Has anyone been to visit at Forrest City, Arkansas? What's it like? What days to they let you visit? How long after he gets there can they have visitors?:)

My sweetie is @ Forrest City(Med). I havent visited him yet(planning on that next month:D ). but I do know its 8am-3pm-saturday, sunday, monday. I hope that little info helps.

can you tell me anything about forrest city he is anxiously awaiting info on the prison he is going to any info will help is it a rough place do they have the drug program how many visitors can they have and any other imformation you can think of would be greatly appreciated

Sorry I don't konw the answer to your question shadmatt, but I just wanted to Welcome You to PTO! Hopefully someone will come along with some information for you. :)

Shadmatt - I just found some info that might be helpful to you.

Here is a link to Federal Bureau of Prisons Webpage:
www.bop.gov

If you go to the Facility Locator page and type in Arkansas, it comes up with Forrest City Low and Medium:
http://www.bop.gov/DataSource/execute/dsFacilityLoc

It looks as if the visiting info is only listed for Forrest City Low Facility:
http://www.bop.gov/locations/institutions/for/FOR_visit_hours.pdf


Hope all the links help! :)

I have been to see my husband there a few times. It is not that bad. You can't sit next to them and you have to eat in a totally different room but other than that it is clean and stuff. They have a patio and a childrens room but they don't let anyone go in them. I really wish we could do something about that. It usually takes about a week or two to get approved after you send them your visiting form and your man will be the one to have to tell you whether or not you are approved. I hope this has helped.

Does any one have information on a hospitality organization such as a religion group that offers a place to stay if we are traveling over 20 hours? This would really help since it is an extreme expense to travel this far including, meals, hotel, travel, and other expenses.

Does anyone have any suggestions traveling to Forrest City in reference to flying or driving. This trip will be about 18 hours to be exact. I'm trying to find the most efficient way to get there.

I am from NW Arkansas and I personally don't know much about the Forrest City area, you might try calling the chamber of commerce and asking for information about hospitality organizations that might help in your overnight stay.Good Luck... KItty :)

For those looking for information on Federal Prison System....be sure to check out the Federal Prison Forum of PTO as well. Often times you will find more information or some type of general information on federal specific.

http://www.prisontalk.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=186

Just a little tip on the facilities in forrest city arkansas . My fiance is at forrest city in the low complex . They have visiting every weekend and on MOndays . At the low facility you are allowed to sit by the inmate and you are allowed to get things for him to eat as well as yourself .He is not allowed to go to the vending machines you with . The only time he is allowed to get up is when they do count or if he has to go to the rest room when they do the restroom call .. You get a brief hug and kiss at the beginning of the visit and at the end of the visit . If you have any other questions please feel free to send me a message .. Cassy