Visiting an inmate in New Mexico

Visiting Applications and Rules for Visiting Inmates in New Mexico

The New Mexico Department of Correction has acknowledged the important of visitation in maintaining interpersonal relationships.  The support you give to your inmate, and the support the inmate gives to you, can make a significant difference in the health of your relationship.  Potential visitors often feel overwhelmed at the thought of visiting a prison, and unsure how to start the process.

New Mexico Inmate Phones/Sending Money & Mail

Sending Mail to Inmates in New Mexico

Offenders incarcerated in New Mexico can receive an unlimited amount of personal mail, but are limited in the number of mail they can have in their possession/cell at a time.  If an inmate no longer has the space/room for mail, they will need to either throw some old mail away or send letters home to keep them.  All mail incoming and outgoing is opened and inspected for contraband.  Most inmates are provided a small amount of postage free of charge, this is based on security level and the amount of money the offender has in their account.

South Woods State Prison

 

South Woods State Prison New Jersey

South Woods State Prison

South Woods State Prison is located in Bridgeton New Jersey, part of Cumberland County.  It is a mixed custody facility that houses over 3,420 male inmates in three medium security units, and a single minimum security unit.  Additionally, there is an Extended Care Unit responsible for housing inmates in the infirmary, and a Palliative Care Unit.

Northern State Prison

 

Northern State Prison New Jersey

Northern State Prison

Northern State Prison is located in Newark New Jersey, part of Essex County.  Offenders at this facility are of mixed custody levels, and range from minimum to close custody.  Inmates are housed in units according to their supervision needs.

New Jersey State Prison

 

New Jersey State Prison

New Jersey State Prison

New Jersey State Prison is located in Trenton New Jersey, part of Mercer County.  It has the distinction of being one of the oldest continuously operating prisons in the United States and was first opened in 1836.  This facility was formerly known as Trenton State Prison.  It is a maximum security institution that houses over 1,860 adult male and female offenders.

Mid-State Correctional Facility

 

Mid State Correctional Facility New Jersey

Mid State Correctional Facility

Mid-State Correctional Facility is located in Fort Dix New Jersey, part of Burlington County.  The prison is  located at the Fort Dix Army Base.  This facility houses approximately 700 adult male offenders of medium to minimum custody levels.  The majority of inmates at this facility have a sex offender status.