Sending mail and money to someone at Ocean County Jail: rules you need to know
Ocean County Jail is strict about what comes through the mail, and money is one area where families often get tripped up. Follow the rules below so your letter or funds don't get rejected or sent back.
All incoming mail at Ocean County Jail must be sent as letters on plain white paper. Nothing else. If your mail doesn't meet that basic format, expect it to be rejected. Keep it simple and paper-only.
- ✓ Write using pen ink only.
- ✓ Do not use stickers.
- ✓ Do not use colored pencils.
- ✓ Do not use crayons.
- ✓ Do not use any marking or medium other than pen ink.
Don't mail printed photos to Ocean County Jail. Photos sent through the U.S. Mail are prohibited, and the jail will return them to the sender.
Heads up: Photos sent through tablets can be screened. If the facility considers a photo offensive in nature, it will not be accepted.
Do not send money by mail or drop it off. Ocean County Jail will not accept money that is dropped off or mailed into the facility. Never send cash in the mail.
Money orders and checks aren't accepted either. That includes any type of check, even one made out correctly or sent directly from a bank.
- Do not mail cash, a money order, or a check - the facility will not accept these forms of payment.
- Call the jail before you try to add funds - ask what methods are currently approved for deposits and what information you need (for example, the person’s name and any ID number the jail uses).
- Follow the instructions exactly - using the wrong method can mean delays, rejected transactions, or funds being sent back.
For current instructions, call Ocean County Jail at (732) 929-2043. This is the number the jail lists for inmate information (including bail and charges), and it's your best starting point for confirming the right way to send funds.
Reminder: Money dropped off or mailed to the facility will not be accepted. Call first so you don't waste time or risk sending something that can't be processed.
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