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Passaic County Jail
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The Passaic County Jail is a 0 bed jail in the city of Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey. Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought here for booking and processing only.
No inmate is held overnight at Passaic County Jail but rather transferred the same day that they arrive to either the Bergen County facility for men or the Hudson County Department of Corrections for women. If you have any questions, call 973-881-4620 .
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 973-881-4620 , 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 Passaic County Jail at 973-881-4620 to get it.
Phone: 973-881-4620
Physical Address: 11 Marshall Street Paterson, NJ 07501
Mailing Address (personal mail): Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID# Passaic County Jail 11 Marshall Street Paterson, NJ 07501
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions): Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID# Passaic County Jail 11 Marshall Street Paterson, NJ 07501
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To search for an inmate in the Passaic 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 973-881-4620 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an offender's Criminal Court Case for Passaic County or any other court in New Jersey.
Passaic County Jail Inmate Search
The Passaic County Jail maintains an average of 0 offenders in custody on any given day. The Passaic 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 Passaic County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 3,001 offenders.
The following charts of Passaic 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 Passaic 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 Passaic 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 Passaic 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.
In Passaic County there is no detention center or full jail, the Passaic County Jail is a processing facility that will finish the booking process for detainees and then transfer them.
As there are not overnight or other stays, there is no mail accepted, nor will there be visiting hours.
Detainees will have access to a phone to make a phone call to their lawyer, or family, after they arrive and during the booking process.
Booking will include updating their file with the new charges, fingerprints, and other information, and they will be assigned a court appearance after they are transferred to the alternative facility.
- Jail (Main): 973-881-4620
- Adult Probation: 973-247-8631
- Prosecutor: 973-881-4800
- Public Defender: 973-977-4150
- Sheriff: 973-389-5900
Steps involved in booking at Passaic County Jail
After an arrest, the individual is brought to Passaic 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 Passaic County Jail:
- Identification confirmation.
- Photographs (mugshots).
- Answering questions regarding health and criminal background.
- Potential DNA collection.
- Conducting a physical search.
- Seizing personal property.
- Providing a free phone call.
Booking timeframes vary, ranging from one hour to up to 48 hours. For details on an offender’s bail or bond, call Passaic County Jail at 973-881-4620 .
How to pay bail in Passaic County for an arrestee
Once an individual is booked at Passaic County Jail in Paterson, 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 973-881-4620 for the bail amount.
Bail can be paid through various methods.
- Cash, money orders, or credit cards are accepted for payment.
- A licensed bail bondsman in Passaic County can assist with the process.
- Property located in the county may be used as bail collateral.
For more details on the bail process in Passaic County, New Jersey, visit the Passaic County Jail Bail Page.
How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Passaic County Jail? What is the Schedule?
Passaic County Jail ON-SITE (at the jail) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE 11 Marshall Street Paterson, NJ 07501 973-881-4620
Schedule Video Visits online with GTL/ViaPath
- On-site Visits are free.
- Visits are 30 minutes.
- Visitation schedule subject to change.
- Inmates are allowed two visits per week
- A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per an On-site video session.
Professional Visitation -
Monday - Sunday: 8AM-10AM 2PM-2PM 5:30PM-10PM
- If you are scheduling a same day Visit/Conference, attorneys must contact the Passaic County Jail at 862-239-7089 and provide the officer with the inmate’s name, time scheduled, and confirmation number after the visit/conference is scheduled.
- There is no attorney fee for attorney-client conferences. Attorney Instructions .
Passaic County Jail REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
- All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
- Visitation Schedule subject to change.
Passaic County Jail offers Video Visitation for Inmates using the Services of GTL, aka ViaPath Techologies
In order to schedule and then visit an inmate using gtl you need to first register with gtl ..
Next Steps:
- Register yourself and all visitors.
- Select Passaic County Jail
- Select your inmate.
- Schedule your preferred time for the visit.
For at-home video visits: S ign in to the visitation scheduling site 15 minutes prior to your scheduled visit. Test your connection, and follow the steps to start your visit. For on-site video visits: Arrive at the facility at least 15 minutes prior to check-in. A valid photo ID is required.
