Middlesex County Inmate Search
Residents of New Jersey who wish to locate inmates held in correctional facilities within Middlesex County can do so using an inmate search. Inmate searches are legal since inmate information is considered a component of Middlesex County Public Records. However, most searches typically require that inquirers provide the inmate's name or any other identifying detail. Depending on the custodial facility, records may be accessed from a database maintained by the Middlesex County Department of Corrections (MCDOC) or the city police. Inmate searches are necessary for making informed decisions about safety or locating friends or family members incarcerated within the county.
Middlesex County Crime and Incarceration Statistics
Per UCR data available for 2020, Middlesex County has an offense rating of 1,060 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 1,682 arrests in the year and had a clearance rate of 19%. Edison TWP PD recorded the most arrests, followed by Woodbridge TWP PD and Perth Amboy PD. Conversely, Middlesex County CO College PD recorded the least number of arrests. Overall, the county recorded 8,862 offenses, 1,611 of which were cleared.
Middlesex County Prison System
The oversight of correctional facilities in the county falls under the purview of the Middlesex County Department of Corrections (MCDOC). Unlike some counties in New Jersey, Middlesex County has no state prisons. However, it has several city jails and a main detention center. Opened in 1984, the Middlesex County Adult Correction Center consists of three facilities: a youth shelter program, a juvenile detention center, and an adult correction center. Other facilities in the county include:
- Adult Diagnostic and Treatment Center
- New Jersey Training School
- North Brunswick City Jail
- Perth Amboy City Jail
- Sayreville City Jail
How to Find an Inmate in Middlesex County
The Middlesex County Department of Corrections (MCDOC) manages the records of offenders held by the county. Residents can obtain information on offenders housed within the Middlesex County Adult Correction Center by contacting the department for assistance at:
Office of Adult Corrections
Apple Orchard Lane
North Brunswick, NJ 08902
(732) 297-3636
(732) 951-3322 Fax
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 266
New Brunswick, NJ 08903
How Does a Middlesex County Inmate Search Work?
Access to Middlesex County inmate records is provided under the New Jersey Open Records Public Act (OPRA), which mandates that "government records must be accessible for inspection, copying, or examination by citizens" (except where protected by law). Inmate records are considered public and can, therefore, be accessed by anyone.
Some of the information that may be included during an offender search includes:
- The offender's name
- Offenders alias
- SBU number
- Admission Date
- Name of holding facility
- Maximum release date
- Parole eligibility date
- Offender's physical descriptors (weight, height, hair color, eye color, sex)
- County of commitment
- Offense date
- Sentence date
- Description of offenses
- Incarceration history
- Birth date
Where to Find a Middlesex County Inmate Locator
To assist with searches for offenders held in country-run facilities, the Middlesex County Office of Adult Correction and Youth Services provides an online inmate lookup tool. Users will need to provide enough information to search, such as the first and last name of the offender or a booking number if known.
Records of Middlesex County residents housed in correctional facilities managed by the New Jersey Department of Correction (DOC) can be found using the department's online offender search engine. Accessible by almost anyone, the online inmate finder provides access to the record of all offenders under the custody of state-run correctional facilities. However, the details of released offenders are removed 12 months after their maximum sentence date expires. Searches can be done using either a known SBI number or the offender's name (first and last). Users can also filter results using physical descriptors or by specifying a facility.
Access to Middlesex County inmate records can also be obtained using third-party inmate locators. These tools require that inquirers provide a valid name (first and last) and a location as well as pay a fee. Unlike county and state inmate locators, third-party inmate locators may provide access to a wide database, as these locators provide access to public records compiled from multiple jurisdictions outside New Jersey.
How to Send Money to a Middlesex County Inmate
Friends and family can make deposits to the account of inmates housed at the Middlesex County Adult Correction Center using the AccessCorrections service. Payments should clearly include the inmate's name and booking number to ensure the payment is processed successfully. Deposits can either be made online using a credit card or debit card or at any Access Corrections kiosk.
How to Visit a Middlesex County Inmate
Middlesex County inmates housed in county-run facilities are only allowed to receive visits from persons who have been registered on an inmate's approved list. Inmates are allowed a maximum of six approved visitors. An inmate may notify a guest upon confirmation of the approved visitors' list.
In-person visits at county facilities are permitted for professional visitations between Monday and Friday, while video visits are allowed for personal visits from Wednesday through Sunday. Visits are only conducted via video and for no less than fifteen minutes. Inmates are allowed a maximum of two video visits each week at scheduled hours.
During a visit, guests are expected to follow the rules and regulations set by the Middlesex County Department of Correction. These include checking in at least 15 minutes before the session resumes, as well as conforming to the dress code, which does not permit:
- Wearing any tank top, halter top, or see-through attire
- Wearing any tube tops or spaghetti strap tie tops
- Wearing stretch clothing or clothing containing spandex
- Wearing dresses or skirts with high slits (above the knee)
- Wearing any headdress or hat (except for religious reasons)
Visitors are not permitted to carry cameras, cell phones, or any electronic devices. It's also against the rules to bring in any food, drink, or tobacco products. Visitors who violate the rules risk having their privileges revoked.
How to Send Jail Mail in Middlesex County
Inmates housed at the Middlesex County Adult Correction Center may send or receive mail. Mails sent by post must include the inmate's ID and the inmate's full name. Senders who are unsure of either can confirm the inmate's details by either looking up the inmate or contacting the correction center.
Envelopes must include the sender's return address and have the inmate's information clearly written out in the following format:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID# (if known)
Middlesex County Adult Correction Center
P.O. Box 266
New Brunswick, NJ 08903
Any mail sent is subject to inspection by the correctional division. Letters that contain gang symbols, glitter, stains, or any unpermitted markings will be destroyed.
Middlesex County Jails and Prisons
The following is a list of names, addresses, and contact information of all the jail facilities, prisons, and detention centers in Middlesex County, New Jersey:
Adult Diagnostic and Treatment Center
Production Way,
Woodbridge, NJ
Middlesex County Adult Correction Center
U.s. 130,
North Brunswick, NJ
Middlesex County Correction Center
P.O. Box 266,
New Brunswick, NJ
Middlesex County Juvenile Detention Center
Apple Orchard Lane,
North Brunswick, NJ
Middlesex County Prison
13 Weiss Drive,
Middlesex County, NJ
New Jersey Training School
Grace Hill Road,
Monroe, NJ
North Brunswick City Jail
710 Hermann Road,
North Brunswick, NJ
Perth Amboy City Jail
365 New Brunswick Avenue,
Perth Amboy, NJ
Sayreville City Jail
1000 Main Street,
Sayreville, NJ
