Inmate Search 🔍 | Somerset County Jail

Somerset County Jail is a minimum security jail which falls under jurisdiction of Somerset, NJ. The jail is maintained and operated by sheriffs in Somerset County. Offenders from the Police and City jails are transferred to the jail after the paper work is done. They usually stay in the jail, until they are sentenced, acquitted or released on bail. It houses inmates on temporary hold, typically serving less than a year jail term. Most of the inmates in Somerset County Jail are convicted for misdemeanor offenses like driving under the influence, fighting/assault, theft etc. It provides basic amenities to the inmates like bathroom facility, 3 meals daily, education program and TV facility. It also provides work release program and other specialized services to the inmates.

Location

20 Grove Street
Somerville, New Jersey 08876

County

Somerset County

Phone Number

908-231-7150
908-231-7140

Contact Email

[email protected]

Facility Type

County Jail

Website

www.somcosheriff.org

Fax Number

908-526-2558

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q. How do I find out if someone is currently detained at Somerset County Jail?

Somerset County Jail maintains an online inmate list where one can find the list of detainees. The list is updated usually fairly frequently. To check the inmate roster please visit Somerset County Jail Sheriff Department website. If that doesn't work, another good way to find someone is to call the Somerville police department at 908-231-7150 and find out about the inmate directly.

Q. What if you are not able to find the inmate in Somerset County Jail?

It means the inmate is transferred to nearby county jail or state prison facility or is released from jail. Check New Jersey inmate search page for more details on how to search for an inmate in New Jersey.

Q. What are the visitation rules of Somerset County Jail?

Any individual with valid government ID and who isn’t on felony probation is allowed to visit an inmate. Children below 18 years, must be accompanied by a legal guardian.
For more information one can call 908-231-7150.

Somerset County Jail Visitation Hours

Sunday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.	5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Monday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Thursday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Friday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.	5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Saturday	9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.	5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.