Bergen County Jail

Search for an Inmate in Bergen County

Bergen County Jail Information

Located in Hackensack, Bergen County, New Jersey, the Bergen County Jail is a 1100-bed jail. You can call them 24 hours a day for inmate information at 201-336-3500.

This facility handles the booking and processing of offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. Inmates remain in custody until they are either bonded out, released on recognizance, or held until their trial is settled.

The inmate search tool provides access to the jail's roster of those in custody.

Individuals sentenced to less than one year will serve their time here. Those sentenced to more than a year are transferred to either the New Jersey State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

This page offers detailed information on services such as the visitation schedule, inmate account funding, mail, phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond details, and commissary purchases.

Save the inmate's jail ID or booking number for future communication needs. If it’s not available online, call Bergen County Jail at 201-336-3500 for assistance.

Phone: 201-336-3500

Physical Address:
160 South River Street
Hackensack, NJ 07601

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID
Bergen County Jail
P.O. Box 0369
Hackensack, N.J. 07601-0369

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID
Bergen County Jail
P.O. Box 0369
Hackensack, N.J. 07601-0369

Other Jails and Prisons

How Do You Find Someone in the Bergen County Jail?

To search for an inmate in the Bergen County Jail, 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 201-336-3500 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an offender's Criminal Court Case for Bergen County or any other court in New Jersey.

Bergen County Jail Inmate Search

The Bergen County Jail maintains an average of 1100 offenders in custody on any given day. The Bergen County Jail 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 Bergen County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 63,600 offenders.

The following charts of Bergen 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 Bergen 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 Bergen 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 Bergen 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 Bergen County Jail

The Bergen County Jail is located in Hackensack, New Jersey, and offers a safe and secure detention center for those who are arrested within the county. It is here that all inmates, both male and female, who are legal adults, will go through processing and the intake process, and a contract is in place to detain federal inmates for the Marshals as well.

The top capacity is 1,150 and it is fully operational around the clock, using direct supervision. In direct supervision there are detention officers in each of the housing units and they are not separated from the inmates in any way and will interact with them throughout the day. This method of security has been shown to improve the results of rehabilitation and incarceration, improves the security, and allows for staff to respond quickly to any incidents or issues that arise.

It has been created with state of the art technology that consists of several cameras, computer control of security doors and housing areas, perimeter security, a panic alarm and a center control area. It has around 25 housing units that each have visiting days and times that can vary throughout the year, access to programs to improve mental and physical health, and support for ongoing education.

Within Bergen County Jail each inmate is provided with any needed medical care through the medical unit which includes nurses, dental care, and other medical care through professionals. There is a medical screening and physical exam at intake, a nurse on staff, dental screenings, chronic care clinics, and agreements with local offices, clinics, and hospitals to provide further care as needed. Diagnostic imaging, a lab, pharmacy, and physical therapy are provided onsite. Inmates who require around the clock care or are too sick to remain in their assigned housing will stay in the infirmary unit. 

Commissary: There is a commissary available for residents to purchase additional items including clothing, snacks, and some recreational activities. It can be funded by friends or family online. 

Mail: All mail arrives at the Sheriff’s Office and is inspected before it is delivered.

Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID
Bergen County Jail
P.O. Box 0369
Hackensack, N.J. 07601-0369

Phones: Phones are present and active in all housing units and may be accessed throughout the daytime hours that the inmate is not in programming or classes. Phone calls may be funded along with tablets on the website for the jail. 

Tablets: There are tablets in place for inmates to use for phone call, video visits, access to educational resources and some media. They can be funded on the same account as the phones. 

Visitation: In person visits must be scheduled at least one full day in advance, and may be scheduled online or by contacting the facility during business hours. Video visits are also scheduled using the same system and will be completed through that program. Visits are scheduled throughout the day and may occur between 8am and 9pm depending upon the schedule of the resident and their housing assignment. 

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

How is booking conducted at Bergen County Jail?

After an arrest, individuals are transported to Bergen County Jail for the booking process. This procedure ensures the person’s identity, assesses charges, and determines if they will be released, eligible for bail, or detained until court.

Remaining silent during this process is vital. Anything said could be used as evidence, so it’s wise to wait for an attorney before speaking about the arrest.

