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The Ocean County Department of Corrections is the main custodian of all adult offenders arrested for violations of laws within the County of Ocean. The safety, welfare and control of all inmates within the Ocean County Jail is the main responsibility of the Department of Corrections and its employees.

The Department of Corrections provides internal and external security for the jail facility as well as for the citizens in the surrounding community at large. The value of any law enforcement agency is defined by the principles that guide it.

Please take a moment to view our department's guiding principles as outlined in our Vision and Values statements.

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Video Visitation Suspended

On Saturday, March 21, 2020, Governor Murphy issued a stay-at-home order. With this is mind, the Ocean County Department of Correction is suspending all family/friend visitation until further ordered.
Lobby will close at 1700 hours Monday through Friday until further ordered.

Effective today March 17th, 2020, the Day Reporting Program has been suspended until further notice. If you are currently on the program, please call 732-929-2172 for further instructions.

Contact Visitations Cancelled

Until further notice, all contact visitation has been suspended. We will provide an update when contact visits can resume. Video Visitation is available for your use in the lobby area. Thank you for your patience and understanding during this time.

Spread Knowledge not Germs

Ocean County Department of Corrections wants you to share knowledge not germs. Keep yourself knowledgeable to help protect yourself and others from preventable illnesses.

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		Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari an experienced and staunch advocate for consumers, seniors, education, tourism, and the local business community, will serve as the 2020 Director of the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders. Read more
		Freeholder Deputy Director Gary Quinn a long-time elected leader in Lacey Township, was sworn to his first three-year term on the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders during the Board’s Jan. 3, 2019 organization meeting, will serve as the Board's 2020 Deputy Director. Freeholder Quinn will serve as Director of the Department of Human Services, Planning, Recycling and Solid Waste Management and Transportation/Ocean Ride. Read more
		Freeholder Virginia E. Haines was sworn into her second three year term on the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders during the 2020 Organization meeting held Jan. 2. Freeholder Haines serves as chairwoman of Parks and Recreation, Natural Lands and the Department of Information Technology. Read more
		Freeholder John P. Kelly was sworn to a new three-year term on the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders during the 2020 Organization meeting. Freeholder Kelly serves as Director of Law and Public Safety and Finance as well as co-chair to the Office of Engineering. Read more
		Freeholder Gerry P. Little serves as liaison to the Ocean County Road Department, Veteran Services Bureau, Ocean County Board of Health. Read more
Carl W. Block, County Administrator 101 Hooper Ave. Admin Building Toms River, NJ 08754 Phone: (732) 929-2147 \| Email: CBlock@co.ocean.nj.us
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