Allegheny County Jail
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- Facility Type
- County Facility
- Security Level
- Pretrial / Sentenced
- Inmate Capacity
- Not available
- Established
- Not available
- Operated By
- Allegheny County Sheriff's Office
Allegheny County Jail Inmate Communication Overview
Allegheny County Jail is the county detention facility in downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, operated by the Allegheny County Sheriff's Office under the county's Bureau of Corrections. It houses pretrial detainees and sentenced inmates for Allegheny County.
Communication at Allegheny County Jail runs through GTL, per the county's official tablet policy. Inmates use GTL tablets for telephone calls, video visitation, and text or chat messaging with family and friends. Tablet use is widespread, with most inmates using them for calls, video visits, reading, and movies.
Families set up accounts through GTL's consumer platforms such as ConnectNetwork and GettingOut to fund calls and tablet services and to schedule video visits. Because most communication happens on the tablets, keeping the inmate's tablet account funded is the key to staying in touch.
Communication Options
Available communication services at Allegheny County Jail.
Messaging
Electronic messages to and from the inmate.
Provider: GTL
Text and chat messaging on GTL tablets. All messages are monitored.
Video Calls
Remote or in-person video visitation.
Provider: GTL
Video visits on GTL tablets and at video stations. Schedule through GTL's consumer platforms.
Photo Sharing
Send approved digital or physical photos.
Provider: GTL
Photo sharing through GTL tablet messaging, subject to jail content rules.
Phone Calls
Inmate-initiated phone calls to approved numbers.
Provider: GTL
Calls announced as originating from an inmate at Allegheny County Jail, made from GTL tablets.
Money Transfer
Send funds to commissary or phone accounts.
Confirm current deposit options on the Allegheny County Jail inmate information page.
Communication Providers at Allegheny County Jail
These providers operate communication services at this facility. Each may cover different services.
GTL
GTL provides tablets, phone service, video visitation, and messaging at Allegheny County Jail, per the county's official policy.
View GTL ServicesCommunication Rules at Allegheny County Jail
- Most communication happens on GTL tablets, so keep the inmate's tablet account funded.
- Video visits can be done on the inmate's tablet or at designated video stations in the jail.
- Set up your GTL account through ConnectNetwork or GettingOut before scheduling anything.
- All tablet calls, messages, and video visits are monitored and recorded.
- Tablet access is a privilege and can be restricted for misconduct or nonpayment.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Allegheny County Jail
Common questions from families about communication at this facility.
- How do I contact someone at Allegheny County Jail?
- Through GTL. Set up an account on ConnectNetwork or GettingOut, select Allegheny County Jail, add your inmate, and fund calls, messaging, and video visits. Most communication happens on the inmate's GTL tablet.
- Do inmates at Allegheny County Jail have tablets?
- Yes. GTL tablets are widely used for phone calls, video visits, messaging, reading, and entertainment, according to the county's own surveys.
- How do video visits work at Allegheny County Jail?
- Video visits run on GTL tablets and at video stations in the jail. Schedule through GTL's consumer platforms and confirm the inmate's availability.
- Can I send photos to an Allegheny County Jail inmate?
- Photos can be shared through GTL tablet messaging, subject to the jail's content rules. Physical photos by mail must follow the mail policy.
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