Union County Jail
New Jersey
Union County Jail
The Union County Jail in Elizabeth is operated by the Union County Department of Corrections, and some inmates may be housed at other county facilities by agreement.
- Address
- 15 Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, NJ 07202
- Phone
- (908) 558-2700
- Sheriff / jail site
- https://ucnj.org/
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How to find an inmate
To check whether someone is held by Union County, call the Union County Jail in Elizabeth with the person's full name and date of birth, or check the Union County website for an inmate lookup. Ask whether the person is housed at the Union County Jail or at another county facility. For people sentenced to state prison, use the New Jersey Department of Corrections offender search.
Visitation
Visits follow rules set by the Union County Department of Corrections, and visitors usually need valid photo ID. Call the facility or check the Union County website for current visiting procedures and schedules.
Bail and bond
Under New Jersey's Criminal Justice Reform, most defendants are released or detained by a judge after a pretrial risk assessment, and cash bail is rarely set. If a monetary bail or other release condition applies, call the jail or the Union County Superior Court for instructions.
Mail and money
Mail for inmates must include the inmate's full name with the correct facility address and is subject to inspection. Confirm where the person is housed, then ask that facility for current mail rules and approved deposit methods.
Frequently asked questions
How do I find out if someone is in the Union County Jail?
Call the jail at (908) 558-2700 with the person's full name and date of birth, and ask which facility is holding them.
What is the address of the Union County Jail?
The jail is at 15 Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, NJ 07202.
How do I post bail in Union County?
Most New Jersey release decisions are made by a judge without cash bail. If bail is set, contact the jail or the Union County Superior Court for instructions.
Can I send money to an inmate at the Union County Jail?
Yes. Confirm where the person is housed and ask that facility for the current approved deposit methods.