Inmate Search 🔍 | Allegheny County Jail - 5th Avenue

Allegheny County Jail - 5th Avenue is a minimum security jail which falls under jurisdiction of Allegheny, PA. The jail is maintained and operated by sheriffs in Allegheny County. Offenders from the Police and City jails are transferred to the jail after the paper work is done. They usually stay in the jail, until they are sentenced, acquitted or released on bail. It houses inmates on temporary hold, typically serving less than a year jail term. Most of the inmates in Allegheny County Jail - 5th Avenue are convicted for misdemeanor offenses like driving under the influence, fighting/assault, theft etc. It provides basic amenities to the inmates like bathroom facility, 3 meals daily, education program and TV facility. It also provides work release program and other specialized services to the inmates.

Location

5th Avenue and Ross Street
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15219

Fax Number

412-350-2186

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q. How do I find out if someone is currently detained at Allegheny County Jail - 5th Avenue?

Allegheny County Jail - 5th Avenue maintains an online inmate list where one can find the list of detainees. The list is updated usually fairly frequently. To check the inmate roster please visit Allegheny County Jail - 5th Avenue Sheriff Department website. If that doesn't work, another good way to find someone is to call the Pittsburgh police department at 412-340-4451 and find out about the inmate directly.

Q. What if you are not able to find the inmate in Allegheny County Jail - 5th Avenue?

It means the inmate is transferred to nearby county jail or state prison facility or is released from jail. Check Pennsylvania inmate search page for more details on how to search for an inmate in Pennsylvania.

Q. What are the visitation rules of Allegheny County Jail - 5th Avenue?

Any individual with valid government ID and who isn’t on felony probation is allowed to visit an inmate. Children below 18 years, must be accompanied by a legal guardian.
For more information one can call 412-340-4451.

Allegheny County Jail - 5th Avenue Visitation Hours

Sunday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.	5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Monday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Thursday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Friday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.	5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Saturday	9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.	5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.