The Trenton City Jail is a 34-bed jail located in Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey. For inmate information, you can call them 24/7 at 609-989-3940.
This facility processes offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies within the county. They are brought here for booking and processing. Depending on their charges, they may remain incarcerated until they are either bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or ordered to stay in custody until their trial is resolved.
You can use the inmate search tool to view the jail's roster and see who is currently in custody.
Inmates sentenced to less than one year will serve their time in this facility. Those with sentences longer than one year will be transferred to either the New Jersey State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
On this page, you'll find information on inmate services, including the visitation schedule, funding an inmate's account, sending mail, receiving phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.
It's useful to note and save the inmate's jail ID or booking number, which is often needed for sending mail or other communications. If you can't find it online, you can call Trenton City Jail at 609-989-3940 for assistance.
Phone: 609-989-3940
Physical Address:
225 North Clinton Avenue
Trenton, NJ 8609
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Trenton City 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 609-989-3940 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an offender's Criminal Court Case for Mercer County or any other court in New Jersey.
Trenton City Jail Inmate Search
The Trenton City Jail maintains an average of 34 offenders in custody on any given day. The Trenton City 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 Mercer County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 19,600 offenders.
The following charts of Mercer 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 Mercer 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 Mercer 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 Mercer 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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Once someone is arrested, they are taken to Trenton City Jail for booking. This process involves identifying the individual, determining charges, and deciding if they will be released on their own recognizance, released on bail, or held in custody until their court date.
It’s important for the arrestee to stay silent, as anything they say can be used against them. The best advice is to avoid answering any questions about the arrest until legal counsel is present.
The booking process at Trenton City Jail typically includes the following steps:
Depending on circumstances, booking can take anywhere from one hour to up to 48 hours, especially during busy periods or if the individual is uncooperative. For questions about paying an arrestee’s bond or bail amount, contact the facility at 609-989-3940.
After an individual is apprehended and taken to Trenton City Jail in Trenton for booking, their release options vary based on the situation:
1. They might be released without bail, on the condition they appear in court on a scheduled date.
2. They may be detained until their court appearance.
3. They may be eligible for release after posting a bail or bond. Call 609-989-3940 for the exact bail amount.
There are different ways to settle an individual's bail or bond.
For more information on the bail process in Mercer County, New Jersey, visit the Trenton City Jail Bail Information Page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Trenton City Jail? What is the Schedule?
225 North Clinton Avenue
Trenton, NJ 8609
609-989-3940
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 609-989-3940 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
| MONDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Trenton City Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 609-989-3940 for further assistance.
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Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Trenton City Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Trenton City Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 609-989-3940 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Trenton City Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Trenton City Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 609-989-3940 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Trenton City Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Trenton City Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 609-989-3940 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Trenton City Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Trenton City 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 Trenton City 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:
225 North Clinton Avenue
Trenton, NJ 8609
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
225 North Clinton Avenue
Trenton, NJ 8609
Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the 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 Trenton City Jail allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Trenton City Jail standards will be disposed of.
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:
225 North Clinton Avenue
Trenton, NJ 8609
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Trenton City Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 609-989-3940 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Trenton City Jail, and what can I purchase?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Trenton City Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 609-989-3940 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Trenton City Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Trenton City Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 609-989-3940 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Trenton City Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Trenton City Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 609-989-3940 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Mercer County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Mercer County?
This facility, known as "Trenton City Jail" is also known as Trenton City Jail, New Jersey, Mercer.
