Essex County, NJ Jail and Prison System

Address:	168 Frontage Rd, Newark, NJ 7114
E-mail:	askconsumeraffairs@lps.state.nj.us
Phone:	973-465-0068
Website:	http://www.state.nj.us/corrections/pages/contact_us/contactUs.html
Facebook:	https://www.facebook.com/pages/Northern-State-Prison/135768796454078

Northern State Prison is a Minimum security level State Prison located in the city of Newark, New Jersey. The facility houses Male Offenders who are convicted for crimes which come under New Jersey state and federal laws. The State Prison was opened in 1987 The facility has a capacity of 2,615 inmates, which is the maximum amount of beds per facility.

The facility is part of Newark, New Jersey judicial district, which has 0 facilities in total.

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2,615 Capacity
Newark, New Jersey Judicial District

How Do I Visit an Inmate in Northern State Prison?

Locating an Inmate in Northern State Prison

The best way to locate or get information of any inmate currently incarcerated in Northern State Prison is to contact the State Prison for information on the inmate or visit them online at https://www.bop.gov/.

Be Approved

Make sure an inmate you are visiting have placed you on their approved visiting list.

Be Prepared to Northern State Prison Visiting Rules

For information on official policy that outlines the regulations and procedures for visiting a Northern State Prison inmate contact the facility directly via 973-465-0068 phone number.

Visitation Days and Hours

Northern State Prison State Prison has visiting hours on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays. For more information on when you can visit an inmate and get directions contact the State Prison directly.

Visiting a Northern State Prison inmate on holidays:

The inmate will be notified as to any changes to the "normal" visitation schedule due to holidays and/or any special commitments.

	USP General Visiting Hours
Mon	NON-CONTACT VISITS 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Tue	NON-CONTACT VISITS 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Wed	ADMINISTRATIVE CLOSE SUPERVISION UNIT/DELTA UNIT 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM or 6:30 PM-7:30 PM
Thu	NON-CONTACT VISITS 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Fri	—
Sat	MAIN COMPOUND 8:45 AM - 10:45 AM 12:45 AM - 2:45 PM MINIMUM UNITS 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM ADMINISTRATIVE CLOSE SUPERVISION UNIT/DELTA UNIT 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM or 6:30 PM-7:30 PM
Sun	MAIN COMPOUND 8:45 AM - 10:45 AM 12:45 AM - 2:45 PM INFIRMARY 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM MINIMUM UNITS 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM ADMINISTRATIVE CLOSE SUPERVISION UNIT/DELTA UNIT 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM or 6:30 PM-7:30 PM
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How to Send a Mail/Care Package to an Inmate?

Inmates can receive letters from their family members and friends, as well as packages from home with prior written approval from the inmate's unit team or authorized staff member at Northern State Prison.

To make sure the mail and package you are sending comes under approved item list and for more clarification contact the State Prison administration at 973-465-0068. Another option for contacting the facility is reaching out via email at askconsumeraffairs@lps.state.nj.us.

You can also try to contact the facility by reaching out to them on social media platforms. Visit their Facebook page here.

For sending a mail or a care package to an Northern State Prison State Prison inmate you should have the following information on the parcel:

Inmate Mail 1	Inmate Mail 2	Freight and non-USPS parcels	Staff Mail
Inmate Full Name, ID Number Northern State Prison P.O. Box 2300 Newark, NJ 07114	—	—	—