Forest County Jail
Pennsylvania
Forest County Sheriff's Office (inmates housed at contracted county prisons)
Forest County has no county jail; the Forest County Sheriff's Office in Tionesta arranges for inmates to be held in other county prisons under contract.
- Address
- 526 Elm Street, Tionesta, PA 16353
- Phone
- (814) 755-3526
How to find an inmate
Forest County has no county jail, so people arrested in the county are held at contracted prisons in other counties. Call the Forest County Sheriff's Office at the courthouse in Tionesta with the person's full name and date of birth to learn where they are held. For people sentenced to state prison, use the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections inmate locator. SCI Forest in Marienville is a state prison, not the county jail.
Visitation
Visitation follows the rules of whichever facility is holding the inmate. First confirm the housing location with the Forest County Sheriff's Office. Then contact that facility for its visitor approval process, ID requirements and schedule.
Bail and bond
Bail in Forest County is set by a magisterial district judge or the Court of Common Pleas. It is generally paid through the Forest County Clerk of Courts or as the court directs. Call the courthouse to confirm the amount and accepted payment methods.
Mail and money
Mail and money go to the facility where the inmate is actually housed, not to the Forest County courthouse. Confirm the housing location with the sheriff's office. Then check that facility's mail rules and commissary deposit options.
Frequently asked questions
Does Forest County have a jail?
No. Forest County has no county jail, and its inmates are held at contracted prisons in other counties.
How do I find out where a Forest County inmate is held?
Call the Forest County Sheriff's Office at the courthouse in Tionesta with the person's full name and date of birth.
How do I post bail in Forest County?
Bail is set by the court and is generally paid through the Forest County Clerk of Courts. Call the courthouse to confirm the amount and payment methods.
Can I send money to a Forest County inmate?
Yes, through the facility where the inmate is housed. Confirm the location first, then ask that facility about its deposit options.