Bergen County Jail
New Jersey
Bergen County Jail
The Bergen County Jail in Hackensack is operated by the Bergen County Sheriff's Office.
- Address
- 160 South River Street, Hackensack, NJ 07601
- Phone
- (201) 527-3000
- Sheriff / jail site
- https://www.bcsd.us/
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How to find an inmate
Check the Bergen County Sheriff's Office website for current inmate lookup options. You can also call the Bergen County Jail in Hackensack at (201) 527-3000 with the person's full name and date of birth. For people sentenced to state prison, use the New Jersey Department of Corrections offender search.
Visitation
The Bergen County Sheriff's Office sets visitation rules at the Bergen County Jail, and visitors generally need valid photo ID and may need to schedule in advance. Confirm current visiting procedures with the jail or on the sheriff's website before you go.
Bail and bond
Most defendants in New Jersey are released or detained by a judge's pretrial decision under the Criminal Justice Reform law, not by cash bail. If bail is set, contact the Bergen County Jail or Bergen County Superior Court to confirm how to post it.
Mail and money
Mail for people held at the Bergen County Jail must include the person's full name and be sent to the jail address in Hackensack. Deposits to inmate accounts must go through jail-approved methods, so check with the Bergen County Sheriff's Office for current instructions.
Frequently asked questions
How do I find out if someone is in the Bergen County Jail?
Check the Bergen County Sheriff's Office website or call the jail at (201) 527-3000 with the person's full name and date of birth.
What is the address of the Bergen County Jail?
The jail is at 160 South River Street, Hackensack, NJ 07601.
How do I post bail in Bergen County?
New Jersey mainly uses pretrial release decisions instead of cash bail. If bail is set, contact the jail or Bergen County Superior Court for posting instructions.
Can I send money to an inmate at the Bergen County Jail?
Yes, through methods the jail approves. Check with the Bergen County Sheriff's Office for current options.