Taney County Jail

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Taney County Jail Information

The Taney County Jail is a 38 bed jail in the city of Forsyth, Taney County, Missouri.

This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 417-546-7250, directions to the facility, and inmate services such as the visitation schedule and policies, funding an inmate's account, mailing them a letter, receiving phone calls from an inmate, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.

Phone: 417-546-7250

Physical Address:
132 David Street
P.O. Box 1005
Forsyth, MO 63653

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's first and last name
Taney County Jail
P.O. Box 1005
Forsyth, MO 63653

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How Do You Find Someone in the Taney County Jail?

To search for an inmate in the Taney County Jail, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 417-546-7250 for the information you are looking for.

Taney County Jail Inmate Search

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about finding an inmate in the Taney County Jail, how the jail rosters work and what happens after an offender is arrested and booked. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 417-546-7250 for further assistance.

The Taney County Jail maintains an average of 38 offenders in custody on any given day. The Taney County Jail has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year Taney County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 760 offenders.

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About the Taney County Jail
The Taney County Jail in Missouri has a capacity of around 38 inmates. It is a regional minimum security jail with 38 beds. The jail has an average daily population of 308 inmates with a total of 177 jail population. The jail has nine staff members. The Taney County Jail is located at 266 Main Street, Forsyth, Missouri, 65653. The phone number for the jail is 417-546-7250. The Taney County Jail in Missouri has specific visitation hours and rules that visitors must follow. Here is what the search results reveal: Each inmate is allowed one or two visits per week, ranging from 15 minutes to one hour in length. Inmates with special privileges may be allowed additional visits. All on-site visits at the Taney County Jail happen on Friday between the hours of 1 pm to 4 pm or during the weekend (Saturday and Sunday) . The public may visit no more than one time per week, Monday through Saturday at this Forsyth MO location. Visitors must sign in at least 15 minutes before their scheduled visitation time. The Taney County Jail in Missouri is a 38-bed facility that houses pre-trial prisoners. The jail provides reintegration programming to male convicted criminals. Inmates are allowed one to two visits of 30 minutes each at the facility, and potentially no limit on the number of visits when using the home-based video visitation service. Visitors may need to fill out an application prior to visiting an inmate, and incomplete paperwork can be cause for denial. Anyone over the age of 18 who isn't on felony probation and can produce a valid government-issued photo ID can be approved to visit an inmate in this jail. Visitation applicants in Taney County must sometimes submit to a background check, and those with warrants are denied visitation or if allowed to visit, will be closely monitored. The jail allows inmates to receive visitors at the facility, and there are specific rules and regulations that visitors must follow. The Taney County Jail in Missouri is a medium-security correctional facility located in Forsyth, Missouri. It was opened in February of 2001 and is intended to house 38 prisoners. The jail is under the governorship of the Missouri Sheriff and hosts inmates from all of Taney County. The facility is equipped with a kitchen, laundry, medical, and dental services. The jail is an immediate management jail, which means that the official is positioned inside the lodging unit to support direct interaction among staff and prisoners to prevent negative behavior. The jail has a full-service capacity and can house up to 64 prisoners that can be efficiently managed. Inmates at the Taney County Jail are allowed one to two visits of 30 minutes each at the facility, and potentially no limit on the number of visits when using the home-based video visitation service.
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Recent Bookings & Arrests

How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Taney County Jail?

To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Taney County Jail, call the jail’s booking line at 417-546-7250.

There may be an automated method of looking them up by their name over the phone, or you may be directed to speak to someone at the jail. Sometimes the jail staff may ask you the offender’s date of birth to ensure privacy of the offender’s status.

Keep in mind that after an arrest, the information on an offender may not be publicly available for several hours.

If you don’t want to check up on an offender by calling the jail, you can also try looking up people recently booked online.

Taney County Jail Booking Roster

What happens during booking in Taney County?

After being arrested and taken into custody, and after being read their Miranda Rights, an offender will next be transported to the local police or department or the Sheriff’s Department in Taney County for booking.

Booking is very involved and requires multiple steps in the process, however, keep in mind that most attorneys will advise that an offender remain silent and not offer any additional information about the crime they have been arrested for because anything they do say may be recorded and may very well be used against them in court.

What is the booking process like at the Taney County Jail?

Booking includes having their photo (mugshot) and fingerprints taken, as well as being asked a lot of questions about their personal history and state of mind. If it’s a serious felony, their DNA may also be taken. They will also be checked for warrants in Taney County and other Missouri and USA jurisdictions.

