Trenton City Jail

Q: How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Trenton City Jail?

How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Trenton City Jail? To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Trenton City Jail, call the jail’s booking line at 609-989-3940. 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. Trenton City Jail Booking Roster

Q: What happens during booking in Mercer County?

What happens during booking in Mercer 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 Mercer 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 Trenton City Jail?

What is the booking process like at the Trenton City 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 Mercer 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 Trenton City 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 609-989-3940 during business hours.

Q: How long does the Trenton City Jail booking process take?

How long does the Trenton City 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 Trenton City 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 Trenton City 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 Trenton City Jail?

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To search for an inmate in the Trenton City 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 609-989-3940 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an offender's Criminal Court Case for Mercer County or any other court in New Jersey.

Trenton City Jail Inmate Search

The Trenton City Jail maintains an average of 34 offenders in custody on any given day. The Trenton City 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 Mercer County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 19,600 offenders.

The following charts of Mercer 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 Mercer 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 Mercer 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 Mercer 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 Trenton City Jail

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This minimum security facility is located inside the Trenton Police Station. It is operated by the local police and holds their detainees until they are booked, charged, and assessed to determine if they will remain at the facility or be transferred directly to the county jail. With space for under 20 inmates, it does not function as a long term detention center and most inmates are waiting to determine what their bail, waiting for that bail to be paid, or are waiting to be transferred to another facility. Inmates do not remain at this facility for over a year, and most will not stay longer than a few days. Only adults are held here, with juveniles going to the facility that is intended for youth offenders, and male and female inmates remain separated throughout their experience. Phone calls can be made by inmates during their daytime hours of 7:30am and 7pm. Each call recipient must be listed on their approved call list and they must be available to accept the call. Incoming phone calls cannot be received by inmates, and they are not permitted to contact inmates at other facilities or those who are involved in their current case. Visiting lists are also created and all visitors must be preapproved by the staff before any visit may be scheduled. All visits will occur during the day, not beginning before 9am and not extending past 6pm, with no children under the age of 16 being permitted to visit at this specific facility.

Jail (Main): 609-583-3545
Adult Probation: 609-571-4210
Criminal Court: 609-571-4104
Juvenile Probation: 609-571-4210
Middlesex County Juvenile Detention: 732-297-8991
Trenton Police: 609-989-3905

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Question 3

Recent Bookings & Arrests

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How does the booking process work at Trenton City Jail?

Once someone is arrested, they are taken to Trenton City Jail for booking. This process involves identifying the individual, determining charges, and deciding if they will be released on their own recognizance, released on bail, or held in custody until their court date.

It’s important for the arrestee to stay silent, as anything they say can be used against them. The best advice is to avoid answering any questions about the arrest until legal counsel is present.

The booking process at Trenton City Jail typically includes the following steps:

Verifying identity.
Taking a mugshot.
Answering questions regarding medical, mental health, and substance use history.
DNA collection, if required.
Conducting a thorough search.
Confiscating personal belongings.
Providing a free phone call.

Depending on circumstances, booking can take anywhere from one hour to up to 48 hours, especially during busy periods or if the individual is uncooperative. For questions about paying an arrestee’s bond or bail amount, contact the facility at 609-989-3940.

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Question 4

Directions / Map to the Trenton City Jail

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Question 5

Inmate Bail and Bonding

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What is the process to pay bail for someone detained in Mercer County?

After an individual is apprehended and taken to Trenton City Jail in Trenton for booking, their release options vary based on the situation:

1. They might be released without bail, on the condition they appear in court on a scheduled date.
2. They may be detained until their court appearance.
3. They may be eligible for release after posting a bail or bond. Call 609-989-3940 for the exact bail amount.

There are different ways to settle an individual's bail or bond.

Bail can be paid using cash, a money order, or a credit card.
A licensed bail bondsman in Mercer County can assist with payment.
Real estate located in the county can be used as bail collateral.

For more information on the bail process in Mercer County, New Jersey, visit the Trenton City Jail Bail Information Page.

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Question 6

Are there photos of the Trenton City Jail? What does it look like?

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Question 7

Other Jails in Mercer County

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

Mercer County County Jails

Mercer County Correction Center

Mercer County City Jails

Trenton City Jail

Mercer County Juvenile Facilities

Middlesex County Juvenile Detention

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Question 8

Other Jails Nearby

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

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