Hudson County Correctional Facility

Visiting someone at Hudson County Correctional Facility starts with preregistration and approval—you can't schedule until you're on the approved list. Visitors are typically added during intake or through the facility's registration process. Need help? Register customer service is available Monday through Friday, 8:00 A.M. to 3:45 P.M., and the cashier window is open Monday through Friday, 9:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. Visit options may include in-person contact visits (where allowed), screened/non-contact visits, and remote video visits. Contact visits often have extra eligibility requirements and a separate approval process. Most visits (except most attorney visits) are monitored or recorded, and visits can be denied or ended for rule violations or safety concerns. Bring a valid government photo ID.

Hudson County offers several ways to get help with communication issues: a general contact email and two main phone numbers handle most questions, while offices like the Records Room and Arrest Orders/Writs have their own phone/fax/extension listings for specific requests. Register customer service takes calls Monday through Friday, 8:00 A.M. to 3:45 P.M. Phone calls, video visits, and electronic messaging run through third-party vendors—what's available depends on custody status and vendor arrangements. For paid phone or video services, you'll need to create and activate a vendor account and add money to a prepaid balance. Video visits and state videoconferences are monitored and recorded. Sign in early and run a quick camera/audio check before your session.

Sending mail to someone at Hudson County Correctional Facility is straightforward, but expect it to be screened. Most New Jersey correctional facilities process incoming mail daily—letters are opened and inspected for contraband or anything that could affect safety. Some facilities use third-party processors that scan non-privileged mail and provide electronic copies before forwarding the physical mail, with originals stored temporarily. Legal or privileged mail follows special procedures to protect attorney-client privilege. Mark it clearly and send it the way the facility requires. To avoid delays, put your full name and return address on the envelope and include the inmate's full name and inmate number. Follow any facility-specific addressing format. Books and magazines often must come directly from a publisher or approved retailer—used items may be refused.

Start with the Hudson County Sheriff's Office contact pages for facility contact details. The Sheriff's Office posts a general contact email and two main phone numbers for routine questions. Three separate physical office locations are listed with full addresses—double-check which building you need before you travel. For records requests, the Records Room has dedicated phone and fax information plus an extension to reach the right staff. Specialized units like Process Service, Writs, Arrest Orders/Writs of Bodily Attachment, the Detective Bureau, TAC, the Security Guard Unit, and Community Relations have their own phone numbers or extensions. Register services keep set cashier and customer-service hours Monday through Friday; check the posted hours before you go.