Here’s a breakdown of the booking steps at Bergen County Jail:

  • Verifying identification information.
  • Capturing mugshots for record-keeping.
  • Health assessments and questions about criminal history.
  • Possible DNA collection.
  • Physical search for contraband or weapons.
  • Securing personal belongings.
  • Granting a free phone call.

The booking process varies in duration, taking anywhere from an hour to 48 hours. For questions about an arrestee’s bond, call the facility at 201-336-3500.

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Directions / Map to the Bergen County Jail
Inmate Bail and Bonding

How to post bail for someone arrested in Bergen County

When an individual is arrested and booked at Bergen County Jail in Hackensack, the outcomes include:

1. Release without bail, under the condition they appear for their court date.
2. Remain in custody until the court appearance.
3. Post a bail or bond for release. Contact 201-336-3500 for specific bail amounts.

Bail payments can be made in different ways.

  • Cash, credit, or money order are accepted forms of payment.
  • You can work with a licensed bail bondsman in Bergen County.
  • County real estate property can be used as collateral.

For further information on posting bail in Bergen County, New Jersey, visit the Bergen County Jail Bail Information Page.

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Bergen County Jail? What is the Schedule?

Bergen County Jail on-site Inmate Visitation Schedule

160 South River Street
Hackensack, NJ 07601
201-336-3500

  • First, you must apply and register to visit an inmate before you can schedule a visit.
  • No more than 2 adult visitors will be permitted at a time.
  • Visits will be scheduled throughout the day from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM with a 24-hour advance notice.
  • Visits will be no less than 15 minutes in length.
  • Professional access to inmates (attorneys,  interpreters, clergy, and medical or social professionals, etc.) will be permitted in the jail from 7:00 A.M. through 9:30 P.M. 7 days a week. All visits are subject to approval by the Tour Commander on duty.
HOUSING
UNIT
DAY TIME
South 1
Highest Security
SUN 8:30-11:00AM
South 1
Highest Security
THU 7:00-9:30PM
South 1 - Admin Sep.
Invest. Lock
TUE 1:00-3:00PM
South 1
Protective Custody
WED 7:00-9:30PM
South 1
Protective Custody
THU 9:30-10:30AM
South 2 SAT 4:30-6:30PM
South 2 TUE 11:30-12:30PM
South 3 THU 1:00-2:00PM
South 3 SAT 7:00-9:30PM
South 4 TUE 12:30-1:30PM
South 4 SUN 4:00-6:30PM
South 4 - 
Highest Security
WED 7:00-9:30PM
South 4 - 
Highest Security
THU 9:30-10:30AM
South 5 THU 7:00-9:30PM
South 5 SAT 9:30-10:30AM
South 6 MON 7:00-9:30PM
South 6 WED 10:30-11:30AM
South 7 -
Housing Unit ICE
FRI 11:30-2:30PM
South 7 -
Housing Unit ICE
SUN 6:30-9:30PM
South 8 -
Housing Unit ICE
FRI 10:30-1:30PM
South 8 -
Housing Unit ICE
SUN 6:30-9:30PM
Central 1 - Medical
(Regular Unit Schedule)
  --   --
Central 2
Mental Health
SUN 7:00-9:30PM
Central 2
Mental Health
MON 10:00-11:00AM
Central 3 - 
Housing Unit ICE
WED 6:30-9:30PM
Central 3 - 
Housing Unit ICE
SAT 11:30-2:30PM
Central 4 - 
Housing Unit ICE
SUN 11:30-2:30PM
Central 4 - 
Housing Unit ICE
WED 3:30-6:30PM
Central 5 - 
Admin. Housing Unit
FRI 10:30-11:30AM
Central 5 - 
Admin. Housing Unit
MON 8:00-9:00AM
North 1 FRI 11:30-12:30PM
North 1 SAT 7:00-9:30PM
North 2 WED 8:30-10:30AM
North 2 FRI 6:00-7:00PM
North 3 - Female
Gen. Population (N3C)
SAT 10:30-11:30AM
North 3 - Female
Gen. Population (N3C)
TUE 9:30-11:30AM
North 3 - Female
ICE Housing ML/L
SUN 8:30-11:30AM
North 3 - Female
ICE Housing ML/L
THU 6:30-9:30PM
North 3 - Female
​​​​​​​ICE Housing MH/H
TUE 7:30-9:30PM
North 3 - Female
​​​​​​​ICE Housing MH/H
SAT 8:30-10:30AM
North 3 - Female Protective
Custody - Admin Sep.
THU 10:30-11:30AM
North 3 - Female Protective
​​​​​​​Custody - Admin Sep.
MON 9:00-10:00AM
North 3 - Highest
Security (N3B)
MON 1:00-2:00PM
North 3 - Highest
​​​​​​​Security (N3B)
WED 1:00-2:00PM
North 3F - 
DRC Females Only
MON 4:00-6:00PM
North 3F - 
DRC Females Only
FRI 8:30-10:30AM
North 4 - DRC SAT 4:00-6:00PM
North 4 - DRC SUN 4:00-6:00PM
North 5 - CRC TUE 5:00-6:00PM
North 5 - CRC THU 5:00-6:00PM
North 6 - North
Housing Unit
TUE 11:30-1:30PM
North 6 - North
Housing Unit
THU 4:00-5:00PM
North 6 - North
Housing Unit
FRI 7:00-9:30PM
North 6 - South
Housing Unit
MON 7:00-9:30PM
North 6 - South
Housing Unit
THU 11:30-1:00PM
North 6 - South
Housing Unit
FRI 4:00-6:00PM

