to the Burlington County Correctional Facility during the class period and were charged solely with a non-indictable offense (disorderly persons offense, traffic violation, or held on a civil matter) and subjected to a strip search without reasonable cause.
  2. 2
    Visit the settlement website listed in the notice (www.burlingtoncountystripsearch.com) or contact the administrator to obtain the official claim form.
  3. 3
    Complete and submit the claim form before the filing deadline.
  4. 4
    Contact the administrator at 1-866-274-4004 if you have questions about your eligibility or claim status.

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When will I get paid?

  1. Claims open
  2. Court approval
  3. Payments sent
  4. Distribution complete You are here

Distribution is complete; payments have been issued.

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  • Claim deadline the official settlement website · Jun 18, 2026
  • Payout details the official settlement website · Jun 18, 2026
  • Eligibility the official settlement website · Jun 18, 2026
  • Proof requirement the official settlement website · Jun 18, 2026
  • Administrator the official settlement website · Jun 18, 2026
  • Court case the official settlement website · Jun 18, 2026
  • Payment status the official settlement website · Jun 18, 2026
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  • Claim deadline

    October 15, 2018

    Verified Jun 18, 2026 · against the official settlement website

  • Eligibility summary

    Individuals 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.

    Verified Jun 18, 2026 · against the official settlement website

  • Proof requirement

    Unknown

    Verified Jun 18, 2026 · against the official settlement website

  • Payment status

    Distribution complete

    Verified Jun 18, 2026 · against the official settlement website

  • Estimated payout

    Up to $400 per claimant if fewer than 3,488 claims filed; reduced pro-rata if more claims submitted.

    Verified Jun 18, 2026 · against the official settlement website

    Estimated Payout: Up to $400 per claimant if fewer than 3,488 claims filed; reduced pro-rata if more claims submitted.
  • Administrator

    Strategic Claims Services

    Verified Jun 18, 2026 · against the official settlement website

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  • Objection deadline

    September 15, 2018

    Verified Jun 18, 2026 · against the official settlement website

  • Opt-out deadline

    September 15, 2018

    Verified Jun 18, 2026 · against the official settlement website

  • Class period start

    February 26, 2006

    Verified Jun 18, 2026 · against the official settlement website

  • Class period end

    February 28, 2013

    Verified Jun 18, 2026 · against the official settlement website

  • Court

    United States District Court for the District of New Jersey

    Verified Jun 18, 2026 · against the official settlement website

  • Court case number

    08-cv-1102-NLH-JS

    Verified Jun 18, 2026 · against the official settlement website

  • Case name

    Haas, et al. v. Burlington County

    Verified Jun 18, 2026 · against the official settlement website

Common questions

Is the Burlington County Class Action settlement legitimate?

Yes — the Burlington County Class Action settlement is a real claims process that SettleSignal tracks from its official source. It is administered by Strategic Claims Services under case 08-cv-1102-NLH-JS in United States District Court for the District of New Jersey. File only through the official settlement website (www.strategicclaims.net); a genuine settlement administrator never charges a fee to file. SettleSignal last checked this record against the official source on June 18, 2026. Always confirm the current details on the official site before filing.

Who may qualify for this settlement?

Individuals 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.

How much can I get from the Burlington County Class Action settlement?

Up to $400 per claimant if fewer than 3,488 claims filed; reduced pro-rata if more claims submitted. The exact amount you may receive is decided by the settlement administrator based on your valid claim and is not guaranteed; a total settlement-fund figure is shared among all eligible claimants, not paid to each person.

What is the claim deadline?

The claim deadline is October 15, 2018. Confirm the current deadline on the official settlement source before filing.

What is the current payment status?

Current payment status: Distribution complete. Payments are issued by the administrator after the court process concludes.

When will Burlington County Class Action pay out?

Current payment status: Distribution complete. Class-action payouts typically begin only after final approval and any appeals. See our payout timeline guide.

Where is the official Burlington County Class Action claim form?

No claim form is needed — The claim deadline (Oct 15, 2018) has passed — this settlement is closed to new claims. Listed for reference. Never pay a fee to claim a settlement payment.

Where to act

When you are ready, you open the official claim form yourself. SettleSignal does not file claims or determine eligibility.

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The claim deadline (Oct 15, 2018) has passed — this settlement is closed to new claims. Listed for reference.

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Listed on the official settlement website (Strategic Claims Services).

Status history

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SettleSignal summary card for Burlington County Class Action — up to $400, claim by October 15, 2018. Checked against the official settlement source on June 18, 2026.
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