Tioga County Detention Center

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Tioga County Detention Center Information

With a small capacity, up to 12 detainees at any one time, the Tioga County Juvenile Detention houses both male and female juveniles. Shortly after an arrest and intake, each of the juvenile offenders will have a detention hearing to determine if they will remain detained or if they will be released, under house supervision or otherwise, until their court dates. Any with a history of not arriving to court date, who have committed a serious offense, or who have a long history of charges will be detained until their adjudication. This is only a short term facility without the capacity or capability to house someone long term. Classrooms are provided for ongoing academic education, and there are teachers present to ensure they follow the local requirements for each grade. Medical staff will provide all necessary medical care, and mental health professionals provide treatments and therapies as required for each of the individual residents. Group and individual therapy is available, and treatments for substance abuse or trauma related concerns. Mail: PO Box 766, Wellsboro, PA, 16901 Mail must be addressed to the juvenile at the faclity address and may not contain contraband to be delivered. Mail is delivered to residents each day. Phones: Only those who residents are approved to call may receive calls from the facility, Time is provided regularly for phone calls to be made. Visitation: Visits are for family and all visitors must be approved before scheduling a visit.

Phone: 570.724.5766

Physical Address:
P.O. Box 766
Wellsboro, PA 16901

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How Do You Find Someone in the Tioga County Detention Center?

To search for an inmate in the Tioga County Detention Center, 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 570.724.5766 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an offender's Criminal Court Case online in Tioga County or any other county in Pennsylvania.

Tioga County Detention Center Inmate Search

The Tioga County Detention Center maintains an average of 12 offenders in custody on any given day. The Tioga County Detention Center 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 Tioga County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 3,080 offenders.

The following charts of Tioga County inmate population demographics are updated daily. The information shown is for today. For research purposes we have broken down the inmates by sex, age, ethnicity, and criminal charges.

The information is compiled from the Tioga County Corrections Department, the state of Pennsylvania Department of Corrections, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records. It represents every person in custody in Tioga County.

For complete information on how to get directions, bond, visit, mail, send and receive email and texts, receive phone calls, and send money or commissary to an inmate, find arrest information for Tioga County and other counties surrounding this one, scroll down this page. We have a section for each.

We also provide photos of the jail that we have collected over the years.

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

Understanding the booking process at Tioga County Detention Center

After an arrest, individuals are taken to Tioga County Detention Center where they go through booking. This process includes identifying the person, reviewing charges, and determining whether they will be released on their own, eligible for bail, or detained until their court date.

It’s crucial to remain silent after being arrested. Anything said may be used in court, so it’s better to refrain from speaking until consulting with an attorney.

The following steps outline the booking procedure at Tioga County Detention Center:

  • Personal identification verification.
  • Taking photographs (mugshots).
  • Medical and mental health assessment, as well as inquiries about substance use.
  • Possibly collecting DNA samples.
  • Performing a full-body search.
  • Seizing personal belongings for safekeeping.
  • Allowing one phone call.

Booking can take from a short hour to longer periods, especially on busy nights or with uncooperative individuals. For inquiries about posting bond for an arrestee, call the facility at 570.724.5766.

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Directions / Map to the Tioga County Detention Center
Inmate Bail and Bonding

Paying bail for someone in custody in Tioga County

Once someone is booked at Tioga County Detention Center in Wellsboro after an arrest, there are several outcomes:

1. They may be released without paying bail, agreeing to show up on a scheduled date.
2. They may remain in custody until their court appearance.
3. They can pay a bail or bond for release. Call 570.724.5766 for bail details.

Bail payments can take several forms.

  • Cash, credit card, or money order can be used for payment.
  • A licensed bail bond agent in Tioga County can help cover bail.
  • Property within the county can also be used as collateral.

For detailed information about the bail process in Tioga County, Pennsylvania, see the Tioga County Detention Center Bail FAQ.

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Tioga County Detention Center? What is the Schedule?

Tioga County Detention Center ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

P.O. Box 766
Wellsboro, PA 16901
570.724.5766

  • Visits are 30 minutes.
  • You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
  • The actual visitation times may depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call 570.724.5766 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
  • Inmates are allowed one visit per week.
  • A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per inmate.
  • Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
  • Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 570.724.5766 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

DAY TIMES
SUNDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
MONDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
TUESDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
WEDNESDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
THURSDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
FRIDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
SATURDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Tioga County Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 570.724.5766 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 Tioga County Detention Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Tioga County Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 570.724.5766 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Tioga County Detention Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Tioga County Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 570.724.5766 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Tioga County Detention Center?

How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from Tioga County Detention Center

To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Tioga County do the following:

1. Enroll in an account with Securus Technologies.

2. Choose one of three account types, Securus Debit, Advance Connect or Direct Bill.
3. Choose [facility_name_1}, then connect with your inmate.
4. If you have any questions, call Securus: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591.

To find out fees, how to's, calling times, limits on phone calls and other systems Securus has do that you can communicate with your Tioga County inmate, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: All of your inmate's phone calls are recorded and stored. It is advised not to discuss their pending case.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Tioga County Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 570.724.5766 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Tioga County Detention Center, and what can I send them?

Tioga County Detention Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Tioga County Detention Center allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The Tioga County Detention Center also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.

Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope. 

Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
P.O. Box 766
Wellsboro, PA 16901



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
P.O. Box 766
Wellsboro, PA 16901



Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher.

Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.

Books
The Tioga County Detention Center allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as AmazonBarnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Tioga County Detention Center standards will be disposed of. 
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.


All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
P.O. Box 766
Wellsboro, PA 16901

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Tioga County Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 570.724.5766 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Tioga County Detention Center, and what can I purchase?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Tioga County Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 570.724.5766 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Tioga County Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Tioga County Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 570.724.5766 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Tioga County Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Tioga County Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 570.724.5766 for further assistance.

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Other Jails in Tioga County

What are the other City and County Jails in Tioga County?

Tioga County County Jails
Tioga County Juvenile Facilities
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Other Jails Nearby

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

Tioga Steuben Chemung Potter Lycoming Bradford
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This facility, known as "Tioga County Detention Center" is also known as Tioga County Jail & Detention Center, Tioga County Jail & Detention Center, Pennsylvania, Tioga.