Passaic County Jail Inmate Bail & Bonds
Passaic County bail and bond: the Hackensack jail, the Paterson court, and release without cash
Passaic County has no operating jail in Paterson; the Marshall Street building is gone. The jail that serves this county for adults is the Bergen County Jail, 160 South River Street, Hackensack, and the Passaic cases are heard in Paterson. Use Passaic County Inmate Search to check custody, charges, and any bail amount before you travel. Most people are released on conditions, not on money. For a question the search cannot answer, call the Bergen jail at 201-527-3000. This page explains who decides release and how money bail works if it is ordered.
Is there still a Passaic County jail on Marshall Street in Paterson?
No. The old Passaic County Jail has been demolished, and the county sends the people it must hold to the Bergen County Jail in Hackensack under a shared services agreement.
Do not drive to Marshall Street looking for a loved one. Check Passaic County Inmate Search first, then call 201-527-3000 before you travel.
How do I find out whether my daughter is being held?
Search her name on Passaic County Inmate Search. It shows custody, the charge, and any bail line. A very new arrest can take a little time to post.
Police in a Passaic County town may keep her briefly during processing. If the record is blank, ask that department's front desk where she is, then call the Bergen jail at 201-527-3000.
Where in Hackensack are Passaic County prisoners kept?
At the Bergen County Jail, 160 South River Street, Hackensack, a facility the Bergen County Sheriff's Office runs. The main number is 201-527-3000.
The Sheriff's Records Unit, 201-336-7903, handles record questions. Visiting rules and hours belong to the Bergen jail, not to Passaic, so ask that desk before you go.
Which court hears the case, Paterson or Hackensack?
The Passaic County Courthouse in Paterson. Being housed in Bergen does not move the case. The county where the offense happened is where the Superior Court case is heard and where money bail is deposited.
Plan on two places: Hackensack for the person's housing and visits, Paterson for hearings and paperwork.
Do we have to pay to get someone out after a Passaic arrest?
Usually not. Under the Criminal Justice Reform Act, which took effect January 1, 2017, a person charged on a Complaint-Summons must be released with a court date. A person charged on a Complaint-Warrant goes to jail for a release decision.
The judge picks the least restrictive release terms that will work. Money bail may be set only to assure court appearance, and it is uncommon.
What is the first appearance and when does it happen?
It is the first hearing before a judge, held within 48 hours of the person being committed to the county jail. The judge reviews the complaint, explains the right to a lawyer and to remain silent, and decides on release unless a detention motion is pending.
For indictable charges the judge also sets a conference date, within 45 days, to discuss a possible plea before indictment. A firearm case may take up to seven days for the release decision.
What does a detention motion mean for my family?
The prosecutor is asking that the person stay in custody until trial. The hearing is at the first appearance unless delayed, and the delay is limited to three days for the prosecutor and five for the defense unless a judge finds good cause.
The State must hand over the complaint, the risk assessment, and the probable cause statement. If it seeks detention, more material is due at least 24 hours before the hearing. A lawyer can use all of it to argue for release.
If a judge sets money bail, where do we pay it?
Superior Court bail is deposited with the Finance Division manager in the county where the offense happened, which for a Passaic charge means Passaic County. The person in custody may also sign the recognizance before the person in charge of the jail. Because your relative is in Hackensack, call 201-527-3000 first and ask where your payment goes and which forms are taken.
Do not bring cash until someone at the jail confirms the amount.
Do bondsmen work for Passaic County defendants?
Yes, they can. Bail bond agents are state-licensed insurance producers, and insurers register them with the Superior Court Bail Registry. Their charge is not capped by statute.
Compare that with the court's own 10 percent cash option, which leaves the other 90 percent as a recognizance. That option is closed for first- and second-degree crimes and certain domestic violence charges.
Can family property in Passaic or elsewhere back the bail?
Property is approved by, and filed with, the clerk of the county where the offense occurred. Property in a different county is not automatically refused, and the two clerks coordinate the recognizance. Court Rule 3:26-4 does not require the property to be in New Jersey.
Expect every owner to sign. A person with an earlier bail obligation that has not been discharged generally cannot sign again.
What happens in the municipal courts of Passaic County?
Small offenses stay in the local municipal court. Indictable offenses, which are the most serious charges, move to the Superior Court. A person charged on a summons has a first appearance within 60 days of the summons or the arrest.
The arresting police department can read you the court date and location written on the complaint.
Who is the free lawyer for Passaic defendants?
The Office of the Public Defender, 66 Hamilton Street, 3rd Floor, Paterson, NJ 07505, 973-977-4150. A defendant who cannot pay is given an application at the first appearance, and the judge may assign the office for that hearing.
The family's call can start the process before the hearing.
Where do Passaic County juveniles go when detained?
Passaic County has a shared services arrangement with Bergen County for juvenile detention. The Bergen County Juvenile Detention Center is at 200 North Street, Teterboro, NJ 07608. Juvenile records are private, so adult searches do not list them.
To find the right contact, call the Public Defender at 973-977-4150 and give the young person's name and birth date.
What if he skips court, or the arrest is federal?
A missed date can bring an arrest warrant, a report from Pretrial Services, and a motion to revoke release. If bail was posted, the court starts forfeiture, and written objections are due within 75 days of the notice date.
Federal charges arising in Passaic County go to the U.S. District Court in Newark, 50 Walnut Street, 973-645-3730. A federal judge sets separate release terms.
