Cape May County Released Inmates

Cape May County released inmates records can be found through the county jail and state databases. The Cape May County Correctional Center sits on 18 acres near Exit 11 of the Garden State Parkway. A new center opened in January 2019 with over 300 beds. If you want to search for someone who was held and then let go from this jail, there are several ways to do it. You can call jail records, use online state tools, or file a public records request. Cape May County updates its inmate listing each weekday to show who is in custody.

Cape May County Corrections Division

The Cape May County Correctional Center opened its new building on January 14, 2019. It sits on 18 acres near Exit 11 of the Garden State Parkway. The jail has more than 300 beds and is staffed by about 105 officers and support workers. It has been accredited by the National Commission on Correctional Health Care four times, which speaks to the level of care given to inmates held in Cape May County.

The Cape May County Corrections Division page has more details on the jail and its programs.

Programs at the jail include SLAP, EMP, and GED classes. The Alternative Incarceration Program uses electronic monitoring for some released inmates in Cape May County. This lets certain people serve part of their time outside the jail while still being tracked. It is one way inmates are released from Cape May County custody before their full term ends.

Note: The Cape May County Correctional Center has earned NCCHC accreditation four times for its health care standards.

Cape May County Inmate Listing

Cape May County puts out a daily inmate listing. This list is updated Monday through Friday. It shows who is in the jail right now. If a person you are looking for is not on the list, they may have been released. The listing is a fast way to check the status of someone held in Cape May County.

The jail is at 125 Crest Haven Road, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210. For questions about who is in custody or who has been let go, call Jail Records at 609-465-1233. The non-emergency line is 609-600-5061. Staff can confirm if someone is a released inmate or still being held in Cape May County.

If you need to post bail, bring exact change. The jail does not make change for bail payments. Confirm the bail amount with Jail Records at 609-465-1233 before you come in. Once bail is posted, the inmate is released and a record is kept in the Cape May County system.

Released Inmates and Jail Records

The Cape May County Jail Records unit keeps all charges, bail details, and court transactions on file. Every person who comes in and goes out of the jail has a record. Staff search for active warrants when someone is brought in and again before they are released. This means the records unit plays a direct role in when and how inmates are let go from Cape May County.

The Cape May County Jail Records page explains what this unit handles.

Call 609-465-1233 to ask about a specific released inmate in Cape May County. Staff can tell you if someone has been let go and when it took place. They can also confirm if there are any holds or warrants that might delay a release.

How to Search Cape May County Released Inmates

You have several options for finding released inmates in Cape May County. The state runs online tools that cover inmates across all of New Jersey. The NJDOC Inmate Finder lets you search for people who served time in state prisons. If someone from Cape May County was sent to a state facility, their release status will show up in this tool. All you need is a name to start the search.

VINE is another free option. It tracks inmates in real time across New Jersey. You can sign up to get alerts when an inmate in Cape May County is released or moved. This is a good tool for people who want updates without having to call the jail each day.

• Call Jail Records at 609-465-1233
• Check the daily inmate listing on weekdays
• Use the NJDOC Inmate Finder for state inmates
• Sign up for VINE alerts
• File an OPRA request for release records

The New Jersey State Parole Board search tool can also help. If a released inmate from Cape May County is on parole, their status and conditions will be listed there. Court records are another source. Use the NJ Courts case search to find case outcomes that led to someone being released.

Note: Cape May County updates its jail inmate listing each weekday, so check often if you are tracking someone.

Visitation at Cape May County Jail

Visiting someone at the Cape May County Correctional Center can help you confirm if they are still in custody or have been released. On-site video visits are free. You must schedule the day before your visit. In-person visits follow an alphabetical split based on the inmate's last name.

Inmates with last names A through I have visits on Wednesday from 4:00 to 5:30 PM and Saturday from 8:00 to 11:00 AM. Those with last names J through Z visit on Thursday from 4:00 to 5:30 PM and Saturday from 2:30 to 5:30 PM. General population inmates may have up to three visits per day. Remote video visits are also an option through Securus at a cost of $6.95 for 20 minutes.

Knowing the schedule matters. If you call and learn someone is now a released inmate, there is no need to visit. Cape May County jail staff can confirm release status by phone at 609-465-1233.

Cape May County Public Records Requests

You can file an OPRA request for released inmates records in Cape May County. The Open Public Records Act gives the public a right to ask for government records in New Jersey. The full text of the law is on the GRC website. This covers jail records, release dates, and other data tied to inmates in Cape May County.

The Cape May County Government Records page explains how to submit your request.

The OPRA custodian for Cape May County is Donna Doyle, Deputy Clerk. The address is 4 Moore Road, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210. You can also file online through OPRA Central. Be specific in your request. Include the full name and any dates you have. This will help Cape May County staff find the released inmates records you need faster.

Mailing an Inmate in Cape May County

If you are trying to reach someone who may still be in the Cape May County jail, you can send mail. Address it with the inmate's name and ID number. The mailing address is Cape May County Correctional Center, #4 Moore Road DN-501, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210. If the mail comes back, the person may be a released inmate and no longer at the Cape May County facility.

Returned mail is one way people learn that an inmate has been released from Cape May County custody. For a direct answer, call Jail Records at 609-465-1233.

Cities in Cape May County

Cape May County has several towns and boroughs. All of them are served by the Cape May County Correctional Center for jail holds and releases. Released inmates from any part of the county go through the same system at 125 Crest Haven Road in Cape May Court House.

Towns in Cape May County include Cape May, Wildwood, Ocean City, Sea Isle City, Avalon, Stone Harbor, and Woodbine. All released inmates from these areas are processed through the Cape May County jail.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Cape May County. If you are looking for released inmates and are not sure which jail held them, check the town where the arrest took place. Each county in New Jersey runs its own jail.