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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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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.

Facility Name County Action
Woodstown NJ Police Jail 25 West Ave PO Box 286, Woodstown, NJ 08098
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Bedminster Township NJ Police Jail 55 Miller Lane, Bedminster, NJ 07109
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Bernards Township NJ Police Jail 1 Collyer Lane, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920-14
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Bernardsville NJ Police Jail 166 Mine Brook Road, Bernardsville, NJ 07924
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Borough of Far Hills NJ Police Jail 6 Prospect St P.O. Box 722, Far Hills, NJ 07931
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Branchburg Township NJ Police Jail 590 Old York Road at Route 202 North, Branchburg Police, NJ ...
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Bridgewater NJ Police Jail 100 Commons Way, Bridgewater, NJ 08807
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Manville NJ Police Jail 2 North Main St, Manville, NJ 08835
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Montgomery Township NJ Police Jail 2261 Van Horne Road - Route 206 North, Belle Mead, NJ 08502
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North Plainfield NJ Police Jail 263 Somerset St, North Plainfield, NJ 07060
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Peapack & Gladstone NJ Police Jail 1 School St P.O. Box 218, Peapack, NJ 07977-0218
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Somerville NJ Police Jail 24 South Bridge St, Somerville, NJ 08876
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South Bound Brook NJ Police Jail 12 Main St, South Bound Brook, NJ 08880
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Township of Green Brook NJ Police Jail 109 Greenbrook Road, Green Brook, NJ 08812
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WarrentonTownship NJ Police Jail 44 Mountain Blvd, Warren, NJ 07059
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Andover Township Police Jail 145 Lake Iliff Road, Newton, NJ 07860
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Borough of Hamburg NJ Police Jail 16 Wallkill Ave, Hamburg, NJ 07419
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Byram Township NJ Police Jail 10 Mansfield Drive, Stanhope, NJ 07874
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Franklin Borough NJ Police Jail 15 Cork Hill Road, Franklin, NJ 07416
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Hardyston Township NJ Police Jail 29 Stockholm Vernon Road, Stockholm, NJ 07460
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Hopatcong Borough NY Police Jail 111 River Styx Road, Hopatcong, NJ 07843
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Newton NJ Police Jail 39 Trinity St, Newton, NJ 07860
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Ogdensburg Borough NJ Police Jail 15 Highland Ave PO Box 45, Ogdensburg, NJ 07439
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Sparta Township NJ Police Jail 65 Main St, Sparta, NJ 07871
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Stanhope Borough NJ Police Jail 77 Main St, Stanhope, NJ 07874
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