Ocean County Jail

To search for an inmate in the Ocean 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 732-929-2043 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an offender's Criminal Court Case for Ocean County or any other court in New Jersey.

Ocean County Jail Inmate Search

The Ocean County Jail maintains an average of 700 offenders in custody on any given day. The Ocean 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 Ocean County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 15,200 offenders.

The following charts of Ocean 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 Ocean 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 Ocean 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 Ocean 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.

What are the bail options in Ocean County after an arrest?

Once arrested, an individual may be brought to Ocean County Jail in Toms River for processing. The next steps vary:

1. The individual may be released without paying bail and ordered to appear on a set date.
2. The individual could be held in jail until their hearing.
3. Posting bail or bond allows them to be released. Call 732-929-2043 to confirm the bail amount.

There are several ways to pay an individual’s bail.

• A cash bond is posted by paying the whole amount at the jail bonding window or the clerk's office with cash, a cashier's check or a money order, and many facilities also accept cards at a kiosk or through an online bond vendor for a fee; bring the inmate's full name and booking number, and the jail's line is 732-929-2043.
• Licensed bail bond agencies in Ocean County can provide assistance.
• Courts in many places accept real property, such as land or a house, as bond collateral when the owner documents clear title and equity of at least the bond amount, often double, with a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves.

For more information about bail in Ocean County, New Jersey, see the Ocean County Jail Bail Guide.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Ocean County Jail? What is the Schedule?

Ocean County Jail Inmate Visitation Schedule - Registration and Guidelines

120 Hooper Avenue
Toms River, NJ 08753
732-929-2043

General Rules for all Video Visits - Both at the Jail & Remote from Home

• First you must Register online, and then Schedule a visit online with GTL/ViaPath.
  
• There is a 48 hour processing period between registration and scheduling your first visit.
• Eligible inmates may have two (2) fifteen (15) minute video visits each week at the jail.
• Any visitor not registered for a visit, children included, will not be permitted inside the facility.
• Schedule Visits at least one day in advance, but not more than 7 days in advance.
• Personal items are not permitted in the building. Visitors will be allowed to enter the building with their photo ID only.
• Expect to be required to wear a mask, so bring one.
• Inmates housed in the Assessment Unit/Cells are ineligible for visits. Inmates in Sanction Housing or Disciplinary Detention will lose visitation privileges.

At-the-jail Video Visitation - No Contact

At-the-jail Contact Visitation

Contact Visits - Rules

• Approved inmates will be allowed one contact visit every 30 days.
• Only inmates who have been incarcerated for at least 90 days are eligible for contact visits.
• Contact visit requests must be received by the classification unit at least 14 days prior to the requested visit date.
• There will be a maximum of two (2) adult visitors allowed each visit. All visitors’ names, dates of birth, and social security number must be listed on the request form.
• Visitors must be here 15 minutes before the scheduled visit time.
• Visits will be conducted in 30 minute intervals, with visits being 15 minutes in length. 

Remote (from your home) Video Visitation Schedule

• Schedule at least a day in advance, but not more than 7 days in advance.
• Visits are 16 minutes long, and cost $4.00 each.

Ocean County Jail offers Video Visitation for Inmates using the Services of GTL, aka ViaPath Techologies

In order to schedule and then visit an inmate using GTL you need to first register with GTL.

Next Steps:

• Register yourself and all visitors.
• Select Ocean County Jail
• Select your inmate.
• Schedule your preferred time for the visit.

For at-home video visits: Sign in to the visitation scheduling site 15 minutes prior to your scheduled visit. Test your connection, and follow the steps to start your visit.
For on-site video visits: Arrive at the facility at least 15 minutes prior to check-in. A valid photo ID is required. 

All your questions can be answered after you register, at the Frequently Asked Questions page, or call 855-208-7349 during the following hours:
6AM – 4PM MST Monday – Friday, or 
7AM – 4PM MST Saturday – Sunday

Costs for Visits are subject to change but generally run less than $10.00 for a 30 minute visit.
Payment can be made with Visa, Mastercard debit, credit or gift cards.

