Monmouth County Booking Data

Monmouth County booking reports are processed at the Monmouth County Correctional Institution in Freehold, one of the top ten largest county jails in the United States. This facility has a capacity of 1,328 inmates and holds pretrial detainees, sentenced inmates, federal prisoners, and ICE detainees. When someone is arrested in Monmouth County, a booking report is created at this jail with all arrest details and charges. You can search for these records through the county sheriff, by phone, or through a public records request.

Monmouth County Correctional Institution

The Monmouth County Correctional Institution, known as MCCI, is at 1 Waterworks Road in Freehold, NJ 07728. Warden Victor Iannello runs the facility. The main phone number is (732) 431-6400, and you can also reach the jail at (732) 431-7860. This is a large jail by any measure. With space for 1,328 inmates, it ranks among the top ten largest county jails in the country.

MCCI holds several types of inmates. Pretrial detainees wait here for court dates. Sentenced inmates serve terms of up to 364 days. The jail also houses federal inmates and ICE detainees under contract. All of these people go through the same booking process. Staff create a booking report for each new arrival that logs the charges, personal data, and arrest facts.

The facility has earned both ACA and NCCHC accreditation. This means it meets national standards for operations and health care. Sheriff Shaun Golden oversees the correctional institution as part of the Monmouth County Sheriff's Office. The MCCI page on the sheriff's website has more details about the jail, its programs, and its staff.

How to Find Monmouth County Booking Reports

To search for booking reports in Monmouth County, start with the sheriff's office. The Monmouth County Sheriff's website links to inmate information and jail services. You can also call (732) 431-6400 and provide the full name and date of birth of the person you want to find. Staff can check the system and tell you if a booking report exists for that person.

The Monmouth County Sheriff's Office is also listed on the county government site at co.monmouth.nj.us. This page links to jail services and contact details. For court records tied to a Monmouth County arrest, search the state courts portal at portal.njcourts.gov. Court records show charges, hearing dates, and outcomes for cases that began with a booking report.

Note: Monmouth County also runs a Youth Detention facility at 925 Kozloski Road in Freehold, reachable at 732-866-3688, which handles juvenile cases separately from adult booking reports.

Monmouth County Arrest Booking Reports

The Monmouth County Sheriff's Office provides resources for looking up booking reports and inmate data in the county.

Each booking report at MCCI captures a full set of facts about the arrest. The document lists the person's name, date of birth, home address, and physical description. It shows every charge filed by the arresting officer and the statute cited. The report records the date, time, and location of the arrest, plus the name of the officer and the agency. Bail or detention decisions are also part of the booking report. All of this is stored in the Monmouth County records system.

Monmouth County processes a high number of booking reports due to its large population and the size of the jail. Arrests come from local police departments in towns like Middletown, Howell, Asbury Park, Long Branch, and Red Bank. Deputies from the sheriff's office also make arrests. No matter which agency makes the arrest, the booking report is created at MCCI in Freehold.

Monmouth County Public Records Access

Booking reports in Monmouth County are public records under the Open Public Records Act. The law at N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1 says government records are open unless a law says otherwise. Booking reports are not exempt, so anyone can request a copy from Monmouth County.

To get a booking report, file an OPRA request with the county. You can use the state form at nj.gov or contact the county government through co.monmouth.nj.us. Under N.J.S.A. 47:1A-5, the county has seven business days to respond. Include the full name of the person, the arrest date, and any other details you have. The more facts you provide, the faster the staff can find the right booking report.

If the county denies your request, the Government Records Council at nj.gov/grc can review the decision. Most booking reports are released without issue. Some details may be redacted if they relate to an ongoing investigation, but the basic arrest data is almost always available.

Monmouth County Jail Visits

MCCI offers both contact and non-contact visits. A maximum of two visitors can see an inmate at one time. Video visits are also available through the facility. Visitation rules and schedules change, so call ahead at (732) 431-6400 to confirm times and requirements before you go.

Visits do not give you access to booking reports. If you need a copy of a booking report from Monmouth County, you must file a records request or call the jail records office. The visitation program is separate from the records system. Both are run by the corrections staff at MCCI but serve different purposes.

State Search Tools for Monmouth

The New Jersey Department of Corrections inmate finder at state.nj.us shows people sentenced in Monmouth County who are now in state prison. This tool is free and lets you search by name or SBI number. The original booking report remains with Monmouth County, but the state system tracks where the person is held now and for how long.

VINE at vinelink.com is a free notification tool. You can search for inmates in Monmouth County and set up alerts for status changes. When someone booked at MCCI is released or moved, VINE sends a notice. This is a useful tool for anyone who needs to track an inmate connected to a Monmouth County booking report.

Under N.J.S.A. 2C:52-1, people with booking reports in Monmouth County may be able to get their records sealed through expungement. The petition goes through the Superior Court. If granted, the booking report and all arrest data are removed from public view in Monmouth County.

Note: MCCI is one of only a limited number of county jails in the country with both ACA and NCCHC accreditation, which reflects its standards for operations and inmate care.

Cities in Monmouth County

Monmouth County has dozens of towns and boroughs. All arrests in these communities lead to booking reports at MCCI in Freehold.

Other municipalities in Monmouth County include Asbury Park, Long Branch, Red Bank, Marlboro, Holmdel, Tinton Falls, and Freehold. Booking reports from all Monmouth County communities are processed at the correctional institution.

Nearby Counties

These counties share borders with Monmouth County. If a booking report is not found in the Monmouth County system, check the neighboring county where the arrest may have occurred.