Call 609-645-5855 any time, 24 hours a day, to get inmate information from the 650-bed Gerard L. Gormley Justice Facility (Atlantic County Jail).
This is the county’s intake point for people arrested on misdemeanor and felony charges. Every arrestee goes through booking and processing here, and depending on the charges, may stay until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or held pending the outcome of their trial.
For a current list of inmates, use the inmate search tool.
Short sentences, those under one year, are served at this jail. Longer sentences are served in the New Jersey State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
On this page: how to search the official roster, directions to the jail, the visitation schedule, depositing money for an inmate, mailing letters, phone calls, voicemail, emails and texts, tablets, bail bond instructions, and commissary.
Tip: save the inmate’s jail ID or booking number. Mail and many other services require it. If it isn’t online, Gerard L. Gormley Justice Facility (Atlantic County Jail) can provide it at 609-645-5855.
Phone: 609-645-5855
Physical Address:
5060 Atlantic Ave.
Mays Landing, NJ 08330
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID# (call 609-645-5855 to get this info)
Atlantic County Justice Facility
5060 Atlantic Ave.
Mays Landing, NJ 08330
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID# (call 609-645-5855 to get this info)
Atlantic County Justice Facility
5060 Atlantic Ave.
Mays Landing, NJ 08330
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Gerard L. Gormley Justice Facility (Atlantic County Jail), review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 609-645-5855 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an offender's Criminal Court Case for Atlantic County or any other court in New Jersey.
Gerard L. Gormley Justice Facility (Atlantic County Jail) Inmate Search
The Gerard L. Gormley Justice Facility (Atlantic County Jail) maintains an average of 650 offenders in custody on any given day. The Gerard L. Gormley Justice Facility (Atlantic County Jail) has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year Atlantic County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 17,540 offenders.
The following charts of Atlantic County inmate population demographics are updated daily. The information shown is for today. For research purposes we have broken down the inmates by sex, age, ethnicity, and criminal charges.
The information is compiled from the Atlantic County Corrections Department, the state of New Jersey Department of Corrections, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records. It represents every person in custody in Atlantic County.
For complete information on how to get directions, bond, visit, mail, send and receive email and texts, receive phone calls, and send money or commissary to an inmate, find arrest information for Atlantic County and other counties surrounding this one, scroll down this page. We have a section for each.
We also provide photos of the jail that we have collected over the years.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessThe Atlantic County Jail was built in 1985 and had an original capacity of 350, which has been expanded over the years to 1250 inmates if you include the Atlantic County Jail Annex. The address is right above this section, and you can reach them by phone by calling 609-645-5855.
Both male and female inmates are housed at this facility, though they are kept separate at all times. When offenders are given long or extended sentences while in other facilities, they may be transferred here to complete the remainder of their sentence. One of the first things that occur when an inmate arrives is the classification for their housing and programming. Once their housing and programs have been determined they will be moved to their final housing assignment and they will begin their programs including basic education and GED testing, vocational classes for culinary, job preparation, parenting skills and life skills.
Before their release they will also be able to access job assistance and housing assistance to make the transition easier. Part of the support that is in place includes the access to visits. Immediate family and friends are able to visit inmates once each week. You can schedule a time to visit them, the visitation dayand times being different based on their classification and where they are housed. Each visit is one half hour long aned can have two adults and two children under 18 will be permitted at each visit. Identification is necessary for each visitor and every visit. Those who are unable to attend in person visits may use mail to reach out to inmates they know, and this can be sent to the inmate's name and identification number at Atlantic County Justice Facility, 5060 Atlantic Ave, Mays Landing, NJ 08330. Inmates are unable to receive phone calls, but they are able to make phone calls during the day and their free hours if there is money in their account at connectnetwork.com.
You can find answers to all of your questions about bail, mail, visitation, commissary, money, phoning and ebverything you know about inmate services and how to communicate with them by going through each section detailed below.
After an arrest, individuals are taken to Gerard L. Gormley Justice Facility (Atlantic County Jail) for the booking process, where their identity is confirmed, charges are reviewed, and decisions are made about whether they will be released on bail or detained.
The arrested individual should remain silent during booking, as anything said could be used against them. It’s important to wait for legal representation before answering questions.
The booking process at Gerard L. Gormley Justice Facility (Atlantic County Jail) includes the following steps:
For questions about an arrestee’s bond or bail, contact the facility at 609-645-5855.