Bergen County Jail uses GettingOut for their Remote Video Visitation and/or Visit Scheduling. 

There are three ways to remotely visit your inmate:

1.  Using the GettingOut/GTL Kiosk at the jail.
2. Using your computer from home.
3. Using your phone on the GettingOut or GTL apps.

How it Works with GettingOut
1.  Register an account.
2. Select Bergen County Jail
3. Choose either an INMATE ACCOUNT or FRIENDS & FAMILY ACCOUNT.   

  • **NOTE** Friends and Family must have funds in their "Friends & Family Account" to respond to inmate messages. 
  • If you deposit money online in the INMATE ACCOUNT, than they have the freedom to spend the money on visits or phone calls to anyone, or any other communications services available at Bergen County Jail.
  • With the FRIENDS & FAMILY ACCOUNT, you control all communication services such as phone calls, video visits and messaging. Your inmate can only call the phone number you want.

4. You will then receive prompts to validate both your identity and phone number .
5. Again, choose your inmate's facility, then type their name and select your inmate.

GettingOut will then guide you through the steps needed to arrange your remote visit.

Customer Service for GettingOut
If you have any questions, you can call them at 866-516-0115.
GettingOut online contact form
Frequently Asked Questions
The GettingOut App is available on Google Play and Apple Store.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in Bergen County Jail?

To visit an inmate in Bergen County, whether by video or in person 'at the jail', follow these steps:

Other than 'at the jail' visits between you and your inmate, which is explained and outlined in detail on our Visit Inmate Page, Bergen County remote video inmate visitation can be done using the services of GettingOut

There are three ways to remotely visit your inmate in Bergen County Jail:
1.  Using the GettingOut Kiosk at the jail.
2. Using your computer from home.
3. Using your phone on the GettingOut apps.

To remotely visit an inmate in Bergen County follow these steps:
1.  Start by confirming that Bergen County Jail's Video Visitation is working correctly by looking up Bergen County here.

2.  The next step is to create an account here for GettingOut.
3. Then add funds to your account.
4. Last, select Bergen County Jail, and then the inmate you wish to communicate with.

Other Bergen County Services provided by GettingOut:
 - Phone Calls & Voicemail 
 - Email, Photo & Video Sharing
-  Inmate Tablet Rental
-  Deposits

Customer Service
If you have any questions about the Bergen County Jail Visitation Services you can call them at 866-516-0115.
Frequently Asked Questions

* All the information you need to have complete knowledge about inmate visitation; policies, rules, fees, schedules, tips, dress codes, and children, lawyers and clergy visitation in Bergen County, can be found on our Visit Inmate Page.

Bergen County Jail Phone: 201-336-3500

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bergen County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 201-336-3500 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 Bergen County Jail?

Bergen County Jail uses GettingOut for their Remote Video Visitation and/or Visit Scheduling. 



There are three ways to remotely visit your inmate:

1.  Using the GettingOut/GTL Kiosk at the jail.
2. Using your computer from home.
3. Using your phone on the GettingOut or GTL apps.

