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Welcome to the most complete and up-to-date directory of police detention and holding facilities in New Jersey. This page lists every active police-operated jail, holding facility, and lockup currently operating across New Jersey, giving families, attorneys, bail bondsmen, and the general public fast and reliable access to accurate information about police-level detention. When a loved one is arrested by a local or municipal police department in New Jersey, they are typically taken to a police-operated facility first — before being transferred to a county jail. This directory helps you find exactly where they are being held and what steps to take next.

What Are Police Detention Facilities?

Police detention facilities — commonly called police lockups, holding cells, or police jails — are short-term detention facilities operated by local or municipal police departments. They hold individuals for 24 to 72 hours immediately following arrest while booking is completed, charges are filed, and bail arrangements are made.

Unlike county jails or state prisons, police facilities are not designed for long-term incarceration. If searching for a recently arrested loved one, they may still be at the police facility rather than a county jail, especially in the first 24 to 48 hours after arrest.

How Police Facilities Differ From Other Facilities

  • Police Detention Facilities: Operated by local police. Hold individuals for 24-72 hours during booking and initial processing only.
  • City Jails: Operated by municipal authorities for slightly longer-term detention including pretrial holding and short sentences.
  • County Jails: Operated by the county sheriff's office for pretrial detainees and sentences under one year.
  • State Prisons: Operated by New Jersey's DOC for felony offenses with sentences over one year.
  • Federal Prisons: Operated by the Federal Bureau of Prisons for federal crimes.

What Happens After Arrest in New Jersey

  • Arrest and Transport: Individual is arrested and transported to the nearest police detention facility.
  • Booking and Intake: Photographing, fingerprinting, health screening, belongings search, warrant review (takes several hours).
  • Initial Holding: Placed in holding cell while charges are filed and case is reviewed by prosecutors.
  • Arraignment/Bail Hearing: Within 24-72 hours, brought before a judge who sets bail or releases them.
  • Transfer or Release: Either released or transferred to county jail to await trial.

Finding Someone in Police Detention in New Jersey

Browse the directory below to find the police facility in the area where the arrest took place and contact them directly. You can also use our free US inmate locator tool to search by name once booking is complete. Knowing the arrest location and the person's full legal name will help speed up your search.

Getting Bail

For minor charges, bail may be posted directly at the police facility using a standard bail schedule. For serious charges, bail is set at arraignment (within 24-72 hours). A bail bondsman can post bail for a 10-15% non-refundable fee.

Hiring a Lawyer

The period immediately following arrest is one of the most critical windows in the legal process. A criminal defense attorney can advise on rights during questioning, attend bail hearings, and begin building a defense strategy from day one.

Calling a Detainee

Phone access at police facilities is typically limited during initial booking. Once intake is complete, detainees can usually make a limited number of collect calls to notify family members or contact an attorney.

Visitation

Visitation at police detention facilities is typically very limited during the initial holding period. Most police lockups do not offer standard visitation. Regular visitation becomes available once transferred to a county jail.

Frequently Asked Questions

The total number of active police detention facilities and lockups in New Jersey is shown at the top of the directory list on this page. This number is updated regularly to reflect changes in facility operations across New Jersey.

In most cases, individuals can be held at a police detention facility in New Jersey for up to 48 to 72 hours before they must be brought before a judge for arraignment or released. The exact timeframe depends on the charges, the jurisdiction, and court scheduling. After this period, they are either released or transferred to a county jail.

Browse the directory on this page to find the police facility in the area where the arrest took place and contact them directly. You can also use our free US inmate locator tool to search by name once the booking process is complete and the individual's information has been entered into the system.

Yes. Use the county filter dropdown above the list to instantly narrow the directory to show only police detention facilities in a specific county within New Jersey. Results update in real time without a page reload.

A police lockup or detention facility is a short-term holding facility operated by a local police department, designed to hold individuals for up to 72 hours immediately after arrest. A jail — whether city or county — is a larger facility designed for longer-term pretrial detention and short sentences, operated by municipal or county authorities rather than a police department.

