Cherry Hill Jail

About Cherry Hill Jail

Cherry Hill Jail is a city jail operating under the municipal government of Camden, New Jersey. City jails primarily house individuals who have been recently arrested and are awaiting arraignment, trial, or sentencing. They also hold individuals serving short sentences of typically one year or less.

Cherry Hill Jail is administered by the city's law enforcement or corrections department and plays a central role in the local criminal justice system. The facility provides booking, classification, medical screening, and basic services to newly arrested individuals. Programs available may include substance abuse counseling, GED preparation, and pre-release planning, depending on the inmate's length of stay.

Family members can contact inmates housed at Cherry Hill Jail through approved mail, phone calls, and scheduled visitation. Because city jails process a high volume of short-stay inmates, visiting procedures and phone setup should be initiated as early as possible. Review the communication sections below for current options.

Facility Type and Security Level

Cherry Hill Jail operates at a medium level of security as a city detention facility. The facility is managed by the Camden law enforcement department and follows local and state regulations for inmate safety and facility management.

Contact Cherry Hill Jail Administration

Phone

Call the facility directly at 856-488-7828 during regular business hours for questions about inmate status, visiting hours, and facility policies.

Fax

Send documents to the facility by fax at 856-488-7810 for legal correspondence and visitation applications.

How to Contact an Inmate at Cherry Hill Jail

Send Mail

Address mail to:

Phone Calls

Phone calls are managed through GTL. Inmates make outgoing collect calls only. Set up a prepaid account before calls can be received. All calls are recorded. Read our inmate phone guide for setup instructions.

How to Send Money

Use one of the following approved methods to deposit into the inmate's trust account:

New Jersey inmates maintain a commissary trust account to purchase essential items inside the facility. The New Jersey Department of Corrections uses JPay as its primary deposit service.

Method 1 — JPay (Online & Mobile, Recommended)

• Visit JPay.com or download the app: Android iOS
• Search by the inmate's NJDOC SBI number or name. Pay by debit or credit card.
• Funds post within 24–48 hours on business days.

Method 2 — JPay Phone

• Call JPay at 1-800-574-5729 (24/7) to make a deposit by phone.
• Have the inmate's SBI number and facility name ready before calling.

Method 3 — MoneyGram

• Visit any MoneyGram location or go to moneygram.com.
• New Jersey DOC MoneyGram Receive Code: 1233
• Provide the inmate's name, SBI number, and facility to the agent.

Method 4 — Money Order by Mail (USPS Only)

• Download the New Jersey deposit form and include it in the envelope.
• Make the money order payable to the inmate's full name with the SBI number on the memo line.
• Mail via USPS to:
  JPay
  PO Box 170770
  Hialeah, FL 33017
• Processing time: 5–10 business days after receipt.

Information Required

• Inmate's full committed name
• NJDOC SBI number
• Facility name

Read our full inmate money guide for New Jersey-specific instructions.

Read our full inmate money guide for detailed instructions.

Visitation Guide for Cherry Hill Jail

Visiting an inmate at a city jail requires advance approval. Contact the facility at 856-488-7828 to confirm current visiting hours and procedures before arriving.

Getting Approved

All visitors must be on the inmate's approved visitor list. Download the visitor application for your state and submit it to the facility in advance. Read our complete visitation guide before your first visit.

Visitation Rules

• All adult visitors must present a valid government-issued photo ID.
• Visitors under 18 must be accompanied by an approved adult at all times.
• All visitors are subject to search before entering the visiting area.
• Dress code: no revealing clothing, no gang-affiliated colors, no inmate-style clothing.
• No food, beverages, electronic devices, or cameras permitted in the visiting area.
• Facility staff may deny or terminate any visit for safety or security reasons.

Visitation Timings

Hours are approximate. Confirm current hours with the facility before traveling.