All people arrested in Union County are housed in the Essex County Correctional Facility and Hudson County Jail.
The Union County Offenders housed in Essex and Hudson County is a 0 bed jail in the city of Elizabeth, Union County, New Jersey. Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought here for booking and processing, and if their crime requires it, are incarcerated until they either get bail or are released from custody on their own recognizance.
Those who are found guilty and sentenced to a term of less than one year, will do their time in this county. Those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the New Jersey State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 908-558-2600, directions to the facility, and inmate services such as the visitation schedule and policies, funding an inmate's account, mailing them a letter, receiving phone calls from an inmate, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.
It's always a good idea to find out and save the inmate's jail ID number or booking number as you may need this for sending mail or other communication needs. If you can't locate it online, you can call the Union County Offenders housed in Essex and Hudson County at 908-558-2600 to get it.
Phone: 908-558-2600
Physical Address:
Union County Offenders housed in Essex and Hudson County
Elizabeth, NJ 07207
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Union County Offenders housed in Essex and Hudson County, 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 908-558-2600 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an offender's Criminal Court Case for Union County or any other court in New Jersey.
Union County Offenders housed in Essex and Hudson County Inmate Search
The Union County Offenders housed in Essex and Hudson County maintains an average of 0 offenders in custody on any given day. The Union County Offenders housed in Essex and Hudson County 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 Union County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 41,601 offenders.
The following charts of Union 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 Union 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 Union 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 Union 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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Within Union County, the Sheriff’s Office has several responsibilities to the community. Not only are they the first response to local crimes, but they assist the city police as needed, work with federal officers on occasion, and are responsible for all of the inmate transportation within the county.
By having Sheriff’s Officers transport inmates between facilities and to all court appearances the local police are able to remain within the cities and conduct regular patrols as well as responding to all calls and serving the necessary warrants.
By removing the added task of transporting inmates and allowing the local police to have smaller holding facilities and housing inmates at larger county facilities, there are more resources in place to support the safety of cities and towns throughout the area.
All juveniles who are arrested in the county will be taken to the Essex County Juvenile Detention Center where they will have a safe and secure environment, access to phones to call their family, and visitation with their families during visiting days.
Only immediate family are permitted to visit. Adult inmates, both male and female, will be housed at the Essex or the Hudson County Jails through a contract with those counties.
They will have access to commissary purchases, visits from family members, and access to phones to call each day and remain in contact with both family and their friends. These moments of contact become even more important when offenders are housed outside of their own community as a way to keep connected.
After an arrest, individuals are taken to Union County Offenders housed in Essex and Hudson County where they go through booking. This process includes identifying the person, reviewing charges, and determining whether they will be released on their own, eligible for bail, or detained until their court date.
It’s crucial to remain silent after being arrested. Anything said may be used in court, so it’s better to refrain from speaking until consulting with an attorney.
The following steps outline the booking procedure at Union County Offenders housed in Essex and Hudson County:
Booking can take from a short hour to longer periods, especially on busy nights or with uncooperative individuals. For inquiries about posting bond for an arrestee, call the facility at 908-558-2600.
Once someone is booked at Union County Offenders housed in Essex and Hudson County in Elizabeth after an arrest, there are several outcomes:
1. They may be released without paying bail, agreeing to show up on a scheduled date.
2. They may remain in custody until their court appearance.
3. They can pay a bail or bond for release. Call 908-558-2600 for bail details.
Bail payments can take several forms.
For detailed information about the bail process in Union County, New Jersey, see the Union County Offenders housed in Essex and Hudson County Bail FAQ.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Union County Offenders housed in Essex and Hudson County? What is the Schedule?
Union County Inmates are now housed at either:
Hudson County Correctional Center
30-35 South Hackensack Ave.
Kearny, NJ 07032-4690
or
Essex County Correctional Facility
354 Doremus Avenue
Newark, NJ 07105
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Union County Offenders housed in Essex and Hudson County’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 908-558-2600 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 Union County Offenders housed in Essex and Hudson County?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Union County Offenders housed in Essex and Hudson County’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 908-558-2600 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Union County Offenders housed in Essex and Hudson County?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Union County Offenders housed in Essex and Hudson County’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 908-558-2600 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Union County Offenders housed in Essex and Hudson County?
Union County Inmates are now housed at either:
Hudson County Correctional Center
30-35 South Hackensack Ave.
Kearny, NJ 07032-4690
or
Essex County Correctional Facility
354 Doremus Avenue
Newark, NJ 07105
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Union County Offenders housed in Essex and Hudson County’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 908-558-2600 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Union County Offenders housed in Essex and Hudson County, and what can I send them?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Union County Offenders housed in Essex and Hudson County’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 908-558-2600 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Union County Offenders housed in Essex and Hudson County, and what can I purchase?
Union County Inmates are now housed at either:
Hudson County Correctional Center
30-35 South Hackensack Ave.
Kearny, NJ 07032-4690
or
Essex County Correctional Facility
354 Doremus Avenue
Newark, NJ 07105
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Union County Offenders housed in Essex and Hudson County’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 908-558-2600 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Union County Offenders housed in Essex and Hudson County using an Online Messaging Service?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Union County Offenders housed in Essex and Hudson County’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 908-558-2600 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Union County Offenders housed in Essex and Hudson County have Access to Tablets or Computers?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Union County Offenders housed in Essex and Hudson County’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 908-558-2600 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Union County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Union County?
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