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The Essex County Juvenile Detention Center located in Newark, NJ, serves both Essex and Passaic counties. It provides secure and safe temporary housing for juveniles who have been arrested or are awaiting a court date. All juveniles who are arrested will not be held, but those who are may be a safety risk for themselves or others, who may not arrive to their court date without detention, or who are being held for another county, will remain in the facility until their court date or transfer is complete. Health and safety is a main focus for all staff, with strict schedules and routines in place for both staff and students, to ensure that residents are where they are supposed to be at all times and that they can all be accounted for. School is held 5 days a week and students will be assigned tasks that are suitable to their grade level. Family support is also provided, alongside any counseling and additional programs that the residents attend. There are available learning opportunities for life skills and socialization, developing new social skills, Parents, guardians, and grandparents are encouraged to attend visiting hours and accept phone calls whenever possible to support their youth. Mail: 80 Duryea Street, Newark, NJ 07103 Phones: Free hours are provided and any resident who has not lost phone privileges will be able to call a parent or guardian during that time. Visitation: Visiting hours are provided each week and parents or guardians are allowed to visit. Only two people are permitted per visit, and times may change as needed and should be confirmed with the facility. WEDNESDAY (REGULAR STANDARD VISIT) REGISTRATION 4:15PM-4:30PM VISITING HOURS 4:30PM-5:15PM SUNDAY (REGULAR STANDARD VISIT) 1 ST VISIT REGISTRATION 12:00PM-12:45PM VISITING HOURS 12:30-1:15PM 2 ND VISIT REGISTRATION 1:30-2:00PM VISITING HOURS 1:45PM-2:30PM
Inmate Services

Phone: 973-497-4735

Physical Address:
 80 Duryea Street
Newark, NJ 07103

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How Do You Find Someone in the Essex County Juvenile Detention Center?

To search for an inmate in the Essex County Juvenile Detention Center, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 973-497-4735 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an offender's Criminal Court Case for Essex County or any other court in New Jersey.

Essex County Juvenile Detention Center Inmate Search

The Essex County Juvenile Detention Center maintains an average of 150 offenders in custody on any given day. The Essex County Juvenile Detention Center has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year Essex County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 51,680 offenders.

The following charts of Essex County inmate population demographics are updated daily. The information shown is for today. For research purposes we have broken down the inmates by sex, age, ethnicity, and criminal charges.

The information is compiled from the Essex County Corrections Department, the state of New Jersey Department of Corrections, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records. It represents every person in custody in Essex County.

For complete information on how to get directions, bond, visit, mail, send and receive email and texts, receive phone calls, and send money or commissary to an inmate, find arrest information for Essex County and other counties surrounding this one, scroll down this page. We have a section for each.

We also provide photos of the jail that we have collected over the years.

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About the Essex County Juvenile Detention Center
The Essex County Juvenile Detention Center located in Newark, NJ, serves both Essex and Passaic counties. It provides secure and safe temporary housing for juveniles who have been arrested or are awaiting a court date. All juveniles who are arrested will not be held, but those who are may be a safety risk for themselves or others, who may not arrive to their court date without detention, or who are being held for another county, will remain in the facility until their court date or transfer is complete. Health and safety is a main focus for all staff, with strict schedules and routines in place for both staff and students, to ensure that residents are where they are supposed to be at all times and that they can all be accounted for. School is held 5 days a week and students will be assigned tasks that are suitable to their grade level. Family support is also provided, alongside any counseling and additional programs that the residents attend. There are available learning opportunities for life skills and socialization, developing new social skills, Parents, guardians, and grandparents are encouraged to attend visiting hours and accept phone calls whenever possible to support their youth. Mail: 80 Duryea Street, Newark, NJ 07103 Phones: Free hours are provided and any resident who has not lost phone privileges will be able to call a parent or guardian during that time. Visitation: Visiting hours are provided each week and parents or guardians are allowed to visit. Only two people are permitted per visit, and times may change as needed and should be confirmed with the facility. WEDNESDAY (REGULAR STANDARD VISIT) REGISTRATION 4:15PM-4:30PM VISITING HOURS 4:30PM-5:15PM SUNDAY (REGULAR STANDARD VISIT) 1 ST VISIT REGISTRATION 12:00PM-12:45PM VISITING HOURS 12:30-1:15PM 2 ND VISIT REGISTRATION 1:30-2:00PM VISITING HOURS 1:45PM-2:30PM
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Recent Bookings & Arrests

How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Essex County Juvenile Detention Center?

To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Essex County Juvenile Detention Center, call the jail’s booking line at 973-497-4735.

There may be an automated method of looking them up by their name over the phone, or you may be directed to speak to someone at the jail. Sometimes the jail staff may ask you the offender’s date of birth to ensure privacy of the offender’s status.

Keep in mind that after an arrest, the information on an offender may not be publicly available for several hours.

If you don’t want to check up on an offender by calling the jail, you can also try looking up people recently booked online.

Essex County Juvenile Detention Center Booking Roster

What happens during booking in Essex County?

