New Jersey Inmate Directory

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The State of New Jersey has 19 Jails across 21 Counties which includes Bergen County, Middlesex County, Essex County, Hudson County, Ocean County and others.

New Jersey, nicknamed “The Garden State,” is located in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. Trenton, the capital city, is known for its historic sites and state capitol building.

  • Capital City: Trenton
  • Population: As of 2023, New Jersey’s population is estimated to be around 8.9 million.
  • Correctional Facilities: The New Jersey Department of Corrections (NJ DOC) oversees the state’s prison system, which includes a network of facilities:
    • State Prisons: New Jersey operates several prisons throughout the state, housing adult male and female offenders with long sentences. These facilities include New Jersey State Prison, East Jersey State Prison, Central Jersey State Prison, Southern State Correctional Facility, Northern State Prison, and others.
    • Youth Correctional Facilities: Separate facilities house juvenile offenders.
    • Special Needs Facilities: These facilities cater to inmates requiring specialized medical or mental health care.
    • Community Reintegration Centers: These facilities house inmates nearing release who participate in programs to transition back into society.
    • County Jails: These hold individuals awaiting trial or serving short sentences. New Jersey has 19 county jails across 21 counties.
  • State Prison Population: As of 2021, New Jersey’s prison population was approximately 12,500 inmates. This translates to an incarceration rate of around 341 per 100,000 residents, which is significantly higher than the national average.
  • Probation Population: The exact number of individuals on probation in New Jersey fluctuates, but estimates suggest it’s considerably higher than the prison population. As of 2021, it was likely around 122,400.
  • Violent Crime Rate: New Jersey’s violent crime rate ranks above the national average. According to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting data, this could be due to factors like population density and proximity to major urban areas. However, crime rates can vary significantly within the state.

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Resources for Further Information:

The New Jersey Department of Corrections website offers a public inmate search function. You can search for inmates by name or NJ DOC identification number.

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