Union County NJ Jail is a Medium security level County Jail located in the city of Elizabeth, New Jersey. The facility houses Male and Female Offenders who are convicted for crimes which come under New Jersey state and federal laws. The County Jail was opened in 1857. The facility has a capacity of 800 inmates, which is the maximum amount of beds per facility.
The facility is part of Elizabeth, NJ judicial district, which has 0 facilities in total.
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Locating an Inmate in Union County Nj Jail
The best way to locate or get information on any inmate currently incarcerated in Union County Nj Jail 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 Union County Nj Jail Visiting Rules
For official policy that outlines regulations and procedures for visiting a Union County Nj Jail inmate, contact the County Jail directly via 908-558-2600 phone number.
Visitation Days and Hours
Union County NJ Jail County Jail has visiting hours on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays. For more information on when you can visit an inmate and get directions contact the County Jail directly.
Visiting a Union County NJ Jail 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 | General PopulationInmates Last Name A-L9:00 – 11:00 AM 1:00 – 3:00 PMProtective CustodyMale Inmates6:30 – 9:00 PM (A -L)Female Inmates6:00 -9:00 PM (A-L) |
| Tue | General PopulationInmates Last Name M-Z9:00 – 11:00 AM 1:00 – 3:00 PMProtective CustodyMale Inmates6:30 – 9:00 PM (M -Z)Female Inmates6:00 -9:00 PM (M -Z)) |
| Wed | General PopulationInmates Last Name A-L9:00 – 11:00 AM 1:00 – 3:00 PMProtective CustodyMale Inmates6:30 – 9:00 PM (A -L)Female Inmates6:00 -9:00 PM (A-L) |
| Thu | General PopulationInmates Last Name M-Z9:00 – 11:00 AM 1:00 – 3:00 PMProtective CustodyMale Inmates6:30 – 9:00 PM (M -Z)Female Inmates6:00 -9:00 PM (M -Z) |
| Fri | Protective CustodyClose Custody Unit6:30 – 9:00 PM |
| Sat | General PopulationInmates Last Name A-L9:00 – 11:00 AM 1:00 – 3:00 PMProtective CustodyMale Inmates6:30 – 9:00 PM (A -L)Female Inmates6:00 -9:00 PM (A-L) |
| Sun | General PopulationInmates Last Name M-Z9:00 – 11:00 AM 1:00 – 3:00 PMProtective CustodyMale Inmates6:30 – 9:00 PM (M -Z)Female Inmates6:00 -9:00 PM (M -Z) |
| 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 Union County Nj Jail.
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 908-558-2600.
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 Union County NJ Jail 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Inmate’s Name Inmate’s Commitment number Union County Department of Corrections 15 Elizabethtown Plaza Elizabeth, NJ 07207-3480 | — | — | — |