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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
Police Station by County in New Jersey
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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.
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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.
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Borough of Madison NJ Police Jail
62 Kings Road, Madison, NJ 07940
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Morris | View Details |
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Borough of Mount Arlington NJ Police Jail
520 Altenbrand Ave, Mount Arlington, NJ 07856
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Morris | View Details |
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Butler NJ Police Jail
10 High St, Butler, NJ 07405
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Morris | View Details |
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Chatham Township NJ Police Jail
401 Southern Blvd, Chatham, NJ 07928
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Morris | View Details |
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Chester Borough NJ Police Jail
300 Main St, Chester, NJ 07930
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Morris | View Details |
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Chester Township NJ Police Jail
One Parker Road, Chester, NJ 07930
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Morris | View Details |
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Dover NJ Police Jail
37 North Sussex St, Dover, NJ 07801
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Morris | View Details |
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East Hanover NJ Police Jail
2 Deforest Ave, East Hanover, NJ 07936
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Morris | View Details |
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Florham Park NJ Police Jail
111 Ridgedale Ave, Florham Park, NJ 07932
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Morris | View Details |
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Hanover Township NJ Police Jail
1000 State Route 10, Whippany, NJ 07981
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Morris | View Details |
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Jefferson Township NJ Police Jail
1033 Weldon Road, Lake Hopatcong, NJ 07849
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Morris | View Details |
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Mendham Borough NJ Police Jail
3 Cold Hill Road South, Mendham, NJ 07945
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Morris | View Details |
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Mine Hill Township NJ Police Jail
10 Robert St, Wharton, NJ 07803
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Morris | View Details |
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Montville Township NJ Police Jail
360 U.S. Route 202, Montville, NJ 07045-8697
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Morris | View Details |
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Morris Plains NJ Police Jail
531 Speedwell Ave, Morris Plains, NJ 07950
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Morris | View Details |
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Mountain Lakes NJ Police Jail
400 Blvd, Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046
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Morris | View Details |
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Mt. Olive Township NJ Police Jail
204 Flanders Drakestown Road, Mt. Olive, NJ 07828
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Morris | View Details |
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Netcong Borough NJ Police Jail
19 Maple Ave, Netcong, NJ 07857
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Morris | View Details |
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Pequannock Township NJ Police Jail
530 Newark-Pompton Turnpike, Pompton Plains, NJ 07444
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Morris | View Details |
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Randolph Township NJ Police Jail
502 Millbrook Ave, Randolph, NJ 07869
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Morris | View Details |
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Riverdale NJ Police Jail
Riverdale Municipal Building
91 Newark-Pompton Turnpike, Riv...
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Morris | View Details |
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Rockaway Borough NJ Police Jail
33 Maple Ave, Rockaway, NJ 07866
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Morris | View Details |
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Rockaway Township NJ Police Jail
65 Mount Hope Road, Rockaway, NJ 07866
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Morris | View Details |
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Town of Morristown NJ Police Jail
200 South St, Morristown, NJ 07963-0914
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Morris | View Details |
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Township of Morris NJ Police Jail
49 Woodland Ave, Morris Township, NJ 07960
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Morris | View Details |
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