How to send messages, photos, and packages
Sending mail to someone at Bergen County Jail is straightforward, but expect screening. Staff inspect all incoming correspondence and packages for contraband and security threats. Publications—magazines, newspapers, and books—are accepted only when shipped directly from the publisher. Certain content will get mail rejected: information about explosives, weapons, controlled dangerous substances, escape plans, or anything that could facilitate criminal activity. Letters written in code aren't allowed, and neither is mail that may incite violence or disruptive behavior. Sexually explicit material without serious artistic, literary, political, or scientific value is also prohibited. For legal or privileged mail, follow the jail's special handling instructions before sending.
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Mail rules can feel unforgiving—especially when you're just trying to stay connected. This checklist covers what Bergen County Jail rejects so you can screen your letter or reading material before sending it.
Yes. All inmate mail received by the Sheriff’s Office is subject to inspection, and staff review incoming correspondence and packages for contraband and security threats.
Yes, but only if shipped directly from the publisher. Magazines, newspapers, and books sent from a personal address won't be accepted.
Mail can be rejected if it includes information about explosives, weapons, controlled substances, escape plans, or other material that could enable criminal activity. Correspondence written in code, mail that may incite violence, and explicit sexual material lacking serious value are also prohibited.
Visiting someone in jail is stressful enough without getting turned away at the door. At Bergen County Jail, one rule catches families off guard: only two adults can visit at a time. Here's how to plan ahead so your visit actually happens.
Visiting times at Bergen County Jail depend on which housing unit your loved one is in. The jail publishes an official schedule listing visiting days and time windows for each unit.
Submitting electronic discovery to Bergen County Jail? You'll need two things: a USB drive and a completed manifest. The jail uses the manifest to identify your client, confirm who submitted the material, and verify exactly what's on the drive.
