NJDC - South Woods State Prison (SWCF)

State Prison

Last Updated: March 02, 2024
Address
215 S Burlington Rd, Bridgeton, NJ 08302
Beds
3333
County
Cumberland
Phone
856-459-7000

SWCF is for State Prison offenders sentenced anywhere from one year to life by the State Court in the county where the charges were filed

All prisons and jails have Security or Custody levels depending on the inmate’s classification, sentence, and criminal history. Please review the rules and regulations for State - maximum facility.

If you are unsure of your inmate's location, you can search and locate your inmate by typing in their last name, first name or first initial, and/or the offender ID number to get their accurate information immediately Registered Offenders

Satellite View of NJDC - South Woods State Prison (SWCF)

You can support your loved ones at SWCF on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 856-459-7000.

Located at 215 S Burlington Rd in Bridgeton, NJ, SWCF carefully assigns inmates based on their custody level, considering factors like criminal history. SWCF offers diverse educational and vocational programs aimed at equipping offenders for successful reintegration into society and reducing recidivism. Through these initiatives, inmates gain skills and confidence, fostering personal growth and resilience.

SWSP, situated on 85 acres in Bridgeton, stands as New Jersey's newest prison and boasts the largest inmate population among state facilities. The complex comprises three medium custody housing facilities along with a minimum custody housing unit. Notably, the facility incorporates a medical facility known as the Extended Care Unit, catering to infirmary cases, palliative care, inmates under mental health observation, and those with chronic diseases or disabilities unsuitable for general population housing. Additionally, there's a unit dedicated to detention beds.

Each housing facility within SWSP operates with its own administrative and support services, ensuring comprehensive care for inmates. These services encompass medical and mental health staffing, academic and vocational education, social services, and access to religious resources. This multifaceted approach addresses the diverse needs of the inmate population, ranging from medical care to educational and vocational opportunities, and spiritual guidance.

Inmate Locator

SWCF maintains a database of current inmates and their locations within the system. To locate an inmate, begin by using the DOC locator tool, which requires entering the first three letters of the inmate's first and last name, allowing for variations in spelling.

If unable to locate the desired information through free resources, users may opt to use the Arrest Record Search, which requires payment. While this option incurs a small fee, it provides access to the most up-to-date data available.

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Visitation Information

  • To schedule a visit, call (973) 465-0068 Ext. 4402, Ext. 4403, Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
  • Address: 168 Frontage Rd, Newark, NJ 07114

General Population/Min Unit: 3 adults, unlimited minors

Saturday Sunday 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. 12:30 – 2:30 p.m.

Minimum Unit: 3 adults, unlimited minors

Monday Thursday 7 – 8 p.m. 7 – 8 p.m.

RHU Non-contact (window) visits: 2 adults, 2 minors

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 5 – 6 p.m. 5 – 6 p.m. 5 – 6 p.m. 5 – 6 p.m. 5 – 6 p.m. 7 – 8 p.m. 7 – 8 p.m. 7 – 8 p.m. 7 – 8 p.m. 7 – 8 p.m.

Zero Tolerance non-contact (window) visits: 2 adults, 2 minors

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 5 – 6 p.m. 5 – 6 p.m. 5 – 6 p.m. 5 – 6 p.m. 5 – 6 p.m. 7 – 8 p.m. 7 – 8 p.m. 7 – 8 p.m. 7 – 8 p.m. 7 – 8 p.m.

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