Essex County Jail
Vermont
Northeast Correctional Complex (Vermont Department of Corrections)
Essex County has no county jail; people arrested there are held by the Vermont Department of Corrections, typically at Northeast Correctional Complex in St. Johnsbury or Northern State Correctional Facility in Newport.
- Address
- 1270 US Route 5, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819
- Phone
- (802) 748-6603
- Sheriff / jail site
- https://doc.vermont.gov/
- Inmate search
- https://doc.vermont.gov/
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How to find an inmate
Vermont has no county jails, so Essex County detainees are held by the Vermont Department of Corrections, typically at Northeast Correctional Complex in St. Johnsbury or Northern State Correctional Facility in Newport. Use the DOC offender locator on the official Vermont DOC website, or call the facility with the person's full name and date of birth. The locator also covers inmates serving state sentences.
Visitation
Visitation at Northeast Correctional Complex in St. Johnsbury follows Vermont DOC policy, and visitors usually must be approved and schedule in advance. Check the DOC website or call the facility for current visiting rules and schedules.
Bail and bond
Bail for Essex County cases is set by the Vermont Superior Court, Criminal Division, or a bail commissioner. Contact the court or the holding facility to confirm the bail amount and how it can be posted.
Mail and money
Mail for inmates should include the person's full name and DOC number and must follow Vermont DOC mail rules. Confirm current approved ways to send money on the DOC website or by calling the facility.
Frequently asked questions
Does Essex County have a county jail?
No. Vermont has no county jails, and Essex County detainees are typically held at Northeast Correctional Complex in St. Johnsbury or Northern State Correctional Facility in Newport.
How do I find out if someone from Essex County is in custody?
Search the Vermont DOC offender locator at doc.vermont.gov, or call the facility with the person's full name and date of birth.
What is the address of Northeast Correctional Complex?
1270 US Route 5, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.
Can I send money to an inmate held for Essex County?
Yes, through Vermont DOC-approved methods. Confirm current options on the DOC website or with the facility.