Essex County Correctional Facility
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- Facility Type
- County Facility
- Security Level
- Pretrial / Sentenced
- Inmate Capacity
- Not available
- Established
- Not available
- Operated By
- Essex County Department of Corrections
Essex County Correctional Facility Inmate Communication Overview
Essex County Correctional Facility is the main county jail for Essex County, New Jersey, located in the Ironbound section of Newark near the Passaic River. It is operated by the Essex County Department of Corrections and holds people awaiting trial in Essex County courts, along with those serving shorter county sentences. Essex County is the most populous county in New Jersey, and the facility processes a large number of bookings from Newark and the county's other cities and towns, including East Orange, Irvington, and Bloomfield.
Families reach people at Essex County Correctional Facility through two main providers. GettingOut handles electronic messaging, photo sharing, and money transfers for commissary funds. Create a free GettingOut account at gettingout.com or through the GettingOut mobile app to send messages and photos, which are reviewed before delivery. Securus handles phone calls and video visitation. Set up a Securus account to fund inmate calling or to schedule a remote video visit. The two accounts work independently, so families typically need both to cover every type of communication.
Essex County Correctional Facility sits in an industrial part of Newark, reachable by car or by NJ Transit bus and rail lines into Newark Penn Station. Families across northern New Jersey, including Hudson, Union, and Passaic counties, are within a reasonable drive. Most people at the facility are in pretrial status, so their communication setup can change quickly if they are released, transferred, or sentenced. Anyone sentenced to state prison time is moved to a New Jersey Department of Corrections facility, where a different provider setup usually applies.
Facility Information
Contact details and location information for this correctional facility.
Address
354 Doremus Avenue, Newark, NJ 07105
Main Phone
(973) 274-7500
Administrative line — not for inmate calls
Official Website
Visit official siteCommunication Options
Available communication services at Essex County Correctional Facility.
Messaging
Electronic messages to and from the inmate.
Provider: GettingOut
Send messages through the GettingOut app or website. Messages are reviewed before delivery.
Video Calls
Remote or in-person video visitation.
Provider: Securus
Remote video visits are scheduled through Securus. Book ahead of time.
Photo Sharing
Send approved digital or physical photos.
Provider: GettingOut
Photos can be attached to GettingOut messages, subject to content review.
Phone Calls
Inmate-initiated phone calls to approved numbers.
Provider: Securus
Fund a Securus account to receive calls or set up prepaid calling.
Money Transfer
Send funds to commissary or phone accounts.
Provider: GettingOut
Add commissary funds through GettingOut.
Communication Providers at Essex County Correctional Facility
These providers operate communication services at this facility. Each may cover different services.
GettingOut
Handles messaging, photo sharing, and commissary money transfers for Essex County Correctional Facility.
View GettingOut ServicesSecurus
Handles phone calls and video visitation for Essex County Correctional Facility.
View Securus ServicesCommunication Rules at Essex County Correctional Facility
- GettingOut and Securus are the two providers used at Essex County Correctional Facility. Messaging, photos, and money go through GettingOut, while calls and video go through Securus.
- All messages, calls, and video visits are subject to monitoring and review by facility staff.
- Confirm the exact spelling of the person's name and booking number before creating an account, since mismatches can delay message delivery.
- People transferred to a New Jersey DOC state prison after sentencing will need to check the provider used at their new facility.
- Video visits typically need to be scheduled in advance rather than started on demand.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Essex County Correctional Facility
Common questions from families about communication at this facility.
- How do I send a message to someone at Essex County Correctional Facility?
- Create a free account at gettingout.com or through the GettingOut app. Search for the person by name, add funds if you want to include photos, and send your message. Staff review messages before they're delivered, so allow some time.
- How do I set up a video visit at Essex County Correctional Facility?
- Video visits are handled through Securus. Create an account, search for Essex County Correctional Facility, and choose an open time slot. Visits usually need to be booked at least a day in advance.
- How do I send money to someone at Essex County Correctional Facility?
- Commissary deposits go through GettingOut. You can add funds by debit or credit card through the app or website. Processing typically takes one business day.
- Can I find out if someone is currently held at Essex County Correctional Facility?
- Essex County offers an online inmate locator through its Department of Corrections page. You can search by name to confirm current custody status.
- What happens to communication access after someone is sentenced?
- People sentenced to state prison time are transferred out of Essex County Correctional Facility to a New Jersey Department of Corrections facility. The provider setup at the new facility may be different, so check as soon as a transfer happens.
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