Forrest County Jail

Forrest County Jail, MS Inmate Search, Visitation Hours

Updated on: March 17, 2024

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Location 316 Forrest Street, Hattiesburg, MS, 39401
Official Website http://www.forrestcountysheriffsoffice.com/Forrest_inmatelist.html

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Forrest County County can be found in the Mississippi area. Hattiesburg – is the county seat. Forrest County has a total population of 75471 and was formed in 1906.

Forrest County County has a total area of 466 square miles. The zip codes in Forrest County County are 39401, 39402, 39403, 39404, 39406, 39407, 39425, 39465.

Forrest County Sheriff’s Office:

The Forrest County Sheriff, Billy McGee, is the head law enforcement officer in the Forrest County county. You can reach him by calling 601-544-7800.

 

Address: 316 Forrest Street, Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39401, 39401, 39402, 39403, 39404, 39406, 39407, 39425, 39465.

Fax: 601-544-8162

Phone: 601-544-7800

The Forrest County Jail is a maximum correctional facility centered at 316 Forrest Street, Hattiesburg, MS, 39401. Forrest County Jail is a 24-hour operational correctional facility that houses inmates convicted for different crimes and has a capacity of 1187 inmates. Forrest County Jail’s mission is to ensure that Forrest County Jail’s dedicated team of professionals takes care of the Forrest County public’s safety. Professionals working in the Forrest County Jail are devoted to providing maximum opportunities for the Forrest County Jail inmates to make lasting changes during their incarceration through education, accountability, treatment, and positive reinforcement within a safe environment.

Forrest County Jail allows the public to contact their direct number at 601-545-6096. Additionally, you can fax the county jail at or fax601-545-6166.

Forrest County Jail Visitation Hours

The Forrest County Jail uses the external Telmate system to schedule inmate visits. The process can be accomplished online or by visiting the Forrest County Jail to use a Telmate kiosk. If you visit the Forrest County Jail in person, you must bring your state ID or driver’s license. The Forrest County Jail discourages scheduling visits at the last minute since all scheduled visits are subject to a 21-hour waiting period during which the Forrest County Jail inmate must confirm the visit. However, if an inmate does not confirm, the Forrest County Jail will not allow you to visit.

Forrest County Jail allows inmates to receive visitors from Monday to Thursday during these periods: 8 AM to 8 PM. Every inmate can only have up to two 25-minutes visits per week for one hour of visitation time. A maximum of 3 visitors can attend each visitation session. The Forrest County Jail encourages all visitors to arrive early in case delays, changes arise, or additional paperwork is required.

Forrest County Jail also allows video visitation for people who live far away from the Forrest County Jail. However, video visitations cost $16.00 every 38 minutes, unlike free in-person visits.

General jail visitation policies

Forrest County Jail has set some policies regarding visitation. They include:

  • Every Forrest County Jail visitor must bring a valid ID
  • All Forrest County Jail visitors are subject to warrants check
  • If the Forrest County Jail officers identify any inappropriate or unlawful conduct, the visitation must end even if the visitation time is not completed.
  • Visitors under video visitation should also follow the Forrest County Jail’s dress code, prohibiting attire like tube tops and mini-skirts.

How to Look up an Inmate

You can access the Forrest County Jail’s website to search for inmates by name or arrest date. Once someone is arrested, their booking information and pictures remain on the website‘s website for 48 days. After 60 days, the picture is dropped, but the remaining booking information stays on the Forrest County Jail’s website for one year, at which time it will also drop from the site.

Forrest County Arrest Warrants

Forrest County Child Support Warrants

Forrest County Sex Offender Registry

Forrest County Sex Offender Registry

Rehabilitation Programs for Inmates

Inmate programs in Forrest County Jail and other correctional facilities are a critical element in accomplishing the Forrest County Jail’s mission. This mission includes a philosophy to provide for the reintegration of Forrest County Jail inmates into society. The rehabilitation programs that Forrest County Jail offers include:

  • Forrest County Jail alcoholic anonymous program
  • Forrest County Jail addiction recovery program
  • Mississippi Defendant Offender Workforce Development

Forrest County Sheriffs Department

Address 316 Forrest Street, Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39401
Phone 601-544-7800
Fax 601-544-8162

Forrest County Jail — General Information

Facility Name Forrest County Jail
Facility Type County Jail
Address 316 Forrest Street, Hattiesburg, MS, 39401
Facility Type Adult
City Hattiesburg
Postal Code 39401
State Mississippi
County Forrest County
Official Website http://www.forrestcountysheriffsoffice.com/Forrest_inmatelist.html

Visiting Hours

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Monday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Thursday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Saturday: 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM
Sunday: 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM

How to Send A Mail to The Forrest County Jail

In case you intend to send to the Forrest County Jail anything other than a letter on standard-sized paper, it is advisable to contact the Forrest County Jail in advance and confirm whether or not the item is acceptable. All letters to inmates in Forrest County Jail must be mailed via the U.S. Postal Service and addressed to the Forrest County Jail's address. Alternatively, the Forrest County Jail has granted its inmates access to an email system.

You can also contact the Forrest County Jail directly through their phone number 601-545-6096 or fax at or fax601-545-6166.

Hattiesburg, Forrest County , MS Overview

City of Hattiesburg
nicknames:
The Hub City
Coordinates:
31.31583°N 89.30861°W
Country:
United States
State:
Mississippi
Counties:
Forrest, Lamar
Founded:
1882
Incorporated:
1884
Government:
Mayor:
Toby Barker (I)
Area:
City:
54.47 sq mi (141.09 km2)
Land:
53.43 sq mi (138.39 km2)
Water:
1.04 sq mi (2.70 km2)
Elevation:
171 ft (52 m)
Population (2010):
City:
45,989
Estimate (2019):
45,863
Density:
858.34/sq mi (331.41/km2)
Metro:
148,839
Time zone:
UTC−6 (CST)
Summer (DST):
UTC−5 (CDT)
ZIP code:
39401-39404, 39406, 39407
Area code(s):
601
FIPS code:
28-31020
GNIS feature ID:
0691565

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