Crosswicks, NJ Garden State Youth Correction View
Garden State Youth Correctional Facility is a state correctional facility in Crosswicks, Burlington County, New Jersey. It is operated by the New Jersey Department of Corrections, not the county sheriff. The facility primarily holds sentenced male offenders committed to state custody, including younger adult offenders assigned for custody, supervision, and correctional programming. It is not generally used as a local holding jail for newly arrested pretrial detainees. Its role in the justice system is to house inmates after court disposition and provide secure confinement, classification, work, education, and reentry-related services under state correctional rules.
Contact and Location Information
How to Find an Inmate at Garden State Youth Correction
The public can look for someone held here by using the official inmate search link provided on this page for the facility roster. Inmate rosters or offender searches typically list identifying details such as the person’s name, identification number, admission or booking date, current charges or offense information, sentence or custody status, and housing location when available. Records may not appear immediately after a person is received because intake, classification, and data entry can take several hours or longer. If a person was just arrested, check the Burlington County or local county jail system first, because newly arrested pretrial detainees are often processed locally before any transfer to state custody.
FAQs
How do I visit an inmate at Garden State Youth Correction?
Visits are usually controlled by an approved visitor list, scheduling rules, and facility security procedures. Check the official visiting information before going, because days, times, and sign-up requirements can change.
What do I need to bring when visiting Garden State Youth Correction?
Bring a valid government-issued photo ID and any required approval or confirmation for the visit. Visitors should follow the dress code and avoid bringing prohibited items, since entry can be denied for rule violations.
How do I make phone or video calls with an inmate?
Inmates generally cannot receive incoming personal calls. Phone or video services are usually handled through an approved correctional communications provider, and family members may need to create an account and add funds.
How do I send mail to an inmate?
Address mail with the inmate’s full name, identification number, and the facility mailing address. Include your full return address, and do not send items that are not allowed, because mail is screened under correctional rules.
How does the commissary work?
Commissary allows inmates to buy approved items such as hygiene products, snacks, and writing supplies. Family or friends may be able to deposit money through an approved payment service, but spending limits and item availability are set by the facility.
How is bail set and how do I post bond at Garden State Youth Correction?
Because this is a state correctional facility, most inmates here are already sentenced and may not have bail. If the person has an open pretrial case, bail or release conditions are set by the court, and bond instructions should be confirmed with the court or the county jail handling the case.
What happens during the intake process at Garden State Youth Correction and when will the inmate appear in the system?
During intake, staff verify identity, review commitment paperwork, conduct screening, assign classification, and enter the person into the correctional records system. Search results may take several hours or longer to appear, so a person may not show online immediately after arrival.