Armstrong County Jail
Armstrong County Jail
At the 158-bed Armstrong County Jail, inmate information is available 24 hours a day by calling 724-545-9222.
Individuals arrested for misdemeanors or felonies in this county are brought here for booking and processing. Depending on the charges, they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or held in custody until their trial is resolved.
Use the inmate search tool to access the facility’s roster of current inmates.
Inmates sentenced to less than one year remain at this jail, and inmates sentenced to more are moved to the Pennsylvania State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page outlines inmate services including the visitation schedule, funding an inmate’s account, mail, phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond details, and commissary.
Save the inmate’s jail ID or booking number for future contact. If it’s not online, call Armstrong County Jail at 724-545-9222.
Inmate Services
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Armstrong County Jail, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 724-545-9222 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an offender's Criminal Court Case online in Armstrong County or any other county in Pennsylvania.
Armstrong County Jail Inmate Search
The Armstrong County Jail maintains an average of 158 offenders in custody on any given day. The Armstrong County Jail has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year Armstrong County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 3,160 offenders.
The following charts of Armstrong County inmate population demographics are updated daily. The information shown is for today. For research purposes we have broken down the inmates by sex, age, ethnicity, and criminal charges.
The information is compiled from the Armstrong County Corrections Department, the state of Pennsylvania Department of Corrections, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records. It represents every person in custody in Armstrong County.
For complete information on how to get directions, bond, visit, mail, send and receive email and texts, receive phone calls, and send money or commissary to an inmate, find arrest information for Armstrong County and other counties surrounding this one, scroll down this page. We have a section for each.
We also provide photos of the jail that we have collected over the years.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessOpening in 2003 and having a capacity of 158, the Armstrong County Jail is the incarceration facility for Armstrong County. To contact the jail directly the number is 724-545-9222 and they will be able to provide basic information on an inmate such as their status, bail, and are able to hear any health or other concerns, or inmates may be found on the online look up.
Inmates are offenders arrested in Armstrong County that have recently been arrested for a felony or misdemeanor, are awaiting trial, or have been found guilty for their crime(s) and have been sentenced to one year or less.
A work release program allows those who qualify to apply for a position which will allow them to continue their current employment by leaving the grounds each day to work and returning at the end of their shift to continue serving their sentence.
Full services are available at this facility including all medical care with transportation to other locations if needed for serious injury or illness, dental appointments, and court dates.
Healthy meals are also provided, along with mental health care that includes counseling and treatment for any addictions or substance use. There are ways that family and friends can support inmates, including adding money to their account for commissary and phones, or through the kiosk in the lobby, which also allows for access to the phone accounts and to schedule visits.
All mail is checked for contraband and may not include stickers, photocopies, glue, glitter, paint, or other items or materials.
Mail is sent to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Armstrong County Jail
171 Staley's Court Road
Kittanning, PA 16201
... in a white envelope with only the address and return address present.
Phones are also available from 8am until 10pm for outgoing prepaid calls, and each inmate may provide a visitor list of those they are willing to see.
Visits will be scheduled Saturday, Wednesday, and Sunday 1pm-3:30pm, and Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday 6pm-8:30pm.
- Jail (Main): 724-545-9222
Understanding the booking process at Armstrong County Jail
After an arrest, individuals are taken to Armstrong County Jail where they go through booking. This process includes identifying the person, reviewing charges, and determining whether they will be released on their own, eligible for bail, or detained until their court date.
It’s crucial to remain silent after being arrested. Anything said may be used in court, so it’s better to refrain from speaking until consulting with an attorney.
The following steps outline the booking procedure at Armstrong County Jail:
- Personal identification verification.
- Taking photographs (mugshots).
- Medical and mental health assessment, as well as inquiries about substance use.
- Possibly collecting DNA samples.
- Performing a full-body search.
- Seizing personal belongings for safekeeping.
- Allowing one phone call.
Booking can take from a short hour to longer periods, especially on busy nights or with uncooperative individuals. For inquiries about posting bond for an arrestee, call the facility at 724-545-9222.
