Bergen County, New Jersey Inmate

Bergen County inmate search is a tool for accessing information about individuals incarcerated in Bergen County or detained by law enforcement agencies. The Bergen County Sheriff’s Office offers an online Inmate Lookup tool for accessing information about individuals serving prison terms at the county’s jail facilities. The New Jersey Department of Corrections (NJDOC) also maintains an Inmate Locator tool for individuals transferred from local jails, including those in Bergen County.

For offline access or inmate records that are not available online, individuals can contact the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office at:

2 Bergen County Plaza,

Hackensack,

NJ 07601,

Phone: (201) 336-3500.

Additionally, municipal law enforcement agencies, such as the Hackensack Police Department, the Teaneck Police Department, and the Paramus Police Department, may have records of individuals they take into custody for temporary holding.

A typical result for a Bergen County inmate record may contain the following details about the inmate:

• Personal Information
• Identification number
• Current incarceration status
• Offense information
• Booking details
• Release information

Note that confidential details protected by New Jersey and federal laws, as well as juvenile records, are not publicly accessible.

How to Find an Inmate in Bergen County Jail

Access to Bergen County inmate records is through the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office Inmate Lookup Portal. This search tool permits users to find inmate information by name, date of birth, and booking numbers. Interested individuals can also make mail or in-person requests for Bergen County inmate records through the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office at:

2 Bergen County Plaza,

Hackensack,

NJ 07601,

Phone: (201) 336-3500.

Alternatively, visit the Bergen County Corrections & Rehabilitation Center at:

160 South River Street,

Hackensack,

NJ 07601.

How to Use the Bergen County Jail Roster

The Bergen County Sheriff’s Office Inmate Lookup tool permits users to search for inmate records by name, birth date, and booking number. For a first-time user:

• Log in to the Inmate Lookup Portal
• Enter the inmate’s name and date of birth into their specific text fields
• Tick the "Include released inmates" (if applicable)
• Click "Search" to submit the query.

As an alternative:

• Expand the "Booking Number" menu
• Select an applicable criterion
• Enter the booking number into the "Value" field
• Click "Search" to submit.

Inmate records through online portals may not contain full details. For information not available online, call the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office or Bergen County Corrections & Rehabilitation Center at (201) 336-3500.

What Information is Included in the Bergen County Inmate Roster

A typical Bergen County inmate search result contains the following about the subject:

• Personal information such as full name, date of birth, gender, and race
• Booking and/or State identification number (SBI)
• Name of the facility where the individual is or was incarcerated
• Description of the charges against the individual
• Booking information, including the date and time of booking
• Custody status, indicating whether the individual is in jail or not.

Note that the New Jersey Open Public Records Act and federal laws limit access to some records and details to authorized entities. Also, records of juvenile inmates at the Bergen County Juvenile Detention Center are not publicly accessible.

Contact Details for Bergen County Jail or Sheriff’s Office

In Bergen County, the Sheriff’s Office supervises the county’s adult jail through its Corrections Division. Individuals seeking access to Bergen County inmate records should call the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office Jail Division at (201) 527-3000.

Alternatively, visit the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office Jail Division at:

2 Bergen County Plaza,

Hackensack,

NJ 07601.

Interested individuals can also visit the Bergen County Corrections & Rehabilitation Center at:

160 South River Street,

Hackensack,

NJ 07601.

The Bergen County Corrections & Rehabilitation Center requires intending visitors to schedule their visits one day ahead through phone calls or their approved third-party platform.

Agency	Address	Phone Number	Website
Bergen County Sheriff’s Office	2 Bergen County Plaza, Hackensack, NJ 07601	(201) 336-3500	https://www.bcsd.us/
Bergen County Corrections & Rehabilitation Center	160 South River Street, Hackensack, NJ 07601	(201) 336-3500	https://www.bcsd.us/bccrc.

Jail Facility Overview in Bergen County

The Bergen County Jail is a correctional facility with a 1,150-inmate capacity supervised by the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office Jail Division. It is one of the largest county jails in New Jersey. The jail accommodates male and female adults awaiting trials, individuals serving county-level prison terms, and formerly housed federal or immigration detainees (under agreements with the U.S. Marshals and ICE that ended in 2021).

The Bergen County Jail is a medium-security prison with minimum and maximum security areas depending on the inmate’s risk level. In addition to inmate accommodations, this facility provides General Education and Rehabilitation Development (GED) and medical and mental health services to its inmates.

Other detention facilities in Bergen County include the Bergen County Juvenile Detention Center and police departments’ short-term holding facilities.

Agency	Office and Mail Address	Phone Number	Office Hours	Email
Bergen County Jail	160 South River Street, Hackensack, NJ 07601	(201) 336-3500, (201) 527-3000, (201) 336-3567	7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Mondays through Fridays	For legal visits - legalvisit@bcsd.us For visitation scheduling - BCJVISITS@bcsd.us
Bergen County Juvenile Detention Center	200 North Street, Teterboro, NJ 07608	(201) 336-7350	There are no publicly available office hours for the Bergen County Juvenile Detention Center. However, the facility operates 24/7 to accommodate the needs of intakes	fgintake@co.bergen.nj.us.

