North Bergen Municipal Jail

Q: How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the North Bergen Municipal Jail?

How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the North Bergen Municipal Jail? To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the North Bergen Municipal Jail, call the jail’s booking line at 201-392-2141. There may be an automated method of looking them up by their name over the phone, or you may be directed to speak to someone at the jail. Sometimes the jail staff may ask you the offender’s date of birth to ensure privacy of the offender’s status. Keep in mind that after an arrest, the information on an offender may not be publicly available for several hours. If you don’t want to check up on an offender by calling the jail, you can also try looking up people recently booked online. North Bergen Municipal Jail Booking Roster

Q: What happens during booking in Hudson County?

What happens during booking in Hudson County? After being arrested and taken into custody, and after being read their Miranda Rights, an offender will next be transported to the local police or department or the Sheriff’s Department in Hudson County for booking. Booking is very involved and requires multiple steps in the process, however, keep in mind that most attorneys will advise that an offender remain silent and not offer any additional information about the crime they have been arrested for because anything they do say may be recorded and may very well be used against them in court.

Q: What is the booking process like at the North Bergen Municipal Jail?

What is the booking process like at the North Bergen Municipal Jail? Booking includes having their photo (mugshot) and fingerprints taken, as well as being asked a lot of questions about their personal history and state of mind. If it’s a serious felony, their DNA may also be taken. They will also be checked for warrants in Hudson County and other New Jersey and USA jurisdictions. If the offender was arrested for a DUI offense, and has refused a breathalyzer test, they may also be forced to have blood drawn by a doctor or nurse. It is also very likely that the offender will undergo a humiliating full body search while in the nude. This includes bending over, spreading their cheeks in the direction of an officer, and coughing. They will also be walked through a metal detector or x-ray machine, like those used at an airport.

Q: What kind of questions are asked during booking?

What kind of questions are asked during booking? The arresting jurisdiction will ask about gang affiliations, tattoos, medical conditions, prescribed medication they are taking, recreational drugs they are on or addicted to, allergies, if they are suicidal, and other relevant information that will help with determining their cell assignment and special needs. What happens with an offender’s personal property during booking? During the arrest and booking process an offender will also have all their personal property confiscated and held for either their release from jail, or with the offender’s approval, released to a friend or family member. Personal property includes the clothing they are wearing, money, wallets, purses, cell phones, jewelry, body rings, earrings, watches, and even glasses if they are deemed a security risk. If they are allowed to keep their shoes or sneakers, the laces are removed. If the offender remains in jail for any length of time, the North Bergen Municipal Jail will allow a friend or family member to pick up the inmate's property if the offender gives written authorization for a named person to do so. To find out the days and times for picking up an inmate's property, and what you will need to bring to verify your identity, call the jail at 201-392-2141 during business hours.

Q: How long does the North Bergen Municipal Jail booking process take?

How long does the North Bergen Municipal Jail booking process take? Booking can take anywhere from an hour to 24 hours or more. It all depends on the number of people that are awaiting processing, the number of staff on duty at the time, and the behavior of the offender. If the offender is heavily intoxicated and/or violent, the Booking Officer may decide to stick the offender in a holding cell for several hours until they become more manageable. What happens after an offender is booked into the North Bergen Municipal Jail? At this point the offender will be allowed to make a free phone call to a person of their choice to notify them of their arrest, and/or arrange a bond or bail for their release. If the offender is being detained and housed while awaiting arraignment, the North Bergen Municipal Jail will provide a jail garment and slip-on shoes, a blanket, sheets, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, and a towel. Often, before they are dressed in the jail outfit and brought to their housing location, they will be forced to take a shower and undergo a disinfectant treatment for body and hair lice, scabies or other pests that may be residing on their person.

Question 1

How Do You Find Someone in the North Bergen Municipal Jail?

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To search for an inmate in the North Bergen Municipal 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 201-392-2141 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an offender's Criminal Court Case for Hudson County or any other court in New Jersey.

North Bergen Municipal Jail Inmate Search

The North Bergen Municipal Jail maintains an average of 30 offenders in custody on any given day. The North Bergen Municipal 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 Hudson County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 42,200 offenders.

The following charts of Hudson 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 Hudson 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 Hudson 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 Hudson 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.

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About the North Bergen Municipal Jail

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Most inmates who arrive at the North Bergen Municipal jail, which is located within the city of North Bergen, NJ, will not remain at the facility for longer than two or three days. The small holding facility is used by all law enforcement within the area and is able to do all booking procedures and gather all needed information on contacts, medical needs, and past charges. This information is all used to determine the housing of the inmate and will provide information on care that they may require, how to find them if they were to be released and need relocating again, and to ensure that all medical needs are being met. This facility will hold inmates until they determine what their bail is and either meet that requirement, are released for other reasons, or are transferred to the local county jail. As a small holding facility there are not many classes or training to be completed, however there are phones with which to call a lawyer, or to notify a friend or a family member of their location. It is also possible to determine if an inmate is at the location by calling the facility and requesting that information. An inmate will not be available for phone calls or visits until after they have been fully booked and medically assessed, at which point they will be permitted to use the phone between 7 am and 7:30 am. Most inmates will not remain in the facility long enough to require a visit, however by calling the facility and requesting one be scheduled, some visits will be arranged.

Jail (Main): 201-395-5600

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Question 3

Recent Bookings & Arrests

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What happens during booking at North Bergen Municipal Jail?

After arrest, individuals are processed at North Bergen Municipal Jail, where they undergo a series of steps that determine their charges and whether they’ll be released on their own recognizance, allowed to post bail, or held until their court date.

The first rule for anyone arrested is to remain silent. Anything they say can be used in court, so it’s best to speak only to an attorney about the incident.

Here are the typical stages of the booking process at North Bergen Municipal Jail:

Verifying the person’s identity.
Taking mugshots.
Questions regarding medical and mental health history, along with drug and gang affiliations.
Collecting DNA if necessary.
Conducting a physical search.
Confiscating personal belongings.
Providing a phone call.

Booking time varies, with some cases completed in an hour, but more complex cases, or those involving uncooperative behavior, can take up to 48 hours. If you need details about an offender’s bail or bond, contact the facility at 201-392-2141.

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Question 4

Directions / Map to the North Bergen Municipal Jail

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Question 5

Are there photos of the North Bergen Municipal Jail? What does it look like?

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Question 6

Other Jails in Hudson County

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What are the other City and County Jails in Hudson County?

Hudson County County Jails

Hudson County Adult Correctional Center

Hudson County City Jails

North Bergen Municipal Jail

Hudson County Juvenile Facilities

Union County Juvenile Detention Center

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Question 7

Other Jails Nearby

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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Hudson County?

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