Union County Juvenile Detention Center

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Union County Juvenile Detention Center

Providing structure, supervision, security, and nurturing, the Union County Juvenile Detention Center provides a detention space for juveniles who are arrested within the county or who are assigned to detention by the court. Only youth who have been accused of delinquent acts will be taken to the facility, and a court will determine if they should remain detained until their future court dates or if they can remain at home. Only short term commitments are accepted at this facility, and any long term housing needs will be transferred to an alternative location. While residing in the facility all the needs of the residents are considered and supported including health, safety, social, psychological, and educational needs. Each resident will be provided with their own personalized program with the services that will benefit them the most, providing the best results in rehabilitation, learning opportunities, and care. The mail goal in regard to each resident is to provide them with resources and tools for a positive transition into their community and into adulthood. Mail: 1075 Edward Street Linden, NJ 07036 Requirements for mail to be delivered are that it be addressed to the juvenile at the facility, contain the name of the sender and a full return address, and it must be delivered by the postal service. Phones: Only approved contacts are permitted to receive calls, and only outgoing calls are allowed. Phones are provided to those who have phone privileges at least once a week and as often as every day. Visitation: Visits are allowed once each week with parents, guardians, or an adult sibling.

Phone: 908-523-1630

Physical Address:
1075 Edward St.
Linden, NJ 07036

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How Do You Find Someone in the Union County Juvenile Detention Center?

To search for an inmate in the Union County Juvenile Detention Center, 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 908-523-1630 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an offender's Criminal Court Case for Union County or any other court in New Jersey.

Union County Juvenile Detention Center Inmate Search

The Union County Juvenile Detention Center maintains an average of 80 offenders in custody on any given day. The Union County Juvenile Detention Center 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 Union County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 90,281 offenders.

The following charts of Union 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 Union 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 Union 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 Union 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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Recent Bookings & Arrests

Steps involved in booking at Union County Juvenile Detention Center

After an arrest, the individual is brought to Union County Juvenile Detention Center for the booking process. This procedure involves identifying the person, determining charges, and deciding whether they’ll be released on their own recognizance, posted for bail, or held until court.

Remaining silent is highly recommended, as anything said can later be used in court. Wait for legal advice before responding to questions.

The booking process typically involves the following steps at Union County Juvenile Detention Center:

  • Identification confirmation.
  • Photographs (mugshots).
  • Answering questions regarding health and criminal background.
  • Potential DNA collection.
  • Conducting a physical search.
  • Seizing personal property.
  • Providing a free phone call.

Booking timeframes vary, ranging from one hour to up to 48 hours. For details on an offender’s bail or bond, call Union County Juvenile Detention Center at 908-523-1630.

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Search for an Inmate in Union County

This facility, known as "Union County Juvenile Detention Center" is also known as ** Juvenile offenders from Bergen County are housed in this facility **, Union County Juvenile Detention Ctr, Union County Juvenile Detention Ctr, New Jersey, Union.

The Union County Juvenile Detention Center serves the following cities and towns of Union County: Berkeley Heights, Clark, Cranford, Elizabeth, Fanwood, Garwood, Hillside, Kenilworth, Linden, Mountainside, New Providence, Plainfield, Rahway, Roselle, Roselle Park, Scotch Plains, Springfield, Summit, Union, Westfield and Winfield.