Monmouth County Correctional Institution (ICE)

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Monmouth County Correctional Institution (ICE) basic information to help guide you through what you can do for your inmate while they are incarcerated. The facility's direct contact number: 732-431-7860

This facility is for adult inmates.

The Monmouth County Correctional Institution (ICE) is a medium-security detention center located at 1 Waterworks Rd Freehold, NJ which is operated locally by the Monmouth County Sheriff's Office and holds inmates awaiting trial or sentencing or both. Most of the sentenced inmates are here for less than two years. Monmouth County accepts inmates from surrounding towns, municipalities, the US Marshal's Service and the Freehold Police Department who do not have their own long-term lock-up.

MCCI has an occupancy rating of about 1,325 inmates and it is among the top ten largest Correctional facilities in the nation. With its Objective Classification System for inmates, Pod style floor plans and well trained Correctional Staff, it is a safe and secure environment for all those committed to us by the courts. Inmates receive excellent health care, quality meals, and liberal time out of their cells to attend religious, educational, and social programs, all designed to assist the inmates and provide them with life skills. They spend their recreation outdoors and are provided an option to exercise indoors. They have weekly access to a Law Library, so that they may research their cases. Visitation, contact and non-contact are allowed with some limitations. They receive visits from Attorneys and Law Enforcement agencies in private interview rooms. The County also contracts with other agencies and jurisdictions to maximize the use of our bed space.

The Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office provides municipal governments with an innovative, tax-saving resource through the Sheriff’s Office Inmate Labor Program. The Inmate Labor Program enables local towns to complete important, labor intensive projects at substantial cost-savings to local taxpayers. Over the past year, inmates involved in the Labor Program have worked 19,799 hours in 38 municipalities throughout the county, resulting in an estimated savings of more than $109,764 for Monmouth County taxpayers. Participation in the Inmate Labor Program is completely voluntary. Inmates enrolled in the program participate in the work projects as an alternative to spending their time in jail. Only inmates incarcerated for minor offenses, with records of good behavior may be enrolled.

In the past, work crews were sent from the Inmate Labor Program to assist Middletown Township with the restoration of Civil War-era Compton’s Cemetery. In addition to working with local municipalities, the Inmate Labor Program assisted a number of local non-profit organizations including the Big Brothers Big Sisters, the Boys and Girls Club, veterans and seniors organizations.

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Monmouth County NJ Correctional Institution (ICE) – Immigration Detainee Locator

If you need information about a detainee that is housed at this facility, you may call (732) 431-7860 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. When you call, please have the individual’s biographical information ready, including first, last and hyphenated names, any aliases he or she may use, date of birth and country of birth.

Detainees cannot receive incoming calls. If you need to get in touch with a detainee to leave an urgent message, you must call (212) 863-3401 and leave the detainee’s full name, alien registration number and your name and telephone number where you can be reached. The detainee will be given your message.

visitation Info

Monmouth County Correctional Institution (MCCI) – Visitation

All visitors will pass through a metal detector, must show a valid ID which will be validated and, if necessary, visitors will be subject to search. Visitor registration is required for every visit and occurs prior to the actual visit.

Visiting times for males are split into 2 groups differentiated by the first letter of the inmate’s last name (A through L and M through Z). The visit times for males are shown next to the male groups listed in parentheses. Female visiting times are not split into groups and therefore, any females can be visited at the time listed for that day. Note that female and male visiting times vary by day. Persons registering for a visit must be at least 18 years of age with a valid government-issued photo ID. Each visitor may visit one male and one female per day. Inmates are allowed only one visit a day.

No cell phones, cigarettes, lighters, matches, food, drinks, bags or weapons are allowed in the visiting hall. Once you enter the visiting hall, you may not leave until your visit is over. Money orders or certified checks made out to the inmate/detainee can be brought to visits during regular hours and to booking at all other times. No other forms of payments will be accepted!!

The main contact number for the Monmouth County Correctional Institution is 732-431-7860.

Wednesday
Registration & Visitation:

Male Visits (A-L) 12:15 – 1:45 pm
Male Visits (M-Z) 2:30 – 3:30 pm
Closed 5:00 – 6:00 pm
Female Visits 6:00 – 6:45 pm

Thursday

Female Visits 12:15 – 1:45 pm
Male Visits (M-Z) 2:30- 3:30 pm
Closed 5:00 – 6:00 pm
Male Visits (A-L) 6:00 – 6:45 pm

Friday

Contact Visits 8:30 – 11:15 am
Closed 12:00 – 1:00 pm
Protective Custody 1:15 – 3:00 pm

Saturday

Male Visits (A-L) 8:15 – 9:15 am
Male Visits (M-Z) 9:45 – 10:45 am
Closed 11:30 – 12:30pm Sunday
Female Visits 12:45 – 2:45 pm

Sunday

Female Visits 8:15 – 9:15 am
Male Visits (A-L) 9:45 – 10:45 am
Closed 11:30 – 12:30 pm
Male Visits (M-Z) 12:45 – 2:45 pm

Dress Code for Inmate Visitors

All visitors must follow the Dress Code as described below. Those not abiding by the dress code will be denied entry.

