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Essex County Jail, New Jersey, Inmate Roster, Visitation Rules

Updated on: January 31, 2024
Essex County Jail
Location 60 Nelson Place, Newark, NJ, 07102

The Essex County Jail is a correctional facility for Adult inmates in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey. This detention facility is physically situated at 60 Nelson Place, Newark, NJ, 07102. It is a 183-bed facility.

Generally, this Essex County correction facility houses detainees awaiting bail and detainees serving brief sentences, usually a year or less. The Essex County correction facility primarily houses Adult convicted of low-level crimes, such as misdemeanor offenses. Those charged with felonies are typically transferred to state prison after trial. Essex County detention center occasionally houses immigrant detainees for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

The Essex County Sheriffs Office administers the Essex County Jail. There are also more than 50 staff members and corrections officers responsible for the well-being of all detainees and visitors at the Essex County correction facility.

Most inmates are delivered daily. A significant number of individuals arriving at the Essex County correction facility are currently or recently under the influence. They also arrive with injuries from fights leading to their arrest. Some are emotionally disturbed, with no place for the police to deliver them.

Inmate Search

If you believe your loved one is at Essex County Jail, visit the Essex County Sheriffs Office’s website. The website has the Essex County inmate search tool which allows you to locate offenders by entering their last names. Additionally, you can view inmate details on the roster below. This roster contains the Essex County detainee’s full name, gender, and age.

Alternatively, you can contact the Essex County jail directly by phone at 973-621-2132, 973-621-2133 to inquire about the inmate’s status and location.

Visitations at Essex County Jail

To schedule a visit to the Essex County correction facility, you must complete a visitation form, which is available on the Essex County Sheriffs Office website. Once your application is approved, you will be notified of the approved visitation schedule by phone.

The visiting hours at the Essex County Jail are as follows:

Monday — 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Tuesday — 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Wednesday — 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Thursday — 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Friday — 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Saturday — 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM
Sunday — 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM

During the visit, you must present a valid government-issued ID, such as a driver’s license, passport, or state ID, and adhere to the Essex County detention center’s dress code and rules. The Essex County Jail may restrict visitation if you fail to meet these requirements.

To get more data about visitations, call the Essex County correction facility at 973-621-2132, 973-621-2133.

Essex County Jail — General Information

Facility Name Essex County Jail
Facility Type County Jail
Address 60 Nelson Place, Newark, NJ, 07102
Facility Type Adult
City Newark
Postal Code 7102
State New Jersey
County Essex County

Essex County Sheriffs Office

Address 50 West Market Street, Newark, New Jersey, 07102
Phone 973-621-4111
Fax 973-621-4066
Website website

Visiting Hours

Monday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Thursday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Saturday: 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM
Sunday: 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM

Directions

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