If someone has been booked at Gerard L. Gormley Justice Facility (Atlantic County Jail) in Mays Landing, their next steps may include:
1. Release without posting bail, provided they agree to attend court.
2. Detainment until their trial.
3. Posting bail or bond to secure release. For the exact amount, call 609-645-5855.
There are a variety of payment methods available for bail.
For a full guide to the bail process in Atlantic County, New Jersey, visit the Gerard L. Gormley Justice Facility (Atlantic County Jail) Bail Information Page.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Gerard L. Gormley Justice Facility (Atlantic County Jail)? What is the Schedule?
5060 Atlantic Ave.
Mays Landing, NJ 08330
609-645-5855
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How it Works with GettingOut
1. Register an account.
2. Select Gerard L. Gormley Justice Facility (Atlantic County Jail)
3. Choose either an INMATE ACCOUNT or FRIENDS & FAMILY ACCOUNT.
4. You will then receive prompts to validate both your identity and phone number .
5. Again, choose your inmate's facility, then type their name and select your inmate.
GettingOut will then guide you through the steps needed to arrange your remote visit.
Customer Service for GettingOut
If you have any questions, you can call them at 866-516-0115.
GettingOut online contact form
Frequently Asked Questions
The GettingOut App is available on Google Play and Apple Store.
To visit an inmate in Atlantic County, whether by video or in person 'at the jail', follow these steps:
Other than 'at the jail' visits between you and your inmate, which is explained and outlined in detail on our Visit Inmate Page, Atlantic County remote video inmate visitation can be done using the services of GettingOut.
There are three ways to remotely visit your inmate in Gerard L. Gormley Justice Facility (Atlantic County Jail):
1. Using the GettingOut Kiosk at the jail.
2. Using your computer from home.
3. Using your phone on the GettingOut apps.
To remotely visit an inmate in Atlantic County follow these steps:
1. Start by confirming that Gerard L. Gormley Justice Facility (Atlantic County Jail)'s Video Visitation is working correctly by looking up Atlantic County here.
2. The next step is to create an account here for GettingOut.
3. Then add funds to your account.
4. Last, select Gerard L. Gormley Justice Facility (Atlantic County Jail), and then the inmate you wish to communicate with.
Other Atlantic County Services provided by GettingOut:
- Phone Calls & Voicemail
- Email, Photo & Video Sharing
- Inmate Tablet Rental
- Deposits
Customer Service
If you have any questions about the Gerard L. Gormley Justice Facility (Atlantic County Jail) Visitation Services you can call them at 866-516-0115.
Frequently Asked Questions
* All the information you need to have complete knowledge about inmate visitation; policies, rules, fees, schedules, tips, dress codes, and children, lawyers and clergy visitation in Atlantic County, can be found on our Visit Inmate Page.
Gerard L. Gormley Justice Facility (Atlantic County Jail) Phone: 609-645-5855
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Gerard L. Gormley Justice Facility (Atlantic County Jail)’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 609-645-5855 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Gerard L. Gormley Justice Facility (Atlantic County Jail)?
How it Works with GettingOut
1. Register an account.
2. Select Gerard L. Gormley Justice Facility (Atlantic County Jail)
3. Choose either an INMATE ACCOUNT or FRIENDS & FAMILY ACCOUNT.
4. You will then receive prompts to validate both your identity and phone number .
5. Again, choose your inmate's facility, then type their name and select your inmate.
GettingOut will then guide you through the steps needed to arrange your remote visit.
Customer Service for GettingOut
If you have any questions, you can call them at 866-516-0115.
GettingOut online contact form
Frequently Asked Questions
The GettingOut App is available on Google Play and Apple Store.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Gerard L. Gormley Justice Facility (Atlantic County Jail)’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 609-645-5855 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Gerard L. Gormley Justice Facility (Atlantic County Jail)?
1. Commissary money in the form of a money order may be mailed to:
AdvancePay Service Department
P.O. Box 911722
Denver, CO 80291-1722
2. You may use cash or credit/debit cards at any time by using the kiosk located in the front lobby. The fee for the use of the ATM is generally $1.50 per transaction for cash and 10% fee for credit/debit cards.
3. Commissary money can also be added to an inmates account at any time using any of these methods online.
4. Cash deposits to ConnectNetwork are now available at 26,000 retail locations nationwide including Walmart, ACE, Kmart, Kroger, and more. You’ll start the payment process online in your ConnectNetwork account, then complete your transaction with cash at a participating local retail store. Plus, many of these stores are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Find a retail store near you.
5. You can call customer service 24/7 at 877-650-4249 and get instructions for depositing money over the phone using a debit or credit card.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Gerard L. Gormley Justice Facility (Atlantic County Jail)’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 609-645-5855 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Gerard L. Gormley Justice Facility (Atlantic County Jail)?
