Monmouth County Inmate Search
When an individual is arrested (with probable cause) or prosecuted and found guilty, they are detained by local law enforcement agencies. In Monmouth County, New Jersey, detainees are held pending an assigned court date or as part of a prison sentence.
Following an arrest, each arrestee is booked into the county's prison system, and their personal data and inmate information are included in Monmouth County Public Records. This information is then made accessible to the general public when they conduct a Monmouth County inmate search. A Monmouth County inmate search provides inquirers with inmate data such as their charges, bail or bond info, sentence, sentencing requirements, and the inmate's criminal history and consequent penalties (where applicable).
Monmouth County Crime and Incarceration Statistics
According to the New Jersey 2020 Uniform Crime Report, 1,734 arrests were recorded in Monmouth County in 2020. Of this number, 974 arrests were for larceny-related offenses, making it the county's most popular crime that year. There were also 363 arrests for assault, 212 for burglary, 112 for robbery, 35 for auto theft, and 5 for murder.
In the previous year (2019), larceny was the most popular offense committed in Monmouth County, according to the New Jersey 2019 Uniform Crime Report. With 1,892 arrests made in 2019, the reports suggest an 8.7% decrease in arrests between 2019 and 2020.
Monmouth County Prison System
Monmouth County Correctional Institution (MCCI) is the primary jail system that serves Monmouth County. It encompasses county and local municipality jails. The County Sheriff's Office Corrections Division oversees the MCCI, and the facility is rated among the top ten largest correctional facilities nationwide. The facility houses county inmates and assists them in acquiring life skills through the educational and social programs it provides.
The MCCI has an occupancy rating of 1,328 inmates and has been accredited by the American Corrections Association (ACA) and the National Commission of Correctional Health Care (NCCHC).
How to Find an Inmate in Monmouth County
Interested persons can inquire about an inmate in Monmouth County by contacting the County's Correctional Institution (MCCI) administration at (732) 431-7860. Inquirers may be asked to provide information about the county inmate they wish to find to facilitate the search. This information includes the inmate's full name, date of birth, inmate number (if known), and incarceration date.
Inquirers can also find a Monmouth County inmate by conducting a county inmate search through the inmate search portal provided by the Monmouth County Sheriff's Office.
How Does a Monmouth County Inmate Search Work?
The dissemination of Monmouth County inmate records to interested members of the public is permitted under New Jersey Open Record Act (OPRA). According to the OPRA, all generated and maintained government records in New Jersey are publicly accessible except when exempted by law. Thus, the following information by Monmouth County is accessible to inquirers when they conduct a county inmate search:
- The inmate's full name
- Inmate number
- Arresting agency
- Date of birth
- Date booked
- Total bond
- Charge details
- Presiding court name
- Charge
- Charge description
- Class
- Court date
Where to Find a Monmouth County Inmate Locator
The Monmouth County inmate locator is hosted on the Monmouth County Sheriff's Office website. It may only be used to find information about inmates within the County jail system. To search for an inmate on the county inmate locator, inquirers can use the inmate's first or last name as a search criterion.
Inquirers may also find state inmates through the New Jersey Department of Corrections inmate locator. The NJDOC inmate locator can be used to search statewide for inmates detained in any state prison or correctional facility superintended by the NJDOC.
Similarly, the Federal Bureau of Prisons maintains a publicly accessible inmate locator. Interested persons can use the BOP inmate locator to find information about federal inmates within the federal prison system. On the BOP inmate locator, inquirers can search for a federal inmate by number (the inmate's BOP Register, FBI, INS, or DCDC number) or by name (the inmate's first, middle, or last name).
Besides government-operated correctional institutions, inmate locators are also provided by third-party providers and are hosted on third-party websites. Most third-party inmate locators are accessible to users for a fee. These fees vary by provider. Typically, search criteria needed to search most third-party websites are the full name of an inmate and the state where they are or were incarcerated.
How to Send Money to a Monmouth County Inmate
Upon an inmate booking into the Monmouth County Correctional Institution (MCCI), inmates are furnished with an inmate account. Interested persons can send money to an inmate through their inmate account by depositing into the account via a kiosk at the MCCI lobby. These kiosks typically accept cash and credit or debit cards.
Alternatively, interested persons can send money to a county inmate by mailing money orders or certified checks addressed to the inmate to the MCCI. Money orders and certified checks can also be brought to the facility during an inmate's visitation. Interested persons can also send money to a county inmate through third-party vendors.
How to Visit a Monmouth County Inmate
To visit a Monmouth County inmate, prospective visitors must first seek pre-approval from the County jail. This can be done at the front lobby of the Monmouth County Correctional Institution (MCCI). Interested persons can contact the facility at (732) 431-7860 for assistance or further inquiries regarding the visitation process.
After a visit has been pre-approved by the facility, the inmate will be responsible for scheduling the visit and informing their prospective visitor of their visitation date and time. On the day of their visit, all visitors must register at the visitation hall, and visitors will be subject to warrant searches and detained if any outstanding warrant is found.
Per the facility's visitation rules, visitors 18 years or older must produce photo identification before entering the facility. Meanwhile, minors must present their original birth certificate. Furthermore, visitors cannot carry any prohibited items listed in the facility's visitation rules into the visitation hall and must pass through a metal detector before entering. Some of these prohibited items include:
- Cell phones
- Lighter
- Drinks
- Bags
- Food
- Cigarettes
- Matches
- Weapons
The facility's visitation rules also outline that county inmates are only allowed one visit per day and are limited to two visitors per visit. A legal adult must accompany minors wishing to visit, and all must also follow the facility's dress code for inmate visitors. Some excerpts from this dress code are listed below:
- Hats and other headgear that are not religious are prohibited
- See-through blouses are prohibited
- Suits, dresses, slack suits, and slacks are allowed
- Button-up sweaters, blazers, and suit jackets are the only outerwear that are allowed in the visit area
- Bras containing underwire is prohibited.
Generally, visitors are advised to familiarize themselves with the facility's visitation rules and dress codes before visiting, as not adhering to these rules and codes can lead to visitors being denied entry.
How to Send Jail Mail in Monmouth County
Interested persons can send jail mail to a Monmouth County inmate by addressing the mail with the following address format:
[Inmate Name]
Monmouth County Correctional Institution
1 Waterworks Road
Freehold, NJ 07728
All incoming mail must adhere to the facility's inmate mail rules. These rules outline approved items that can be mailed to county inmates and prohibited items that should not be sent to inmates. Under these rules, the following items are considered contraband:
- Food
- Plastic
- Wood
- Cigarettes
- Nude pictures
- Cash
- Greeting cards
Visit the Inmate Mailing Address webpage of the Monmouth County Sheriff's Office website for a comprehensive list of contraband and specific things that may be mailed to a county inmate.
Monmouth County Jails and Prisons
Listed below are the names, addresses, and contact information of jails and prisons located in Monmouth County:
The Monmouth County jail
The Monmouth County Correctional Institution (MCCI)
1 Waterworks Rd
Freehold, NJ 07728
Phone: (732) 431-7860
City jails in Monmouth County
Interested persons can obtain up-to-date information about a city jail by contacting the local police department that oversees the jail.
