Send Photos & Mail at Allegheny County Jail, PA

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Overview

Allegheny County Jail uses GTL for video visitation, available daily from 9 am to 9 pm (operations permitting). To visit, create a GTL account so you can be added to the incarcerated person's video contact list. Sessions last 30 minutes and cost $0.25 per minute. The incarcerated person can initiate visits, or you can schedule in advance through the vendor portal. Don't take screenshots or record video visits—any recording is strictly prohibited, and violations mean permanent loss of video visitation access. Having technical problems? The facility recommends installing Firefox and Adobe Flash, then using Firefox to access the visitation site. Separately, incarcerated individuals get free daily access to an eBook library on facility tablets.

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Quick Facts

  • Video visitation at Allegheny County Jail is available daily from 9 am to 9 pm, subject to operational status.
  • Family and friends must create a GTL account to be added to an incarcerated person's video contact list.
  • Video visits are limited to 30 minutes and are charged at $0.25 per minute.
  • Screenshots and recording of video visits are strictly forbidden; violators will lose permanent access to video visitation.
  • Incarcerated individuals have daily access to a library of free eBooks on facility tablets at no cost.

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Common Questions

What are Allegheny County Jail's video visitation hours?

Video visitation is available daily from 9 am to 9 pm, subject to operational status.

How long are video visits and how much do they cost at Allegheny County Jail?

Video visits are limited to 30 minutes and cost $0.25 per minute.

Can I record or take screenshots of a video visit at Allegheny County Jail?

No. Screenshots and any recording are strictly forbidden, and violators permanently lose access to video visitation.

What should I do if I have trouble connecting to a video visit?

Install Firefox and Adobe Flash, then use Firefox to access the visitation website.

How should I address mail to someone at Allegheny County Jail?

Address the envelope with the incarcerated person’s full name and ID/booking number, clearly written on the outside. Include a complete, legible return address with your full first and last name, and use plain white paper and a plain white envelope without staples, glue, or bindings.

Will my letter be scanned or delivered as a paper copy?

Many Pennsylvania facilities send non-legal incoming mail through a contracted central processor that scans it and delivers it electronically to the institution. Since procedures can vary, check the facility’s mail guidance before sending anything time-sensitive or original.

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