The information provided in this section is to help inform those family members and friends of inmates who are not familiar with the daily operation of the facilities and rules established by the Essex County Department of Corrections.

The street address for the Essex County Correctional Facility is 354 Doremus Avenue in Newark. Parking is available for family members and friends visiting inmates. In addition, NJ Transit bus No. 25 Springfield Avenue will take visitors directly to the Visitor’s entrance at the Essex County Correctional Facility. The bus will have “Essex County Correctional Facility” on its front message board. For fare information and schedules, please visit NJ Transit’s web site at www.njtransit.com.

VISITATION SCHEDULE: Effective November 2, 2007, the following schedule will take effect.

Attorney Visits: 8AM - 4PM (Except 1:30pm – 2:30pm)

ATTORNEY VISITS AFTER VISITING HOURS SHALL BE MADE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.

General Inmate Population Visitation:

Building 2 and Building 5 (Non-Contact)

Wednesdays and Sundays from 11:15 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. (Visitors will not be allowed in after 2:00 p.m.)
Thursdays and Saturdays from 3:15 to 6:45 p.m. (Visitors will not be allowed in after 6:00 p.m.)
Building 3 and Building 4 (Non-Contact)

Thursdays and Saturdays from 11:15 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. (Visitors will not be allowed in after 2:00 p.m.)
Wednesdays and Sundays from 3:15 to 6:45 p.m. (Visitors will not be allowed in after 6:00 p.m.)
Contact Visit Schedule (Must Meet Criteria): Fridays for entire facility

11:15 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. (Visitors will not be allowed in after 2:00 p.m.)
3:15 to 6:45 p.m. (Visitors will not be allowed in after 6:00 p.m.)
The following Dress Code policy is in effect:

Visitors will not be allowed to wear mini skirts, mini shorts, tube tops, tank tops, blouses with thin straps, jackets, no head garment outside of religious attire
**Inmates on disciplinary sanctions shall not be permitted visits.

Each inmate is entitled to one (1) visit per visiting day for 15 minutes in length.

All visitors shall present valid and current forms of identification upon requesting a visit. Acceptable credentials are the following:

· Valid driver's licensee

· Valid Employment I.D. with photograph and /or physical description

· Valid Federal, State, County or Municipal identification cards

· Valid college identification with photograph

· Valid Welfare/Medicare card

· Valid passport

Three (3) children up to age 18 will be permitted to visit with a custodial guardian and proof of guardianship . Children must always be supervised by their guardian at all times.

Visit by lawyers, clergy and others approved by the Warden will not count against the special visiting quota. Visitation privileges with privacy will be provided.

Special visits may be arranged through the Social Services Office or the Ombudsman with approval of the Warden.

Visitors with proof of out of state residence will be afforded visitation that will not count against inmates regular visits.

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Inmates are allowed to send and receive an unlimited number of letters.

There shall be no restriction on the length, language, or context of letters or to whom an inmate may write except when there is a clear threat to the institution.

All incoming mail, letters or parcels will be examined/handled by Correctional Facility officials for cash, checks, money orders, and contraband, but not read except when such is deemed a threat to the security of the institution or used for illegal activity.

Inmates shall be permitted to receive books, magazines, newspapers or other printed matter mailed directly from the publisher or reputable book store

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Cash accepted at Visitors Lobby Window M – F 9am – 12pm and 1:15pm – 3:30 pm. No personal checks or debit cards accepted.

CLOSED ON SATURDAYS, SUNDAYS AND OFFICIAL COUNTY HOLIDAYS.

Inmate may receive Western Union Funds, Postal Money Orders, Bank (redeemable) Money orders, Cashier’s Checks, or Certified Checks. NO TRAVELER'S EXPRESS OR STORE MONEY ORDERS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

Western Union Guidelines:

Pay to: Essex County Correctional Facility

City and State Code: ECJail, NJ

Inmates Name and Serial Number:

Attention: Inmate AKA Name, Inmate date of birth and Purpose: Bail or Commissary

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If you are interested in obtaining general information about a particular inmate, please contact the Essex County Department of Corrections at 973-274-7500.

http://www.eccorrections.org/inmatelookup

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