Follow these instructions on how to open an account with GTL Connect Network (aka Viapath Technologies)
For full instructions on the Gerard L. Gormley Justice Facility (Atlantic County Jail) Inmate Phone System, what the costs are, how it works, and tips and guidelines on rules, regulations and saving money on calls, check out our Inmate Phones Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Gerard L. Gormley Justice Facility (Atlantic County Jail)’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 609-645-5855 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Gerard L. Gormley Justice Facility (Atlantic County Jail), and what can I send them?
Postcards
Ask the Gerard L. Gormley Justice Facility (Atlantic County Jail) whether it accepts postcards, and what size and type, before mailing one. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Gerard L. Gormley Justice Facility (Atlantic County Jail) also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.
Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope.
Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID# (call 609-645-5855 to get this info)
Atlantic County Justice Facility
5060 Atlantic Ave.
Mays Landing, NJ 08330
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID# (call 609-645-5855 to get this info)
Atlantic County Justice Facility
5060 Atlantic Ave.
Mays Landing, NJ 08330
Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher.
Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.
Books
Ask the Gerard L. Gormley Justice Facility (Atlantic County Jail) whether books can be mailed in, and whether they must come straight from a publisher or retailer such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Gerard L. Gormley Justice Facility (Atlantic County Jail) standards will be disposed of.
Ask the Gerard L. Gormley Justice Facility (Atlantic County Jail) whether hardcover books are accepted.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID# (call 609-645-5855 to get this info)
Atlantic County Justice Facility
5060 Atlantic Ave.
Mays Landing, NJ 08330
For inmates receiving mail in the Gerard L. Gormley Justice Facility (Atlantic County Jail) there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon.
All mail is to be shipped to the Gerard L. Gormley Justice Facility (Atlantic County Jail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID# (call 609-645-5855 to get this info)
Atlantic County Justice Facility
5060 Atlantic Ave.
Mays Landing, NJ 08330
For complete information on mail policies, what you can send an inmate and what address to send them, check out our Inmate Mail page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Gerard L. Gormley Justice Facility (Atlantic County Jail)’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 609-645-5855 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Gerard L. Gormley Justice Facility (Atlantic County Jail), and what can I purchase?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Gerard L. Gormley Justice Facility (Atlantic County Jail)’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 609-645-5855 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Gerard L. Gormley Justice Facility (Atlantic County Jail) using an Online Messaging Service?
Gerard L. Gormley Justice Facility (Atlantic County Jail) contracts with GTL GettingOut, the same service that handles Inmate Phone Systems and Video Visitation, for sending secure messages and photos between you and your inmate.
If you are not already registered, do so here, or Log in.
Then use the Facility Finder to:
1. Select Gerard L. Gormley Justice Facility (Atlantic County Jail),
2. Add your inmate to your list of contacts,
3. Add a credit or debit card to cover your costs.
How Messaging Works
Watch this video on how to send a message.
1. Messages can be up to 500 characters long, including punctuation. At the bottom of your message there is a 'character countdown' feature.
2. After you click the “CONTINUE” button, you can review the cost to send your message to your inmate. You can also attach credits for your inmate to reply to your message. Be sure to accept the Terms and Conditions and click the “SEND” button for your message to be successfully delivered to your inmate.
How Uploading Photos Works
Watch this video on how to upload a photo.
1. Select the Photos Tab.
2. Select “Take New Photo” or “Upload New Photo”.
3. Take a new photo with your webcam, or select "Choose File" to upload a photo from your computer.
4. Give your photo a Title or add it to the "Gallery" of your choice.
5. Select the "Share" button.
6. Select your inmate(s) and then select "Share".
7. Once the photo is approved, it will be shared with your inmate(s).
Customer Service Questions
'Online' Contact Form, or
Call 866-516-0115
To mail or email an inmate in Atlantic County follow these steps:
When mailing a letter or postcard to an inmate, please follow these instructions:
Emailing Messages & Photos
Facility_name_1} contracts with GTL GettingOut, the same service that handles iInmate Phone Systems and Video Visitation, for sending secure messages and photos between you and your inmate.
If you are not already registered, do so here, or Log in.
Then use the Facility Finder to:
1. Select Gerard L. Gormley Justice Facility (Atlantic County Jail),
2. Add your inmate to your list of contacts,
3. Add a credit or debit card to cover your costs.
Customer Service Questions
'Online' Contact Form, or
Call 866-516-0115
Go here to this FAQ to get answers to how the transition to ViaPath from GTL and gettingout will affect your account.
