NJ DOC – East Jersey State Prison (EJSP)

NJ DOC – East Jersey State Prison (EJSP) basic information to help guide you through what you can do for your inmate while they are incarcerated. The facility's direct contact number: 732-499-5010

This facility is for adult inmates.

The inmates housed at East Jersey State Prison located at 1100 Woodbridge Rd in Rahway, NJ are placed according to their custody level (determined by a number of factors including the past criminal history and the length of their sentence). There are ample educational and vocational training programs for all inmates, especially ones that show a willingness to learn new things that will prepare them for a better life when they are released. The mission is to promote and prepare the offender to leave in better shape than when they arrived, giving them the best chance to never come back and thus lower the state's recidivism rate.

East Jersey State Prison, the state’s second-oldest institution, provides maximum, medium and minimum security programs for about 1,500 adult male offenders located in Rahway of Middlesex County.

The prisons distinctive large dome and forbidding front gates have made it featured in many films and shows. This facility is also known as Rahway State Prison, although the name was officially changed to East Jersey State Prison in 1988 at the request of township residents. Many motion pictures have been filmed at the facility due to its large dome and distinctive architecture and imposing metal gates.

Inmates housed at EJSP can participate in vocational courses that teach inmates automotive repair, autobody repair, horticulture, culinary arts, and painting. Additionally, inmates can receive an adult basic education, earn a GED and even take college courses offered through Union County College. This prison was the location of the original "Scared Straight!" program, where inmates sentenced to life terrified young juvenile delinquents into making changes to their lives.

visitation Info

NJ DOC – East Jersey State Prison – Visitation

Visit Procedures – EJSP

Rules and regulations for visiting an offender are as follows:

1.    The offender is responsible for submitting a list containing names and addresses of potential visitors.
2.    If you wish to be included on an offender's visit list, you must contact the offender in writing.  You must wait until the offender notifies you that you have been approved to visit him/her.
3.    The following persons may be approved to visit an offender:
–    relatives;
–    close friends;
–    clergy; and
–    persons who may have a constructive influence.
–    Children under the age of 18 are not permitted to visit unless accompanied by an adult.
4.    Attorney visits require at least 24-hour advance notice to ensure the availability of space, staff, and the offender.
5.    Visiting and registration times for this facility are:

MAIN FACILITY REGISTRATION    VISITS
Saturday and Sunday

Period One    7:45 am – 9:00 am    9:00 am – 11:00 am
Period Two    11:45 am – 1:00 pm    1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

WINDOW VISITS – MAIN FACILITY – GENERAL POPULATION
Monday – Friday    VISITS
Period One    9:00 am – 11:00 am
Period Two    1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Night Visits-Monday through Thursday    6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
7:30 pm – 8:30 pm

[Windows visits are one hour in duration.  Each offender is permitted one window visit    per week.]

Saturday and Sunday
RAHWAY CAMP  REGISTRATION       VISITS
Period One          8:00 am – 9:30 am    8:30 am – 11:00 am
Period Two         12:00 pm – 1:30 pm    12:30 pm – 3:00 pm
 
6.    Visitors must present photo identification. Acceptable forms of photo identification include:
–    a current photo driver's license;
–    a current photo Welfare/Medicaid card;
–    an employment photo ID;
–    a current passport; or
–    Federal, State, County, City ID cards.
7.    Space permitting, the maximum number of permissible visitors for an offender of this facility is 4 adults and unlimited children.
8.    NJ DOC facilities will no longer be accepting money orders. All money orders must be sent to JPay. 
9.    In accordance with NJAC 10A:18-6.14, all visitors, their belongings, and their vehicles are subject to searches while on the premises.
10.    Further visit information is posted at the facility. Complete policies and procedures may be obtained through an Open Public Records Request.  On-line request may be submitted through the following web link:
http://www.state.nj.us/corrections/opra/html/opramain.html
11.    Proper attire is regarded as a condition of admission to a correctional facility.