Burlington County Inmate Jail Roster
The Burlington County jail roster lists individuals currently held at the Burlington County Detention Facility in Mount Holly. This roster is a public record maintained by the Burlington County Sheriff and Department of Corrections. Residents and family members can search the jail roster to find inmates, check charges, and confirm custody status. Burlington County is the largest county in New Jersey by land area and serves a population of over 448,000 residents. The jail roster is updated as inmates are booked into or released from the facility. You can search by name to locate someone in custody.
Burlington County Quick Facts
Burlington County Sheriff and Jail Roster
The Burlington County Sheriff's Office operates from 49 Rancocas Road, Room G4, in Mount Holly. The Sheriff oversees law enforcement across the county and plays a role in maintaining the jail roster. Staff at this office can answer questions about inmates, court orders, and warrants. You can reach the Sheriff at (609) 265-5127 during business hours.
The Burlington County government website provides access to many county services and departments. The Sheriff's Office works with the Department of Corrections to manage the detention facility and keep the jail roster current. When someone is arrested and booked, their name, charges, and booking date are added to the roster. This information stays on file until the person is released or transferred to another facility. The jail roster serves as a record of who is in custody at any given time in Burlington County.
The official Burlington County website has details about the Sheriff's Office and related departments.
The site includes contact information and links to county services that support the jail roster system.
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Burlington County Sheriff's Office 49 Rancocas Road, Room G4 Mount Holly, NJ 08060 Phone: (609) 265-5127 |
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Burlington County Department of Corrections
The Burlington County Department of Corrections runs the detention facility where inmates on the jail roster are held. Its mission is to provide administrative support, enforce judicial sanctions, and maintain a safe and humane environment. The department focuses on both incarceration and rehabilitation for those in custody.
Inmates listed on the Burlington County jail roster are housed at the Burlington County Detention Facility. The corrections staff manages daily operations including intake, housing assignments, medical care, and release processing. Each person booked into the facility receives a roster entry with their name, date of birth, charges, and booking date. The department keeps detailed records of all inmates who pass through the facility, and these records form the basis of the jail roster that the public can search.
The Burlington County Department of Corrections website provides information about jail operations and policies.
Families can find details about visiting, mail, and commissary through this site.
Note: As of May 2021, the Burlington County Detention Facility allows only one package per inmate per month, and Amazon Prime packages are not accepted.
How to Search the Burlington County Jail Roster
There are several ways to search the Burlington County jail roster. The most direct method is to call the detention facility and ask about a specific person. You can also submit a written request for inmate information. Online tools from the state of New Jersey offer another way to check if someone is in custody in Burlington County or elsewhere in the state.
The New Jersey Department of Corrections runs an online inmate search tool for state-level inmates. This covers people who have been sentenced to state prison. County jail roster searches are handled at the local level. For Burlington County, you would contact the detention facility or Sheriff's Office directly. You can call (609) 265-5127 to ask about the jail roster or a specific inmate.
To search the jail roster, you will need basic details about the person:
- Full legal name of the person
- Date of birth if known
- Approximate date of arrest
- Any case or booking numbers you may have
The VINE notification system is another useful tool for tracking inmates on the Burlington County jail roster. Call 1-877-846-3465 to register for alerts when an inmate's custody status changes. This free service notifies you by phone, email, or text when someone is released or transferred from the Burlington County Detention Facility.
Public Records Requests for Jail Roster Data
New Jersey's Open Public Records Act gives you the right to request jail roster records from Burlington County. OPRA applies to government records including inmate data. You can file a request to get specific information from the jail roster that may not be available through a basic search. Burlington County must respond to OPRA requests within seven business days.
The Burlington County OPRA request page explains how to submit your request. You can email the OPRA custodian at opra@co.burlington.nj.us or use the county OPRA form available on the website. Tax, election, and superintendent records go to their respective offices rather than the main OPRA custodian.
The Burlington County OPRA Requests page outlines the process for obtaining public records.
Records requests are processed in the order they are received by the custodian.
If your request is denied, you have the right to appeal under N.J.S.A. 47:1A-6. Appeals go to the Government Records Council, which you can reach at 1-866-850-0511. The OPRA Access to Public Records page has more details about your rights, including protections under Daniel's Law and the Office of Information Privacy.
Note: Some jail roster records may be restricted under Daniel's Law (Public Law 2021, Chapter 371), which protects personal information of certain public employees.
Visiting Inmates on the Burlington County Jail Roster
The Burlington County Detention Facility offers both contact and non-contact visiting for inmates on the jail roster. Non-contact visits are available to most inmates shortly after booking. Contact visiting is available after 90 days of incarceration and must be requested through the facility. Visiting schedules and rules are posted on the county website.
Phone calls from the detention facility are managed by GTL. Families can set up accounts and add funds so inmates on the jail roster can call them. For questions about phone service, call GTL at 1-877-650-4249. Calls are typically monitored and recorded as part of standard corrections policy in Burlington County. Inmates may also have access to tablets for communication, and details about these services are available through the Inmate Resources page on the Burlington County website.
Burlington County Jail Roster Resources
Burlington County provides several resources for inmates and their families. These cover health care, mail policies, money and commissary accounts, and tablet access. Each area has its own rules and procedures that families should understand before trying to contact or support someone on the jail roster.
Mail sent to inmates on the Burlington County jail roster must follow specific guidelines. All mail is inspected before delivery. Money can be added to an inmate's commissary account through approved methods listed on the county website. The commissary allows inmates to purchase snacks, hygiene items, and other approved products. Health care is provided on-site at the detention facility for all inmates in Burlington County custody.
The OPRA access page provides detailed information about public records rights in Burlington County.
This page covers appeal rights and privacy protections that may apply to certain jail roster records.
Note: Families should check the Burlington County website regularly for updates to visiting, mail, and commissary policies, as these rules change from time to time.
New Jersey State Inmate Search Tools
Beyond the Burlington County jail roster, the state of New Jersey offers tools to search for inmates across the entire corrections system. The NJDOC inmate search covers state prisons, while county jail rosters like Burlington County's cover local detention facilities. Using both resources gives you the best chance of finding someone in custody.
VINE is a free statewide service that tracks custody status changes. You can register at VINELink or call 1-877-846-3465 to set up alerts. When an inmate on the Burlington County jail roster is released or moved, VINE will notify you right away. This is helpful for crime victims and others who need to know when someone leaves custody. The system works for both county and state facilities across New Jersey.
Cities and Towns in Burlington County
Burlington County has 40 municipalities spread across 819 square miles. All arrests in these towns result in bookings at the Burlington County Detention Facility, where inmates appear on the jail roster. Mount Holly serves as the county seat and is home to the Sheriff's Office and detention facility.
Major communities in Burlington County include Mount Holly, Moorestown, Evesham Township, Mount Laurel, Bordentown, Burlington City, Medford, Cinnaminson, Willingboro, and Pemberton. Local police departments across all 40 municipalities transport arrested individuals to the Burlington County Detention Facility for booking and placement on the jail roster.
Nearby Counties
Several counties border Burlington County. If you are not sure where someone is being held, check the jail roster for each nearby county. The correct facility depends on where the arrest took place.