Somerset County Jail

Somerset County Jail, NJ Inmate Search, Visitation Hours

Updated on: March 11, 2024

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Location 20 Grove Street, Somerville, NJ, 08876
Official Website http://www.somcosheriff.org/corrections_main.htm

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Somerset County Jail is an adult correctional facility located at 20 Grove Street, Somerville, NJ, 08876. It is run by the Somerset County Sheriffs, who provides all jail services according to the state laws. The staff in this Somerset County Jail includes jail superintendent, 4 sergeants, and 14 correction deputies. These correction officers are charged with day-to-day supervision and providing care to the offenders in the Somerset County Jail. The Somerset County Jail hosts an average of 42 inmates daily and 1341 bookings annually.

Inmates are offered the following correctional programs in the Somerset County Jail:

  • Alcohol and drug dependency counseling
  • Bible study
  • Anger management
  • Adult Basic Education / GED assistance

Somerville, Somerset County, NJ Overview

Borough of Somerville
Coordinates:
40.569749°N 74.607682°W
Country:
United States
State:
New Jersey
County:
Somerset
Incorporated:
March 25, 1863 (as town)
Reincorporated:
April 16, 1909 (as borough)
Named for:
Somerset, England
Government:
Type:
Borough
Body:
Borough Council
Mayor:
Dennis Sullivan (D, term ends December 31, 2023)
Administrator / Municipal clerk:
Kevin Sluka
Area:
Total:
2.37 sq mi (6.13 km2)
Land:
2.34 sq mi (6.06 km2)
Water:
0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2) 1.18%
Area rank:
384th of 565 in state 16th of 21 in county
Elevation:
62 ft (19 m)
Population (2010 Census):
Total:
12,098
Estimate (2019):
12,063
Rank:
203rd of 566 in state 9th of 21 in county
Density:
5,189.5/sq mi (2,003.7/km2)
Density rank:
105th of 566 in state 4th of 21 in county
Time zone:
UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST))
Summer (DST):
UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT))
ZIP Codes:
08876
Area code(s):
908
FIPS code:
3403568460
GNIS feature ID:
0885398

Somerset County New Jersey Sheriff Overview

Somerset County can be found in the central area of New Jersey. Somerville – is the county seat. Somerset County has a total population of 335432 and was formed in 1688.

Somerset County has a total area of 301 square miles. The zip codes in Somerset County are 07059, 07069, 07920, 07921, 07924, 07931, 07934, 07938, 07939, 07977, 07978, 08502, 08504, 08528, 08553, 08558, 08805, 08807, 08821, 08823, 08835, 08836, 08844, 08853, 08869, 08873, 08875, 08876, 08880, 08890, 08896.

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Inmate Search

There are several authorized online websites where you can search for information about inmates incarcerated in the Somerset County Jail. Even more convenient, the jail has a seamless website that has an online search engine that will lead you to an online inmate roster.

A search on the Somerset County Jail website presents the following details:

  • Name
  • Subject Number
  • Booking Number
  • Custody
  • Booking Date
  • Housing Facility

To access the roaster on the website, you click the Search button. The roaster shows:

  • Inmate’s Name
  • Whether in Custody
  • Scheduled Release Date
  • Gender

Sending a Mail/Package to Somerset County Jail

The Somerset County Jail allows the inmates to receive mail from friends and family. The facility’s official address is:

Somerset County Jail;

20 Grove Street, Somerville, NJ, 08876.

All mail and correspondence are sent via the United States Postal Service, not directly. Senders must include the inmate’s name and a relevant return address on the envelope for the mails to be delivered to the intended recipients.

Sending Money

The Somerset County Jail permits inmates to receive funds deposited into their commissary accounts. The inmates can purchase necessities from the kiosk with the funds. The Somerset County Jail prohibits direct cash and personal checks. You can only send funds to the inmates through money order or cashier checks.

Phone Calls

The Somerset County Jail allows inmates to access phones in each cell block. Inmates can only make collect calls to family, friends, and attorneys, meaning they cannot receive incoming calls. The receiver pays for the collect calls.

If you want to block an inmate’s call, call the facility through 908-231-7150, 908-231-7140 or fax through.

Visitations at Somerset County Jail

The Somerset County Jail allows inmates to receive visitors. You can only visit an inmate if they put you on their approved visitor’s list. You must provide your ID to see an inmate, and the visit lasts for up to 30 minutes.

Somerset County Sheriffs Office

Address 20 Grove Street, Somerville, New Jersey, 08876
Phone 908-231-7140
Fax 908-253-9418
Email [email protected]
Website website

Somerset County Jail — General Information

Facility Name Somerset County Jail
Facility Type County Jail
Address 20 Grove Street, Somerville, NJ, 08876
Facility Type Adult
City Somerville
Postal Code 8876
State New Jersey
County Somerset County
Official Website http://www.somcosheriff.org/corrections_main.htm

Visiting Hours

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Monday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Thursday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Saturday: 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM
Sunday: 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM

Somerville, Somerset County , NJ Overview

Borough of Somerville
Coordinates:
40.569749°N 74.607682°W
Country:
United States
State:
New Jersey
County:
Somerset
Incorporated:
March 25, 1863 (as town)
Reincorporated:
April 16, 1909 (as borough)
Named for:
Somerset, England
Government:
Type:
Borough
Body:
Borough Council
Mayor:
Dennis Sullivan (D, term ends December 31, 2023)
Administrator / Municipal clerk:
Kevin Sluka
Area:
Total:
2.37 sq mi (6.13 km2)
Land:
2.34 sq mi (6.06 km2)
Water:
0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2) 1.18%
Area rank:
384th of 565 in state 16th of 21 in county
Elevation:
62 ft (19 m)
Population (2010 Census):
Total:
12,098
Estimate (2019):
12,063
Rank:
203rd of 566 in state 9th of 21 in county
Density:
5,189.5/sq mi (2,003.7/km2)
Density rank:
105th of 566 in state 4th of 21 in county
Time zone:
UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST))
Summer (DST):
UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT))
ZIP Codes:
08876
Area code(s):
908
FIPS code:
3403568460
GNIS feature ID:
0885398

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