Fort Dix, NJ Mid-State Correctional Facility View
Mid-State Correctional Facility is a New Jersey state correctional facility located at Fort Dix in Burlington County. It is operated by the New Jersey Department of Corrections and primarily houses sentenced adult male state inmates, including individuals assigned to custody, assessment, and treatment programs. It is not a county jail and generally does not serve as the first holding location for newly arrested pretrial detainees. Its role is to confine and manage people committed to state custody after court proceedings, while county jails and courts handle most initial arrests, detention hearings, and local pretrial matters.
Contact and Location Information
How to Find an Inmate at Mid-State Correctional Facility
To find someone held here, use the official inmate search link available on this page for the facility roster or state custody lookup. Inmate rosters typically show a person’s name, booking or admission date, charges or offense information when available, and custody status; state prison records may also show a DOC number, assigned facility, and release or parole-related information. Records do not always appear immediately after an arrest or transfer. Processing, identification checks, and data entry can take several hours, so a newly booked or transferred person may not be searchable right away. If no result appears, try again later or contact the facility or the New Jersey Department of Corrections for guidance.
FAQs
How do I visit an inmate at Mid-State Correctional Facility?
Visits usually require advance approval and scheduling under New Jersey Department of Corrections rules. Check the facility’s current visiting schedule and rules before traveling, because times, housing-unit access, and visitor limits can change.
What do I need to bring when visiting Mid-State Correctional Facility?
Bring a valid government-issued photo ID and follow the dress code and security rules. Visitors may be searched, and personal items such as phones, bags, and extra property are usually restricted or must be secured outside the visiting area.
How do I make phone or video calls with an inmate?
Inmates generally cannot receive incoming personal calls, but they may place approved outgoing calls through the facility’s phone provider. Video visits, if offered, must usually be scheduled in advance and may require an online account with the approved vendor.
How do I send mail to an inmate?
Use the inmate’s full name and identification number, if known, and follow the facility’s mail rules. Mail is screened for security, and items such as cash, prohibited materials, or packages sent without approval may be rejected.
How does the commissary work?
Commissary allows inmates to buy approved items such as hygiene products, snacks, and writing supplies. Family and friends may be able to add funds through the approved deposit system, but limits and fees can apply.
How is bail set and how do I post bond at Mid-State Correctional Facility?
Because this is a state correctional facility, most people housed here are already sentenced and are not being held for routine bail. If the person has a pending case, bail or release conditions are handled by the court, and you should contact the court clerk, the person’s attorney, or the county where the case is filed.
What happens during the intake process at Mid-State Correctional Facility and when will the inmate appear in the system?
During intake, staff confirm identity, review records, assess medical and security needs, and assign housing or program placement. Searchable records may take several hours or longer to update after admission or transfer, so the person may not appear in the system immediately.