How it Works with GettingOut
1.  Register an account.
2. Select Bergen County Jail
3. Choose either an INMATE ACCOUNT or FRIENDS & FAMILY ACCOUNT.   

  • **NOTE** Friends and Family must have funds in their "Friends & Family Account" to respond to inmate messages. 
  • If you deposit money online in the INMATE ACCOUNT, than they have the freedom to spend the money on visits or phone calls to anyone, or any other communications services available at Bergen County Jail.
  • With the FRIENDS & FAMILY ACCOUNT, you control all communication services such as phone calls, video visits and messaging. Your inmate can only call the phone number you want.

4. You will then receive prompts to validate both your identity and phone number .
5. Again, choose your inmate's facility, then type their name and select your inmate.

GettingOut will then guide you through the steps needed to arrange your remote visit.

Customer Service for GettingOut
If you have any questions, you can call them at 866-516-0115.
GettingOut online contact form
Frequently Asked Questions
The GettingOut App is available on Google Play and Apple Store.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bergen County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 201-336-3500 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Bergen County Jail?

There are five choices for putting money on an inmate's books that can be used for communication services:

1. Commissary money in the form of a money order may be mailed to:
AdvancePay Service Department
P.O. Box 911722
Denver, CO 80291-1722

2. You may use cash or credit/debit cards at any time by using the kiosk located in the front lobby.  The fee for the use of the ATM is generally $1.50 per transaction for cash and 10% fee for credit/debit cards.

3. Commissary money can also be added to an inmates account at any time using any of these methods online.

4. Cash deposits to ConnectNetwork are now available at 26,000 retail locations nationwide including Walmart, ACE, Kmart, Kroger, and more. You’ll start the payment process online in your ConnectNetwork account, then complete your transaction with cash at a participating local retail store. Plus, many of these stores are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Find a retail store near you.

5. You can call customer service 24/7 at 877-650-4249 and get instructions for depositing money over the phone using a debit or credit card.

Depositing Money for Communicating with an Inmate

How to Make a Deposit for Phone, Email or Visitation using GettingOut.com

Bergen County Jail uses GettingOut for some or all of its communication services with an inmate.

If you want to deposit money using this company for your use or your inmate's account, there are four ways to do it:

  • Online - They accept all major credit cards including Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express.
  • At the Bergen County Jail using the kiosk in the jail lobby - (cash, debit or credit card) NOTE - Bergen County Jail may require identity verification so bring your driver’s license or some other form of ID.
  • By phone by calling 866-516-0115 - They have bi-lingual operators are standing by 24 hours 7 days a week to assist you with your deposit. Major credit cards accepted are Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express.
  • By using their app, either Android or iphone. - All credit cards mentioned above are accepted.

For all the information you need to know, including tips, guidelines and warnings about depositing money in a Bergen County Jail inmate's account for communication services, check out our Send Money page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bergen County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 201-336-3500 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Bergen County Jail?

How Do You Communicate with an Inmate in the Bergen County Jail 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 Bergen County Jail, 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 Bergen County Jail 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 Bergen County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 201-336-3500 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Bergen County Jail, and what can I send them?

Bergen County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Bergen County Jail allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The Bergen County Jail also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.

Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope. 

Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID
Bergen County Jail
P.O. Box 0369
Hackensack, N.J. 07601-0369



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID
Bergen County Jail
P.O. Box 0369
Hackensack, N.J. 07601-0369



Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper publisher.

Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.

Books
The Bergen County Jail allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as AmazonBarnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address below.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Bergen County Jail standards will be disposed of. No more than three books may be shipped at any one time.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.


All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID
Bergen County Jail
P.O. Box 0369
Hackensack, N.J. 07601-0369

Bergen County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Bergen County Jail allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature.

Envelopes
The Bergen County Jail also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates.

Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID
Bergen County Jail
P.O. Box 0369
Hackensack, N.J. 07601-0369



Legal Mail

Send all legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID
Bergen County Jail
P.O. Box 0369
Hackensack, N.J. 07601-0369



Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper publisher.

Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.

Books
The Bergen County Jail allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as AmazonBarnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address below.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Bergen County Jail standards will be disposed of. No more than three books may be shipped at any one time.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.


All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID
Bergen County Jail
P.O. Box 0369
Hackensack, N.J. 07601-0369

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bergen County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 201-336-3500 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Bergen County Jail, and what can I purchase?