If the offender was arrested for a DUI offense, and has refused a breathalyzer test, they may also be forced to have blood drawn by a doctor or nurse.

It is also very likely that the offender will undergo a humiliating full body search while in the nude. This includes bending over, spreading their cheeks in the direction of an officer, and coughing. They will also be walked through a metal detector or x-ray machine, like those used at an airport.

What kind of questions are asked during booking?

The arresting jurisdiction will ask about gang affiliations, tattoos, medical conditions, prescribed medication they are taking, recreational drugs they are on or addicted to, allergies, if they are suicidal, and other relevant information that will help with determining their cell assignment and special needs.

What happens to an offender’s personal property during booking?

During the arrest and booking process an offender will also have all their personal property confiscated and held for either their release from jail, or with the offender’s approval, released to a friend or family member.

Personal property includes the clothing they are wearing, money, wallets, purses, cell phones, jewelry, body rings, earrings, watches, and even glasses if they are deemed a security risk. If they are allowed to keep their shoes or sneakers, the laces are removed.

What happens after booking?

At this point the offender will be allowed to make a free phone call to a person of their choice to notify them of their arrest, and/or arrange a bond or bail for their release.

If the offender is being detained and housed while awaiting arraignment, the Taney County Jail will provide a jail garment and slip-on shoes, a blanket, sheets, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, and a towel.

Often, before they are dressed in the jail outfit and brought to their housing location, they will be forced to take a shower and undergo a disinfectant treatment for body and hair lice, scabies or other pests that may be residing on their person.

How long does the Taney County Jail Booking process take?

Booking can take anywhere from an hour to 24 hours or more. It all depends on the number of people that are awaiting processing, the number of staff on duty at the time, and the behavior of the offender.

If the offender is heavily intoxicated and/or violent, the Booking Officer may decide to stick the offender in a holding cell for several hours until they become more manageable.

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Directions / Map to the Taney County Jail
Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Taney County Jail? What is the Schedule?

Taney County Jail uses CIDNET for Remote Video Visitation between inmates and their friends and family.  
Register here.





Frequently Asked Questions
Instructions on How to Use CIDNET
CIDNET Instrucciones
Contact Customer Support

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Taney County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 417-546-7250 for further assistance.

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Remote Video Visitation

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Taney County Jail?

Taney County Jail uses CIDNET for Remote Video Visitation between inmates and their friends and family.  
Register here.


Friends & Family Portal Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Instructions on How to Use CIDNET
CIDNET Instrucciones
Contact Customer Support

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Taney County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 417-546-7250 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Taney County Jail?

There are three choices for putting money on an inmate's books:

Choice 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail

Bring money to the jail in person. 

Jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment.

Taney County Jail has a Tiger Kiosk in the Lobby that accepts cash, debit or credit cards.

If you can't get your questions answered online call the Taney County Jail at 417-546-7250.

Choice 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online

Taney County Jail and others often use a private company to process all online deposits to an inmate's account. The company charges you a small fee for doing so, but the fee probably isn't as much as gas and parking would cost to take it to the jail in person.

Go to the online site for depositing funds. You will need to register an account, which is free to do and use a debit/credit card for the deposits.

Choice 3 - Mail the Inmate Deposit to the Jail

Mailing a deposit takes more time to process than the other methods but can be done if you live too far away to bring it in person and you don't have a debit/credit card for online deposits. Never send cash. Always send a Money Order from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union.

Make the Money Order out to the inmate's name and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.

Call Taney County Jail at 417-546-7250 to confirm the address to send the money order to and how they want it made out.

Failure to do this properly will delay your inmate getting his account credited and may require you to have to resubmit a second money order.

Call 417-546-7250 to ask facility personnel who to make the money order out to, and where to send it.

How to Purchase Commissary for an Inmate in Taney County Jail

To purchase commissary for an inmate in Taney County follow these instructions:

  • Go to Tiger Services Online.
  • Choose Missouri.
  • Select Taney County Jail.
  • Click on 'Order Commissary'.
  • Select your inmate.
  • Enter your billing information.
  • Follow the rest of the instructions for Taney County Jail to complete your transaction.

For more detailed information on Ordering Commissary, Depositing Money, Setting up Phone & Visitation Accounts; costs, fees, restrictions, rules and more with Tiger Commissary Services, check out our Commissary Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Taney County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 417-546-7250 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Taney County Jail?

