State of New Jersey "Protecting Public Safety by Changing Offender Behavior" |
Commissioner Victoria L. Kuhn, Esq. |
Resumption of Video Visits by JPAY
The FCC has granted a time limited waiver permitting JPAY (Securus Technologies) to continue offering video visits on a ‘pay-per-session’ basis through September 1, 2025. Effective December 20, 2024, customers are able to resume scheduling ‘pay-per-session’ video visitation. Customers who have available credits for free sessions can use the credits before they begin scheduling sessions. More information on the waiver can be viewed by visiting: https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-24-1277A1.pdf.
Retired Law Enforcement Officers must apply for a gun carry permit through the New Jersey State Police.
The form will request the following information from the NJDOC:
NJDOC Contact:
Chyme Jones, Deputy Chief Investigator
Email: Chyme.Jones@doc.nj.gov
Phone: 609-826-5617
Click here to be taken to the permit application.
The Prison Rape Elimination Act at the New Jersey Department of Corrections
Signed into federal law in 2003, PREA is designed to prevent, detect, and respond to incidences of sexual abuse and sexual harassment in confinement facilities.
Please be advised that the Stuyvesant Avenue entrance for the NJDOC’s Central Office is closed indefinitely. Until directed otherwise, please use the Whittlesey Road entrance (located between Reading and Stacey avenues).
With colds, flu and COVID season in full swing, the New Jersey Department of Corrections reminds those who are planning to visit NJDOC facilities not to arrive if they are sick or are experiencing symptoms.
Please plan or reschedule your visit for a time when you are feeling well.
Current visitation information for each facility can be found here.
Masks are available for staff, incarcerated persons and visitors and may be required depending on facility status.
Read the latest news from the NJDOC.
NJDOC News Vault (Archived Newsletters)
Edna Mahan Correctional Facility Settlement Agreement
Notice of Proposed Class Action Settlement
Perceptions Reimagined:
Vol. 2 – Winter 2024 Edition
Vol. 1 – Fall 2023 Edition