New Jersey Department of Corrections

Important Notice

Notice of Temporary Suspension of Video Visits by JPAY

Please be advised that on November 18, 2024, at 9:00 pm, the New Jersey Department of Corrections was advised by JPAY (Securus Technologies) that they will be temporarily suspending all video visits to come into compliance with the recent Federal Communications Commissions (FCC) rules. Specifically, JPAY advises that their current billing practices for video visits do not comply with the FCC ruling and will require a modification to bill on a per-minute basis.

As a temporary solution, JPAY will be offering one free 10-minute video visit per week for each incarcerated person beginning November 25, 2024. For video visits that have been canceled by JPAY, the company will issue a refund.

The Department of Corrections will continue to monitor this situation and is engaging legal counsel to evaluate all options. The NJDOC will provide routine updates as information is received.

Information on the FCC Order can be found: https://www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides/incarcerated-peoples-communications-services.

Retired Law Enforcement Carry Permit

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.

PREA

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.

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Alerts

NJDOC Central Office Main Entrance is Closed

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.

Newsroom

Read the latest news from the NJDOC.

NJDOC News Vault (Archived Newsletters)

Archived Annual Reports

Edna Mahan Correctional Facility Settlement Agreement

Notice of Proposed Class Action Settlement

Perceptions Reimagined:
Vol. 2 – Winter 2024 Edition
Vol. 1 – Fall 2023 Edition