Essex County Jail, NJ Prison Roster, Online Inmate Search
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973-621-2132, 973-621-2133
60 Nelson Place, Newark, NJ, 07102
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The Sheriff of Essex County oversees all operations, and there are about 70 correction officers working at this jail. The Essex County Jail is unique in that it is a direct supervision facility, which means correctional officers are located in the housing units with inmates to observe and interact. Inmates are not isolated behind bars and barriers. Inmates are not held at this facility for longer than a year.
Essex County Jail — General Information
Facility Name | Essex County Jail |
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Facility Type | County Jail |
Address | 60 Nelson Place, Newark, NJ, 07102 |
Phone | 973-621-2132, 973-621-2133 |
City | Newark |
Postal Code | 7102 |
State | New Jersey |
County | Essex County |
Essex County Sheriffs Office
Address | 50 West Market Street, Newark, New Jersey, 07102 |
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Phone | 973-621-4111 |
Fax | 973-621-4066 |
Website | website |
Inmate Search
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Start your search here to find an inmate currently in the Essex County Jail.
Sending a Mail/Care Package
Send all mail to inmates via the United States Postal Service. Do not use any third party shippers like UPS or Fedex. Make sure to also include sender’s name and return address, or the mail will not be delivered to the inmate.
Send mail to:
Inmate’s Complete Name
Essex County Jail
60 Nelson Place, Newark, NJ, 07102
You can send photographs. Inmates can hold up to a total of fifteen (15) pictures at any time. Make sure they are 4" x 6" or smaller, and do not send Polaroids.
Sending Money
The easiest way to deposit money on an inmate’s account is either online or by bringing cash to the jail lobby and depositing in the Essex County Jail lobby kiosk. You can also send a cashier’s check or money order through the US mail.
You can deposit up to $150.00 at a time and up to $500 every 30 days. There are small fees associated with deposits.
Phone calls
While inmates cannot receive incoming calls, they can call out. The easiest way for inmates to make phone calls is to use their commissary account. It is possible to purchase phone cards for inmates from the commissary website. You are also able to deposit money for phone cards by calling 973-621-2132, 973-621-2133.
Visitation
Start by looking at the visitation webpage. To get started, an inmate will need to fill out a Visitor Request form for any visitor. The inmates will submit these forms to the Jail for approval. The easiest way to help facilitate this is to write the inmate a letter and provide all your relevant contact information.
You will need to pass a background check before your visit is approved.
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
Refer the map below to find the driving directions.