Mercer County Corrections Facility, NJ

Visiting at Mercer County Corrections Facility means strict entry screening and in-visit rules. Both you and the inmate must wear masks the entire time—no exceptions. Break the mask rule and your visit ends immediately, with privileges revoked for at least 30 days (potentially indefinitely). Staff check your temperature with an infrared thermometer before entry. Below 100.0°F and you're in; hit 100.0°F or higher and you'll be escorted back to your vehicle. Bring a valid, unexpired photo ID and be ready to fill out the Visitor Pass form in the lobby (they don't provide pens). All visits are screened and non-contact, with pat-frisk searches. Once seated, you can't switch seats. Certain items and clothing are prohibited. Disinfectant wipes are provided, and staff clean the area between groups.

Send mail to someone at Mercer County Correction Center at PO Box 8068, Trenton, NJ 08650. Packages work differently—you can't mail them yourself. Instead, order through the facility's Access Securepak program after creating an account at accesscatalog.com or njcountypackages.com. All incoming mail gets processed and inspected for contraband, so expect routine screening. Legal or privileged mail follows special procedures to preserve privilege and is handled separately from general correspondence. To avoid delays, write a clear return address and include the incarcerated person's full name and inmate number.

Need to collect an inmate's property from Mercer County Correction Center? Call ahead at (609) 583-3545 Ext. 2262 to schedule the pickup—staff need advance notice to prepare items and confirm your appointment. Property pickups happen at 1750 River Road (Route 29 North) in Hopewell Township/Lambertville. When you call, confirm the exact pickup window, where to enter, and what identification or paperwork you'll need. For updates to phone numbers, unit directories, or submission instructions, check the county or facility contact pages. Questions about media or programs? Those pages can point you to the right office.

Mercer County Correction Center houses both men and women, with 871 beds spread across minimum, medium, and maximum-security classifications. That mixed-security setup means day-to-day movement and access vary depending on where someone is housed. People in custody have access to on-site medical care, social services, mental health services, and educational opportunities. As a county correction center, it also handles typical county-jail functions—holding people awaiting trial, serving short sentences, or in temporary transfer status. For families, classification level and program participation can affect scheduling and access. For the most accurate details on visiting hours, commissary, and program enrollment, check the facility's official policies or call directly.