After being arrested and taken into custody, and after being read their Miranda Rights, an offender will next be transported to the local police or department or the Sheriff’s Department in Essex County for booking.

Booking is very involved and requires multiple steps in the process, however, keep in mind that most attorneys will advise that an offender remain silent and not offer any additional information about the crime they have been arrested for because anything they do say may be recorded and may very well be used against them in court.

What is the booking process like at the Essex County Juvenile Detention Center?

Booking includes having their photo (mugshot) and fingerprints taken, as well as being asked a lot of questions about their personal history and state of mind. If it’s a serious felony, their DNA may also be taken. They will also be checked for warrants in Essex County and other New Jersey and USA jurisdictions.

If the offender was arrested for a DUI offense, and has refused a breathalyzer test, they may also be forced to have blood drawn by a doctor or nurse.

It is also very likely that the offender will undergo a humiliating full body search while in the nude. This includes bending over, spreading their cheeks in the direction of an officer, and coughing. They will also be walked through a metal detector or x-ray machine, like those used at an airport.

What kind of questions are asked during booking?

The arresting jurisdiction will ask about gang affiliations, tattoos, medical conditions, prescribed medication they are taking, recreational drugs they are on or addicted to, allergies, if they are suicidal, and other relevant information that will help with determining their cell assignment and special needs.

What happens to an offender’s personal property during booking?

During the arrest and booking process an offender will also have all their personal property confiscated and held for either their release from jail, or with the offender’s approval, released to a friend or family member.

Personal property includes the clothing they are wearing, money, wallets, purses, cell phones, jewelry, body rings, earrings, watches, and even glasses if they are deemed a security risk. If they are allowed to keep their shoes or sneakers, the laces are removed.

What happens after booking?

At this point the offender will be allowed to make a free phone call to a person of their choice to notify them of their arrest, and/or arrange a bond or bail for their release.

If the offender is being detained and housed while awaiting arraignment, the Essex County Juvenile Detention Center will provide a jail garment and slip-on shoes, a blanket, sheets, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, and a towel.

Often, before they are dressed in the jail outfit and brought to their housing location, they will be forced to take a shower and undergo a disinfectant treatment for body and hair lice, scabies or other pests that may be residing on their person.

How long does the Essex County Juvenile Detention Center Booking process take?

Booking can take anywhere from an hour to 24 hours or more. It all depends on the number of people that are awaiting processing, the number of staff on duty at the time, and the behavior of the offender.

If the offender is heavily intoxicated and/or violent, the Booking Officer may decide to stick the offender in a holding cell for several hours until they become more manageable.

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Directions / Map to the Essex County Juvenile Detention Center
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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Essex County Juvenile Detention Center? What is the Schedule?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Essex County Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 973-497-4735 for further assistance.

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Remote Video Visitation

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Essex County Juvenile Detention Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Essex County Juvenile Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 973-497-4735 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Essex County Juvenile Detention Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Essex County Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 973-497-4735 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Essex County Juvenile Detention Center?

How Do You Communicate with an Inmate in the Essex County Juvenile Detention Center by Phone

Follow these instructions on how to open an account with GTL Connect Network (aka Viapath Technologies)

  • Advance Pay - This phone account allows you to prepay so that your inmate can call you (and only you) whenever he/she wants and the cost of each call is deducted from your balance. You can even be notified by text when your balance gets low. You still have the option of accepting or rejecting each call.
  • Pin Debit  -  This option allows you to fund an inmate's commissary account and lets him pay for phone calls to you and others with the money. You will have no control over who your inmate calls.
  • Voicemail  -  You can leave a secure voicemail without having to contact the facility. When you call the local phone number for a facility offering Inmate Voicemail (call Customer Service at 877-650-4249 to get the local voicemail number for Essex County Juvenile Detention Center, you will be informed of the cost for leaving a message. To leave your message, simply select the inmate by ID number. Then, record your voicemail.

For full instructions on the Essex County Juvenile Detention Center Inmate Phone System, what the costs are, how it works, and tips and guidelines on rules, regulations and saving money on calls, check out our Inmate Phones Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Essex County Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 973-497-4735 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Essex County Juvenile Detention Center, and what can I send them?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Essex County Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 973-497-4735 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Essex County Juvenile Detention Center, and what can I purchase?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Essex County Juvenile Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 973-497-4735 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Essex County Juvenile Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Essex County Juvenile Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 973-497-4735 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Essex County Juvenile Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Essex County Juvenile Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 973-497-4735 for further assistance.

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Are there photos of the Essex County Juvenile Detention Center? What does it look like?
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Other Jails in Essex County

What are the other City and County Jails in Essex County?

Essex County County Jails
Essex County Correctional Facility
Essex County Juvenile Facilities
Essex County Juvenile Detention Center
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Other Jails Nearby

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Essex County?

Essex Union Hudson Bergen Morris Passaic
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This facility, known as "Essex County Juvenile Detention Center" is also known as Essex County Juvenile Detention Ctr, JDC, Essex County Juvenile Detention Ctr, New Jersey, Essex.