Allegheny County Jail


Want to learn about the Allegheny County Jail?


About 1 in every 140 people in the States has spent time in jail or prison. Many people know of at least one person who has gone through the same experience, and while it can be disconcerting, there is plenty of information available to help future inmates and their loved ones know exactly what to expect.

As a result, this site contains information gleaned from interviews with former inmates who have spent time in Pennsylvania's Allegheny County Jail. We have contacted several recently released inmates with experience within the facilities walls.

From living arrangements, to food, to good behavior and visitation policies; here you will find the info you need, hopefully shedding some light on the experiences one will encounter in jail.