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1. Can I obtain a Department Patch?

Since the attack on 911 the Cape May County Sheriff's Office will not send department patches through the mail. Only requests made in person will be honored and only if the patches are available. We apologize for this, but feel it is important for security reasons.

2. What are the visiting hours for the Correctional Center?

As of June 15, 2009, inmate visiting at the Correctional Center has changed. Visitation is now by appointment only. Be sure to read the Rules and Instructions posted on the Correctional Center Visiting Page of the Cape May County Sheriff's Office.

3. What is the procedure for employment with the Cape May County Sheriff's Office?

The 2 types of Law Enforcement positions available within the Sheriff's Office are Sheriff's Officer and Correctional Officer.

To be eligible for either position, you must first file a Law Enforcement Series Application with the New Jersey Civil Service Commission to take the examination for these positions.

4. Who do I call to find out what a bail is for an inmate?

To find out the bail status or condition of release on any inmate that is currently incarcerated in the Cape May County Correctional Center, call the Sheriff's Correctional Division Jail Records at 609-465-1233.

5. What is the address to send a letter to an inmate?

You can send a letter to an inmate at the following address:
Cape May County Correctional Center
C/O Inmate (John Doe) # 4 Moore Road
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210

Please note this address is for sending an inmate letters only. Do not send cash, checks, stamps or pictures, etc. All mail is screened and these items will be removed and not forwarded to the inmate.

Money orders for commissary accounts will no longer be taken. Please see the new process for putting money into an inmates commissary account at the Cape May County Sheriff's website.

6. What is the procedure for background checks?

The Cape May County Sheriff's Office no longer does Police Background Checks by telephone, fax or email. All requests must be sent via U.S. Postal Service with a return self addressed stamped envelope and a signed copy of the subjects records release form included.

7. How do I put money into an inmate's commissary account?

Depositing of money into an inmate's commissary account is done electronically. In order to make a deposit you must know the inmate’s individual ID number or his name. There are 3 methods to deposit money into an inmate’s commissary account. An ATM type machine is located at the Correctional Center that can accept payments using MasterCard, Visa or cash. Call 866-345-1884 and use any credit/debit card that has the MasterCard or Visa logo. Go online to make deposits using Inmate Deposits.