All your questions can be answered after you register , at the Frequently Asked Questions page, or call 855-208-7349 during the following hours: 6AM – 4PM MST Monday – Friday, or 7AM – 4PM MST Saturday – Sunday
Costs for Visits are subject to change but generally run less than $10.00 for a 30 minute visit. Payment can be made with Visa, Mastercard debit, credit or gift cards.
How to Arrange Video Visitation with Passaic County Jail Inmates
For all the information you need to know regarding scheduling, cost, rules, tips and guidelines of inmate visits at the Passaic County Jail, check out our Visit Inmate Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Passaic County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs , call 973-881-4620 for further assistance.
Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Passaic County Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Passaic County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs , call 973-881-4620 for further assistance.
How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Passaic County Jail?
There are multiple ways to add money to an inmate's account at Passaic County Jail, using Access Corrections Secure Deposits
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.
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 : [email protected] Online Chat - Look for 'bubble' on bottom right of the page linked here.
How to Send Money to an Inmate in Passaic County
To send commissary money to an inmate in Passaic County Jail follow these steps:
- Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
- Select New Jersey, then select Passaic County Jail, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
- Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.
For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Passaic County Jail.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Passaic County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs , call 973-881-4620 for further assistance.
How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Passaic County Jail?
How Do You Communicate with an Inmate in the Passaic County Jail by Phone
- 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 Passaic 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 Passaic 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 Passaic County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs , call 973-881-4620 for further assistance.
How do I Mail an Inmate in the Passaic County Jail, and what can I send them?
Passaic County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines
Postcards The Passaic 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 Passaic 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# Passaic County Jail 11 Marshall Street Paterson, NJ 07501
Send all Legal Mail to this Address: Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID# Passaic County Jail 11 Marshall Street Paterson, NJ 07501
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 Passaic 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 noted. Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Passaic County 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: Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID# Passaic County Jail 11 Marshall Street Paterson, NJ 07501
Passaic County Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?
For inmates receiving mail in the Passaic County Jail there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Passaic County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs , call 973-881-4620 for further assistance.
Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Passaic County Jail, and what can I purchase?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Passaic County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs , call 973-881-4620 for further assistance.
How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Passaic County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
Passaic County Jail allows Secure Messaging using a third-party service call Access Corrections.
They are the same company that facilitate Secure Deposits and Securepaks, so if you are already registered with them, then you are already approved to send Secure Messages to your inmate.
Register/Log in here .
After Registering/Logging In:
1. You choose Passaic County Jail. 2. You Search for your inmate by typing in his last name. You can further narrow your search by adding his first name and/or Inmate ID. 3. You add a credit or debit card. 4. You buy a message plan (plans and prices vary), or buy credits. One credit costs $0.01. 5. You select the option for your inmate to be able use the credits which you purchase, to message back to you... Or not. 6. Passaic County Jail charges a fee for each message sent or received.
Important Things to Know
- Access Corrections has an iphone app and an android app for using their services. - ALL of your correspondence will be monitored by the jail. - Do NOT write anything you wouldn’t want repeated in court. - Rates vary and are always subject to change. - Inmates can write you back ONLY if you select that option. - You CAN send photos up to 32MB in file size. Subject to change. - You CAN have unlimited credits on your account but are limited in the amount of each credit purchase. - You may NOT type or send emoticons. - You may NOT copy and paste text. Type directly. - You may NOT type profanities, violence or characters not approved. - Due to messages having to be reviewed first, allow up to five days for a message to be delivered. - You may NOT transfer credits to another email.
Phone: 866-345-1884
Email : [email protected] FAQ Contact Page iphone app Android app
How to Send a Secure Email Message to an Inmate in Passaic County
To send a secure email message to an inmate in Passaic County Jail follow these steps:
- Select New Jersey, then select Passaic County Jail, and then the inmate you want to send your message to.
- Choose the amount of money you want to spend, and input your payment method. The funds can also be used by the inmate to send a message back to you.
- NOTE: All messages between you and your inmate will be permanently recorded and seen by the staff and could be used against your inmate in court.
For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Passaic County Jail check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Passaic County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Passaic County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs , call 973-881-4620 for further assistance.
Do Inmates in the Passaic County 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 Passaic County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs , call 973-881-4620 for further assistance.
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