Tioga County Prison

Q: Does Tioga County have bail?

Does Tioga County have bail? Yes, Tioga County recognizes most types of bonds.

Q: What kind of bonds are accepted in Tioga County?

What kind of bonds are accepted in Tioga County? Bail in Tioga County is available in several different forms including release on recognizance (ROR), release on non-monetary conditions, non-secured bail, nominal bail and monetary conditions.

Q: Who can set bail in Tioga County?

Who can set bail in Tioga County? Bail is set by a judge, either at a District Court or the Court of Common Pleas.

Q: When is bail set in Tioga County Pennsylvania?

When is bail set in Tioga County Pennsylvania? Bail will be set during the first/initial court hearing, also called an arraignment. This court hearing may be the same day as the arrest or the next day depending on the court schedule. Hearings are not held on weekends or holidays.

Q: How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Tioga County Prison?

How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Tioga County Prison? To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Tioga County Prison, call the jail’s booking line at 570-724-5911. 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. Tioga County Prison Booking Roster

Q: What happens during booking in Tioga County?

What happens during booking in Tioga 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 Tioga 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.

Q: What is the booking process like at the Tioga County Prison?

What is the booking process like at the Tioga County Prison? 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 Tioga County and other Pennsylvania 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.

Q: What kind of questions are asked during booking?

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 with 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. If the offender remains in jail for any length of time, the Tioga County Prison will allow a friend or family member to pick up the inmate's property if the offender gives written authorization for a named person to do so. To find out the days and times for picking up an inmate's property, and what you will need to bring to verify your identity, call the jail at 570-724-5911 during business hours.

Q: How long does the Tioga County Prison booking process take?

How long does the Tioga County Prison 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. What happens after an offender is booked into the Tioga County Prison? 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 Tioga County Prison 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.

Question 1

How Do You Find Someone in the Tioga County Prison?

Answer

To search for an inmate in the Tioga County Prison, 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 570-724-5911 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 Prison Inmate Search

The Tioga County Prison maintains an average of 142 offenders in custody on any given day. The Tioga County Prison 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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Question 2

About the Tioga County Prison

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Tioga County Prison serves as the holding facility for the incarceration of anyone who is arrested within the county and is awaiting arraignment, awaiting trial, in the midst of their trial, or who has completed their trial and is serving their sentence.

It is a medium and high security prison that houses all manner of offenders regardless of their charges or sentences. It has a total capacity of 141 and accepts those who are serving short sentences as well as those who are serving longer sentences.

The facility focuses on ensuring access to educational programs, religious guidance for those who seek it, job training opportunities, and treatments for addictions.

Medical care is provided for those who are incarcerated, as well as meals, clothing, and recreation opportunities.

The jail has several different sections allowing for the inmates to be separated easily into housing units and protecting the safety of all inmates and staff.

The facility also works closely with the probation office to ensure that offenders are prepared for their release and their return to society.

Visiting hours are provided Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday, with morning hours of 9am-12pm, afternoon hours of 2pm-5pm, and 7pm-9pm. Each visit is a half hour long, and all visitors must be on a preapproved visitor list.

Phone calls are permitted, but a phone card must be purchased onsite and they are $20.00 each.

Jail (Main): 570-724-5911
Court: 570-723-8191
District Attorney: 570-724-1350
Sheriff: 570-724-3491

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Question 3

Recent Bookings & Arrests

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What should you know about the booking process at Tioga County Prison?

Once arrested, the person is taken to Tioga County Prison for booking, a process that confirms identity, assesses charges, and determines if they will be released on their own recognizance, posted for bail, or held until court.

Staying silent is key during this process, as anything spoken can be used as evidence in court. It’s best to wait for legal counsel before responding to questions.

Steps involved in booking at Tioga County Prison include:

Confirming identity.
Taking mugshots for record.
Medical, mental health, and substance history questioning.
DNA collection if applicable.
Comprehensive physical search.
Seizing personal property.
Access to a free phone call.

Booking can range from an hour to 48 hours depending on the circumstances. To check on an offender’s bond amount, contact Tioga County Prison at 570-724-5911.

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Question 4

Directions / Map to the Tioga County Prison

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Question 5

Inmate Bail and Bonding

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Steps to pay bail in Tioga County

After an arrest, individuals are brought to Tioga County Prison in Wellsboro for processing. Following this, three possible outcomes exist:

1. The individual may be released without posting bail, with a promise to appear in court.
2. The individual could be held in jail until their court date.
3. Bail or bond can be posted for release; for more information, contact 570-724-5911.

Bail payment can be handled through various means.

Payment methods include cash, credit cards, and money orders.
Licensed bail bond agents in Tioga County are available for assistance.
Property within the county can be offered as collateral for bail.

To learn more about the bail process in Tioga County, Pennsylvania, visit the Tioga County Prison Bail Page.

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Question 6

Inmate Visitation

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

Tioga County Prison Inmate Visitation - in-person

1768 Shumway Hill Road
Wellsboro, PA 16901

570-724-5911

30 minutes of visit per day
Up to two visitors at a time.
Up to eight people on approved Visitor List.

