How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
Union County DOC, NJ typically allows several ways to add funds to a person's account, but confirm this facility's approved deposit options before paying. Most people in custody have one personal account covering commissary, phone calls, tablets, and similar services. Depending on what this location supports, you may deposit money online, by phone, at an on-site kiosk, or by mail. Each method has different processing times and service fees. If you mail a payment, include any required deposit form, the person's full name, and their ID number. Never send cash. Procedures vary by location, including how cash found at booking is handled, so verify local practice.
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Start by confirming Union County DOC, NJ's approved deposit options. Many facilities offer online, phone, on-site kiosk, or mail deposits. Posting times and service fees vary by method and vendor.
Mailing a money order is common at many facilities, but requirements vary by location and vendor. If you mail a payment, include the required deposit form, the person's full name, and their ID number. Never mail cash.
At many facilities, cash found during booking is placed into the person’s account, but practices vary by location. Confirm this facility’s booking and property procedures to know how they handle cash.
Looking for someone connected to Union County DOC? Your best bet is calling the correct jail intake line and following the phone prompts. For Jail Diversion or Veteran Referral questions, there's a separate Special Offenders Unit contact.
Trying to locate someone in Union County? Start by calling the jail where they may be housed. Union County inmates are held at Essex County Jail and Hudson County Jail. The phone numbers below are the fastest way to confirm someone's location.
Two rules matter most when submitting money: the required 3.5% deposit and the timeline you have after paying it.