Paying bail for someone in custody in Armstrong County
Once someone is booked at Armstrong County Jail in Kittanning after an arrest, there are several outcomes:
1. They may be released without paying bail, agreeing to show up on a scheduled date.
2. They may remain in custody until their court appearance.
3. They can pay a bail or bond for release. Call 724-545-9222 for bail details.
Bail payments can take several forms.
- The full cash bond is paid at the jail's bonding window or at the clerk of court using cash, a cashier's check or a money order, while many jails add a card option at a lobby kiosk or through an online bond service for a fee; bring the inmate's full name and booking number, and call the jail at 724-545-9222 with questions.
- A licensed bail bond agent in Armstrong County can help cover bail.
- Many courts take real estate as security for a bond; the property owner must show clear title plus equity at least equal to the bond, often twice it, backed by a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, and the court that set the bail gives final approval.
For detailed information about the bail process in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, see the Armstrong County Jail Bail FAQ.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Armstrong County Jail? What is the Schedule?
Armstrong County Jail Inmate Visitation Schedule
171 Staley's Court Road
Kittanning, PA 16201
724-545-9222
- First, you must register an account with IC Solutions, then add Armstrong County Jail, then your inmate.
- Second, you can choose a time to visit, schedule online.
- Offsite Video Visits can be done on Android, IOS (Apple) or Windows devices.
- Inmates will be allowed one 20-30 minute visit per day, with one adult only at a time.
- There is no charge for Onsite Video Visits.
- All visits must be scheduled 24 hours prior to the appointment or up to 1 weeks in advance.
- CHECK-IN: 10 minutes prior to scheduled visit.
- Valid picture identification (e.g., driver’s license, State I.D., or Military I.D.) is required at Check-In.
- Visitors under the age of 17 must be listed as an additional visitor and accompanied and supervised by an authorized visitor over the age of 18.
- THE LAST VISIT WILL START NO LATER THAN 2:45PM IN THE AFTERNOONS, AND 7:45PM IN THE EVENINGS.
- All visits will be on a first come, first serve basis.
- All visitors MUST be on the “Approved Visitors List,” or they will be turned away
ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - SUBJECT TO CHANGE
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY (General Visits) |
1:00PM - 3:30PM 6:00PM - 8:30PM |
| MONDAY (General Visits) |
6:00PM - 8:30PM |
| TUESDAY | NO VISITS |
| WEDNESDAY (Lock-Up Visits ONLY) |
1:00PM - 3:30PM |
| WEDNESDAY (General Visits) |
6:00PM - 8:30PM |
| THURSDAY | NO VISITS |
| FRIDAY (General Visits) |
6:00PM - 8:30PM |
| SATURDAY (General Visits) |
1:00PM - 3:30PM 6:00PM - 8:30PM |
Armstrong County Jail uses IC Solutions for their Remote Video Visitation services.
In order to visit with your inmate online, you must first register with IC Solutions.
There are three ways to visit remotely with your inmate:
1. Using your personal computer.
2. Using the IC Solutions iphone or Android app.
3. Using the IC Solutions visitation kiosk in the jail lobby.
How it Works
Register or Log in here.
- Once you are logged into your existing IC Solutions account or have created a new account and are logged in, you must select Register for Video and enter the facility name.
- Select your Inmate.
- Fund your account using either a Visa, Mastercard credit or debit card.
- Schedule a Visit.
Registering and Scheduling Video Visits Instructions
'Understanding IC Solutions Video Visits' Instructions
Remote Visitation using the IC Solutions app
Download your phone app:
iphone
Android
Instruction for using the IC Solutions app
Cost of a Remote Video Visit
- IC Solutions shows the price and length of a remote video visit before you confirm it. Rates are set by the provider and can change.
Video Visitation Rules
Understanding the rules completely are the responsibility of both you and your inmate. Not knowing the rules will NOT be accepted as an excuse if you make a mistake and violate them. Disobeying them could result in being banned from have future visits.
• Any inmate or visitor whose behavior is disruptive during a visit may have his/her visiting privileges suspended/terminated.
• All visits are subject to monitoring and recording.
• All visits must be scheduled ahead of time; the IC Solutions calendar shows which time slots are open.
