How to Contact an Inmate at Salem County Jail, NJ (NJ)

Personal visits at Salem County Jail require a phone appointment, and the timing is strict. You can only call to schedule on the Wednesday night before the visiting weekend, between 7:30 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. Calling days or weeks ahead won't work. The jail only takes appointment calls during that Wednesday window. Appointments fill in the order calls come in, with five slots available per 40-minute time block. Calling early gives you a better shot at your preferred time.

Money you add for someone at this facility goes into a single account. That balance covers commissary, phone, and tablet services, so you won't need to manage separate accounts for each.

• ✓ Mail a money order with the inmate’s name on it
• ✓ Use the kiosk in the facility lobby (accepts cash and credit cards)
• ✓ Add funds through Access Corrections by phone or online

1. Wait for the designated Wednesday night. Salem County Jail only accepts scheduling calls on the Wednesday night before the visiting weekend.
2. Call between 7:30 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. Calls outside that window are not accepted for personal-visit scheduling.
3. Plan for first-come, first-served scheduling. Appointments are scheduled in the order the calls are received, so earlier calls in the window have a better shot.
4. Have a backup plan if slots fill. There are five appointments per 40-minute time slot. If the time you want is full, be ready to take the next available opening.

1. Confirm who you are funding. Each inmate has one personal account that covers commissary, phone, and tablet services.
2. Choose your deposit method. You can fund the account by mail, in person at the lobby kiosk, or through Access Corrections.
3. Mail a money order (if using mail). Include the inmate’s name on the money order so it is credited correctly.
4. Use the lobby kiosk (if depositing in person). The facility lobby kiosk accepts cash and credit cards.
5. Use Access Corrections (if depositing remotely). You can call Access Corrections at 636-888-7004, or create an online account and search for “Salem County NJ – Correctional Facility.”

What to Verify

• ✓ The Wednesday scheduling window is still 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
• ✓ Whether appointment priority is strictly based on the order calls are received
• ✓ Whether it is still capped at five appointments per 40-minute time slot
• ✓ Any exceptions for holidays or special schedule changes

• ✓ The facility still uses one personal account for commissary, phone, and tablet services
• ✓ Any restrictions for mailed money orders (payee requirements, limits, or required details beyond the inmate’s name)
• ✓ Lobby kiosk hours and whether all credit cards are accepted
• ✓ The current Access Corrections process, including searching for “Salem County NJ – Correctional Facility,” and whether 636-888-7004 is still the correct phone number