Bergen County Jail
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- Facility Type
- County Facility
- Security Level
- Pretrial / Sentenced
- Inmate Capacity
- Not available
- Established
- Not available
- Operated By
- Bergen County Sheriff's Office
Bergen County Jail Inmate Communication Overview
Bergen County Jail is the county detention facility in Hackensack, New Jersey, operated by the Bergen County Sheriff's Office. It houses pretrial detainees and sentenced inmates for Bergen County in the New York City suburbs of northern New Jersey.
Communication services at Bergen County Jail run through GTL and its GettingOut platform for phone calls, emails, and video visits. Families set up a GettingOut account and can deposit funds through GTL ConnectNetwork for phone calls or other communication services.
Video visits can be scheduled through GettingOut for remote visits from home. Calls are permitted during set daytime hours outside of jail activities like meals and head counts, and all communications are monitored.
Communication Options
Available communication services at Bergen County Jail.
Messaging
Electronic messages to and from the inmate.
Provider: GettingOut
Email and electronic messaging through the GettingOut platform.
Video Calls
Remote or in-person video visitation.
Provider: GettingOut
Remote video visits scheduled through GettingOut.
Photo Sharing
Send approved digital or physical photos.
Provider: GettingOut
Photo sharing through GettingOut, subject to jail content rules.
Phone Calls
Inmate-initiated phone calls to approved numbers.
Provider: GTL
Outgoing calls through the GTL phone system, permitted during daytime hours.
Money Transfer
Send funds to commissary or phone accounts.
Confirm current deposit options on the Bergen County Sheriff's inmate services page.
Communication Providers at Bergen County Jail
These providers operate communication services at this facility. Each may cover different services.
GTL
GTL provides the inmate phone system at Bergen County Jail, with funds managed through ConnectNetwork.
View GTL ServicesGettingOut
GettingOut handles video visitation, email, and messaging services for Bergen County Jail.
View GettingOut ServicesCommunication Rules at Bergen County Jail
- Create a GettingOut account and select Bergen County Jail before scheduling visits or adding funds.
- Calls are allowed during set hours outside of meals, head counts, and other jail activities.
- Schedule video visits through GettingOut at least a day in advance where required.
- Visitors must follow the dress code and bring valid photo ID for on-site visits.
- All calls, messages, and video visits are monitored and recorded.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Bergen County Jail
Common questions from families about communication at this facility.
- Which app do I use to contact someone at Bergen County Jail?
- GettingOut. Register at gettingout.com or in the app, select Bergen County Jail, add your inmate, and use it for video visits, messaging, and managing phone funds.
- How do phone calls work at Bergen County Jail?
- Calls run through the GTL phone system. Set up an account through GTL ConnectNetwork to deposit funds, and the inmate can call during permitted daytime hours.
- Can I do a video visit from home?
- Yes. Video visits can be scheduled through the GettingOut platform for remote visits from your computer or phone.
- What are the visiting hours at Bergen County Jail?
- Visiting hours run during the day with time slots booked in advance. Confirm current hours and scheduling rules with the jail before visiting.
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