No overcoats, topcoats, jackets, heavy-gauge or full-length jackets will be permitted in the visiting room. Lockers will be available to store belongings.
Culottes, skirts, shorts or similar items must be at least to the fingertips of the wearer or mid-thigh length. Inseam or slit must be less than three inches above the knee. No low-rise shorts, skirts or pants that expose the midriff area or any portion of the buttocks. Bottoms must at least cover waist to mid-thigh.
Slacks, slack suits, dresses and suits are allowed.
No headgear or hats unless religious in nature and approved for visits.
Visitors who indicate that their headwear is religious in nature may be permitted to visit, provided they submit to a search by a pat frisk or metal detector. In some cases, it might be necessary to remove the headwear in order for the item to be searched properly. Visitors will be afforded reasonable privacy during the search. A visitor’s refusal to submit to this search procedure would result in the cancellation or denial of a visit.
See-through blouses or items that do not cover the front and back of the body are prohibited. No transparent or fishnet clothing. No clothing which exposes undergarments or a portion of the body considered private. Tops must cover shoulders and midriff areas. No tube tops, tank tops, halter tops, low-cut shirts, or shirts which expose the shoulders, midriff area, torso or back.
Bike pants, leotards, or tights with no skirt, pants or shirt over them, skin tight-knit fabric or any article of clothing that is skin tight will not be permitted.
Blazers, button-up sweaters and suit jackets are the only permissible outerwear admitted to the visiting area
Headwear, wigs, ornaments or large hairstyles must submit to a search by a pat frisk, metal detector, and/or electronic system. In some cases, it may be necessary to remove headwear, wigs, or ornaments or dismantle large hairstyles in order for a proper search to be accomplished. Visitors will be afforded reasonable privacy during the search. A visitor’s refusal to search procedures will result in cancellation or denial of a visit.
No slit skirts/dresses, wrap-around skirts/dresses, or skirts/dresses that button or zipper the entire length of the garment are permitted to be worn on visits.
No military-style clothing worn by persons not in active or reserve military status.
No clothing closely resembling that issued to inmates, Custody Staff or Law Enforcement.
No thong sandals, flip flops, or beach footwear.
No clothing depicting a message, either in wording or art, which could impact the safety, security, or orderly operation of the correctional facility, including, but not limited to, that which is offensive, racist, sexually-oriented, or advocates illegal or narcotic activities.
Any bra containing underwire will not be permitted.
Any clothing that is of a sexually suggestive nature will not be permitted in the Visit Hall.

The following items will not be permitted

Glass baby bottles
Car seats of any type
Strollers or carriages
Baby food jars
Diaper bags
Toys
Coolers, ice chests, or insulated bags
Money
Wallets
Excessive jewelry
Car keys (only one (1) car key or key fob permitted)

Monmouth County Correctional Institution (ICE) – Friends and Family Visits

If you need information about a detainee that is housed at this facility, you may call (732) 431-7863 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.

To ensure adequate time to process visitors through security, all visitors must arrive 45 minutes prior to the scheduled visit time.

Visitors must present a valid verifiable government-issued identification card to enter the facility.

Visits shall not exceed 30 minutes.

Minors who are visiting the facility must be accompanied by an adult guardian (18 years or older). Minors must not be left unaccompanied in the waiting room, visiting room or any other area.

Attorney Visits

Legal representatives of detainees are authorized to visit their clients during the following hours:

Daily, 8 a.m. – 9 p.m., with the exception of lockdown time which is
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.

A list of pro bono (free) legal organizations will be posted in all detainee housing units and other appropriate areas. This list shall be updated quarterly. If a detainee wishes to see a representative or paralegal from that organization, it is the detainee’s responsibility to contact them for an appointment.

Consular Visits

Consular officials may meet with their detained nationals at any time. It is requested that prior arrangements be made with the ICE Supervisory Deportation Officer to the extent possible and that consular officials bring appropriate credentials when they come to the facility. The ICE Supervisory Deportation Officer in charge of the facility can be reached at (212) 863-3401.

Clergy Visits

Clergy may visit detainees at any time but must make prior arrangements with the Chaplain’s Office at (732) 294-5983.

Visiting Restrictions

All family or other social visits are non-contact.
No firearms or weapons of any kind are permitted in the facility.
If visitors are or appear to be intoxicated, visitation will not be allowed.
All visitors are subject to search while in the facility.
Visitors are not allowed to pass or attempt to pass any items to detainees.
Visitors are not allowed to carry any items into the visitation area.

Search Procedures (prior to or during all visitations)

All individuals requesting admittance to the facility or the visitation area are subject to a pat-down search of their person, an inspection of their belongings, and a metal scan search. Individuals refusing to cooperate with a reasonable search will not be admitted. No firearms or weapons of any kind are permitted. No electronic devices (cell phones, pagers, radios, etc.) are permitted in the secure areas of this facility.