Essex County NJ Correctional Facility is a Medium security level County Jail located in the city of Newark, New Jersey. The facility houses Male Offenders who are convicted for crimes which come under New Jersey state and federal laws. The County Jail was opened in 2007. The facility has a capacity of 465 inmates, which is the maximum amount of beds per facility.
The facility is part of Newark, NJ judicial district, which has 0 facilities in total.
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Locating an Inmate in Essex County Nj Correctional Facility
The best way to locate or get information on any inmate currently incarcerated in Essex County Nj Correctional Facility is to contact the County Jail for information on the inmate or visit them online at https://www.bop.gov/ .
Be Approved
Make sure an inmate you are visiting has placed you on their approved visiting list.
Be Prepared to Follow Essex County Nj Correctional Facility Visiting Rules
For official policy that outlines regulations and procedures for visiting a Essex County Nj Correctional Facility inmate, contact the County Jail directly via 973-274-7800 phone number.
Visitation Days and Hours
Essex County NJ Correctional Facility County Jail has visiting hours on Wednesdays, Thursdays. For more information on when you can visit an inmate and get directions contact the County Jail directly.
Visiting a Essex County NJ Correctional Facility inmate on holidays:
The inmate will be notified as to any changes to the "normal" visitation schedule due to holidays and/or any special commitments.
| USP General Visiting Hours | |
|---|---|
| Mon | — |
| Tue | — |
| Wed | 12:00pm – 3:00pm 4:00pm – 7:00pm |
| Thu | 12:00pm – 4:00pm |
| Fri | — |
| Sat | 12:00pm – 3:00pm 4:00pm – 7:00pm |
| Sun | 12:00pm – 4:00pm |
| Hol | — |
Inmates can receive letters from their family members and friends, as well as packages from home with prior written approval from the inmate's unit team or authorized staff member at Essex County Nj Correctional Facility.
To make sure the mail and package you are sending comes under approved item list and for more clarification contact the County Jail administration at 973-274-7800.
You can also try to contact the facility by reaching out to them on social media platforms. Visit their Facebook page: here.
For sending a mail or a care package to an Essex County NJ Correctional Facility County Jail inmate you should have the following information on the parcel:
| Inmate Mail 1 | Inmate Mail 2 | Freight and non-USPS parcels | Staff Mail |
|---|---|---|---|
Essex County Correctional Facility Inmate Name and Serial Number 354 Doremus Avenue Newark, NJ 07105 | — | — | — |