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How to Schedule a Visit at Camden County Jail (and What to Do About Late Arrival)

Visiting at Camden County Jail is straightforward once you know the timing rules. Schedule ahead during the right call windows, and show up early enough to clear check-in.

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How to Schedule a Visit at Camden County Jail (and What to Do About Late Arrival)

At Camden County Jail, all visits are by appointment only - walk-ins aren’t accepted.

Who to Call

  • ✓ Call the Visiting Desk at 225-7618 to schedule a visit.
  • ✓ Call the Visiting Desk at 225-7689 to schedule a visit.

To make an appointment, call the Visiting Desk during their set windows: 8:30 AM–11:00 AM, 12:00 PM–3:00 PM, or 5:00 PM–9:00 PM. Call outside those hours? You'll need to try again during the next window.

Note: The jail assigns visiting areas by day - Monday and Wednesday are 3rd & 4th Floors, while Saturday covers Modular Units except South 5 & 7. Not sure which area applies? Ask when you schedule.

Want to book a visit for next week? Call on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday. That's when the Visiting Desk schedules the upcoming week's appointments.

If calling doesn't work for you, there's another option: show up in person on Fridays to schedule a visit.

How to Schedule a Visit at Camden County Jail (and What to Do About Late Arrival)

Arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled visit. Late arrivals won't be allowed in - no exceptions.

  1. Call the Visiting Desk right away - try 225-7618 or 225-7689 and explain that you’re running late or missed the 15-minute check-in window.
  2. Ask to reschedule for the next available slot - because late arrivals aren’t permitted, focus the call on booking a new appointment rather than trying to push the current one.
  3. If you reach voicemail or can’t get through, keep trying during the appointment call windows - the Visiting Desk schedules appointments during 8:30 AM–11:00 AM, 12:00 PM–3:00 PM, and 5:00 PM–9:00 PM.

Having trouble getting through? Try the Visiting Desk again at 225-7618 or 225-7689. Those are the direct lines for scheduling.

Backup contact: If you still can’t get through, Camden County’s main constituent phone number is 1-866-CAMDENCOUNTY (1-866-226-3362).

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