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Northern State Prison, New Jersey - Information Guide for Inmate Family Members

Overview of Northern State Prison

Northern State Prison is located in Newark, New Jersey, and primarily houses male inmates with maximum security needs. It also has special units for inmates requiring close custody or protective custody.

Contact Information

Address: 168 Frontage Road, Newark, NJ 07114

Phone Number: 973-465-0068

Website:

How to Locate an Inmate

To find an inmate housed at Northern State Prison, use the . You will need the inmate's full name or ID number.

Visitation Information

Visitors must be on the inmate's approved visitation list. Visitations are scheduled according to the inmate's housing unit and last either 30 minutes or 1 hour. To find out more about scheduling and the visitation hours, frequency, and rules, contact the facility directly.

Sending Money to Inmates

Family and friends can send money to inmates via the JPay system. You can use or download their app to transfer funds.

Phone Calls and Video Visitation Options

Inmates at Northern State Prison can make outgoing calls but cannot receive incoming calls. For video visitation, register and schedule sessions through .

Inmate Services and Programs

The prison offers educational programs, vocational training, substance abuse treatment, and mental health services. It also engages inmates in various rehabilitative programs aimed at easing their reintegration upon release.

Security and Management

Northern State Prison is a maximum-security facility with advanced monitoring systems and a structured management protocol to ensure both the safety of the public and the security of the inmates.

Legal and Visitation Rights

Inmates at Northern State Prison have the right to legal counsel and are allowed visitation under strict guidelines. It is essential that visitors familiarize themselves with the rules to avoid any issues during visitation.

Booking and Release Process

Upon arrest, individuals are booked and provided an inmate ID number. Release processes depend on the nature of the incarceration and completion of the legal procedures.

Frequently Asked Questions

What items can I bring to a visitation at Northern State Prison?

Visitors are allowed to bring only a photo ID and essential keys. Other personal items must be stored prior to entering the facility.

Can I visit someone at Northern State Prison without being on the approved list?

No, to visit an inmate you must be on their approved visitation list.

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What Do Inmate Families/Friends Think?

Inmate Families and Friends feedback is a very significant role in understanting the prison culture, how some institution works as sometimes they are the only ones that can share the experience with others.

Categories

Inmate Safety

3

Inmate Food Quality

2

Inmate Privacy

2

Visitation Rights

2

Treatment of Visitors

2

Commissary Items and Prices

2

Phone Availability

3.5

Safety of Inmate Personal Property

2

Cleanliness of Facility

1

How Inmates Treat Each Other

2.5

How Officers Treat Inmates

2.5

Educational Program Quality

1.5

Recreational Program Choices

2

Warden

0.5

Mental Health Programs

1

Drug Rehabilitation Programs

0.5

Reviews

F

Family Member

The prison guards mistreat the inmates today it was 105 feel like degrees outside and the guards turned off the Air conditioning to punish the inmates. This is a safety Hazzard and a total abuse of power!! When will the Department of Justice shut this prison down and fire the horrible guards who work here!!! This is a total violation of these inmates rights and very dangerous at the same time.. what kind of petty immature guards does this place employ???? Governor Murphy please help!!!!

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General Stats for New Jersey

New Jersey Total Number of Inmates

22,056

New Jersey Total No. of Inmates

Number of people under Probation Supervision

112,507

Number of people under Probation Supervision

Prison population rate

135

Prison population rate: 100,000 residents

Parole Population

15,516

Parole Population

Incarcerated individuals with sentences of 50 years or longer

1,715

Incarcerated individuals with sentences of 50 years or longer

Inmates sentenced to more than 1 Year in private prisons

553

Inmates sentenced to more than 1 Year in private prisons

Sex

Sex

%

Total

Male

96.37

12,052

Female

3.63

454

Youth

Type

%

Total

Committed

57.31

294

Detained

42.11

216

Diverted

0

0

Prisons and Jails in New Jersey