• Be logged in or checked in before the scheduled start time.
• Valid picture identification (e.g., driver's license, State I.D., or Military I.D. with picture) is required of all visitors, with the exception of children under the age of 17.
• Visitors under the age of 17 must be accompanied and supervised by an authorized adult visitor.
• Visitors who 'arrive' after the scheduled start time may not be allowed to visit.
• Clothing must cover all private/sensitive body areas.
• The visitation schedule may be canceled or altered on holidays or for safety/security reasons.
• Armstrong County Jail can disconnect, deny, change, or cancel a visit at any time.
• Internet connectivity issues during offsite visits will NOT be refunded.
• Each visitation session will show a timer to display elapsed time.
• After your visit has ended your connection will be terminated automatically.
Armstrong County Jail uses IC Solutions for their Video Visitation services.
In order to visit with your inmate online, you must first register with IC Solutions.
There are three ways to visit remotely with your inmate:
1. Using your personal computer.
2. Using the IC Solutions iphone or Android app.
3. Using the IC Solutions visitation kiosk in the jail lobby.
How it Works
Register or Log in here.
- Once you are logged into your existing IC Solutions account or have created a new account and are logged in, you must select Register for Video and enter the facility name.
- Select your Inmate.
- Fund your account using either a Visa, Mastercard credit or debit card.
- Schedule a Visit.
Registering and Scheduling Video Visits Instructions
'Understanding IC Solutions Video Visits' Instructions
Remote Visitation using the IC Solutions app
Download your phone app:
iphone
Android
Instruction for using the IC Solutions app
Cost of a Remote Video Visit
- IC Solutions shows the price and length of a remote video visit before you confirm it. Rates are set by the provider and can change.
Video Visitation Rules
Understanding the rules completely are the responsibility of both you and your inmate. Not knowing the rules will NOT be accepted as an excuse if you make a mistake and violate them. Disobeying them could result in being banned from have future visits.
• Any inmate or visitor whose behavior is disruptive during a visit may have his/her visiting privileges suspended/terminated.
• All visits are subject to monitoring and recording.
• All visits must be scheduled ahead of time; the IC Solutions calendar shows which time slots are open.
• Be logged in or checked in before the scheduled start time.
• Valid picture identification (e.g., driver's license, State I.D., or Military I.D. with picture) is required of all visitors, with the exception of children under the age of 17.
• Visitors under the age of 17 must be accompanied and supervised by an authorized adult visitor.
• Visitors who 'arrive' after the scheduled start time may not be allowed to visit.
• Clothing must cover all private/sensitive body areas.
• The visitation schedule may be canceled or altered on holidays or for safety/security reasons.
• Armstrong County Jail can disconnect, deny, change, or cancel a visit at any time.
• Internet connectivity issues during offsite visits will NOT be refunded.
• Each visitation session will show a timer to display elapsed time.
• After your visit has ended your connection will be terminated automatically.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Armstrong County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 724-545-9222 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Armstrong County Jail?
Armstrong County Jail uses IC Solutions for their Remote Video Visitation services.
In order to visit with your inmate online, you must first register with IC Solutions.
There are three ways to visit remotely with your inmate:
1. Using your personal computer.
2. Using the IC Solutions iphone or Android app.
3. Using the IC Solutions visitation kiosk in the jail lobby.
How it Works
Register or Log in here.
- Once you are logged into your existing IC Solutions account or have created a new account and are logged in, you must select Register for Video and enter the facility name.
- Select your Inmate.
- Fund your account using either a Visa, Mastercard credit or debit card.
- Schedule a Visit.
Registering and Scheduling Video Visits Instructions
'Understanding IC Solutions Video Visits' Instructions
Remote Visitation using the IC Solutions app
Download your phone app:
iphone
Android
Instruction for using the IC Solutions app
Cost of a Remote Video Visit
- IC Solutions shows the price and length of a remote video visit before you confirm it. Rates are set by the provider and can change.
Video Visitation Rules
Understanding the rules completely are the responsibility of both you and your inmate. Not knowing the rules will NOT be accepted as an excuse if you make a mistake and violate them. Disobeying them could result in being banned from have future visits.
