Receiving Calls From Stratford jail

FedPhoneLine provides collect call numbers forStratford jail, allowing eligible callers to receive calls from incarcerated loved ones on their phone.

If you have a loved one at Stratford jail and want to receive their calls, you can use a FedPhoneLine number to receive eligible collect calls on your cellphone or other phone.

Note:   Information below may no longer be accurate.  Please contact the Institution directly for up-to-date information.

Stratford Jail, also known historically as the Perth County Jail, is a provincial correctional facility in Stratford, Ontario. The present jail building opened in 1886, making it approximately 140 years old in 2026. Ontario correctional records list Stratford Jail with an operational capacity of 50 inmates. The facility houses people awaiting trial, sentencing, or serving provincial sentences. It was originally operated as the Perth County Jail before the Province of Ontario took over its operation in 1968.

How can I receive collect calls from Stratford jail?

FedPhoneLine provides a phone number that your incarcerated friend or loved one can call. The call is then connected to the phone number associated with your FedPhoneLine account (your homephone or cellphone).

How does FedPhoneLine work?

1. Create your FedPhoneLine account.
2. Select the appropriate Stratford jail calling plan.
3. After you register, FedPhoneLine will provide your FedPhoneLine number and password by email.
4. Give your FedPhoneLine number to your incarcerated friend or family member. Depending on the institution, the FedPhoneLine number may be active immediately or the number will need to be approved by the Institution first.
5. Your incarcerated friend or family member calls the FedPhoneLine number, and the call rings on your phone.
6. Select the GREEN button above to sign up for a FedPhoneLine number.

Can I receive collect calls from Stratford jail?

Yes. You can use your FedPhoneLine number to receive eligible collect calls from Stratford jail on your cellphone.

How much does a FedPhoneLine number cost?

FedPhoneLine offers several calling plans. For current plan options and pricing, see our FedPhoneLine pricing page.

How much does it cost to receive calls from Stratford jail?

The cost of receiving calls depends on the FedPhoneLine plan and applicable calling rates. See our current pricing information for the latest rates.

Traditional long-distance collect calls can be significantly more expensive, and rates can vary depending on the facility and calling destination.  Without a FedPhoneLine number, some collect calls may cost up to $5.00 per minute depending on your location.

I have a FedPhoneLine account. What number does my loved one at Stratford jail call?

If you have a FedPhoneLine account then your incarcerated friend or loved one calls the FedPhoneLine number provided to you after you register. The call is then connected to the phone number associated with your FedPhoneLine account.

What happens if my loved one is transferred to another facility?

If your incarcerated friend or loved one is transferred to another facility, you can switch your FedPhoneLine number to the new facility. FedPhoneLine allows you to make this change for free.

See our tutorial video for more information: How to change your FedPhoneLine facility .

Visitation at Stratford jail

Information last verified: September 2026. Please contact Stratford jail directly to confirm current visitation rules and procedures, as facility policies may change.

Do I need to be on an incarcerated person's visitor list?

No

How can I schedule a visit to Stratford jail?

Book appointments 24 hrs in advance. 

 Visitation Information

• Length of visit: 20 minutes
• Number of visits per week: 3 (remand), 2 (protective custody or segregation)
• Number of visitors per visit:  2 (not including infants)
• Money drop-off: $50 (Cash only)