Allegheny County jail inmate search

Calling the main facility line at 412-350-2000 is the direct way to check if someone is in custody. The Allegheny County Jail page posts this number for custody inquiries. You can also call the Records Office at 412-350-2635 and ask for the person's DOC number, which you'll need later.

People arrested very recently may not be listed yet while staff finish intake at 950 Second Avenue. Per the Allegheny County Jail FAQ page, call 412-350-2000 or Arraignment Court at 412-350-3240 for booking dates. Arraignment Court is where a judge first reads charges and sets bail.

Call the line that matches your question on the Allegheny County Jail page and department pages:

• Main jail line: 412-350-2000
• Visitor registration: 412-350-2413
• Visit scheduling by phone: 855-208-7349
• Cashier's Office: 412-350-2264, from the Inmate Funds page
• Records Office: 412-350-2635
• Bond counter: 412-350-5239 or 412-350-6063, from the Allegheny County Bonds page

The main facility is in downtown Pittsburgh at 950 Second Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, per the Allegheny County Jail page. Some people in custody stay in alternative housing programs instead. The Allegheny County Jail FAQ page lists Renewal and Passages to Recovery as alternative housing programs.

This facility is operated by the Allegheny County Bureau of Corrections, not the sheriff's office. Because the bureau runs the jail, the sheriff's office doesn't handle the custody lookup. Check custody through the Allegheny County Jail page or by calling 412-350-2000.

Register as an approved visitor in person or by calling 412-350-2413 before you book. Approved visitors schedule through GTL VisitMe online or at 855-208-7349, per the Allegheny County Jail Visitation page.

• Become an approved visitor before scheduling.
• Book your visit at least 48 hours ahead.
• Check in at least 15 minutes early and show your ID.

Address mail to Inmate name, DOC number, Allegheny County Jail, 950 Second Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. Per the Allegheny County Jail FAQ page, use blue or black ink or pencil without stickers, glitter, or perfume. Staff photocopy mail, allow 1 color copy of a 4x6 photo per envelope, and require books from publishers or approved vendors.

Approved visitors can deposit funds at lobby kiosks with cash, debit, or credit from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., per the Inmate Funds page. You can also call 1-800-483-8314 or deposit online through Connect Network, Jail ATM, or Access Corrections. Mailed money orders need the DOC number, and orders over $100 are held for 10 business days.

Commissary is the jail store for food and personal items, listed on the Inmate Information page.

People in custody can make local and long distance phone calls. Per the Inmate Information page, Connect Network runs the phone service. You can fund an advance pay account tied to your phone number through Connect Network or at 1-800-483-8314.

As a directory, County Jail Lookup never displays arrest records, mugshots, or names. Open the Allegheny County Jail FAQ page to see what custody information the county provides. Call 412-350-2000 or the Records Office at 412-350-2635 to confirm custody details.

A bond is money or a pledge given to the court so someone can leave custody during their case. On weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., pay at the Bond Counter in Room 114 of the Allegheny County Courthouse. At other times, on weekends, and on holidays, go to the Municipal Courts Building at 660 First Avenue.

Per the Allegheny County Bonds page, every bond has a $50 filing fee. Pay the exact amount in cash, money order, or cashier's check. In Pennsylvania, you can post cash bail or hire a bail bondsman registered with the county clerk. Call 412-350-5239 or 412-350-6063 with bond questions.

The facility completes releases over a 48 hour window, according to the Inmate Funds page. Outgoing account balances of $50 or less are paid in cash, while higher amounts come as $50 cash plus a check. Call 412-350-2000 or the Cashier's Office at 412-350-2264 for release questions.