Sunday:
9AM to 12PM & 2PM to 5PM &7PM to 9PM

Tuesday:
9AM to 12PM & 1PM to 4PM &7PM to 9PM

Thursday:
9AM to 12PM & 1PM to 4PM &7PM to 9PM

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Tioga County Prison’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 570-724-5911 for further assistance.

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Question 7

Remote Video Visitation

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Tioga County Prison’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 570-724-5911 for further assistance.

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Question 8

Inmate Money Accounts

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

Depositing Money in an Inmate's Commissary Account at Tioga County Prison

Whatever cash the inmate has on their person when booked into the facility will automatically deposited and credited to their account. When released any money left in the account will be returned to them in the form of a check from the Sheriff's Department or the Tioga County Prison Trust Account. There may be circumstances where the inmate can give permission to have his money released to a family member or friend.

Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail

Bring money to the jail in person.
The jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment. Cash or Money Order only.

Option 2 - 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.
Never send cash. Always send a Money Order or Cashier's Check from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union.
Make the Money Order out to the inmate and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.

Mail to the Jail.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Tioga County Prison
1768 Shumway Hill Road
Wellsboro, PA 16901

Failure to do this properly will delay your inmate getting their account credited and may require you to have to resubmit a second money order.
Call 570-724-5911 to ask any questions about this.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Tioga County Prison’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 570-724-5911 for further assistance.

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Question 9

Inmate Phone Contact

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

Collect Calls

Almost every jail, including Tioga County Prison, will allow inmates to contact pre-approved friends and family members' phones by calling collect.
Calling collect is typically the most expensive way to contact people by phone and in many cases, it requires credit approval or a deposit to be made into a third-party phone company account through a contract with the jail.

Direct Calls

Many jails are now contracting with a third party service (for a fee) that is less expensive and allows your inmate to use their phone system to make direct calls to your land line or cell phone.
To find out about Tioga County Prison phone services, call 570-724-5911 or review the information on the Inmate Phone page.
Some jails also allow sell phone cards directly to an inmate in the jail commissary store.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Tioga County Prison’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 570-724-5911 for further assistance.

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Question 10

Mailing an Inmate

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

Tioga County Prison Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Tioga County Prison 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 Prison 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:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Tioga County Prison
1768 Shumway Hill Road
Wellsboro, PA 16901

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Tioga County Prison
1768 Shumway Hill Road
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 Prison allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as Amazon, Barnes & 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 Prison 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:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Tioga County Prison
1768 Shumway Hill Road
Wellsboro, PA 16901

Tioga County Prison Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Tioga County Prison there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon.

All mail is to be shipped to the Tioga County Prison:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Tioga County Prison
1768 Shumway Hill Road
Wellsboro, PA 16901

For complete information on mail policies, what you can send an inmate and what address to send them, check out our Inmate Mail page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Tioga County Prison’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 570-724-5911 for further assistance.

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Question 11

Inmate Commissary

Answer

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

Depositing Money in an Inmate's Commissary Account at Tioga County Prison

Whatever cash the inmate has on their person when booked into the facility will automatically deposited and credited to their account. When released any money left in the account will be returned to them in the form of a check from the Sheriff's Department or the Tioga County Prison Trust Account. There may be circumstances where the inmate can give permission to have his money released to a family member or friend.

Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail

Bring money to the jail in person.
The jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment. Cash or Money Order only.

Option 2 - 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.
Never send cash. Always send a Money Order or Cashier's Check from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union.
Make the Money Order out to the inmate and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.

Mail to the Jail.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Tioga County Prison
1768 Shumway Hill Road
Wellsboro, PA 16901

Failure to do this properly will delay your inmate getting their account credited and may require you to have to resubmit a second money order.
Call 570-724-5911 to ask any questions about this.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Tioga County Prison’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 570-724-5911 for further assistance.

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Question 12

Texting and Emailing an Inmate

Answer

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Tioga County Prison 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 Prison’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 570-724-5911 for further assistance.

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Question 13

Inmate Tablets

Answer

Do Inmates in the Tioga County Prison 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 Prison’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 570-724-5911 for further assistance.

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Question 14

Are there photos of the Tioga County Prison? What does it look like?

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Question 15

Other Jails in Tioga County

Answer

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

Tioga County County Jails

Tioga County Prison

Tioga County Juvenile Facilities

Tioga County Detention Center

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Question 16

Other Jails Nearby

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

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Tioga County Prison

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Tioga County Prison Information

What should you know about the booking process at Tioga County Prison?

Steps to pay bail in Tioga County

Tioga County Prison Inmate Visitation - in-person

Depositing Money in an Inmate's Commissary Account at Tioga County Prison

Tioga County Prison Inmate Mail Guidelines

Tioga County Prison Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

Depositing Money in an Inmate's Commissary Account at Tioga County Prison

Search for an Inmate in Tioga County

Tioga County Prison

Search for an Inmate in Tioga County

Tioga County Prison Information

What should you know about the booking process at Tioga County Prison?

Steps to pay bail in Tioga County

Tioga County Prison Inmate Visitation - in-person

Depositing Money in an Inmate's Commissary Account at Tioga County Prison

Tioga County Prison Inmate Mail Guidelines

Tioga County Prison Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

Depositing Money in an Inmate's Commissary Account at Tioga County Prison

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