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This page lists all 24 city jails in New Jersey. You can browse by county below, search for specific facilities, or navigate to related pages.
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About City Jails in New Jersey
Understanding city jails in the New Jersey
Welcome to the most complete and up-to-date directory of city jails in New Jersey. This page lists every active city jail facility operating across New Jersey, giving families, attorneys, bail bondsmen, and the general public fast, reliable access to local jail information. Whether you need to locate a recently arrested loved one, find contact details for a specific facility, or simply understand how the city jail system works in New Jersey, everything you need is available right here.
City Jail vs. Prison: What's the Difference?
City jails serve a very different function from state or federal prisons:
- City Jails: Locally operated facilities that hold individuals for short periods — typically those who have just been arrested, are awaiting trial, are unable to make bail, or are serving sentences of less than one year.
- County Jails: Similar to city jails but operated at the county level, serving a larger geographic area.
- State Prisons: Operated by New Jersey's Department of Corrections for felony offenses with sentences longer than one year.
- Federal Prisons: Operated by the Federal Bureau of Prisons for federal crimes.
If you're unsure where your loved one is held, use our free US inmate locator tool to search across all facility types at once.
How to Find Someone in a City Jail
When a loved one is arrested and taken to a city jail in New Jersey, finding out exactly where they are being held is the first priority. Because city jails are locally operated, there is no single centralized database — which is exactly why this directory exists. Browse the list below, click on the relevant facility, and use the inmate search feature to locate your loved one quickly.
Booking & Intake Process
The booking process includes fingerprinting, photographing, health screening, and search of belongings. This can take a few hours to most of a day. During this period, the person is generally not accessible by phone or visitors.
Getting Bail
Bail is set by a judge at an arraignment, typically within 24-72 hours of arrest. A licensed bail bondsman can post bail on your behalf for a non-refundable fee of 10-15% of the total bail amount.
Hiring a Lawyer
Securing qualified legal representation as early as possible is critical. A criminal defense attorney can attend bail hearings, negotiate with prosecutors, and begin building a defense strategy from day one.
Calling an Inmate
Most city jails use third-party phone providers with outbound-only calls. Your number must be registered and a prepaid account set up. Read our calling guide for step-by-step instructions.
Sending Money
Inmates can receive money via online transfers, kiosk deposits, or money orders. Funds go to their commissary account for food, hygiene products, and phone credits. Click any facility for specific deposit methods.
Visitation
Visitation policies vary by facility. Some offer in-person visits while others use video only. Always check the specific facility's rules, visiting hours, and pre-approval requirements before making the trip.
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City Jails by County in New Jersey
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New Jersey has City Jails spread across dozens of counties, and finding the right one quickly can be challenging without the right tools. Use the county list below to instantly narrow results and view only the City Jails in a specific county within New Jersey. This is particularly helpful if you are trying to locate someone who was recently arrested in a specific area, or if you are planning a visit and need to find the closest facility to your location.
All City Jails in New Jersey
Complete listing of city jails
Browse Every City Jails in New Jersey
The full list of city jails in New Jersey is displayed below. Each entry includes the jail's name, city, county, address, and contact information. City jails are locally operated facilities typically managed by municipal law enforcement agencies such as city police departments or local sheriff's offices. They primarily house individuals who have been recently arrested, are awaiting arraignment or bail hearings, or are serving short-term sentences.
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Atlantic Jail
2715 Atlantic Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
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Atlantic | View Details |
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Hackensack Police Jail
225 State St, Hackensack, NJ 07601
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Bergen | View Details |
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Cherry Hill Jail
820 Mercer St, Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
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Camden | View Details |
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Vineland Jail
111 North Sixth St, Vineland, NJ 08360
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Cumberland | View Details |
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Bloomfield Jail
1 Municipal Plaza, Bloomfield, NJ 07003
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Essex | View Details |
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East Orange Jail
15 South Munn Ave, East Orange, NJ 07017
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Essex | View Details |
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Newark Jail
31 Green St, Newark, NJ 07102
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Essex | View Details |
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Newark Juvenile Jail
43 Dickerson St, Newark, NJ 07102
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Essex | View Details |
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Bayonne Jail
630 Ave C, Bayonne, NJ 07002
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Hudson | View Details |
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Bayonne Jail
630 Ave C, 2nd Floor, Bayonne, NJ 07002
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Hudson | View Details |
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Hoboken Jail
106 Hudson St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
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Hudson | View Details |
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North Bergen Municipal Jail
Law & Public Safety Building
4233 Kennedy Blvd, North Bergen...
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Hudson | View Details |
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North Bergen Municipal Jail
4233 Kennedy Blvd, North Bergen, NJ 07047
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Hudson | View Details |
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Trenton Jail
225 North Clinton Ave, Trenton, NJ 08609
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Mercer | View Details |
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North Brunswick Jail
710 Hermann Road, North Brunswick, NJ 08902
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Middlesex | View Details |
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Perth Amboy Jail
365 New Brunswick Ave, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
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Middlesex | View Details |
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South Amboy Jail
140 North Broadway, South Amboy, NJ 08879
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Middlesex | View Details |
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Parsippany Adult Jail
3339 Route 46 East, Parsippany, NJ 07054
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Morris | View Details |
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Parsippany Juvenile Jail
3339 Route 46 East, Parsippany, NJ 07054
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Morris | View Details |
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Toms River Municipal Jail
255 Oak Ave, Tom's River, NJ 08753
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Ocean | View Details |
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Clifton Jail
900 Clifton Ave, Clifton, NJ 07013
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Passaic | View Details |
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Wayne Jail
475 Valley Road, Wayne, NJ 07470
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Passaic | View Details |
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Plainfield Jail
200 East Fourth St, Plainfield, NJ 07060
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Union | View Details |
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Union Township Jail
1981 Caldwell Ave, Union, NJ 07083
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Union | View Details |
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