Union County Jail

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Updated on: March 3, 2024

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Location 15 Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, NJ, 07207
Official Website http://ucnj.org/sheriff/

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Union County Jail is an adult correctional facility located at 15 Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, NJ, 07207. It is run by the Union County Sheriffs, who provides all jail services according to the state laws. The staff in this Union County Jail includes jail superintendent, 5 sergeants, and 12 correction deputies. These correction officers are charged with day-to-day supervision and providing care to the offenders in the Union County Jail. The Union County Jail hosts an average of 39 inmates daily and 1118 bookings annually.

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

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

Elizabeth, Union County, NJ Overview

City of Elizabeth
Coordinates:
40.666367°N 74.193503°W
Country:
United States
State:
New Jersey
County:
Union
Founded:
1664
Incorporated:
March 13, 1855
Named for:
Elizabeth, wife of Sir George Carteret
Government:
Type:
Faulkner Act (mayor–council)
Body:
City Council
Mayor:
J. Christian “Chris” Bollwage (D, term ends December 31, 2020)
Administrator:
Bridget S. Anderson
Municipal clerk:
Yolanda Roberts
Area:
Total:
13.66 sq mi (35.37 km2)
Land:
12.32 sq mi (31.91 km2)
Water:
1.34 sq mi (3.46 km2) 9.78%
Area rank:
180th of 565 in state 1st of 21 in county
Elevation:
16 ft (5 m)
Population (2010 Census):
Total:
124,969
Estimate (2019):
129,216
Rank:
215th in country (as of 2018) 4th of 566 in state 1st of 21 in county
Density:
10,144.1/sq mi (3,916.7/km2)
Density rank:
37th of 566 in state 2nd of 21 in county
Time zone:
UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST))
Summer (DST):
UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT))
ZIP Codes:
07201 – Union Square station 07202 – Bayway station 07206 – Elizabethport station 07207 – P.O. Boxes 07208 – Elmora station
Area code(s):
908
FIPS code:
3403921000
GNIS feature ID:
0885205

Union County New Jersey Sheriff Overview

Union County can be found in the eastern area of New Jersey. Elizabeth – is the county seat. Union County has a total population of 563892 and was formed in 1857.

Union County has a total area of 102 square miles. The zip codes in Union County are 07016, 07023, 07027, 07033, 07036, 07060, 07061, 07062, 07063, 07065, 07066, 07076, 07081, 07083, 07088, 07090, 07091, 07092, 07201, 07202, 07203, 07204, 07205, 07206, 07207, 07208, 07901, 07902, 07922, 07974.

Union County County Arrest Warrants

Scotch Plains Police Department Logs
Union County Prosecutor’s Office Police Press Releases
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Union County Sex Offender Registry

Union County Sex Offender Registry

Inmate Search

There are several authorized online websites where you can search for information about inmates incarcerated in the Union 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 Union 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 Union County Jail

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

Union County Jail;

15 Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, NJ, 07207.

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 Union County Jail permits inmates to receive funds deposited into their commissary accounts. The inmates can purchase necessities from the kiosk with the funds. The Union 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 Union 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 908-558-2600, 908-558-2610 or fax through908-558-6944.

Visitations at Union County Jail

The Union 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.

Union County Sheriffs Department

Address 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey, 07202
Phone 908-527-4450
Fax 908-527-4490
Email [email protected]
Website website

Union County Jail — General Information

Facility Name Union County Jail
Facility Type County Jail
Address 15 Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, NJ, 07207
Capacity 1100
Facility Type Adult
City Elizabeth
Postal Code 7207
State New Jersey
County Union County
Official Website http://ucnj.org/sheriff/

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

Elizabeth, Union County , NJ Overview

City of Elizabeth
Coordinates:
40.666367°N 74.193503°W
Country:
United States
State:
New Jersey
County:
Union
Founded:
1664
Incorporated:
March 13, 1855
Named for:
Elizabeth, wife of Sir George Carteret
Government:
Type:
Faulkner Act (mayor–council)
Body:
City Council
Mayor:
J. Christian "Chris" Bollwage (D, term ends December 31, 2020)
Administrator:
Bridget S. Anderson
Municipal clerk:
Yolanda Roberts
Area:
Total:
13.66 sq mi (35.37 km2)
Land:
12.32 sq mi (31.91 km2)
Water:
1.34 sq mi (3.46 km2) 9.78%
Area rank:
180th of 565 in state 1st of 21 in county
Elevation:
16 ft (5 m)
Population (2010 Census):
Total:
124,969
Estimate (2019):
129,216
Rank:
215th in country (as of 2018) 4th of 566 in state 1st of 21 in county
Density:
10,144.1/sq mi (3,916.7/km2)
Density rank:
37th of 566 in state 2nd of 21 in county
Time zone:
UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST))
Summer (DST):
UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT))
ZIP Codes:
07201 – Union Square station 07202 – Bayway station 07206 – Elizabethport station 07207 – P.O. Boxes 07208 – Elmora station
Area code(s):
908
FIPS code:
3403921000
GNIS feature ID:
0885205

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