Bergen County Jail contracts with Access Securepak (aka MyCarePak) for families to send pre-determined packages of commissary items to your inmate.

Access Securepak carries over 1,000 different items in the following categories:
- Food and Snacks
- Personal Hygiene Products
- Electronics
- Apparel

Registration Process:
1. Register here.
2. Select New Jersey.
3. Select Bergen County Jail.
4. Find your Inmate.
5. Deposit Funds.
6. Order Commissary Items.
Once you are logged in, you will receive instructions on how much (and what products) you can send your inmate.
Contact Information:
* If you have any questions, you can call Access Securepak at 800-546-6283.
* You can email My Care Pack at customerservice@securepak.net.
* You can write them at:
    Access Securepak
    10880 Linpage Place
    St. Louis, MO 63132

* You can Live Chat with a Representative online: (bottom left corner of page)
   Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.–11 p.m. CST, 
   and Saturdays, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. CST.

*Note* Access Securepak will issue a refund for or replace broken, damaged, or missing products reported by Bergen County Jail staff. They will not honor reports of discrepancies from inmate's families or friends.
My CarePack is the Bergen County Jail's outside vendor for Commissary Items. They have a very good mix of Chips, Snacks, Candy, Meat, Seafood, Hygiene products, Letter writing materials, Electronics and Apparel items for sale on their website.


*NOTE* -- Once you are fully registered and have selected the inmate you wish to send commissary to, you will receive instructions on how much you can deposit, how much (and what) you can purchase for your inmate, and how often you can send commissary.

How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Bergen County

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Bergen County Jail follow these steps:

  • Select New Jersey, then select Bergen County Jail, and then select the 'Send a Package Order' option.
  • Register and create an account with Access Securepak, for Bergen County.
  • Choose the inmate and the products you want shipped to them, and input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Bergen County at any one time.

For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Bergen County Jail check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Bergen County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bergen County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 201-336-3500 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Bergen County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?

Emailing and Texting Messages, Photos & Videograms

Bergen County Jail contracts with GTL GettingOut, the same service that handles Inmate Phone Systems and Video Visitation, for sending secure messages and photos between you and your inmate.


If you are not already registered, do so here, or Log in.

Then use the Facility Finder to:
1.  Select Bergen County Jail,
2. Add your inmate to your list of contacts,
3. Add a credit or debit card to cover your costs.

How Messaging Works
Watch this video on how to send a message.
1.
  Messages can be up to 500 characters long, including punctuation. At the bottom of your message there is a 'character countdown' feature.  
2. After you click the “CONTINUE” button, you can review the cost to send your message to your inmate. You can also attach credits for your inmate to reply to your message.  Be sure to accept the Terms and Conditions and click the “SEND” button for your message to be successfully delivered to your inmate.

How Uploading Photos Works
Watch this video on how to upload a photo.
1.
  Select the Photos Tab.
2. Select “Take New Photo” or “Upload New Photo”.
3. Take a new photo with your webcam, or select "Choose File" to upload a photo from your computer.
4. Give your photo a Title or add it to the "Gallery" of your choice.
5. Select the "Share" button.
6. Select your inmate(s) and then select "Share".
7. Once the photo is approved, it will be shared with your inmate(s).

Customer Service Questions
'Online' Contact Form, or
Call   866-516-0115

How to Communicate with an Bergen County Jail Inmate by Mail and by Email

To mail or email an inmate in Bergen County follow these steps:

When mailing a letter or postcard to an inmate, please follow these instructions:

  • All mail sent to an inmate at the Bergen County Jail must include the sender's name and mailing address in the top left corner of the envelope or postcard.
  • All mail must include the facility's address, as well as the inmate's name and assigned number.
  • Failure to include your return address will most likely result in your mail NOT being delivered and your letter destroyed.
  • The Bergen County Jail has a zero-tolerance policy regarding mail violations. 
  • All the information you need to understand mail and email policies can be found on our Inmate Mail Page and our Text/Email an Inmate Page.

Emailing Messages & Photos

Facility_name_1} contracts with GTL GettingOut, the same service that handles iInmate Phone Systems and Video Visitation, for sending secure messages and photos between you and your inmate.
 
If you are not already registered, do so here, or Log in.

