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Visitation at Monmouth County Corrections, NJ

How to visit, scheduling, dress code, and visitor requirements

Overview

Visiting Monmouth County Corrections takes some prep, especially the first time. You must be at least 18 and present a valid U.S. government-issued photo ID when registering. Bringing a minor? A parent or legal guardian needs to have the child's original birth certificate at check-in. Each visitor may visit one male and one female inmate per day, and inmates are limited to one visit daily. You'll pass through a metal detector, and the rules on what can enter the Visit Hall are strict: no cell phones, cigarettes, lighters, food, drinks, bags, or weapons. Once you enter the visiting hall, you cannot leave until the visit ends. The dress code is also enforced closely, with limits on coats, revealing or transparent clothing, underwire bras, and certain footwear. Visits commonly require preregistration or scheduling and may be monitored or recorded, so confirm the approval process and scheduling options before you go.

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Quick Facts

  • Visitors must be at least 18 years old and present a valid U.S. government-issued photo ID to register for a visit.
  • Parents or legal guardians visiting with children must present the minor’s original birth certificate upon arrival for the scheduled visit.
  • Each visitor may visit one male and one female per day, while inmates are allowed only one visit per day.
  • Visitors go through a metal detector and many items are prohibited in the Visit Hall; once you enter the visiting hall you may not leave until the visit is over.

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Common Questions

What ID do I need to visit Monmouth County Corrections?

You must be at least 18 and present a valid U.S. government-issued photo ID when registering for a visit.

Can I bring my child to a visit at Monmouth County Correctional Institution?

Yes, but a parent or legal guardian must present the minor’s original birth certificate upon arrival for the scheduled visit.

Are there clothing or items I can't wear or bring into the visiting hall?

Yes. You'll go through a metal detector, and items like cell phones, cigarettes, lighters or matches, food, drinks, bags, and weapons are all prohibited in the Visit Hall. The dress code is strict: no overcoats or heavy/full-length jackets, no transparent or revealing clothing, no underwire bras, restricted footwear like thong sandals or flip flops, and headwear limits unless religious and approved.

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