Passaic County bail contacts
- Where inmates are held
- Bergen County Jail, 160 South River Street, Hackensack, NJ; 201-527-3000
- Bond guide
- Passaic County bail and bond help
- Custody lookup
- Passaic County Inmate Search
- Bergen records
- Sheriff's Records Unit 201-336-7903
- Court
- Passaic County Courthouse, Paterson, NJ
- Public defender
- 66 Hamilton Street, 3rd Floor, Paterson, NJ 07505; 973-977-4150
- Juvenile
- Bergen County Juvenile Detention Center, 200 North Street, Teterboro, NJ 07608
- Federal court
- U.S. District Court, 50 Walnut Street, Newark, NJ 07102; 973-645-3730
Amounts, deadlines, visiting hours, and phone numbers can change, and every case is decided on its own facts. Speak with a lawyer before you pledge money or property.
Passaic County Jail Remote Bail Deposits
There are five choices for putting money on an inmate's books that may be used for paying an inmate's Bond or Bail.
Check with Passaic County Jail by calling 973-881-4620 prior to paying a bond online as this is being rolled out to different facilities slowly.
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.
Passaic County Jail
Address:
11 Marshall Street
Paterson, NJ 07501
Phone:
973-881-4620
Frequently Asked Questions about Bail and Bonds in Passaic County
Does Passaic County have bail?
What are the different types of bonds in Passaic County?
What kind of bonds are accepted in Morris County?
Who can set bail in Passaic County?
When is bail set in Passaic County New Jersey?
Does Passaic County have bail?
No, New Jersey is a NO BAIL state.
Under current laws a defendant can only be held if a judge determines they are a risk to the community, likely to interfere with the investigation or fail to show for all required court dates. If the judge determines they are not a risk the defendant is released prior to trial.
What are the different types of bonds in Passaic County?
Based on a review of information from the arrest, the judge or bail officer will determine and notify the accused of which release conditions are available to them. Professional bond companies are not permitted to operate in New Jersey.
What kind of bonds are accepted in Morris County?
Under the new system, if a judge decides a defendant does not pose a public safety or willful flight risk, then they will be released without being required to post any money. This is called released on their own recognizance in all states and can be considered a type of bond because a document will need to be agreed upon and signed.
Who can set bail in Passaic County?
A hearing is held by a judge to determine if the defendant qualifies for release.
When is bail set in Passaic County New Jersey?
If a defendant is not released immediately, a hearing will be scheduled within 48 hours before a judge.
What is Bail?
Bail is what the arrested in Passaic County must pay or do to stay out of jail until the first court appearance. The agreement to bail acts as a promise that the arrested will return to court for court dates and trial.
Bail usually refers to a dollar amount, but in New Jersey, bail can also mean something that has to be done, or a condition such as reporting to an officer of the court, a curfew, restraining orders or attending a treatment program.
What is the difference between Bail and Bond?
Bail is what the arrested must pay or do to stay out of jail until the first court appearance. The agreement to bail acts as a promise that the arrested will return to court for court dates and trial.
New Jersey has mostly done away with the bail/bond system since 2017, except for cases involving unpaid motor vehicle summonses.
Defendants with a serious risk of danger or flight can be detained pending trial. Low-risk defendants will be released. This is called released on their own recognizance in all states. If released, the defendant will be issued a summons to appear to court within 21 days.
Pretrial service officers will monitor those defendants, based on the conditions of their release while the defendant is out of custody pending rial.
A judge may order a variety of conditions while the defendant is awaiting trial, such as a GPS location monitor, checking in via phone or in person with a pretrial services officer, no contact with an alleged victim, and other conditions similar to probation.
People who are arrested for serious felonies (including first- and second-degree murder, aggravated criminal sexual assault, violent robberies and burglaries, home invasions and vehicular invasions) can still be denied pretrial release.
Prosecutors must request a detention hearing and the decision whether to hold someone will be made at the judge’s discretion.
This ruling will be based on several factors including the likelihood that the defendant will flee or any public safety risk that they may present.
Does Passaic County have bail?
No, New Jersey is a NO BAIL state.
Under current laws a defendant can only be held if a judge determines they are a risk to the community, likely to interfere with the investigation or fail to show for all required court dates. If the judge determines they are not a risk the defendant is released prior to trial.
What are the different types of bonds in Passaic County?
Based on a review of information from the arrest, the judge or bail officer will determine and notify the accused of which release conditions are available to them. Professional bond companies are not permitted to operate in New Jersey.
What kind of bonds are accepted in Passaic County?
Under the new system, if a judge decides a defendant does not pose a public safety or willful flight risk, then they will be released without being required to post any money. This is called released on their own recognizance in all states and can be considered a type of bond because a document will need to be agreed upon and signed.
Who can set bail in Passaic County?
A hearing is held by a judge to determine if the defendant qualifies for release.
When is bail set in New Jersey?
If a defendant is not released immediately, a hearing will be scheduled within 48 hours before a judge.
Can I get the bail or bond reduced in Passaic County New Jersey?
Because New Jersey does not utilize a cash bail system there is no reason to request a reduction in bail. However, those previously denied release may have their attorney petition the court for another hearing to reevaluate eligibility.
In Passaic County New Jersey, who can pay bail for me?
This would not apply to New Jersey because money bail is not recognized.
Can bail be paid online in Passaic County New Jersey?
This would not apply to New Jersey because money bail is not recognized.
What options are there to pay bail in Passaic County New Jersey?
This would not apply to New Jersey because money bail is not recognized.
Will I get all my bond money back in New Jersey?
This would not apply to New Jersey because money bail is not recognized.
Can I get bail or a bond with no money down in Passaic County?
New Jersey does not require money down because it is a no bail state. There might be fees to pay however.
What are the least expensive and affordable bail bonds in New Jersey?
New Jersey has no bail.
There are scammers who call families of arrested asking for information to process a bond. Not only are bondspersons not permitted to call for this information for any type of arrests, but they are also particularly offensive since there are no bail bond companies permitted to operate in New Jersey.