New Jersey Inmate Search
  • Arrest Records
  • Judgments
  • Bankruptcies
  • DUIs & DWIs
  • Felonies
  • Warrants
  • Jail Records
  • Lien Records
  • Sex Offenses
  • Misdemeanors
  • Criminal Records
  • Federal Dockets

Union County, NJ Jail and Prison System

Address: 15 Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, NJ 7207
Phone: 908-558-2600
Fax: 908-558-2375
Website: http://ucnj.org/department-of-corrections/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Union-County-Jail/114944791892126

Union County NJ Jail is a Medium security level County Jail located in the city of Elizabeth, New Jersey. The facility houses Male and Female Offenders who are convicted for crimes which come under New Jersey state and federal laws. The County Jail was opened in 1857 The facility has a capacity of 800 inmates, which is the maximum amount of beds per facility.

The facility is part of Elizabeth, NJ judicial district, which has 0 facilities in total.

Visit New Jersey inmate search page for statewide information.

  • 800 Capacity
  • Elizabeth, NJ Judicial District

How Do I Visit an Inmate in Union County NJ Jail?

Locating an Inmate in Union County NJ Jail

The best way to locate or get information of any inmate currently incarcerated in Union County NJ Jail is to contact the County Jail 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 Union County NJ Jail Visiting Rules

For information on official policy that outlines the regulations and procedures for visiting a Union County NJ Jail inmate contact the facility directly via 908-558-2600 phone number.

Visitation Days and Hours

Union County NJ Jail County Jail has visiting hours on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays. For more information on when you can visit an inmate and get directions contact the County Jail directly.

Visiting a Union County NJ Jail 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
MonGeneral PopulationInmates Last Name A-L9:00 – 11:00 AM 1:00 – 3:00 PMProtective CustodyMale Inmates6:30 – 9:00 PM (A -L)Female Inmates6:00 -9:00 PM (A-L)
TueGeneral PopulationInmates Last Name M-Z9:00 – 11:00 AM 1:00 – 3:00 PMProtective CustodyMale Inmates6:30 – 9:00 PM (M -Z)Female Inmates6:00 -9:00 PM (M -Z))
WedGeneral PopulationInmates Last Name A-L9:00 – 11:00 AM 1:00 – 3:00 PMProtective CustodyMale Inmates6:30 – 9:00 PM (A -L)Female Inmates6:00 -9:00 PM (A-L)
ThuGeneral PopulationInmates Last Name M-Z9:00 – 11:00 AM 1:00 – 3:00 PMProtective CustodyMale Inmates6:30 – 9:00 PM (M -Z)Female Inmates6:00 -9:00 PM (M -Z)
FriProtective CustodyClose Custody Unit6:30 – 9:00 PM
SatGeneral PopulationInmates Last Name A-L9:00 – 11:00 AM 1:00 – 3:00 PMProtective CustodyMale Inmates6:30 – 9:00 PM (A -L)Female Inmates6:00 -9:00 PM (A-L)
SunGeneral PopulationInmates Last Name M-Z9:00 – 11:00 AM 1:00 – 3:00 PMProtective CustodyMale Inmates6:30 – 9:00 PM (M -Z)Female Inmates6:00 -9:00 PM (M -Z)
Hol

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 Union County NJ Jail.

To make sure the mail and package you are sending comes under approved item list and for more clarification contact the County Jail administration at 908-558-2600.

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 Union County NJ Jail County Jail inmate you should have the following information on the parcel:

Inmate Mail 1 Inmate Mail 2 Freight and non-USPS parcels Staff Mail

Inmate’s Name Inmate’s Commitment number Union County Department of Corrections 15 Elizabethtown Plaza Elizabeth, NJ 07207-3480

Nearby Law Enforcement Agencies