Monmouth County, New Jersey Inmate Search

Inmate searches in Monmouth County provide flexible options for locating information about inmates held in correctional facilities. Such searches generally reveal the inmate’s full name, arrest charges, court case status, booking date, and bond amount. Persons or entities may search inmate records using tools and options provided by criminal justice agencies. These resources may include online searchable databases, phone-based requests, and in-person requests.

At the county level, the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office hosts an online searchable portal for inmates serving time in the county jail. To view inmate records, inquirers must fill in the inmate’s first and last name. The New Jersey Department of Corrections also offers an online searchable tool for locating inmates serving time in state correctional centers. Inquirers may view records on the platform by filling out these details:

• Inmate’s first and last name.
• Inmate’s personal-identifying features and birthdate.
• SBI number.
• County of commitment
• Holding facility and incarceration status.

To search for inmates held in federal prisons, you may use the Federal Bureau of Prisons’ Inmate Locator. Record seekers must provide the inmate’s name or prison identification number to view records on the platform. In addition to online searches, record seekers may search inmate records by directly contacting the county sheriff’s office at this address:

Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office Public Safety Complex

2500 Kozloski Road

Freehold, NJ 07728

Phone: (732) 431-6400.

City-level law enforcement agencies may keep records of arrestees who were temporarily held in their holding facility. For example, the Middletown Township Police Department may maintain records on detained offenders. You may request such records by filling out their contact form.

How to Find an Inmate in Monmouth County Jail

The Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office maintains records of all inmates incarcerated in the county’s correctional institution. It also offers online and offline access to inmate records. You may find inmates in the county jail by using the sheriff’s online search tool. To view records, record seekers must provide the inmate’s name.

Note: The online search tool only reveals basic information about inmates. However, record seekers may obtain detailed information by submitting an in-person request to the county sheriff’s office at this location:

Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office Public Safety Complex,

2500 Kozloski Road,

Freehold, NJ 07728,

Phone: (732) 431-6400.

The county sheriff’s office may attend to in-person requests between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. on weekdays, excluding public holidays. Note that the sheriff may require document identifiers, such as an inmate’s name or prison ID number, before disclosing records. To obtain confidential inmate information, record seekers must provide a valid ID that establishes their right to the record.

Likewise, the Monmouth County Correctional Institution may provide details of inmates currently held at the facility. County residents may inquire about this information at the lobby of the county jail in:

1 Waterworks Road

Freehold, NJ 07728

Phone: (732) 431-7860

How to Use the Monmouth County Jail Roster

Interested persons may follow these steps when using the Monmouth County inmate search platform:

1. Visit the Monmouth County Sheriff’s website.
2. Click the "Division" in the top bar and select "Corrections."
3. Select "Inmate Search" in the right-side menu.
4. Input the inmate’s last and first name in the respective search field.
5. Click on "Search" to generate relevant data.

What Information is Included in the Monmouth County Inmate Roster

The Monmouth County Inmate Search platform may reveal this data:

• The inmate’s personal data, such as the full name and birthdate.
• Inmate number
• Booking date.
• Criminal charges and description.
• Court name and case number.
• Bond amount.

The search platform may not reveal information that is considered exempt under the New Jersey Open Records Act. State law governs public access to inmate records and may prevent the disclosure of records that compromise the privacy and safety of concerned parties. For instance, the law prevents public access to an inmate’s medical report and social security number. Other exempt information includes the following:

• Juvenile offender’s criminal information.
• Communication that is protected under the attorney-client privilege.
• Evidence collected in relation to the arrest event.

Note: Confidential inmate records are only accessible to parties with a legal right to obtain the record. Eligible parties may include the record subject (inmate), the inmate’s legal representatives, and parents or court-appointed guardians. Criminal justice agencies may also view such records if they’re related to their official duty.

Contact Details for Monmouth County Jail or Sheriff’s Office

For inmate-related inquiries, you may contact the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office and the Correctional Institution at these locations:

Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office Public Safety Complex

2500 Kozloski Road

Freehold, NJ 07728

Phone: (732) 431-6400.

