How to Become an Approved Visitor at Allegheny County Jail (step-by-step)
Visiting someone at Allegheny County Jail starts with getting approved. Once you're in the system, you can book visits online or by phone.
You'll need to register as an approved visitor before you can schedule a social visit at Allegheny County Jail. Two options: register in person at the jail lobby, or call the jail's visitor registration line.
Bring ID. All adult visitors - including professionals - must show identification to the visitation officers in the lobby before any visit can proceed.
Prefer to handle things face-to-face? Head to the Allegheny County Jail lobby to register in person. Bring your ID - visitation officers will need to see it as part of the approval process.
Option B Phone
- ✓ 412-350-2413
- ✓ 412-350-2035
- ✓ 412-350-2036
- ✓ For visiting lists for multiple incarcerated people: Chief Deputy Warden Lee Estock at 412-350-2027
When you call to register, the officer will walk you through the process. Once you're approved, you can move on to scheduling your visit.
Once you're approved, schedule your visit online through the GTL visitation site or by calling 855-208-7349. Book online and you'll get instant confirmation - no waiting to find out if your time slot went through.
Note: All visits must be scheduled at least 48 hours in advance.
One more thing to know: no more than three incarcerated individuals can participate in a visit at the same time.
Practical Tips
- ✓ Bring your identification - adult visitors must show ID to visitation officers in the visitation lobby before a visit is approved.
- ✓ If you register in person, have your ID ready so the process doesn’t stall at the lobby.
- ✓ If you schedule online, keep a record of your confirmed visit details since online reservations are confirmed instantly.
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