How to Arrange Video Visitation with Ocean County Jail Inmates

Follow these instructions to schedule and then visit an inmate using GTL.

• Register yourself and all visitors.
• Select Ocean County Jail
• Select your inmate.
• Schedule your preferred time for the visit.

For all the information you need to know regarding scheduling, cost, rules, tips and guidelines of inmate visits at the Ocean County Jail, check out our Visit Inmate Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Ocean County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 732-929-2043 for further assistance.

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Ocean County Jail?

Ocean County Jail Remote Inmate Visitation Schedule - Registration and Guidelines

732-929-2043

General Rules for Remote Video Visits from Home

• First you must Register online, and then Schedule a visit online with GTL/ViaPath.
  
• There is a 48 hour processing period between registration and scheduling your first visit.
• Schedule Visits at least one day in advance, but not more than 7 days in advance.
• Inmates housed in the Assessment Unit/Cells are ineligible for visits. Inmates in Sanction Housing or Disciplinary Detention will lose visitation privileges.
• Visits are 16 minutes long, and cost $4.00 each.

At-the-jail Video Visitation - No Contact

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Ocean County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 732-929-2043 for further assistance.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Ocean County Jail?

There are multiple ways to add money to an inmate's account at Ocean County Jail, using Access Corrections Secure Deposits

1. Online - Making a deposit using a verified Visa or Mastercard online, or using their Apple or Android App.
2. By phone - Dial 866.345.1884 to reach their 24/7 Access Corrections domestic call centers.
3. Lobby kiosk - Ask the jail whether it has an Access Corrections kiosk for deposits.
4. By mail - Ask Access Corrections or the jail whether money orders can be mailed, and to what address.

Ask who the money order should be made out to, and include the inmate name and ID number on all money orders.

5. Walk-in Cash Deposits - Ask the Ocean County Jail whether it accepts cash deposits in person, and where.

Secure Deposits - Frequently Asked Questions
Secure Deposits - Video Tutorial on How it Works
Secure Deposits - Help Pages

Customer Service Contacts:
Phone: 866-345-1884
Email: customerservice@accesscorrections.com
Online Chat - Look for 'bubble' on bottom right of the page linked here.

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Ocean County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Ocean County Jail follow these steps:

• Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
• 
• Select New Jersey, then select Ocean County Jail, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
• Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.

For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Ocean County Jail.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Ocean County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 732-929-2043 for further assistance.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Ocean County Jail?

How Do You Communicate with an Inmate in the Ocean County Jail by Phone

Follow these instructions on how to open an account with GTL Connect Network (aka Viapath Technologies)

• Advance Pay - This phone account allows you to prepay so that your inmate can call you (and only you) whenever he/she wants and the cost of each call is deducted from your balance. You can even be notified by text when your balance gets low. You still have the option of accepting or rejecting each call.
• Pin Debit  -  This option allows you to fund an inmate's commissary account and lets him pay for phone calls to you and others with the money. You will have no control over who your inmate calls.
• Voicemail  -  You can leave a secure voicemail without having to contact the facility. When you call the local phone number for a facility offering Inmate Voicemail (call Customer Service at 877-650-4249 to get the local voicemail number for Ocean County Jail, you will be informed of the cost for leaving a message. To leave your message, simply select the inmate by ID number. Then, record your voicemail.

For full instructions on the Ocean 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 Ocean County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 732-929-2043 for further assistance.

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Ocean County Jail, and what can I send them?

Ocean County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Ocean County Jail does NOT allow postcards.

Envelopes
The Ocean County Jail only allows WHITE envelopes with plain WHITE paper to be mailed to inmates.

• Must include a return address.
• Letter can only be written in ink.
• No greeting cards.
• No photos can be mailed.
• Any letters not conforming will be returned to sender.
• No cash, money orders or cashier's checks.

Envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & ID Number
Ocean County Jail
PO Box 2191
Toms River, NJ 08754

Newspapers
Not allowed. Newspapers will be provided by the facility.

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
The Ocean County Jail allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source 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 above.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Ocean County Jail standards will be disposed of. No more than three books may be shipped at any one time.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.

All magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & ID Number
Ocean County Jail
PO Box 2191
Toms River, NJ 08754

Care Packages
Ocean County Jail contracts with Access SecurePak. You can order care packages of snacks and sundries to be shipped directly to your inmate.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Ocean County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 732-929-2043 for further assistance.

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Ocean County Jail, and what can I purchase?

Ocean County Jail contracts with Access Securepak for families to send pre-determined packages of commissary items to your inmate.

Access Securepak's catalog groups items into categories such as:
- Food and Snacks
- Personal Hygiene Products
- Electronics
- Apparel

Registration Process:
1. Register here.
2. Select New Jersey.
3. Select Ocean County Jail.
4. Find your Inmate.
5. Deposit Funds.
6. Order Commissary Items.
Once you are logged in, you will receive instructions on how much (and what products) you can send your inmate.
Contact Information:
* If you have any questions, you can call Access Securepak at 800-546-6283.
* You can email My Care Pack at customerservice@securepak.net.
* You can write them at:
    Access Securepak
    10880 Linpage Place
    St. Louis, MO 63132

* You can Live Chat with a Representative online: (bottom left corner of page)
   Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.–11 p.m. CST, 
   and Saturdays, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. CST.

*Note* Access Securepak will issue a refund for or replace broken, damaged, or missing products reported by Ocean County Jail staff. They will not honor reports of discrepancies from inmate's families or friends. They have a very good mix of Chips, Snacks, Candy, Meat, Seafood, Hygiene products, Letter writing materials, Electronics and Apparel items for sale on their website.

*NOTE* -- Once you are fully registered and have selected the inmate you wish to send commissary to, you will receive instructions on how much you can deposit, how much (and what) you can purchase for your inmate, and how often you can send commissary.

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Ocean County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Ocean County Jail follow these steps:

• Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
• 
• Select New Jersey, then select Ocean County Jail, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
• Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.

For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Ocean County Jail.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Ocean County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 732-929-2043 for further assistance.

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Ocean County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?

Emailing and Texting Messages, Photos & Videograms

Ocean County Jail contracts with Viapath/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 Ocean 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
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
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
Call   866-516-0115

How to Communicate with an Ocean County Jail Inmate by Mail and by Email

To mail or email an inmate in Ocean County follow these steps:

When mailing a letter or postcard to an inmate, please follow these instructions:

• All mail sent to an inmate at the Ocean County Jail must include the sender's name and mailing address in the top left corner of the envelope or postcard.
• All mail must include the facility's address, as well as the inmate's name and assigned number.
• Failure to include your return address will most likely result in your mail NOT being delivered and your letter destroyed.
• The Ocean County Jail has a zero-tolerance policy regarding mail violations. 
• All the information you need to understand mail and email policies can be found on our Inmate Mail Page and our Text/Email an Inmate Page.

Emailing Messages & Photos

Facility_name_1} contracts with Viapath/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 Ocean County Jail,
2. Add your inmate to your list of contacts,
3. Add a credit or debit card to cover your costs.

• Messages can be up to 500 characters long, including punctuation. At the bottom of your message there is a 'character countdown' feature.  
• 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.
• You can also send your Ocean County inmate photos and videos.

Customer Service Questions
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 Ocean 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 Ocean County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 732-929-2043 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the Ocean County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Ocean County Jail allows inmates access to tablets to use for the services provided by Viapath / gettingout.

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 Ocean County Jail, such as:

• Music
• Books
• Games
• Education
• News
• Radio
• Television
• Read mail and messages
• Video visits

-  Free services are already available for use on the device at Ocean County Jail.
-  Subscription services are funded separately by family and friends with deposits made into an inmate’s Debit Link account.
-  Ocean 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

How Inmates Can Use a Tablet to Access Services at Ocean County Jail

To find out how to get access to a tablet for inmate read the following:

1.  First, Register or Sign In to Viapath/GettingOut/GTL

2.  Purchase the services you want for your Ocean 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 Ocean County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 732-929-2043 for further assistance.

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

Ocean County County Jails

Ocean County City Jails

Ocean County Juvenile Facilities

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