Find Allegheny County Jail Records
Allegheny County released inmate records are available through the Allegheny County Jail's online roster and through formal Right-to-Know requests. The jail sits at 950 Second Avenue in Pittsburgh and processes more than 21,000 bookings each year. The roster shows real-time custody status, charges, bond amounts, housing location, and court dates. Whether you are searching for someone currently held or looking for released inmate records from a past booking in Allegheny County, this guide covers every available option.
Allegheny County Jail Quick Facts
Allegheny County Jail Overview
The Allegheny County Jail operates under the Allegheny County Bureau of Corrections. It is one of the largest county detention facilities in Pennsylvania, with an average daily population of around 2,766 inmates. The jail is at 950 Second Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. The main phone number is 412-350-2000. The Records Department can be reached at 412-350-2900. Administrative hours run Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
Allegheny County processes a high volume of bookings each year, which means the inmate roster is active and regularly updated. The roster reflects new bookings, releases, and status changes with a typical delay of two to four hours. Released inmate records remain searchable for a period of time after release, though older records require a formal written request. The Allegheny County Jail website at alleghenycounty.us/jail/index.aspx is your starting point for inmate searches in Allegheny County.
The Allegheny County Sheriff's Office at alleghenycounty.us/sheriff/index.aspx handles warrant information and arrest records. Note that the Sheriff's Office does not provide warrant information over the phone. Anyone who believes they have an active warrant must appear in person at the Sheriff's Office at 950 Second Avenue during business hours with a valid photo ID.
The image below is from the Allegheny County Jail inmate search page. The portal at alleghenycounty.us/jail/index.aspx provides free public access to current and recent Allegheny County inmate records.
This portal is the most direct way to look up current and recently released Allegheny County inmate records without filing a formal request.
| Facility | Allegheny County Jail |
|---|---|
| Address | 950 Second Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 |
| Phone | 412-350-2000 |
| Website | alleghenycounty.us/jail |
Searching Allegheny County Inmate Records
The Allegheny County Jail roster at alleghenycounty.us/jail/index.aspx is available to the public at no cost. You can search by full name, booking number, date of birth, or filter by booking or release date range. The system also offers an alphabetical listing. Results display the inmate's full legal name with booking photograph, charges with Pennsylvania Criminal Code citations, bail or bond details, housing location within the facility, release or transfer date if applicable, and upcoming court dates.
For criminal history records tied to court proceedings in Allegheny County, contact the Department of Court Records at 414 Grant Street, 1st Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. Their phone is 412-350-5729. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Copy fees are $0.25 per page. Court records complement jail records and can provide a fuller picture of an individual's Allegheny County case history.
The Pennsylvania DOC Inmate Locator at inmatelocator.cor.pa.gov is updated daily. It covers all 25 state correctional institutions. It does not include county jail inmates. Use it when an Allegheny County inmate was convicted and sent to a state prison facility after local booking.
Note: Allegheny County inmate records are refreshed multiple times daily. If a person was released very recently, their record may take up to four hours to reflect the change on the public roster.
Right-to-Know Requests in Allegheny County
Pennsylvania's Right-to-Know Law, 65 P.S. §§ 67.101-67.3104, gives the public the right to request government records including released inmate records held by Allegheny County. The Allegheny County Open Records Officer handles formal RTK requests. Their office is at 542 Forbes Avenue, Room 206, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. Call 412-350-4776 for questions about the RTK process. The open records page is at alleghenycounty.us/open-records/index.aspx.
To request certified jail records by mail, write to Allegheny County Sheriff, Attn: Jail Records, 950 Second Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. Include the inmate's full name and any known aliases, date of birth, date range of incarceration, charges or conviction, specific records you are requesting, and your contact information. Allegheny County has 5 business days to respond under RTKL. Complex requests may be extended by up to 30 days. Appeals go to the Pennsylvania Office of Open Records within 15 business days of a denial.
The Criminal History Record Information Act, 18 Pa.C.S. § 9121 et seq., governs how criminal records may be shared and who may receive certain details. Some personal information may be redacted from released inmate records under CHRIA, but basic booking information, charges, and bond data are generally public in Allegheny County. Use the standard RTK form at openrecords.pa.gov to ensure your request is complete.
The image below shows the Allegheny County open records portal. The site at alleghenycounty.us/open-records/index.aspx provides RTK forms and contact information for the Allegheny County Open Records Officer.
This page walks you through the steps to file a formal Right-to-Know request for Allegheny County jail records and released inmate records.
PA SAVIN and Allegheny County
PA SAVIN is a free victim notification service that covers the Allegheny County Jail and most county facilities across Pennsylvania. When you register with SAVIN, you receive alerts by phone, text, or email whenever a tracked inmate's custody status changes. Changes covered include releases, transfers, escapes, and new bookings in Allegheny County. Call 1-866-972-7284 any time of day or night to register. Online registration is at pavictimhelp.org.
SAVIN is designed for crime victims but is open to anyone who wants to monitor an inmate held or previously held in Allegheny County. You do not need to provide a reason for registering. The service is provided by the state at no charge. For Allegheny County specifically, SAVIN can give you faster notification of a release than checking the online roster manually, since alerts are sent as soon as a custody change is recorded in the system.
Note: SAVIN covers most Allegheny County bookings but is not a substitute for checking the jail roster directly if you need real-time custody confirmation. Contact the jail at 412-350-2000 to verify status by phone.
State Resources for Allegheny County Residents
Allegheny County residents have access to several Pennsylvania state tools that work alongside the county jail roster. The PADOC Inmate Locator at inmatelocator.cor.pa.gov lets you search for state prisoners by name or Department Identification Number. It is updated daily and free to use. Use it when an Allegheny County inmate completed their county sentence and was transferred to a state correctional institution.
The Pennsylvania State Police PATCH system at epatch.state.pa.us provides statewide criminal history background checks for $22 per search. Call 1-888-783-7972 for assistance. PATCH draws from conviction records across all Pennsylvania counties, including Allegheny County, and reflects dispositions reported to the State Police central repository.
The UJS Portal at ujsportal.pacourts.us lets you search Allegheny County court dockets, case calendars, and criminal case summaries at no charge. You can find case numbers, charge details, and dispositions that correspond to released inmate records. The Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole at pbpp.pa.gov oversees individuals on state parole, which may include people formerly held in Allegheny County who were later sentenced to state prison.
Pennsylvania's Clean Slate Law, Act 56 of 2018, automatically seals records for qualifying non-violent misdemeanor convictions after 10 years of clean conduct. If a former Allegheny County inmate's record was sealed under this law, it will not appear in public searches. Expungement under 18 Pa.C.S. § 9122 can remove eligible records from public access as well. The Pennsylvania Office of Open Records at openrecords.pa.gov handles appeals from denied RTK requests, reaching them at 717-346-9903, 555 Walnut Street Suite 605, Harrisburg, PA 17101.
Cities in Allegheny County
Allegheny County includes Pittsburgh and numerous surrounding municipalities. All county-level inmate records and jail rosters are maintained by the Allegheny County Jail regardless of which city in the county the arrest occurred in.
Pittsburgh is the county seat of Allegheny County and is home to the Allegheny County Jail. All Allegheny County released inmate records are processed through the jail at 950 Second Avenue in Pittsburgh.
Nearby Counties
Allegheny County borders several western Pennsylvania counties. Each county maintains its own released inmate records through its local jail or correctional facility.