Visiting in person and virtual: scheduling, preregistration, and visit types
- Confirm the visit method. Some jails schedule visits by phone through a Visiting Desk, while others use an online scheduling system.
- Complete preregistration. Some facilities require you to preregister (in the jail lobby or online) and be on the incarcerated person’s approved visitor list.
- Wait for processing if required. One county jail policy lists a 48-hour processing period between registration and scheduling your first visit.
- Schedule within the allowed window. One scheduling system requires visits to be set at least one day in advance and no more than seven days in advance.
- Plan around daily breaks. Some facilities publish time blocks when contact visitation is not offered.
Visit types differ by facility. One New Jersey county jail offers both contact and non-contact visiting, but treats contact visiting as a privilege that requires review after a set period of incarceration. Another facility directs visitors to review the current visiting schedule online and check temporary visiting rules for updates.
Common Questions
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How do I schedule an in-person visit at a county jail in New Jersey?
Start by confirming how that jail schedules visits, since some are appointment-only and require you to call the Visiting Desk directly. Camden County’s policy states all visits are by appointment only and provides Visiting Desk numbers for scheduling. Other jails may use an online scheduling system instead, so check the facility’s visitation page for the right method.
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Can I receive video visits or videoconferences with New Jersey state prisons?
Yes, NJDOC publishes a videoconferencing (VTC) process with operational times of 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, excluding weekends and holidays. NJDOC’s request form states VTC requests must be faxed to the appropriate institution and coordinator at least 48 hours in advance (excluding weekends and holidays).
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