Visitor Eligibility

Becoming an Approved Visitor

You must register as an approved visitor to schedule a social visit with an incarcerated individual. Previously registered approved visitors will not need to re-register unless they see no inmate listed when they log in on the Inmate Visitation Scheduling website. If that occurs, call 412-350-2413, 412-350-2035 or 412-350-2036.

To register as an approved visitor, call 412-350-2413, 412-350-2035 or 412-350-2036 from 7 am to 7 pm. Potential visitors may also register in-person at the jail from 7 am to 7 pm.

You must be registered two days prior to the date of the in-person social visit.

Be prepared to provide the following information:

  • Name
  • Date of birth
  • Address
  • Phone number
  • Email
  • Driver’s license number or other state ID number

If you register in the Jail lobby to become an approved visitor, you will also need to bring a state-issued ID.

Approved registered visitors must sign up for social visits online on the Inmate Visitation Scheduling website.

Child Visitors

A person accompanying children under the age of 18 must provide each child's birth certificate for a visit.

It is the responsibility of parents and guardians to have their children under constant supervision. Those who allow their children to run free may lose visitation privileges.

Who Cannot Visit

  • Any current inmate in Alternative Housing
  • Any person currently under parole or probation supervision
  • Any current or former Allegheny County Jail employee
  • Any victim of the inmate
  • Any current or former contract employee
  • Any active volunteer for Allegheny County Jail (without prior approval)
  • Ex-inmates
    • Are not permitted to visit for a minimum of one year without pre-authorization from the warden or a deputy warden
    • Parents, spouses, siblings and children are exempted from this policy and may visit without pre-authorization
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