• Any inmate or visitor whose behavior is disruptive during a visit may have his/her visiting privileges suspended/terminated.
• All visits are subject to monitoring and recording.
• All visits must be scheduled ahead of time; the IC Solutions calendar shows which time slots are open.
• Be logged in or checked in before the scheduled start time.
• Valid picture identification (e.g., driver's license, State I.D., or Military I.D. with picture) is required of all visitors, with the exception of children under the age of 17.
• Visitors under the age of 17 must be accompanied and supervised by an authorized adult visitor.
• Visitors who 'arrive' after the scheduled start time may not be allowed to visit.
• Clothing must cover all private/sensitive body areas.
• The visitation schedule may be canceled or altered on holidays or for safety/security reasons.
• Armstrong County Jail can disconnect, deny, change, or cancel a visit at any time.
• Internet connectivity issues during offsite visits will NOT be refunded.
• Each visitation session will show a timer to display elapsed time.
• After your visit has ended your connection will be terminated automatically.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Armstrong County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 724-545-9222 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Armstrong County Jail?
There are multiple ways to add money to an inmate's account at Armstrong County Jail, using Access Corrections Secure Deposits
1. Online - Making a deposit using a verified Visa or Mastercard online, or using their Apple or Android App.
2. By phone - Dial 866.345.1884 to reach their 24/7 Access Corrections domestic call centers.
3. Lobby kiosk - Ask the jail whether it has an Access Corrections kiosk for deposits.
4. By mail - Ask Access Corrections or the jail whether money orders can be mailed, and to what address.
Ask who the money order should be made out to, and include the inmate name and ID number on all money orders.
5. Walk-in Cash Deposits - Ask the Armstrong County Jail whether it accepts cash deposits in person, and where.
Secure Deposits - Frequently Asked Questions
Secure Deposits - Video Tutorial on How it Works
Secure Deposits - Help Pages
Customer Service Contacts:
Phone: 866-345-1884
Email: customerservice@accesscorrections.com
Online Chat - Look for 'bubble' on bottom right of the page linked here.
How to Send Money to an Inmate in Armstrong County
To send commissary money to an inmate in Armstrong County Jail follow these steps:
- Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
- Select Pennsylvania, then select Armstrong County Jail, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
- Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.
For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Armstrong County Jail.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Armstrong County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 724-545-9222 for further assistance.
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How Do You Communicate with an Inmate in the Armstrong County Jail by Phone
Follow these instructions on how to open an account with GTL Connect Network (aka Viapath Technologies)
- Advance Pay - This phone account allows you to prepay so that your inmate can call you (and only you) whenever he/she wants and the cost of each call is deducted from your balance. You can even be notified by text when your balance gets low. You still have the option of accepting or rejecting each call.
- Pin Debit - This option allows you to fund an inmate's commissary account and lets him pay for phone calls to you and others with the money. You will have no control over who your inmate calls.
- Voicemail - You can leave a secure voicemail without having to contact the facility. When you call the local phone number for a facility offering Inmate Voicemail (call Customer Service at 877-650-4249 to get the local voicemail number for Armstrong County Jail, you will be informed of the cost for leaving a message. To leave your message, simply select the inmate by ID number. Then, record your voicemail.
For full instructions on the Armstrong County Jail Inmate Phone System, what the costs are, how it works, and tips and guidelines on rules, regulations and saving money on calls, check out our Inmate Phones Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Armstrong County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 724-545-9222 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Armstrong County Jail, and what can I send them?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Armstrong County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 724-545-9222 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Armstrong County Jail, and what can I purchase?
Armstrong County Jail contracts with Access Securepak for families to send pre-determined packages of commissary items to your inmate.
Access Securepak's catalog groups items into categories such as:
- Food and Snacks
- Personal Hygiene Products
- Electronics
- Apparel
Registration Process:
1. Register here.
2. Select Pennsylvania.
3. Select Armstrong County Jail.
4. Find your Inmate.
5. Deposit Funds.
6. Order Commissary Items.
Once you are logged in, you will receive instructions on how much (and what products) you can send your inmate.
Contact Information:
* If you have any questions, you can call Access Securepak at 800-546-6283.
