Burlington County, New Jersey Inmate Search

Inmate records document the basic details of an incarcerated individual, whether awaiting trial or serving a sentence. A Burlington County inmate search enables the public to locate relevant inmate information, including personal and physical data, alleged charges or offenses, and the amount or type of bond.

The Burlington County Department of Corrections (DOC) manages the Burlington County Detention Center and maintains the records of inmates accommodated in the facility. The general public may request and inspect these records online and through other official channels.

Inmate records ultimately stem from arrests and booking actions conducted by law enforcement agencies. The Burlington County Sheriff’s Office is the principal countywide public safety authority. Local police in the county townships, such as Evesham and Mount Laurel, handle arrests and bookings within their respective municipalities.

Local police agencies may hold arrestees in temporary cells for interviews or processing before onward transfer to the main county jail. Once there, the county’s DOC creates a jail record documenting an individual’s housing, medical status, bail status, and eventual release date.

Burlington County has two state-level detention centers: the Garden State Correctional Facility in Crosswicks and the Mid-State Facility at Fort Dix. The Federal Bureau of Prisons runs the low-security Fort Dix Correctional Center.

How to Find an Inmate in Burlington County Jail

In many counties, the Sheriff’s Office oversees the main county jail. However, management of the Burlington County Detention Center (BCDC) resides with the Burlington County Department of Corrections (DOC). Therefore, individuals looking for an inmate must contact this agency rather than the Sheriff’s Office.

There are a few official channels to locate an inmate in the county jail.

The public may use the state-supported third-party tool (see below) to check if someone is currently at the BCDC.

Where the online search is unsuccessful, the searcher may call the facility directly at (609) 265-5042 or (609) 726-7161. The records department can confirm if an individual is in their records and their current status.

Alternatively, one can visit the DOC and county jail in person at 54 Grant Street, Mount Holly, NJ 08060, or email Corrections@co.burlington.nj.us. All direct inquiries typically require the individual to provide the inmate’s identifying details, such as a full name or date of birth (DOB).

How to Use the Burlington County Jail Roster

Burlington County does not have a self-managed online jail roster. Instead, the county submits inmate records into the state system, which forms a comprehensive database for all participating jurisdictions in New Jersey.

Searchers may use the system to locate inmates in the county jail following the instructions given below:

1. Navigate to the approved third-party website and select "An Offender" from the list of things to search for.
2. Switch the location to New Jersey
3. Choose between a name search or a search with an ID number.
4. Enter the person’s full name or their ID number. The system allows partial searches where full information is unavailable.

Individuals can register on the service to receive notifications when an inmate’s custody status changes.

What Information is Included in the Burlington County Inmate Roster

Under N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1 et seq., inmate records are open records, and the law requires that basic arrest and detention information be made available to the public as soon as practicable.

Accordingly, individuals who use online or other official means to view a Burlington County inmate profile can typically find the following details.

• The inmate’s full name
• The inmate’s current age, which may be different from their age when arrested
• The date of birth
• The inmate’s gender (whether male or female)
• The inmate’s race, for example, White, Black, or Asian
• Ethnicity, such as Hispanic or Latino
• An identification number assigned by the DOC
• Custody details, including the date of booking and the person’s current custody status
• The inmate’s location (typically the Burlington County Detention Center)
• Charge details, if available, including the offenses or charges, case number, and court appearance dates

That said, official sources will not release an inmate’s medical or personally identifying information to the public due to restrictions imposed by N.J.A.C. 10A:31-6.10.

Contact Details for County Jail or Sheriff’s Office

The general public may communicate directly with Department of Corrections (DOC) staff for inquiries about inmates, including custody and bond status, as well as other records.

• For inquiries related to the status of a recent arrestee, the 24-hour main desk is the primary contact. Officials may require the person’s full name and DOB.
• For requests regarding an inmate’s bond or bail amount, or to request official inmate records under public access laws, individuals may directly contact the main administrative line during official business hours.
• A parent or eligible guardian may call the Juvenile Detention line to request information about a minor housed out of county.

Category	Contact information
Physical Address	54 Grant Street, Mount Holly, NJ 08060
Mailing Address	P.O. Box 6000, Mount Holly, NJ 08060
Main Jail Line	(609) 265-5979 or (609) 726-7161
DOC Administrative Line	(609) 265-5042
Juvenile Detention Unit	(609) 726-7202
Official Website	Burlington County Corrections
Official Email	Corrections@co.burlington.nj.us

Jail Facility Overview in Burlington County

The Burlington County Detention Center (BCDC) is the county’s largest and primary housing for incarcerated individuals. It is located in Mount Holly, the county seat, and houses adult males at various stages of the criminal justice process, including those awaiting trial and those serving sentences of 364 days or less. Female inmates awaiting trial or county-sentenced use a separate facility in neighboring Atlantic County.