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Bergen County Correctional & Rehabilitation Center

Friends and families who intend to send money to inmates in Bergen County Jail can do so online or on-site through payment kiosks at the Bergen County Correctional Center. The Bergen County Jail permits online deposits into inmates’ accounts through approved commissionary online portals. To send money to a Bergen County Correctional Center inmate’s account:

• Visit the GTL website
• Click the "Register Today" link
• Select "New Jersey" and "Bergen County, NJ" from the "State/Province" and "Facility" menus.
• Click "Enter Facility"
• Provide a valid email address to access the registration page
• Fill out the registration form to receive the login details via email
• Use the details from GTL to log in to the account (this will be sent to the verified email)
• Add the inmate’s name or number to the account
• Click "Make a Deposit," "Trust Fund," or "Send Money" link to access the payment platform
• Enter the deposit amount and credit card details
• Review and confirm the transaction.

Individuals can also send money to inmates by calling GTL automated phone services or lobby kiosks at the Bergen County Correctional Center.

Inmate Search by Jail Facility

Access to information about individuals in custody at the Bergen County Correctional Center is typically provided through the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office Inmate Lookup Portal. This online portal allows individuals to access inmate records by name or booking number.

Additionally, individuals can request searches for Bergen County inmate records by mail or through in-person visits to the Bergen County Correctional Center at:

160 South River Street,

Hackensack,

NJ 07601.

Requesters can also call the Bergen County Correctional Center at (201) 527-3000 for information about inmates. However, access to Bergen County inmate records through the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office Inmate Lookup Portal only applies to adult inmates. For information relating to juvenile inmates, visit the Bergen County Juvenile Detention Center at:

200 North Street,

Teterboro,

NJ 07608.

Bergen County Visitation Rules and Schedules

The Bergen County Correctional Center enforces strict rules for visitors to the facility. Friends, family members, or legal representatives who intend to visit inmates at the Bergen County Jail must abide by the following rules:

Schedule a Visit

The Bergen County Correctional Center uses the GTL/ViaPath website to schedule inmate visits. Intending visitors must create an account on this platform and schedule their visits in advance, typically at least 24 hours before their visit.

Who is Allowed to Visit

The Bergen County Sheriff’s Office permits individuals it approves to visit Bergen County Correctional Center inmates. Intending visitors must submit a visitor application through their GTL account. The Bergen County Sheriff’s Office may deny an application to visit an inmate if a person is a former inmate, a convicted felony, or has current criminal charges. The jail permits certain professionals, such as attorneys, clergy, and medical or social professionals, to visit inmates for official business, and they may not face the same restrictions as general visitors.

How Long Does a Visit Last

Visits to Bergen County Jail Inmates last a minimum of 15 minutes. The Bergen County website did not state the maximum timeframe for visitations.

Acceptable Identifications

Adult visitors to the Bergen County Jail must provide a valid government-issued photo ID, including a valid driver’s license from any U.S. state, a state-issued photo identification card, a valid passport, or a U.S. Armed Forces ID card with a photo. Similarly, visitors below 18 years must have their original birth certificates and be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Dress Code

Visitors to the Bergen County Jail must dress appropriately for inmate visits. The jail requires all visitors to wear modest and conservative attire.

Permissible attire includes:

• Pants, jeans, or skirts that are not excessively short.
• Shirts with sleeves (tank tops and halter tops are not allowed).
• Secure footwear that covers the entire foot (no flip-flops).

Additionally, the jail prohibits clothing that is revealing, shows obscene language, explicit images, or references drugs and alcohol. Visitors also cannot wear clothing or accessories with gang-related symbols, nor can they display gang-related tattoos.

Visiting Days and Hours

Generally, the Bergen County Jail permits daily visits from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday through Sunday (excluding meal times). However, the jail limits inmates to one visit per day and two per week.

Mailing and Commissary Information

Mails sent to Bergen County Correctional Center inmates are subject to inspections for security reasons. The Bergen County Correctional Center may reject, confiscate, or return mail that does not fulfill its requirements. A mail to a Bergen County inmate should not contain:

• Cash, checks, or money orders
• Stamps, envelopes, or papers
• Contraband
• Cosmetics, stickers, glitter, ribbons, or drawings in crayon/marker
• Hardcover books or magazines (these should come directly from the publisher or major online retailers)
• Nudity, sexual content, or suggestive materials
• Glue, tape, staples, paper clips, or string.

For mail to an inmate at the Bergen County Correctional Center to be acceptable, it must conform to the following regulations:

• Standard letters should be written on plain paper
• Photos should be no larger than 4x6 inches and printed on standard photo paper (no Polaroid), and should not be obscene, sexually suggestive, or contain gang signs, violence, or illegal activities.
• Greeting cards should be simple and not contain embellishments like glitter, musical components, ribbons, or pop-out features.
• Magazines and books should come directly from the publisher or major online retailers.

A typical mail to a Bergen County Jail inmate should be in the format:

Inmate’s Full Name & Inmate ID Number

Bergen County Jail

160 South River Street,

Hackensack,

NJ 07601.