Ocean County Jail is a 700-bed facility based in Toms River, Ocean County, New Jersey. For inmate information, you can call the facility 24/7 at 732-929-2043.
Offenders arrested for misdemeanors or felonies are processed at this facility. After booking and processing, they may remain incarcerated until they are bonded out, released on recognizance, or held until their trial concludes.
The inmate search tool provides access to the current roster of inmates.
Inmates sentenced to less than one year will serve their time here, while those with longer sentences are transferred to either the New Jersey State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides detailed information on services such as the visitation schedule, funding an inmate’s account, sending mail, phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond details, and commissary purchases.
Be sure to save the inmate’s jail ID or booking number for communication purposes. If you can’t find it online, you can call Ocean County Jail at 732-929-2043 for assistance.
Phone: 732-929-2043
Physical Address:
120 Hooper Avenue
Toms River, NJ 08753
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & ID Number
Ocean County Jail
PO Box 2191
Toms River, NJ 08754
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & ID Number
Ocean County Jail
PO Box 2191
Toms River, NJ 08754
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Ocean 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 732-929-2043 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an offender's Criminal Court Case for Ocean County or any other court in New Jersey.
Ocean County Jail Inmate Search
The Ocean County Jail maintains an average of 700 offenders in custody on any given day. The Ocean 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 Ocean County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 15,200 offenders.
The following charts of Ocean 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 Ocean 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 Ocean 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 Ocean 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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This facility falls under the responsibility of the Department of Corrections and can be reached at 732-929-2043.
Meeting the highest standards, the staff at this facility are focused on the safety of the community, the inmates, and the staff that are managing the jail.
Each person is treated with equal respect and consideration during their incarceration, with a focus on rehabilitation and improving the lives of both inmates and their families when they have finished their sentence.
Community work programs offer inmates the opportunity to work within the community to complete needed projects, day reporting can be used as an alternative to weekend sentences, and education programs help advance the education and skills of those who attend.
To improve the standards of living for inmates and to help keep the facility safe, inmates are encouraged to maintain contact with their friends and family who are outside of the facility by mail, phone calls, and visits.
The telephone system allows for inmates to make outgoing phone calls to those who they have included on their phone call list. Anyone who does not want to be called from the facility can block the number by contacting the jail.
Mail can be sent to The inmate name and their ID number, at:
Inmate's Full Name & ID Number
Ocean County Jail
PO Box 2191
Toms River, NJ 08754
Inmates are also able to receive packages that are ordered through the commissary program and additional money can be added to their account for their own commissary purchases.
To engage in visits with inmates there are now video options to allow visitors from home or other locations, where they can access the internet from and have a camera on their device. Each visitor must register at least two full days before they can schedule a visit, and they will be approved by the staff. For those who are unable to access a device at home, visits are also permitted at the video kiosk in the lobby of the facility. Visiting hours occur weekdays 6pm-10pm and weekends 8am-3pm.
After an arrest, the individual is brought to Ocean County Jail for the booking process. This procedure involves identifying the person, determining charges, and deciding whether they’ll be released on their own recognizance, posted for bail, or held until court.
Remaining silent is highly recommended, as anything said can later be used in court. Wait for legal advice before responding to questions.
The booking process typically involves the following steps at Ocean County Jail:
Booking timeframes vary, ranging from one hour to up to 48 hours. For details on an offender’s bail or bond, call Ocean County Jail at 732-929-2043.
Once an individual is booked at Ocean County Jail in Toms River, options for their release include:
1. Release without paying bail, with a commitment to appear in court.
2. Continued detention until their court date.
3. Release upon paying a bail or bond. Call 732-929-2043 for the bail amount.
Bail can be paid through various methods.
For more details on the bail process in Ocean County, New Jersey, visit the Ocean County Jail Bail Page.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Ocean County Jail? What is the Schedule?
120 Hooper Avenue
Toms River, NJ 08753
732-929-2043
General Rules for all Video Visits - Both at the Jail & Remote from Home
At-the-jail Video Visitation - No Contact
DAY | TIMES |
SUNDAY | 8:00AM - 3:00PM |
MONDAY | 6:00PM - 10:00PM |
TUESDAY | 6:00PM - 10:00PM |
WEDNESDAY | 6:00PM - 10:00PM |
THURSDAY | 6:00PM - 10:00PM |
FRIDAY | 6:00PM - 10:00PM |
SATURDAY | 8:00AM - 3:00PM |
At-the-jail Contact Visitation
DAY | TIMES |
FRIDAY | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
SATURDAY | 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
Contact Visits - Rules
Remote (from your home) Video Visitation Schedule
DAY | TIMES |
SUNDAY | 8:00AM - 3:00PM |
MONDAY | 6:00PM - 10:00PM |
TUESDAY | 6:00PM - 10:00PM |
WEDNESDAY | 6:00PM - 10:00PM |
THURSDAY | 6:00PM - 10:00PM |
FRIDAY | 6:00PM - 10:00PM |
SATURDAY | 8:00AM - 3:00PM |
How it Works with GettingOut
1. Register an account.
2. Select Ocean County Jail
3. Choose either an INMATE ACCOUNT or FRIENDS & FAMILY ACCOUNT.
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.
