Pittsburg County Jail COVID-19 Coronavirus Visitation Policy

Pittsburg County Jail

Address:
1210 North West Street
McAlester, OK 74502

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New Visitation Policies in Pittsburg County Jail Due to COVID-19 Coronavirus

Because of concerns for the safety and wellness of both staff and inmates at the Pittsburg County Jail in McAlester, Oklahoma, contact visits of any type may be suspended. Even if they have visits, from time to time, face masks may be required.

Approved Non-contact visits with family, friends and the inmate’s lawyers may still be allowed when at-home or onsite video visitation is not available, however given that new guidelines are changing daily please check the visitation page or call for updates.

Video Visitation at Pittsburg County Jail

At-home and onsite video visitation guidelines for Pittsburg County Jail, when this service is available, can be found by going to the visitation information page.

We highly recommend that you call first for any changes due to staff shortages or other unforeseen circumstances, including whether your inmate has become ill and is unable to be in the general population where video kiosks are available.

How Long Will These Changes Last?

Experts in the study of the COVID-19 are anticipating that spread of the virus will be a ongoing concern for Pittsburg County, the state of Oklahoma and the entire United States until well into 2024 and maybe even beyond. We are witnessing the virus becoming more contagious, but less deadly over time. Many people think that the 'more contagious, but less deadly' variants will infect so many people that a higher level of natural immunity for the majority of Americans will be the end result.

Will the Inmates in Pittsburg County Jail Be Safe from Getting Sick With COVID-19 Coronavirus?

Whether the inmates are safe from contracting the coronavirus depends entirely on two things:

  1. The Virus being introduced into the facility by a staff member or inmate who is unaware that they have it.
  2. How easily it spreads.

At this stage most people who get the coronavirus show very few symptoms beyond what you might experience with a bad cold or a mild case of the common flu. Newer variants are turning out to be less deadly than the common flu we experience every year.

Studies that have been done are showing that the hardest hit are those 60 years of age and older, those with pre-existing medical issues like diabetes, leukemia or obese individuals. Young men and women rarely become very ill, and when they do, seem to recover quickly.

Given the close proximity of inmates and staff to each other in this lockup, it is going to be very difficult to prevent the spread of COVID-19 once it is introduced into the facility as the virus can spread via the microscopic vapor that we release every time we speak, cough or sneeze.

We will continuously update this page as the virus changes and new policies are instituted.

How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from Pittsburg County Jail

To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Pittsburg County do the following:

1. Enroll in an account with Securus Technologies.

2. Choose one of three account types, Securus Debit, Advance Connect or Direct Bill.
3. Choose [facility_name_1}, then connect with your inmate.
4. If you have any questions, call Securus: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591.

To find out fees, how to's, calling times, limits on phone calls and other systems Securus has do that you can communicate with your Pittsburg County inmate, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: All of your inmate's phone calls are recorded and stored. It is advised not to discuss their pending case.


 

How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Pittsburg County

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Pittsburg County Jail follow these steps:

  • Go to JailATM, choose Oklahoma, then choose Pittsburg County Jail
  • Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
  • Select your inmate, and then you will be prompted to Register with them to open an account.
  • Select the products you want shipped to them at Pittsburg County Jail, and then input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Pittsburg County at any one time.
  • If you need to phone customer support, call 877-810-0914

For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages or sending money to an inmate in Pittsburg County Jail check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Pittsburg County.


 

How Do Visit an Inmate in Pittsburg County Jail?

To visit an inmate in Pittsburg County you need to do the following:

Pittsburg County Jail uses the services of NCIC for remote video visitation. In other words, you can visit your inmate in jail by using your home computer, as long as it is equipped with a microphone and camera that supports video.

When available, the jail also provides use of ‘video visit kiosks’ in the Pittsburg County Jail lobby if you do not have a computer at home. These ’on-site’ video visits are FREE.

Costs
NCIC Video Visitation fees are subject to change, but the cost to you is roughly $7.50 ($0.25 per minute) for a 30-minute visit + an additional fee of $2.00 for the connection.
On-site (at the jail) video visits are FREE.

How to set up your Video Visit

  • Register here.  
  • Select Pittsburg County Jail
  • Select your inmate.
  • Choose your date and time.

Your inmate will be notified by the Pittsburg County Jail staff of the date and time for the visit. Be sure to be in front of your computer and connected to NCIC at least 15 minutes before the start of the visit.

NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – [email protected]

For all the information you need to know, whether it be 'in person' at-the-jail visitation or remote video visitation with your Pittsburg County inmate, go to our Visit Inmate Page.


 

How to Send a Secure Email Message to an Inmate in Pittsburg County

To send a secure email message to an inmate in Pittsburg County Jail follow these steps:

Pittsburg County Jail uses the services of NCIC for you to deposit funds into your {Pittsburg County inmate’s account so that you and they can purchase secure email messaging services from this jail’s e-messaging service.

You can deposit money three different ways:

•    Deposit online at NCIC.com
•    Deposit at the kiosk in the Pittsburg County Jail lobby, if available.
•    Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069 (Note: if you deposit money using a live agent the fee is $5.95).
Email – [email protected]

For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Pittsburg County Jail check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Pittsburg County.


 

How to Deposit Money Online for an Inmate in Pittsburg County

To deposit money online for an inmate in Pittsburg County Jail follow these steps:

  • Register to open an account, or Sign In to JailATM, a service that acts as a bank for inmates in Pittsburg County.
  • After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
  • Choose Oklahoma, then choose Pittsburg County Jail
  • Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
  • Select your inmate.
  • Input an amount to deposit to your inmate in Pittsburg County Jail, and then input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: There may be a limit on how much money you can send your inmate in Pittsburg County at any one time.
  • If you need to phone customer support, call 877-810-0914.

For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Pittsburg County Jail, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Pittsburg County.


 

How to Schedule and Visit an Inmate in Pittsburg County Jail

To schedule and set up a visit, either at-the-jail or remotely from your home, follow these instructions:

  • Register and/or log in.
  • Select Pittsburg County Jail, then your inmate.
  • Review the days, available hours and the cost of remote and on-site visits in Pittsburg County.
  • Schedule your visit.

To get more complete instructions, and understand visit lengths, times, locations, fees and all the other rules including children, dress codes and more, check out or Visit Inmate Page.
NOTE: All visits are recorded and whatever you say and do will be monitored. It is best to never discuss sensitive information regarding your inmate's pending case.


 

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