Mercer County Juvenile Detention, New Jersey, Inmate Roster, Visitation Rules

Updated on: March 19, 2024

The Mercer County Juvenile Detention is a correctional facility for Juvenile offenders in Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey. This facility is physically situated at 1440 Parkside Avenue, Trenton, NJ, 08638. It is a 70-bed facility.

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

The Mercer County Sheriffs Office administers the Mercer County Juvenile Detention. There are also more than 60 staff members and corrections officers responsible for the safety of all inmates and visitors at the Mercer County detention facility.

Most offenders are delivered daily. A significant number of individuals arriving at the Mercer County correction facility are actively or recently intoxicated. 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 Mercer County Juvenile Detention, visit the Mercer County Sheriffs Office’s website. The website has the Mercer County inmate search tool which allows you to find detainees by entering their last names. Additionally, you can view offender data on the roster below. This roster contains the Mercer County offender’s full name, gender, and age.

Alternatively, you can contact the Mercer County jail directly by phone at 609-434-4125 to inquire about the detainee’s status and location.

Visitations at Mercer County Juvenile Detention

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

The visiting hours at the Mercer County Juvenile Detention 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 comply with the Mercer County facility’s dress code and rules. The Mercer County Juvenile Detention may deny visitation if you fail to meet these requirements.

To get more information about visitations, call the Mercer County detention facility at 609-434-4125.

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Mercer County Juvenile Detention — General Information

Mercer County Sheriffs Office

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

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