Passaic County, New Jersey Inmate Search

A Passaic County inmate search is the process of locating information about inmates housed in any of the county’s jails or detention facilities. The purpose of inmate searches is to determine where an inmate is being detained, why an inmate is incarcerated, and whether an inmate has been sentenced.

The Passaic County Sheriff’s Department provides public access to county inmates through online inmate search portals and databases located within the sheriff’s office. These public access channels are maintained and updated by the Passaic County Corrections Department, a unit of the Sheriff’s Office. Inmate searches for persons committed to any Passaic County facility can also be conducted through the New Jersey Department of Corrections portal. There are currently no state or federal jails in Passaic County, New Jersey.

Passaic County has a unique inmate roster because it operates under a shared service agreement with Bergen and Hudson counties. The agreement allows inmates of the Passaic County jail to be shared between the two counties’ facilities. Hence, individuals who want to perform a Passaic County inmate search online must also search the Hudson and samsung sYBergen County inmate portals.

How to Find an Inmate in Passaic County Jail

Anyone who wants to find inmates in the Passaic County Jail can do so by visiting the Passaic County Sheriff’s Office in person to request a database search. Information seekers can also conduct online searches through the Passaic County or the New Jersey Department of Corrections portal. Online searches will require that searchers provide the inmate’s name or ID.

Passaic County Sheriff’s Office

Office of the Passaic County Sheriff

435 Hamburg Turnpike

Wayne, NJ 07470

Tel: 973-389-5900

Passaic County Jail

11 Marshall Street

Paterson, NJ 07501

Phone: 973-881-4600

Wayne, NJ 07470,

General phone no: 973-389-5900

How to Use the Passaic County Jail Roster

Currently, the Passaic County jail roster is not available online. Persons who want to search information about inmates in Passaic County can use the New Jersey Department of Corrections portal by following this step-by-step guide.

• Go to the New Jersey Department of Corrections inmate search website.
• Click on the drop-down menu under "county of commitment" and select Passaic County.
• Click the drop-down menu under "current facility location" and then select the county jail
• Input the inmate’s name or inmate’s ID (if known) in the search bar and select "submit" to initiate a search on the roster
• Searchers can filter out similar results by the inmate’s date of birth.
• Click on the inmate’s name to reveal more information about their incarceration
• Download copies of the search result and print them for free if needed.

What Information is Included in the Passaic County Inmate Roster

Some of the information provided in the Passaic County inmate roster includes:

• Inmate’s full name: Jail rosters in Passaic County always include the full name of the inmate
• Sex, age, and race of the inmate
• Booking number and inmate ID: The booking number and inmate ID are special identifiers tied to the inmate’s arrest and the inmate themselves
• Charges against the inmate: This information includes a description of charges that led to the inmate’s arrest and any charges picked up while in custody.
• Name of facility where the inmate is currently held
• Scheduled court dates
• Sentencing information: Time served by the inmate and the remainder of the time to be served.

Contact Details for Passaic County Jail or Sheriff’s Office

The Passaic County Jail and County Sheriff’s Office allow citizens to contact their offices in person, by mail, or by telephone. These offices have dedicated contact staff to respond to general inquiries, reports, and complaints. Below are the contact addresses of the Passaic County jail and sheriff’s offices:

Passaic County Sheriff’s Office,

Office of the Passaic County Sheriff,

435 Hamburg Turnpike,

Passaic County Jail,

11 Marshall Street,

Paterson, NJ 07501,

Phone: 973-881-4600

Facility name and address:

Jail Facility Overview in Passaic County

The Passaic County jail is a multi-level security prison supervised by the Passaic County Department of Corrections, a department within the Passaic County Sheriff’s Office. The jail was designed to accommodate both male and female inmates and has a capacity of 1,800. Currently, the jail serves as a short-term processing facility, booking and committing adult persons, and then transferring them to a partner facility.

In some cases, and depending on the facility’s operational requirements and capabilities, those who qualify admitted to the Passaic County Jail between roughly 6:30 and 10:30 am (subject to change) may be required to stay briefly at the facility in order to attend a court appearance that same day; if not, their court appearance will take place at a partner facility.

