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How to Contact an Inmate at Camden County Jail, NJ (NJ)

Want to visit someone at Camden County Jail? You'll need to schedule an appointment first. Here's how to call, when to call, and a few rules that could derail your visit if you miss them.

• 2 min read Based on general NJ policies
How to Contact an Inmate at Camden County Jail, NJ (NJ)

All visits at Camden County Jail are by appointment only. Call the Visiting Desk at 225-7618 or 225-7689 to schedule yours.

Timing matters when you call. The jail accepts appointment calls during these windows: 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM, and 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

To book a visit for the following week, call between Friday and Sunday. Prefer to handle it in person? You can also show up on Fridays to schedule directly.

Arrive 15 minutes early. Camden County Jail turns away late arrivals, no exceptions.

How to Contact an Inmate at Camden County Jail, NJ (NJ)

Steps to Follow

  • ✓ Schedule a visit by appointment (walk-ins are not allowed).
  • ✓ Call the Visiting Desk to schedule at 225-7618 or 225-7689.
  • ✓ Call for appointments during the posted call windows: 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM, or 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
  • ✓ If you are trying to schedule a visit for the following week, call Friday through Sunday.
  • ✓ If you prefer to schedule in person, you can arrive on Fridays to schedule a visit.
  • ✓ Arrive 15 minutes before the visit time.
  • ✓ Do not arrive late, late arrivals are not permitted to visit.
  • ✓ If you need to deposit money for an inmate, use the jail mailroom.
  • ✓ The mailroom accepts deposits as cash or a postal money order.
  • ✓ Mailroom hours are 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM, and 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

Before making the trip, confirm the current Visiting Desk calling windows (8:30 AM to 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM, and 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM). If you're planning to use the mailroom for a deposit, verify those hours too since they follow the same daily time blocks.

Double-check the Visiting Desk phone numbers (225-7618 and 225-7689) and confirm that visits for the next week are still scheduled by calling Friday through Sunday. If you want to schedule in person, ask whether Friday walk-in scheduling is still available.

Confirm you need to arrive 15 minutes early, and ask about any entry requirements that could affect your visit. Late arrivals are not permitted to visit.

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