How to Search the Burlington County Jail Roster
The Burlington County Department of Corrections runs the public inmate search. The page is titled Inmate Search Results, and its header tells users to call 609-265-5993 for further inmate information. You search by last name and first name, and the tool returns a list of matching detainees. It is free and open to the public.
Before you search, have the person's full legal name. Nicknames and spelling errors are the top reason a search returns nothing.
- Open the Burlington County inmate search page.
- Type the person's last name, then first name.
- Run the search and scan the result list.
- Check the Facility column, since some people are held at Atlantic County.
- Call 609-265-5993 if no match appears.
Results page through several screens, so use the page numbers at the bottom to move through a long list.
Burlington County Inmate Search Fields
The search form is simple, and so is the result table. You enter a name, and the roster returns list-level columns. The table below lays out the fields the official page exposes.
| Field Label | Type | Notes / Format |
|---|---|---|
| Last Name | Text | Search by last name; a blank search shows the roster list. |
| First Name | Text | Search by first name, usually with the last name. |
| Name | Result column | Last, first, middle or initial format. |
| Jail ID | Result column | Numeric or alphanumeric, such as 117210 or W08666. |
| Facility | Result column | Burlington County Detention Center or Atlantic County. |
| Bail Amount | Result column | Currency where applicable; blank if none is shown. |
| Estimated Release Date | Result column | Date where available; blank otherwise. |
A blank bail or release field does not mean none exists; it only means the public roster did not display one in that row.
What a Burlington County Inmate Record Shows
The public roster is a thin record by design. It confirms custody and a few basics. It does not show charges, an arresting agency, a mugshot, a housing pod, a court date, or a warrant number in the text view. The inventory below maps each visible field to what it tells you.
| Field | What It Shows |
|---|---|
| Name | The detainee's name as booked. |
| Jail ID | The booking identifier for the person. |
| Facility | Where the person is held. |
| Bail Amount | A list-level bail figure, not a full bond ledger. |
| Estimated Release Date | A projected date that can change. |
Note: charges and mugshots are not on the public Burlington County roster, so treat any site that claims otherwise with caution.
Calling for Inmate Information
When the roster cannot answer your question, the phone can. The inmate search page lists 609-265-5993 for further inmate information. That line is for general inmate questions. Keep it separate from the bail line, which is a different office with a different job.
If a person does not appear in the roster, they may have been released, transferred, or removed for another reason. Call before you assume. The bail line and the inmate-information line are run by different staff, so use 609-265-5801 or 609-265-5802 for bail questions and 609-265-5993 for everything else about a detainee.
Booking, Bail, and Release Checks
Bail is set by the court, and the amount can change as charges arrive from other jurisdictions. The posting-bail page says a warrant check runs before a current lodged bail is posted, so call the Records Office first at 609-265-5801 or 609-265-5802 to confirm charges and the total. Cash bail can be cash, a U.S. postal money order, or a certified or cashier's check, and all bail money requires exact change.
You can read the rules at co.burlington.nj.us. A listed roster bail may not be the final amount needed for release.
Burlington County Jail Facility and Contact
The Department of Corrections runs the county jail, often listed as the Burlington County Detention Center. Its mission covers safe, humane custody plus rehabilitation. The Warden-Corrections is Teechey Blango. Use the contact block below for the main office, and remember the separate lines for bail and general inmate questions.
Burlington County Department of Corrections
P.O. Box 6000
Mount Holly, NJ 08060
609-265-5042
Inmate info: 609-265-5993
A Burlington County result may list Atlantic County in the Facility column, which means the person is held there under an inter-county arrangement.
Burlington County Jail Visiting Rules
The jail offers both contact and non-contact visits. Contact visiting is a privilege, not a right. After 90 days in custody, an inmate may request contact visits, and administration reviews the file before approving. No one under 18 may visit unless the inmate is the child's parent and an adult parent or guardian brings the child.
Children under 18 are not counted as visitors on the list, no more than two children may come, and each child needs identification, such as a birth certificate when there is no other ID. Strollers and baby carriages are not allowed in the visiting area. To fund inmate phone calls, a family member must add money to a Global Tel Link account by calling 1-877-650-4249.
Full rules are at co.burlington.nj.us. The table sums up the key requirements; confirm current days and times with the jail before you travel.
| Rule | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Contact visits | Allowed by request after 90 days, subject to review. |
| Visitors under 18 | Only if the inmate is the parent, with an adult parent or guardian. |
| Identification | Valid government photo ID stating name, address, and date of birth. |
| State of emergency | No visiting sessions are held. |
Burlington County Inmate Mail Rules
Inmates may send and receive mail daily, but the rules on packages are strict. Items must be brand new and mailed directly from a source of sale such as J.C. Penney, K-Mart, or Walmart. The jail will not accept packages from Amazon. As of May 1, 2021, only one package per inmate per month may be mailed in, and the rest are returned to sender.
Permitted clothing is just as specific. The rules allow a set number of plain white or orange T-shirts with no pockets, collars, print, buttons, or zippers, plus white underwear, white socks, white thermal long johns, plain sweats, and solid white towels. Up to two newspapers, magazines, or paperback books are allowed if they come straight from the publisher or seller. One AM/FM-only radio with earbuds is permitted, but no boots or sneakers are accepted.
The mail rules are at co.burlington.nj.us. Address mail with the inmate's full name and jail ID, then P.O. Box 6000, Mount Holly, NJ 08060.
Inmate Money and Commissary
Money can reach an inmate account at any hour. Use Access Corrections online or call 1-866-345-1884, drop funds at the kiosk in the Administration lobby on the first floor, or mail a money order. Debit card, Visa, and Mastercard are accepted for Access Corrections and the kiosk. Family and friends can place commissary orders through Access Securepak online or by calling 1-800-546-6283.
Those options are listed at co.burlington.nj.us. Phone money is separate, through Global Tel Link at 1-877-650-4249.
Medical Care and PREA in the Burlington County Jail
The department provides medical and dental coverage as required by the New Jersey Department of Corrections. Medical staff are on site 24 hours a day, doctors report daily, and the jail offers dental, psychiatric, and social services.
Health details are at co.burlington.nj.us. The jail also enforces the Prison Rape Elimination Act with a zero-tolerance policy.
The PREA page at co.burlington.nj.us lists PREA Coordinator Captain R. Inman at 609-265-5947.
The Sheriff's Role in Burlington County Custody
Corrections and the Sheriff's Office are not the same. The Sheriff's Courts Bureau provides courthouse security and transports defendants. The Detective Bureau includes a Fugitive Unit and a Child Support Unit, and the Civil Process Unit serves legal documents and enforces orders.
The bureaus page is at co.burlington.nj.us. For active warrants, see the warrant records page.
State and Federal Inmate Searches
The county roster only covers county custody. For a state prisoner, use the NJDOC offender search. For a federal inmate, use the Bureau of Prisons locator. For custody-status alerts, VINELink can notify you of a change.
Those tools, plus release verification steps, are covered on the released inmates page. For jail population data, see the inmate population page.