All the information you need to understand mail and email policies for Atlantic County can be found on our Inmate Mail Page and our Text/Email an Inmate Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Gerard L. Gormley Justice Facility (Atlantic County Jail)’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 609-645-5855 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Gerard L. Gormley Justice Facility (Atlantic County Jail) have Access to Tablets or Computers?

The devices are similar to common handheld tablets, but are made exclusively by GettingOut, a GTL / Viapath company.
Tablets offer specialized content and services for inmates to use during their stay at Gerard L. Gormley Justice Facility (Atlantic County Jail), such as:
- Free services are already available for use on the device at Gerard L. Gormley Justice Facility (Atlantic County Jail).
- Subscription services are funded separately by family and friends with deposits made into an inmate’s Debit Link account.
- Gerard L. Gormley Justice Facility (Atlantic County Jail) Inmates will then be able to purchase subscription services and premium content to enjoy.
What Does a Tablet Cost?
To estimate costs for tablets and other services such as phone calls, sign in to your account and click “Rate & Fees Calculator” in the footer (bottom of the page), but the following gives you a general idea.
Game Center:
30-Day Subscription: $4.99, with an additional $1.00 service infrastructure charge ($5.99)
Fourteen-Day Subscription: $2.99, with an additional $0.75 service infrastructure charge ($3.74)
Seven-Day Subscription: $1.99, with an additional $0.50 service infrastructure charge ($2.49)
Unlimited eBooks:
Thirty-Day Subscription: $1.99, with an additional $1.00 service infrastructure charge ($2.99)
Fourteen-Day Subscription: $0.99, with an additional $0.75 service infrastructure charge ($1.74)
Seven-Day Subscription: $0.49, with an additional $0.50 service infrastructure charge ($0.99)
Streaming Music:
Thirty-Day Subscription: $8.99, with an additional $16.00 service infrastructure charge ($24.99)
Fourteen-Day Subscription: $5.99, with an additional $9.00 service infrastructure charge ($14.99)
Seven-Day Subscription: $2.99, with an additional $5.00 service infrastructure charge ($7.99)
Newsfeed
Thirty-Day Subscription: $3.99, with an additional $6.00 service infrastructure charge ($9.99)
Fourteen-Day Subscription: $1.99, with an additional $5.00 service infrastructure charge ($6.99)
Seven-Day Subscription: $0.99, with an additional $3.00 service infrastructure charge ($3.99)
Same Day Subscription Services
Game Center: $0.99, with an additional $0.50 service infrastructure charge ($1.49)
Unlimited eBooks: $0.25, (Total = 0.25)
Newsfeed: $0.24, with an additional $0.75 service infrastructure charge ($0.99)
FM Radio: $0.24, with an additional $0.25 service infrastructure charge ($0.49)
All Subscription and message credit pricing is subject to state and local taxes.
Replacement Components - should your inmate break it...
Tablet: $249.99 per each
Charger: $8.99 per each
Earbuds: $2.99 per each
To find out how to get access to a tablet for inmate read the following:
1. First, Register or Sign In to GettingOut/GTL
2. Purchase the services you want for your Gerard L. Gormley Justice Facility (Atlantic County Jail) inmate.
3. All inmates have free access to the tablets to read their letters from family & friends, but there are many other services available to keep your inmate busy while incarcerated... such as Games, Books, Music and Movies. These other services come with fees that you can pay for when you pay for phone service.
To learn more about Tablet Rentals for inmates, including the cost, all the services available and everything else you need to know, check out our Tablet Rental Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Gerard L. Gormley Justice Facility (Atlantic County Jail)’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 609-645-5855 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other City and County Jails in Atlantic County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Atlantic County?
This facility, known as "Gerard L. Gormley Justice Facility (Atlantic County Jail)" is also known as Atlantic County Justice Facility, Atlantic County Jail & Detention Center, GERARD L. GORMLEY JUSTICE FACILITY, Atlantic County Jail & Detention Center, New Jersey, Atlantic.
The Gerard L. Gormley Justice Facility (Atlantic County Jail) serves the following cities and towns of Atlantic County: Absecon, Atlantic City, Brigantine, Buena, Corbin City, Egg Harbor City, Egg Harbor Township, Estell Manor, Folsom, Galloway, Hamilton, Hammonton, Linwood, Longport, Margate City, Mullica, Northfield, Pleasantville, Port Republic, Somers Point, Ventnor City and Weymouth.