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What ID do I need to visit the Burlington County jail?
Government ID showing your name, address and date of birth. ID cards bought in convenience or discount stores are not accepted.
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The Burlington County jail turns away store-bought ID cards, and children may visit only a parent who is held there. Connect with your loved one in minutes.
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Overview
Visitors to the Burlington County Detention Center need government ID showing name, address and date of birth; store-bought ID cards are refused. Children under 18 may visit only a parent, with an adult parent or guardian. Contact visits can be requested after 90 days.
Quick Facts
- 1 Government ID: name, address, birth date
- 2 No store-bought ID cards
- 3 Birth certificate for children
- 4 Under 18: only to visit a parent
- 5 Two children at most
- 6 Contact visits after 90 days
- 7 Women held in Atlantic County
- 8 Jail: 609-265-5042
ID
Bring government ID showing your name, address and date of birth. ID cards bought at convenience or discount stores are not accepted. Children need a birth certificate.
Children
No one under 18 may visit unless the person held is the child’s parent, and the child comes with an adult parent or legal guardian. No more than two babies or children per visit.
Contact Visits
After 90 days, a contact visit can be requested.
Women From Burlington County
Women are no longer housed in Burlington County. They are held at the Atlantic County Justice Facility in Mays Landing, (609) 645-5855.
Calling the Jail
609-265-5042.
Before the 90 Days Are Up
Contact visits wait until day 90. Until then, Pigeonly sends a printed letter typed on your phone to P.O. Box 6000.
Families Also Ask
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Can children visit?
Only if the person held is the child's parent, and the child comes with an adult parent or legal guardian.
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Where are women from Burlington County held?
At the Atlantic County Justice Facility in Mays Landing.
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Burlington County Detention Center Mailing Address
P.O. Box 6000, with the jail ID number.
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Burlington County Detention Center Phone Calls
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All information on this page comes directly from official government and facility sources. How we verify information › Last verified October 8, 2026. Official source: burlingtoncountynj.gov/468/Corrections---Jail ›