Monmouth County Correctional Institution

1 Waterworks Road

Freehold, NJ 07728

Phone: (732) 431-7860

Jail Facility Overview in Monmouth County

Monmouth County is home to several detention facilities that house inmates in various categories. For instance, the Monmouth County Correctional Institution (MCCI) houses adult male and female inmates who are either awaiting trial or currently serving short sentences. It is the largest detention facility with an approximate capacity of 1,328 beds. Note that the facility has different security levels, ranging from minimum to maximum. It houses inmates at the appropriate security level based on sentence length, criminal history, and in-custody behavior.

Other facilities in the county may temporarily host inmates pending their transfer to other jails or to the court. For example, the Monmouth Beach Police Jail, located at 14 Willow Avenue in Monmouth Beach, has a temporary holding facility for recently detained arrestees.

Agency	Office and Mail Address	Phone Number	Office Hours	Email
Monmouth County Correctional Institution	1 Waterworks Road Freehold, NJ 07728	(732) 431-7860	8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays	Send email or SMS through the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office online Contact Us portal
Monmouth Beach Police Department	14 Willow Road Monmouth Beach, NJ 07750	(732) 229-1313	8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays	The jail does not have a dedicated email address.
Borough of Manasquan, NJ Police	201 East Main Street, Manasquan, NJ 08736	(732) 223-1000	8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday	The jail does not have a dedicated email address.

How to Send Money to an Inmate in the Monmouth County Correctional Institution

You may send money to inmates in the Monmouth County Correctional Institution via these options:

• Make deposits online via the ConnectNetwork platform.
• Make deposits via phone call to (800) 225-5227. The phone operator may request the inmate’s name, prison ID, and credit/debit card details.
• Make deposits in person at kiosks installed in the lobby of the county jail.

Senders may contact the MCCI to find out about restrictions on deposits. For example, the jail facility may restrict the amount you can send per transaction.

Inmate Search by Jail Facility

The Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office maintains an online search roster for all inmates held in the county’s correctional institution. Inquirers must fill in the inmate’s name to view relevant information about inmates. An alternative search option is to inquire in person by visiting the county sheriff’s office or the jail. These entities have official hours during which they may attend to such inquiries.

There is no separate online roster for inmates held in city-level holding facilities. To find information about inmates, inquirers must directly contact the agency in charge of the holding facility.

Monmouth County Visitation Rules and Schedules

The Monmouth County Correctional Institution allows on-site visitation. You are required to register for every visit to the jail facility. You may register by calling the facility at (732) 431-7860.

Note that inmates are responsible for scheduling visits, and visitors are to appear on the scheduled date.

Visitors must adhere to these rules when visiting inmates at the facility:

• They must obtain pre-approval before the visitation date.
• Visitors must be 18 years old or older and must produce a valid photo ID on the appointment date.
• Only a maximum of two adult visitors are permitted per visit to the jail. There is no limit on the number of minors that can accompany an adult visitor.
• Parents or guardians visiting with their children must present the minor’s birth certificate upon arrival at the county jail.
• Visitors must not bring any of these items while visiting inmates:
  • Cell phones
  • Cigarettes
  • Lighters
  • Drinks
  • Weapons
  • Food
  • Bags
• Visitors must remain in the visiting hall until the scheduled visitation time is over.
• Visitors must wear conservative attire. The county jail has an online list of appropriate dress codes for visitation.

You may contact the MCCI at (732) 431-7860 to get information about current visitation hours.

Mailing and Commissary Information

You can send mail to inmates in the Monmouth County Correctional Institution. To mail a letter, you must send it to this address:

[Inmate Name]

Monmouth County Correctional Institution

1 Waterworks Road

Freehold, NJ 07728.

You must adhere to these rules when sending mail to an inmate:

• Approved paperback books in inmate mail must be ordered online from the Barnes & Noble Bookstore.
• Approved magazines sent to inmates must be ordered directly from the publishers.
• Mail must not contain contraband, such as food, plastic, pictures, or anything drawn with a crayon. The jail facility will return any mail containing such items.
• Envelopes must be white in color and less than the standard #10 size.

The MCCI also allows inmates to receive funds in their commissary account. You may deposit funds into the account by using any of these options:

• Make deposits in person at kiosks installed in the county jail lobby.
• Make deposits online via the ConnectNetwork platform.
• Make deposits via phone call to (800) 225-5227. The phone operator may request the inmate’s name, prison ID, and credit/debit card details.