Allen County Jail
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- Facility Type
- County Facility
- Security Level
- Pretrial / Sentenced
- Inmate Capacity
- Not available
- Established
- Not available
- Operated By
- Allen County Sheriff's Department
Allen County Jail Inmate Communication Overview
Allen County Jail, also called the Allen County Confinement Center, is the county jail in Fort Wayne, Indiana, operated by the Allen County Sheriff's Department. It houses pretrial detainees and sentenced inmates for Allen County in northeast Indiana.
The sheriff's office uses GTL for the inmate telephone system, inmate tablets, and video visitation, per an official statement from the Allen County Sheriff. Tablets give inmates access to calls, messaging, photos, video visits, and other services from their housing units.
Families set up accounts through GTL's consumer platforms to fund phone calls and schedule video visits. Both remote video visits from home and on-site video visits at the jail are available. In-person face-to-face visits are not offered; all social visits are by video.
Communication Options
Available communication services at Allen County Jail.
Messaging
Electronic messages to and from the inmate.
Provider: GTL
Messaging available through GTL tablets issued to inmates.
Video Calls
Remote or in-person video visitation.
Provider: GTL
Remote video visits from home and on-site video visits, replacing in-person visits.
Photo Sharing
Send approved digital or physical photos.
Provider: GTL
Photo sharing through GTL tablets, subject to jail content rules.
Phone Calls
Inmate-initiated phone calls to approved numbers.
Provider: GTL
Outgoing calls through the GTL inmate telephone system.
Money Transfer
Send funds to commissary or phone accounts.
Confirm current deposit options on the Allen County Sheriff's inmate services page.
Communication Providers at Allen County Jail
These providers operate communication services at this facility. Each may cover different services.
GTL
GTL provides the phone system, inmate tablets, and video visitation at Allen County Jail, per the sheriff's office.
View GTL ServicesCommunication Rules at Allen County Jail
- All social visits at Allen County Jail are by video. There are no face-to-face contact visits.
- Inmates receive tablets for calls, messaging, photos, and video visits. Misuse can cost tablet privileges.
- Set up your GTL account and add your inmate before scheduling a remote video visit.
- On-site video visits use stations at the jail; remote visits can be done from home.
- All calls, messages, and video visits are monitored and recorded.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Allen County Jail
Common questions from families about communication at this facility.
- How do I schedule a video visit at Allen County Jail?
- Video visits are handled through GTL. Create an account, select Allen County Jail, add your inmate, and schedule a remote visit from home or an on-site visit at the jail.
- Do inmates at Allen County Jail have tablets?
- Yes. The sheriff's office issues tablets that support phone calls, messaging, photos, video visits, and other services, all through GTL.
- Can I visit an inmate in person at Allen County Jail?
- No. The jail replaced in-person social visits with video visitation. You can visit remotely from anywhere or use the video stations at the jail.
- How do phone calls work at Allen County Jail?
- Calls run through the GTL inmate telephone system. Inmates can call from unit phones or their tablets, and families fund calls through a GTL account.
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