How to Visit McKean County Jail (PA)
Visiting someone at McKean County Jail is straightforward once you know the schedule, what you can bring, and how money deposits and video visits work. Here are the rules that matter most before you head out.
In-person visits at McKean County Jail happen on Tuesdays and Saturdays. There are two time blocks each day: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM and 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM. The jail resumed its normal weekly visitation schedule on September 6, 2022, so plan around those hours for any face-to-face visit.
The drop-off list at McKean County Jail is very short. The only items accepted from family or friends are white underclothing (must be new and in original packaging), a watch valued under $50, and a wedding ring. Anything else will be refused.
Don't bring cash to hand to staff. Corrections officers will not accept money. To add funds, use the kiosk in the jail lobby or go online through AccessCorrections or ICSolutions.
McKean County Jail also offers offsite video visitation. The two free video visits per week were cancelled as of September 6, 2022, but you can still schedule paid video visits through ICSolutions. Just create an account and book a time.
Steps to Follow
- ✓ Plan your in-person visit for Tuesday or Saturday, during 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM or 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM
- ✓ Bring only what the jail accepts from family and friends: new white underclothing in original packaging, a watch under $50, or a wedding ring
- ✓ If you need to add money, use the lobby kiosk or deposit online through AccessCorrections or ICSolutions (staff will not accept money)
- ✓ If you cannot visit in person, set up a paid offsite video visit through ICSolutions
- Decide if an offsite video visit works for you. McKean County Jail offers offsite video visitation.
- Plan for paid video visits. The two free video visits per week were cancelled as of September 6, 2022.
- Create an ICSolutions account and schedule. Family and friends can arrange paid video visits by creating an account and scheduling a time through ICSolutions.
Call the jail to confirm the current visitation schedule before you go. The posted hours are Tuesdays and Saturdays, 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM and 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM. Normal weekly in-person visitation resumed on September 6, 2022, but schedules can still shift, especially around holidays.
Double-check the drop-off rules right before your visit. Currently, the only accepted items from family or friends are white underclothing (new and in original packaging), a watch valued under $50, and a wedding ring. Policies can tighten without much notice, so a quick call saves you a wasted trip.
Planning to add money? Verify the current deposit process first. Corrections officers will not accept cash. Deposits go through the lobby kiosk or online through AccessCorrections or ICSolutions.
Video visit policies are worth confirming, especially costs and availability. McKean County Jail offers offsite video visitation, but the two free weekly visits were cancelled as of September 6, 2022. Paid visits are scheduled through ICSolutions. Check there (and with the jail directly) for the latest pricing and terms.
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