* You can email My Care Pack at customerservice@securepak.net.
* You can write them at:
Access Securepak
10880 Linpage Place
St. Louis, MO 63132
* You can Live Chat with a Representative online: (bottom left corner of page)
Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.–11 p.m. CST,
and Saturdays, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. CST.
*Note* Access Securepak will issue a refund for or replace broken, damaged, or missing products reported by Armstrong County Jail staff. They will not honor reports of discrepancies from inmate's families or friends. They have a very good mix of Chips, Snacks, Candy, Meat, Seafood, Hygiene products, Letter writing materials, Electronics and Apparel items for sale on their website.
*NOTE* -- Once you are fully registered and have selected the inmate you wish to send commissary to, you will receive instructions on how much you can deposit, how much (and what) you can purchase for your inmate, and how often you can send commissary.
How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Armstrong County
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Armstrong County Jail follow these steps:
- Select Pennsylvania, then select Armstrong County Jail, and then select the 'Send a Package Order' option.
- Register and create an account with Access Securepak, for Armstrong County.
- Choose the inmate and the products you want shipped to them, and input your payment method.
- NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Armstrong County at any one time.
For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Armstrong County Jail check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Armstrong County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Armstrong County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 724-545-9222 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Armstrong County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Armstrong County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 724-545-9222 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Armstrong County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Ask Armstrong County Jail whether IC Solutions tablet rentals are available to inmates there.

IC Solutions is the same company that handles inmate phone systems, video visitations, email and texting and digital letters.
The tablets can be rented on a monthly basis and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for the following activities:
- Phone Calls - Inmates may make calls directly from their tablet allowing for more privacy. The rates are the same as the phones in the unit, and the calls are still recorded and monitored.
- eMessaging - Communicate via a text based message or picture. Fee based system.
- Education - Free educational platform and course catalog that provides thousands of educational resources.
- Self Help -Inmates have daily access to mental health and addiction recovery programming.
- Music - Top-40, Hip-Hop, Country, Rock, Gospel, and more.
- Law Library - Legal research with up-to-date case information.
- eBooks - Thousands of available titles.
- Religion - Religious resources for spiritual guidance.
- Games - Inmates can play their favorite games. Available through monthly subscriptions
- Facility Services - Digital access to submitted forms, requests, facility documents, and notifications from staff.
Here's how it works:
- Register here. It is recommended you use Chrome or Firefox.
- Pay for the subscription.
- IC Solutions shows the subscription price, billing dates and any fees before you pay.
- Ask IC Solutions how soon your inmate will get the tablet after you pay.
Ask Armstrong County Jail whether IC Solutions tablet rentals are available to inmates there.
IC Solutions is the same company that handles inmate phone systems, video visitations, email and texting and digital letters.
The tablets can be rented on a monthly basis and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for the following activities:
- Phone Calls - Inmates may make calls directly from their tablet allowing for more privacy. The rates are the same as the phones in the unit, and the calls are still recorded and monitored.
- eMessaging - Communicate via a text based message or picture. Fee based system.
- Education - Free educational platform and course catalog that provides thousands of educational resources.
- Self Help -Inmates have daily access to mental health and addiction recovery programming.
- Music - Top-40, Hip-Hop, Country, Rock, Gospel, and more.
- Law Library - Legal research with up-to-date case information.
- eBooks - Thousands of available titles.
- Religion - Religious resources for spiritual guidance.
- Games - Inmates can play their favorite games. Available through monthly subscriptions
- Facility Services - Digital access to submitted forms, requests, facility documents, and notifications from staff.
Here's how it works:
- Register here. It is recommended you use Chrome or Firefox.
- Pay for the subscription.
- IC Solutions shows the subscription price, billing dates and any fees before you pay.
- Ask IC Solutions how soon your inmate will get the tablet after you pay.
For more information about IC Solutions and their tablet program, including availability, price, benefits and more, check out our Inmate Tablet page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Armstrong County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 724-545-9222 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Armstrong County?
This facility, known as "Armstrong County Jail" is also known as Armstrong County Jail , Armstrong County Jail , Pennsylvania, Armstrong.