To visit an inmate in Ocean 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, Ocean County remote video inmate visitation can be done using the services of GettingOut.
There are three ways to remotely visit your inmate in Ocean 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 Ocean County follow these steps:
1. Start by confirming that Ocean County Jail's Video Visitation is working correctly by looking up Ocean County here.
2. The next step is to create an account here for GettingOut.
3. Then add funds to your account.
4. Last, select Ocean County Jail, and then the inmate you wish to communicate with.
Other Ocean 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 Ocean 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 Ocean County, can be found on our Visit Inmate Page.
Ocean County Jail Phone: 732-929-2043
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Ocean County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 732-929-2043 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Ocean County Jail?
General Rules for Remote Video Visits from Home
At-the-jail Video Visitation - No Contact
DAY | TIMES |
SUNDAY | 8:00AM - 3:00PM |
MONDAY | 6:00PM - 10:00PM |
TUESDAY | 6:00PM - 10:00PM |
WEDNESDAY | 6:00PM - 10:00PM |
THURSDAY | 6:00PM - 10:00PM |
FRIDAY | 6:00PM - 10:00PM |
SATURDAY | 8:00AM - 3:00PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Ocean County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 732-929-2043 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Ocean County Jail?
1. Online - Making a deposit using a verified Visa or Mastercard online, or using their Apple or Android App.
2. By phone - Dial 866.345.1884 to reach their 24/7 Access Corrections domestic call centers.
3. Jail Lobby Kiosk - Kiosks accept cash, credit cards, and debit cards.
4. Mail-in Lockbox - Friends or Family who do not have a credit or debit card can mail money orders to their secure lockbox to make deposits to an inmate’s account. Depositors use a customized form that captures all needed information. Upon receipt, they process and post the deposits to the inmate's trust fund in approximately 48 hours.
Money orders may be mailed to inmates at:
Access Corrections
P.O. Box 12486
St. Louis, MO 63132
Money orders must be made out to "Access Secure Deposits".
Include the state, city, inmate name and ID number on all money orders.
5. Walk-in Cash Deposits - Go to any Cash Pay Today location to deposit cash to your inmate's account.
Secure Deposits - Frequently Asked Questions
Secure Deposits - Video Tutorial on How it Works
Secure Deposits - Help Pages
Customer Service Contacts:
Phone: 866-345-1884
Email: customerservice@accesscorrections.com
Online Chat - Look for 'bubble' on bottom right of the page linked here.
To send commissary money to an inmate in Ocean County Jail follow these steps:
For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Ocean County Jail.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Ocean County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 732-929-2043 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Ocean County Jail?
Follow these instructions on how to open an account with GTL Connect Network (aka Viapath Technologies)
For full instructions on the Ocean 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 Ocean County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 732-929-2043 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Ocean County Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Ocean County Jail does NOT allow postcards.
Envelopes
The Ocean County Jail only allows WHITE envelopes with plain WHITE paper to be mailed to inmates.
Envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & ID Number
Ocean County Jail
PO Box 2191
Toms River, NJ 08754
Newspapers
Not allowed. Newspapers will be provided by the facility.
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 Ocean County 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 above.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Ocean 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 magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & ID Number
Ocean County Jail
PO Box 2191
Toms River, NJ 08754
Care Packages
Ocean County Jail contracts with Access SecurePak. You can order care packages of snacks and sundries to be shipped directly to your inmate.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Ocean County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 732-929-2043 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Ocean County Jail, and what can I purchase?
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 Ocean 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 Ocean County Jail staff. They will not honor reports of discrepancies from inmate's families or friends.
My CarePack is the Ocean 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.
To send commissary money to an inmate in Ocean County Jail follow these steps:
For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Ocean County Jail.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Ocean County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 732-929-2043 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Ocean County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
Ocean 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 Ocean 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
To mail or email an inmate in Ocean County follow these steps:
When mailing a letter or postcard to an inmate, please follow these instructions:
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 Ocean County Jail,
2. Add your inmate to your list of contacts,
3. Add a credit or debit card to cover your costs.
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 Ocean 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 Ocean County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 732-929-2043 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Ocean County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
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 Ocean County Jail, such as:
- Free services are already available for use on the device at Ocean County Jail.
- Subscription services are funded separately by family and friends with deposits made into an inmate’s Debit Link account.
- Ocean 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
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 Ocean 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 Ocean County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 732-929-2043 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other City and County Jails in Ocean County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Ocean County?
This facility, known as "Ocean County Jail" is also known as Ocean County Jail & Detention Center, Ocean County Justice Complex, Ocean County Jail & Detention Center, New Jersey, Ocean.