Hudson County Custody Records
Hudson County inmate population records are managed at the Adult Correctional Center in Kearny, New Jersey. This medium-security facility holds people who have been arrested in Hudson County and are awaiting trial or serving short sentences. The county seat is Jersey City. Searches for people in the Hudson County inmate population can be done by phone, through OPRA requests, or by contacting the Sheriff's Office directly.
Hudson County Inmate Population Facility
The Hudson County Adult Correctional Center sits at 30-35 South Hackensack Avenue in Kearny, NJ 07032. Call (201) 395-5600 to reach the facility. This is a medium-security jail. It holds arrested individuals from all towns in Hudson County, including Jersey City, Hoboken, Bayonne, Union City, and North Bergen.
The Sheriff's Office oversees the jail. Their main office is at Hudson County Plaza, 257 Cornelison Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07302. The phone number is (201) 915-1300. Staff at both locations can answer questions about the inmate population. They can confirm if a person is in custody and provide basic booking details.
The facility processes new bookings around the clock. People enter the Hudson County inmate population after arrest and processing. Some are released on bail or conditions within hours. Others remain in custody until their court date. The flow of people in and out means the inmate population changes every day.
Note: Mugshots for people in the Hudson County inmate population are kept by the arresting agency, the Sheriff's Office, and the Prosecutor's Office.
How to Find Someone in Custody
To find someone in the Hudson County inmate population, the fastest method is a phone call. Call the correctional center at (201) 395-5600. Give the staff the full name of the person you are looking for. A date of birth helps narrow the search. Staff can tell you if that person is currently held at the facility.
You can also contact the Sheriff's Office at (201) 915-1300. They handle arrests and transport. If someone was just picked up, the Sheriff's Office may have the most current data. For cases that have moved past the arrest stage, the Hudson County Prosecutor's Office is another resource. Reach them at (201) 795-6400 at 595 Newark Avenue in Jersey City, NJ 07306.
Visit the Hudson County government portal for more contact details.
The county portal has links to all public offices that work with the Hudson County inmate population.
Public Records and the Inmate Population
New Jersey law gives the public the right to access certain government records. This includes data about the Hudson County inmate population. The law that controls this is the Open Public Records Act, N.J.S.A. 47:1a-1 et seq. Under OPRA, you can ask for jail rosters, booking records, and other custody data. The county must reply within seven business days.
The Hudson County OPRA process uses an online portal. You fill out a form and submit your request. Anonymous requests are allowed, but there is a catch. If you file without your name, you cannot later file a complaint with the Government Records Council if the request is denied. Most people who want inmate population data provide their name to keep all appeal options open.
Payment for copies can be made by cash, check, or money order. Records stored in active files come back within seven business days. Older records kept in storage may take up to 21 business days. If you appeal a denial, your case goes to the Superior Court or the Government Records Council under N.J.S.A. 47:1a-6 and 7.
OPRA Request Process for Hudson County
Access the Hudson County Sheriff OPRA request page here.
The Sheriff's OPRA page lets you submit requests for records related to the Hudson County inmate population and other law enforcement data. This is the direct route for jail and custody records.
You can also use the Hudson Regional OPRA form for broader record requests.
The regional form covers a wider range of public records beyond just the Hudson County inmate population.
Note: If your records are in storage, the county has up to 21 business days to respond instead of the standard seven.
Types of Records Available
Hudson County keeps many types of public records. When it comes to the inmate population, the most common requests are for booking reports, jail rosters, and charge sheets. These documents show who is in custody, what they are charged with, and when they were brought in.
Beyond the inmate population, Hudson County also holds court records, property filings, vital records, business filings, tax records, and voting data. Meeting minutes and budget documents are public too. Law enforcement records, including arrest reports, are available unless they fall under a legal exception. All of these can be requested through the OPRA process.
- Booking reports with arrest date and charges
- Current jail roster showing all inmates
- Mugshots from the arresting agency or Sheriff
- Court scheduling data for inmates awaiting trial
- Release records and bail bond information
Contacting the Hudson County Prosecutor
The Hudson County Prosecutor's Office works closely with the jail and courts. They handle cases for people in the inmate population from the time of arrest through trial. The office is at 595 Newark Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07306. Call (201) 795-6400 for general questions.
Prosecutors keep their own copy of mugshots and arrest reports. If you cannot find what you need through the jail or the Sheriff, try the Prosecutor's Office. They may have records that fill in gaps in your search for Hudson County inmate population data. They handle serious cases like felonies and indictable offenses that often involve longer stays in custody.
Nearby Counties
These New Jersey counties are near Hudson County. If you cannot locate someone in the Hudson County inmate population, they may have been moved to a facility in one of these areas.