Then use the Facility Finder to:
1.  Select Bergen County Jail,
2. Add your inmate to your list of contacts,
3. Add a credit or debit card to cover your costs.

  • Messages can be up to 500 characters long, including punctuation. At the bottom of your message there is a 'character countdown' feature.  
  • After you click the “CONTINUE” button, you can review the cost to send your message to your inmate. You can also attach credits for your inmate to reply to your message.  Be sure to accept the Terms and Conditions and click the “SEND” button for your message to be successfully delivered to your inmate.
  • You can also send your Bergen County inmate photos and videos.

Customer Service Questions
'Online' Contact Form, or
Call   866-516-0115

Go here to this FAQ to get answers to how the transition to ViaPath from GTL and gettingout will affect your account.

All the information you need to understand mail and email policies for Bergen County can be found on our Inmate Mail Page and our Text/Email an Inmate Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bergen County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 201-336-3500 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Bergen County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Bergen County Jail allows inmates access to tablets to use for the services provided by 'gettingout'.


The devices are similar to common handheld tablets, but are made exclusively by GettingOut, a GTL / Viapath company.
Tablets offer specialized content and services for inmates to use during their stay at Bergen County Jail, such as:

  • Music
  • Books
  • Games
  • Education
  • News
  • Radio
  • Television
  • Read mail and messages
  • Video visits

-  Free services are already available for use on the device at Bergen County Jail.
-  Subscription services are funded separately by family and friends with deposits made into an inmate’s Debit Link account.
-  Bergen County Jail Inmates will then be able to purchase subscription services and premium content to enjoy.

What Does a Tablet Cost?

To estimate costs for tablets and other services such as phone calls, sign in to your account and click “Rate & Fees Calculator” in the footer (bottom of the page), but the following gives you a general idea.

Game Center:

30-Day Subscription: $4.99, with an additional $1.00 service infrastructure charge ($5.99)

Fourteen-Day Subscription: $2.99, with an additional $0.75 service infrastructure charge ($3.74)

Seven-Day Subscription: $1.99, with an additional $0.50 service infrastructure charge ($2.49)

Unlimited eBooks:

Thirty-Day Subscription: $1.99, with an additional $1.00 service infrastructure charge ($2.99)

Fourteen-Day Subscription: $0.99, with an additional $0.75 service infrastructure charge ($1.74)

Seven-Day Subscription: $0.49, with an additional $0.50 service infrastructure charge ($0.99)

Streaming Music:

Thirty-Day Subscription: $8.99, with an additional $16.00 service infrastructure charge ($24.99)

Fourteen-Day Subscription: $5.99, with an additional $9.00 service infrastructure charge ($14.99)

Seven-Day Subscription: $2.99, with an additional $5.00 service infrastructure charge ($7.99)

Newsfeed

Thirty-Day Subscription: $3.99, with an additional $6.00 service infrastructure charge ($9.99)

Fourteen-Day Subscription: $1.99, with an additional $5.00 service infrastructure charge ($6.99)

Seven-Day Subscription: $0.99, with an additional $3.00 service infrastructure charge ($3.99)

Same Day Subscription Services

Game Center: $0.99, with an additional $0.50 service infrastructure charge ($1.49)

Unlimited eBooks: $0.25, (Total = 0.25)

Newsfeed: $0.24, with an additional $0.75 service infrastructure charge ($0.99)

FM Radio: $0.24, with an additional $0.25 service infrastructure charge ($0.49)

All Subscription and message credit pricing is subject to state and local taxes. 

Replacement Components - should your inmate break it...

Tablet: $249.99 per each

Charger: $8.99 per each

Earbuds: $2.99 per each

How Inmates Can Use a Tablet to Access Services at Bergen County Jail

To find out how to get access to a tablet for inmate read the following:

1.  First, Register or Sign In to GettingOut/GTL

2.  Purchase the services you want for your Bergen County Jail inmate.
3. All inmates have free access to the tablets to read their letters from family & friends, but there are many other services available to keep your inmate busy while incarcerated... such as Games, Books, Music and Movies. These other services come with fees that you can pay for when you pay for phone service.

To learn more about Tablet Rentals for inmates, including the cost, all the services available and everything else you need to know, check out our Tablet Rental Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bergen County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 201-336-3500 for further assistance.

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