How to Make and Receive Phone Calls and Video Phone Calls from an Inmate in Taney County

To register and sign up for a phone account with CIDNET Inmate Phone Service, follow the instructions below:

  • Register and create an account with CIDNET.
  • Type in your Email, Time Zone and First & Last Name of your Taney County Jail inmate.
    1. Click the Create Account button.
    2. Read the Terms of Use, then click Agree.
    3. Login to your email and open the CIDNET email.
    4. In the email, click the Complete Your Verification link.
    5. Choose a Security PIN and a Password.
    6. Click the Sign In button.
  • After logging in, from the Menu, choose the state of Missouri, then the Taney County Jail, then your inmate's name.
  • Once you have completed this, the Taney County Jail will have to give final approval for you to set up a phone account with your inmate.

For all the information you need to know, including instructions, policies, tips and solutions to possible issues regarding making phone calls with an inmate in Taney County, visit our full page guide

NOTE: All phone conversations are recorded. Whatever you talk about, can and will be used against your inmate in court. Never discuss their pending criminal case!
Also, be warned that some phone providers are collecting voice prints for a database which law enforcement agencies are building.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Taney County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 417-546-7250 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Taney County Jail, and what can I send them?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Taney County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 417-546-7250 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Taney County Jail, and what can I purchase?

The Taney County Jail contracts with Tiger Commissary. 

If you want to purchase Commissary for your inmate online click on the image below and follow the instructions.

Tiger Commissary Frequently Asked Questions.

Tiger Commissary Online Support.

How to Purchase Commissary for an Inmate in Taney County Jail

To purchase commissary for an inmate in Taney County follow these instructions:

  • Go to Tiger Services Online.
  • Choose Missouri.
  • Select Taney County Jail.
  • Click on 'Order Commissary'.
  • Select your inmate.
  • Enter your billing information.
  • Follow the rest of the instructions for Taney County Jail to complete your transaction.

For more detailed information on Ordering Commissary, Depositing Money, Setting up Phone & Visitation Accounts; costs, fees, restrictions, rules and more with Tiger Commissary Services, check out our Commissary Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Taney County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 417-546-7250 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Taney County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?

Taney County Jail uses CIDNET for Digital Mail Messaging between inmates and their friends and family.  
Register here.



Friends & Family Portal Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Instructions on How to Use CIDNET
CIDNET Instrucciones
Contact Customer Support

How to send a text or email to an inmate in Taney County

To send and receive secure texts or emails from an inmate housed in Taney County follow these instructions:

  • Register and create an account with CIDNET.
  • Choose a Security PIN and Password.
  • After logging in, from the Menu, choose the state of Missouri, then the Taney County Jail, then your inmate's name.
  • Once you have completed this, the Taney County Jail will have to give final approval for you to communicate by email with your chosen inmate.

For all the information you need to know, including instructions, policies, tips and solutions to possible issues with Texting and Emailing an inmate in Taney County, visit our full page guide

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Taney County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 417-546-7250 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Taney County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Taney County Jail may now offer CIDNET Tablet Rentals to their inmates.

CIDNET is the same company that handles inmate phone systems, video visitations, email and texting and digital letters.

The tablets can be rented on a monthly basis and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for the following activities:

  • Phone Calls - Inmates may make calls directly from their tablet allowing for more privacy. The rates are the same as the phones in the unit, and the calls are still recorded and monitored.
  • eMessaging - Communicate via a text based message or picture. Fee based system.
  • Education - Free educational platform and course catalog that provides thousands of educational resources.
  • Self Help -Inmates have daily access to mental health and addiction recovery programming.
  • Music - Top-40, Hip-Hop, Country, Rock, Gospel, and more.
  • Law Library -  Legal research with up-to-date case information.
  • eBooks - Thousands of available titles.
  • Religion - Religious resources for spiritual guidance.
  • Games - Inmates can play their favorite games. Available through monthly subscriptions
  • Facility Services - Digital access to submitted forms, requests, facility documents, and notifications from staff.

Here's how it works:

  • Register here
  • Pay for the subscription.
  • You get charged the 1st of each month. 
  • You get charged a full month even if it's only used for a partial month.
  • No activation or early termination fees.
  • Your inmate will recieve their tablet in 3-5 business days, after you pay.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Taney County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 417-546-7250 for further assistance.

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Other Jails Nearby

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Taney County?

Taney Marion Boone Carroll Stone Christian Douglas Ozark
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