The BCDC does not list a rated capacity.

Burlington County also has a Juvenile Detention Unit, which performs administrative functions but no longer houses minors at the detention center in Pemberton. The DOC contracts juvenile housing to facilities in Middlesex and Ocean counties.

Facility	Address	Phone Number	Office Hours	Email
Burlington County Detention Center	54 Grant Street, Mount Holly, NJ 08060	(609) 726-7161	Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (administrative)	Corrections@co.burlington.nj.us
Juvenile Detention Unit	620 Pemberton-Browns Mills Road, Pemberton, NJ 08068	(609) 726-7202	Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.	YouthServices@co.burlington.nj.us

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Burlington County Detention Center

Burlington County’s local detention facility typically operates individual commissary accounts for each admitted inmate. Family and friends may send funds directly through any approved method.

In Person: When visiting a person in custody, one can make a deposit at the jail kiosk located at the administration lobby. Terminals accept cash or payment card deposits. Depositors should provide inmate details for verification.

Online/Phone: The facility uses a third-party service to process online deposits. Users must register on the platform, after which they can select the jail facility, search for an inmate, and send money into their account. The service provider adds a surcharge for each transaction.

Alternatively, one may call the automated line to make a phone deposit through Visa or MasterCard. Like the online method, this service charges an additional fee that varies by transfer amount.

Finally, individuals can mail money orders directly to the facility. The envelope should be addressed to

Inmate Full Name and Jail ID number

P.O. Box 6000

Mount Holly, NJ 08060

Inmate Search by Jail Facility

Burlington County does not maintain an independent inmate lookup tool; instead, it feeds public inmate information into a state program hosted on a third-party platform. This is the closest thing to an official online roster for the public and may be used to access basic details of individuals physically housed at the Burlington County Detention Center on Grant Street.

The county’s Department of Corrections also operates a Home Electronic Detention System (HEDS) program in which selected individuals serve their sentences at home under electronic monitoring. Because these people are at home rather than in custody, they may not appear on the active, searchable jail roster. To obtain information, searchers may need to submit a formal OPRA request to the DOC’s records department.

The county’s juvenile detention agency does not maintain a public roster for minors in accordance with N.J.S.A. 2A:4A-60, which prohibits public disclosure of a juvenile’s identity or custody status. However, information regarding juvenile delinquents tried as felony adults may be searchable on a public roster. For the rest, eligible parties must contact the Juvenile Detention Unit directly.

Program	Public Roster Available?	Main Information Source
Main Detention Center	Yes, through the state program	The state program or main jail lines at 609) 265-5042/ (609) 726-7161.
Juvenile Detention Unit	No	Parents or legal guardians may call (609) 726-7201.
Home Electronic Detention System	No	Call the DOC administrative line at (609) 265-5042 or submit a formal records request.

Burlington County Visitation Rules and Schedules

Visitation at the Burlington County Detention Center is managed through general guidelines established by the Department of Corrections. These visits can be either contact visits or non-contact booth visits.

For contact visits, the inmate must submit a request after 90 days of incarceration. Officials review the request and grant or deny approval. If approval is denied, the inmate can only receive visitors through a glass partition.

Who Can Visit

• Legal adults
• Children, but only if the inmate is a parent, and they must be accompanied by an approved adult

ID Requirements

• Adults must provide a valid government-issued photo ID that displays their name, address, and date of birth.
• Children must present a birth certificate or another form of identification that proves a relationship with the inmate.

Up to two children may accompany an adult to a visitation session. The schedule typically rotates by wing from day to day. However, each visitation day generally consists of four sessions, as follows:

Session	Time Window
Morning Session	9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Afternoon Session 1	12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Afternoon Session 2	3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Evening Session	6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Mailing and Commissary Information

Family and friends can use the authorized commissary vendor to send packages to people in custody. The facility also allows inmates and outside contacts to exchange correspondence. Incoming mail should be addressed to:

Inmate Full Name and Jail ID number

P.O. Box 6000

Mount Holly, NJ 08060

Here is a list of approved mail content:

• Letters and postcards
• Certain clothing items:
  • Up to 6 total of plain white or orange t-shirts, white underwear, and white socks
  • Up to 2 items like white thermal long johns or plain sweatpants/sweatshirts without pockets, logos, zippers, or drawstrings
  • No more than two solid white bath towels
• No more than two books or publications shipped directly from the publisher or vendor
• Any AM/FM-only audio device

The facility does not accept boots, sneakers, or Amazon packages. Staff may also reject any mail at their discretion, regardless of content.