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New Jersey Inmate Search

Updated on: November 6, 2024
Department Name
New Jersey Department of Corrections
Location
Whittlesey Road PO Box 863 Trenton, NJ 08625
Phone Number
Fax
(609) 292-4036
(609) 292-9083

About New Jersey Department of Corrections

Use this website for informational purposes only.

The New Jersey Department of Corrections (NJDOC) is the government agency responsible for the operation and management of state prisons. The NJDOC is committed to ensuring public safety by enforcing sentences imposed by courts, while providing opportunities for inmates to achieve personal growth and rehabilitation.

Key aspects of the New Jersey correctional system include:

The system operates under a centralized structure, with the NJDOC supervising the state prisons, and county and city governments managing local jails.

Types of Correctional Institutions in New Jersey

State Prisons

State prisons house individuals who have been convicted of felonies and sentenced to more than one year of incarceration. As of 2021, New Jersey operates several state prisons, including:

These facilities vary in size, inmate population, and security level.

County Jails

County jails in New Jersey are run by each county's Sheriff's Office. These facilities typically house individuals awaiting trial or serving sentences of less than one year. Some examples of county jails in New Jersey include:

City Jails

City jails are managed by local police departments and typically house individuals who have been arrested and are awaiting trial, or who are serving short sentences for minor offenses. Examples include the Newark City Jail and the Jersey City Jail.

Inmate Search Options in New Jersey

To find an individual incarcerated in the New Jersey correctional system, there are several online and offline search options available.

State Prisons

To locate an inmate in a state prison, you can use the New Jersey Department of Corrections Inmate Search. You'll need to know the inmate's SBI Number (state identification number), name, or county of commitment.

For offline searches, contacting the NJDOC's Office of the Ombudsman may be useful. They can be reached at (609) 292-4036.

County Jails

Each county jail in New Jersey has its own inmate locator service. These are typically found on the county sheriff's website. For example, Essex County provides an Inmate Lookup Tool.

If an online search is not possible or if more information is needed, contacting the county jail directly may be the best option.

City Jails

Inmate searches for city jails are usually done through the local police department's website or by contacting the city jail directly.

Federal Prisons

New Jersey also has several federal prisons, which are operated by the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP). These include:

For these facilities, the BOP maintains an Inmate Locator tool which can be used to find inmates.

If the federal inmate cannot be found online, inquiries can be made to the BOP by calling (202) 307-3198.

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