Warren County Released Inmates

Warren County released inmates records are held at the Correctional Center in Belvidere. This jail opened in 2004 and holds local, state, and federal inmates. Released inmates records from Warren County show who left custody, their release date, and the charges that brought them in. You can search for these records through the county corrections department or the state system. Warren County also houses Hunterdon County inmates under a contract that started in January 2020. Both sets of released inmates records are kept at the same facility in Belvidere.

Warren County Correctional Center

The Warren County Correctional Center sits at 175 County Route 519 South in Belvidere, NJ 07823. It was built in 2004 as part of the Sheriff's Public Safety Building. Warden Kenneth J. McCarthy runs the facility. The jail can hold up to 186 inmates at one time. Over the past year, it took in 705 people, with an average daily count of 93 inmates. Released inmates from this facility include local, state, and federal prisoners who completed their terms or made bail in Warren County.

The Warren County corrections department page has details on how the jail works. You can reach the facility by phone at 908-475-7900 or by fax at 908-475-5953. Staff process releases around the clock. Each release gets logged with the date, time, and reason.

Warren County also holds Hunterdon County inmates under a contract that began in January 2020. This means some released inmates at the Belvidere facility may have charges from Hunterdon County. If you are looking for someone and cannot find them in the Warren County system, check Hunterdon County records too.

Note: Warren County's jail has held Hunterdon County inmates since January 2020 under an intergovernmental contract.

Released Inmates and Inmate Accounts

While someone is held at the Warren County Correctional Center, family and friends can put money on their account through a kiosk at the jail. The Warren County inmate accounts page explains how deposits work. Funds go toward commissary items, phone calls, and self-release fees. The deposit system uses TouchPay, which you can reach at 1-866-232-1899.

Self-release funds matter for released inmates in Warren County. In some cases, an inmate must have enough money on their account to cover costs tied to their release. The kiosk is open during regular jail hours. Anyone can use it to add funds for a person in custody at the Warren County facility.

Once a person is released, any leftover funds on their account get returned. This is part of the standard release process in Warren County. If you deposited money for someone who has since been released, contact the corrections department at 908-475-7900 to ask about any remaining balance.

Warren County Released Inmates State Tools

Some released inmates from Warren County go on to state prison. The New Jersey DOC inmate finder covers those who moved from the county jail to state care. It lists current charges, facility, and projected release date for each inmate. This tool is free and open to the public.

The NJ parole offender search tracks people who are out of jail but still under state watch after leaving Warren County. For real-time alerts, VINE lets you sign up and get a call or text when an inmate's status changes. This works for Warren County and every other county in New Jersey.

The Government Records Council provides guidance on how to search for released inmates records across the state. It also handles appeals if a records request gets denied by Warren County or any other public agency in New Jersey.

These state tools fill in gaps that the local Warren County system may not cover. Start with the county, then check the state tools if the person moved out of local custody.

Public Records Requests in Warren County

New Jersey's Open Public Records Act gives you the right to ask for released inmates records from Warren County. You can file an OPRA request through the state OPRA portal or submit one directly to the county. Warren County must respond within seven business days. Most booking and release data is public record.

Records that are public for released inmates in Warren County include:

• Full name and booking date
• Charges at the time of arrest
• Bail amount if one was set
• Release date and method of release
• Whether the person was transferred to another facility

The full text of the OPRA law lays out what is and is not a public record. Medical files, Social Security numbers, and internal jail notes are not open to the public. If your request is denied, you can appeal at no cost.

Note: OPRA requests to Warren County must be answered within seven business days by law.

Warren County Released Inmates Victim Help

Victims of crime in Warren County have the right to know when someone is released from jail. The New Jersey DOC victim services page explains how victims can register for updates. This service covers inmates in both county and state facilities across New Jersey.

Victims in Warren County can also use VINE to track an inmate's status. Sign up with the inmate's name or ID number. You will get an alert by phone, text, or email when their custody status changes. This is free and works around the clock for all New Jersey jails and prisons, including the Warren County Correctional Center in Belvidere.

Court Case Lookups for Warren County

Court records connect to released inmates in Warren County. The New Jersey Courts case search lets you look up cases by name or docket number. It shows hearing dates, charges, and outcomes for people who were held in the county jail. Released inmates may still have open cases even after they leave custody in Warren County.

The Superior Court in Belvidere handles criminal cases for the county. Bail terms, plea deals, and sentencing details all show up in court records. Checking the docket helps you see what comes next for someone who was recently released from the Warren County Correctional Center. Cases stay on file long after a person has left the jail.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Warren County. If the person you are looking for was held in a neighboring county, check their released inmates records. Each county in New Jersey has its own jail and booking system.