Sussex County Jail Booking Data

Sussex County processes 72 hour booking records at the Keogh-Dwyer Correctional Facility in Newton. This medium-security jail opened in 1978 and sits behind the Sussex County Judicial Center. The county is in the far northwest corner of New Jersey, with rolling hills and small towns. Newton serves as the county seat. All arrests in Sussex County lead to bookings at this one facility. This page covers how to find booking records, visit inmates, and request public data from Sussex County.

Keogh-Dwyer Correctional Facility

The Keogh-Dwyer Correctional Facility is at 41 High Street in Newton, NJ 07860. It is a medium-security jail with a capacity of 225 inmates. The facility holds male offenders booked in Sussex County. It has been in operation since 1978 and sits directly behind the Sussex County Judicial Center.

The Sussex County Sheriff's Office is next door at 39 High Street in Newton. The main phone number is 973-579-0850. The sheriff oversees both the jail and law enforcement operations across Sussex County. Every arrest in the county feeds into the booking system at this facility.

Sussex County also runs a Home Detention Program as an alternative to jail for certain offenders. The SLAP program serves people convicted of minor offenses. These programs still create records tied to the original 72 hour booking in Sussex County.

Note: Some Sussex County inmates may be housed at the Morris County Correctional Facility. For those inmates, call 973-631-5174 Monday through Friday from 7 AM to 11 PM, or 973-631-5416 at other times.

72 Hour Booking Inmate Search

You can search for inmates booked in Sussex County through the county's online inmate search tool. This resource lets you look up people held at the Keogh-Dwyer Correctional Facility or recently released from custody.

Enter the person's name to start. The system returns matches from the Sussex County booking database. Results include the name, charges, booking date, and status. This is the fastest way to check on a recent arrest in Sussex County without calling the jail or visiting in person.

For older records that may not appear in the online tool, contact the Sheriff's Office at 973-579-0850. Staff can check the system and provide information about past bookings in Sussex County.

Visiting Inmates in Sussex County

The Keogh-Dwyer Correctional Facility has set visiting hours for different housing units. Each unit follows its own schedule. All visitors must be on the approved list and must schedule visits in advance. A valid photo ID is required.

The visiting schedule for the Sussex County jail is:

• Wednesday: 7 PM to 9 PM (restricted visits)
• Saturday: 7:30 AM to 11 AM (male, 4th floor left)
• Saturday: 12:30 PM to 3 PM (female, 4th floor right)
• Sunday: 7:30 AM to 11 AM and 12:30 PM to 3 PM (5th floor and SWAP)

Contact the facility ahead of your visit to confirm the schedule. Rules change. Dress codes apply. The Sussex County jail can deny entry to anyone who does not meet the requirements. Bringing banned items can result in arrest.

Sending Mail to Sussex County Inmates

You can send letters to inmates at the Keogh-Dwyer Correctional Facility. Address your mail to the person's name and CN number at 41 High Street, Newton, NJ 07860. All mail goes through a screening process before it reaches the inmate. The facility inspects every item for safety.

Do not send cash, food, or packages. Only letters and approved items are accepted. Legal mail from attorneys is processed under different rules and is not opened for content review. If you are unsure what you can send, call the Sussex County facility at 973-579-0850 to ask.

Note: Mail delivery to inmates at the Sussex County jail may take several days due to the screening process.

Sussex County 72 Hour Booking Requests

Under the Open Public Records Act, N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1, you have the right to request booking records from Sussex County. The county must respond within seven business days per N.J.S.A. 47:1A-5. This applies to all adult 72 hour booking records on file at the Keogh-Dwyer facility.

Submit your request to the records custodian at the Sussex County Sheriff's Office. Include the full name of the person, the date of arrest, and a clear description of what you need. Written requests can be mailed to 39 High Street, Newton, NJ 07860. You may also visit in person during business hours.

If your request is denied, the Government Records Council accepts complaints at no charge. Expunged records under N.J.S.A. 2C:52-1 are sealed. Juvenile records are not public. But most adult booking records from Sussex County are available.

Tracking Inmates After Booking

The VINELink notification tool covers the Sussex County jail. Search by name or ID to check custody status. The system is free and updates when someone is released, moved, or escapes. You can set up alerts by phone, email, or text for any inmate in Sussex County.

This is a good option when you need ongoing updates after a 72 hour booking. VINELink saves you from calling the jail each day. The system runs across all New Jersey facilities that take part in the network.

Cities in Sussex County

Sussex County includes the town of Newton and many smaller communities. All arrests in the county are processed at the Keogh-Dwyer Correctional Facility. Municipalities include Sparta, Vernon, Hopatcong, Franklin, and Andover. No city-specific booking pages are available for Sussex County at this time.

Nearby Counties

These counties share borders with Sussex County. Arrests near the county line may have been booked in a different jurisdiction. Verify the arrest location before searching.