The Passaic County jail has a shared services agreement with both Hudson County and Bergen County to care for, house, and manage its inmate population. Due to the agreement, the Bergen County Jail in Hackensack, New Jersey, receives male inmates from the Passaic County Jail, while female inmates processed at the Passaic County Jail are sent to the Hudson County Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation in Kearny, New Jersey. Also, a portion of the male population in Passaic County may occasionally be accommodated in Hudson County.

Agency	Office and Mail Address	Phone Number	Office Hours	Email
Passaic County Sheriff’s Office	Office of the Passaic County Sheriff 435 Hamburg Turnpike Wayne, NJ 07470	973-389-5900	24 hours a day	Inquiries/ complaints: SID@pcsheriff.org
Passaic County Jail	Passaic County Jail 11 Route 46 East Wayne, NJ 07470	(973) 684-5403	Open 24 hours a day	The Passaic County Jail does not have a publicly available email address

How to Send Money to an Inmate in the Passaic County Jail?

Every inmate at the Passaic County jail facility is provided with an inmate account, which they can use to receive money from friends, family, and business associates. Individuals who want to send money to inmates in the Passaic County Jail can use the following funding options:

• Cash deposits can be made in person at the jail’s front reception desk. Persons can visit the jail reception desk and deposit money into an inmate’s account using cash or a credit card. Depositors will need to provide the reception staff with the inmate’s name and number.
• Telephone: Individuals can call Passaic County jail authorities at (973-389-5900) through their secure line and be guided on how to make payments with a credit card.
• Online payments: The Passaic County jail uses two third-party vendors to accept deposits and fund inmates’ accounts. Information about these vendors is provided on the Passaic County Sheriff’s website
  

Inmate Search by Jail Facility

Passaic County has only one jail facility under its jurisdiction which is the Passaic County Jail. However, due to its shared inmate-housing agreement with neighboring counties, some inmates committed to the Passaic County Jail are shared between the jail facilities in Bergen and Hudson Counties. Hence, persons can also search the Bergen and Hudson County online inmate rosters for individuals who were originally incacerated in Passaic County.

• Bergen County Jail- Individuals can search for inmates transferred from the Passaic County Jail by using the Bergen County inmate lookup tool. The look-up tool can be searched by providing the inmate ID of the person incacerated in Passaic County. Individuals can also visit the Bergen County Jail in person to request a custom roster of Passaic County jail inmates.

• Hudson County Jail- The Hudson County Jail allows citizens to look up information about inmates housed within the jail using the Hudson County Jail roster

Passaic County Visitation Rules and Schedules

Anyone who wants to visit inmates at the Passaic County Jail must first schedule an appointment by calling the Passaic Sheriff’s office department that supervises visitations. Visitors can also use the visitation scheduling form on the county sheriffs website to schedule a visit. After the visitation request has been made, requestors will receive an approval or denial confirmation by email. The Passaic County jail is open for personal visits at the following times:

• Tuesday through Thursday: 12 to 2:30 p.m. EST or 5 to 10 p.m.
• Saturday and Sunday: 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
• Monday and Friday: 5 p.m. -10 p.m

Visitors who are approved must follow these rules while paying a visit to Passaic County inmates:

• Each time a visitor wishes to see an inmate in this facility, they must present a photo ID and proof of employment.
• Before entering the jail, visitors must keep their personal belongings (coats, caps, etc.) under supervision or put them in their cars.
• To be searched and registered, visitors must arrive at least 30 minutes before the scheduled visitation time.
• Visits will be planned with a 24-hour notice and will take place from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Mailing and Commissary Information

Friends, family members, and attorneys of inmates at the Passaic County jail can send both legal and personal mail to them. Inmates of the jail also have commissary accounts that are assigned to them upon their arival at the jail. These accounts can be used to purchase non-contraband inmate packages approved by the jail’s authorities. All types of mail sent to inmates of the Passaic County jail should be addressed as follows:

Inmate ID number (if known)

Passaic County Jail

11 Sheriff’s Plaza

Paterson, NJ 07501

Senders must also adhere to the following guidelines while sending mail to the Passaic County jail.

• The envelope must bear the sender’s full name and complete return address.
• Standard white envelopes and postcards are the only options for personal mail.
• Only Spanish or English may be used in correspondence.

Any mail containing prohibited items will be confiscated or returned to the sender.