Forrest County Jail

Forrest County Jail, MS Inmate Search, Visitation Hours

Updated on: February 19, 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

 

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Forrest County Sex Offender Registry

Forrest County Sex Offender Registry

Forrest County Jail is located in Forrest County County, Mississippi state. The specific address of the Forrest County Jail is 316 Forrest Street, Hattiesburg, MS, 39401. The Forrest County Jail is a correctional facility that house approximately 1,000 inmates and receive an average annual booking of 53,000. The Forrest County Jail is divided into male units and female units. In case of any inquiries, you can dial 601-545-6096, the Forrest County Jail information line, or fax at or fax601-545-6166.

Jail History and Structure

In 1985, a criminal justice center was constructed in downtown Hattiesburg. The justice center houses the Forrest County county sheriff, Hattiesburg police department offices, and the Forrest County Jail. The Forrest County county sheriff is the general overseer of the Forrest County Jail. Originally, the Forrest County Jail could house approximately 2127 inmates.

Over the years, the Forrest County Jail has undergone numerous modifications and eventually became one of the largest facilities in the Forrest County county.

Juvenile Detention Center

It is part and parcel of Forrest County Jail but deals with the detention and correction of offensive youths. The Forrest County Jail has a 125-bed capacity. Counselling, health assessments, recreation, education, and intervention services are provided to the youth held at the Forrest County Jail.

The Forrest County Jail comprises three units: the girl’s detention unit, the boy’s detention unit, and the detention control center. During working hours, the staffing ratio is 1 to 9, and during sleeping hours, the ratio is 1 to 13. The youth detained in the Forrest County Jail is engaged daily to mitigate any room for idleness. Upon the arrival of any youth at the Forrest County Jail, he or she will be informed of the charges and rights.

Jail Medical Facilities

The Forrest County Jail has medical facilities to promote the well-being of the inmates. In 2006, a mental health unit was established at the Forrest County Jail. This medical unit aims at handling any mental illness among the Forrest County Jail inmates. In 2007, a suicide precaution unit was established. This unit was meant to cater to Forrest County Jail inmates who attempted suicide at one point. The unit comprises special cells where the Forrest County Jail inmates participate in daily group activities, contact their loved ones frequently and attend therapy sessions. There is also a general medical facility at the Forrest County Jail where inmates can seek medication when unwell.

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

Visitation Rules and Prohibited Items

You need to dress appropriately while visiting the Forrest County Jail inmate; hence transparent and tight clothes are prohibited at the Forrest County Jail. You will be prohibited from visiting an inmate at the Forrest County Jail if you have been arrested within the past year.

Some of the prohibited items at the Forrest County Jail include manicure kits, nail clippers, glass bottles, metallic bottle openers, and any other material that may trigger violence within the Forrest County Jail.

The Forrest County Jail is under tight security 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Whether you are an inmate or a visitor, ensure you adhere to all the Forrest County Jail rules to avoid quarrels and disagreements with the Forrest County Jail authorities. You can learn more through the Forrest County Jail’s prison website.

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

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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