For minor charges, bail may be postable directly at the police facility using a standard bail schedule without waiting for a court hearing. For more serious charges, bail is set at arraignment. A licensed bail bondsman can post bail on your behalf in exchange for a non-refundable fee — typically 10 to 15 percent of the total bail amount.

Police Station by County in New Jersey

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Filter Police Station by County

New Jersey has Police Station 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 Police Station 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.

Albany 1 Atlantic 15 Bergen 61 Burlington 29 Camden 23 Cape May 12 Cumberland 2 Essex 20 Gloucester 16 Hudson 6 Hunterdon 12 Husdon 1 Jefferson 1 Mercer 12 Middlesex 20 Monmouth 39 Morris 32 Ocean 29 Onondaga 2 Passaic 13 Salem 5 Somerset 14 Sussex 11 Union 19 Warren 10

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Browse the Complete List of Police Detention Facilities in New Jersey

The full directory of police detention and holding facilities in New Jersey is displayed below. Every active police-operated lockup, holding cell, and short-term detention facility is included. Each entry includes the facility name, operating police department, city, county, address, and contact information. Police detention facilities are the first point of contact in the criminal justice system — where booking, processing, and initial detention occur before any further transfer.

Facility Name County Action
Town of Bethlehem NY Police Jail 447 Delaware Ave, Delmar, NJ 12054
Albany View Details
Absecon NJ Police Jail Municipal Complex 500 Mill Road, Absecon, NJ 08201
Atlantic View Details
Beach Patrol-Headquarters Jail 2715 Atlantic Ave #420, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Atlantic View Details
Brigantine NJ Police Jail 1417 West Brigantine Ave, Brigantine, NJ 08203
Atlantic View Details
Buena Borough NJ Police Jail Municipal Center 616 Central Ave, Minotola, NJ 08341
Atlantic View Details
Egg Harbor City NJ Police Jail 500 London Ave, Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215
Atlantic View Details
Egg Harbor Township NJ Police Jail 3515 Bargaintown Road, Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
Atlantic View Details
Hammonton NJ Police Jail 100 Central Ave, Hammonton, NJ 08037
Atlantic View Details
Longport NJ Police Jail 2305 Atlantic Ave, Longport, NJ 08403
Atlantic View Details
Margate NJ Police Jail 111 North Decatur Ave, Margate, NJ 08402
Atlantic View Details
Mullica Township NJ Police Jail 4528 White Horse Pike Ll PO Box 317, Elwood, NJ 08217
Atlantic View Details
Northfield NJ Police Jail 1600 Shore Road # 2, Northfield, NJ 08225
Atlantic View Details
Pleasantville NJ Police Jail 18 North First St, Pleasantville, NJ 08232
Atlantic View Details
Somers Point NJ Police Jail 1 West New Jersey Ave, Somers Point, NJ 08244
Atlantic View Details
Township of Hamilton NJ Police Jail 6101 Thirteenth St #220, Mays Landing, NJ 08330
Atlantic View Details
Ventnor City NJ Police Jail 6201 Atlantic Ave, Ventnor City, NJ 08406
Atlantic View Details
Alpine NJ Police Jail 100 Church St PO Box 1112, Alpine, NJ 07631-1112
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Bogota NJ Police Jail 375 Larch Ave, Bogota, NJ 07603
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Borough of Waldwick NJ Police Jail 15 East Prospect St, Waldwick, NJ 07463
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Borough of Allendale NJ Police Jail 290 Franklin Turnpike, Allendale, NJ 07401-2093
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Borough of Bergenfield NJ Police Jail 198 North Washington Ave, Bergenfield, NJ 07621
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Borough of Closter NJ Police Jail 295 Closter Dock Road, Closter, NJ 07624
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Borough of Elmwood Park NJ Police Jail 182 Market St, Elmwood Park, NJ 07407
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Borough of Franklin Lakes NJ Police Jail 490 De Korte Drive, Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417
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Borough of Montvale NJ Police Jail 12 Mercedes Drive, Montvale, NJ 07645
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