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.
How to visit an inmate in Armstrong County Pennsylvania using Video Visitation or visiting an inmate at the jail
To visit an inmate in Armstrong County follow these steps:
- In addition to visiting inmates at the jail, Armstrong County Jail uses a video visitation service called IC Solutions.
- In order to visit with your inmate online or at the Armstrong County Jail Video Kiosk, you must first register with IC Solutions.
- 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 Armstrong County Jail.
- Then select your Armstrong County Inmate.
- Then fund your account using either a Visa, Mastercard credit or debit card.
- Lastly, schedule a visit.
- The cost for a remote video visit ranges from $7-10 for 20-25 minute visit. Rates are subject to change.
For full instructions on all the benefits of using IC Solutions to visit a Armstrong County inmate, visiting an inmate at the jail itself, rates, policies, rules, dress codes, bringing children, attorney and clergy visits and more, go to our official Visit Inmate Page.
How to Send a Secure Email Message to an Inmate in Armstrong County
To send a secure email message 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 your message to.
- Choose the amount of money you want to spend, and input your payment method. The funds can also be used by the inmate to send a message back to you.
- NOTE: All messages between you and your inmate will be permanently recorded and seen by the staff and could be used against your inmate in court.
For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Armstrong County Jail check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Armstrong County.
How Do Inmates in Armstrong County Jail Make Phone Calls?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Armstrong County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
- Armstrong County Jail uses the services of IC Solutions.
- Register with them online or call them at 888-506-8407.
- Agents are available 24 hours a day, and speak both English & Spanish.
- Services for Armstrong County inmates and their families and friends include Collect Calling, PIN Debits, Purchasing Calling Cards, Voicemail & Prepaid calls. In addition, IC Solutions provides secure messaging, sending photos, video phone calls and online deposits for inmates and their families in Armstrong County.
- Although rates are subject to change, they generally run about $0.21 per minute for phone calls.
Note: All your calls with an inmate are recorded, stored and shared with law enforcement if the conversation deals with your case or any criminal activity. Anything communicated can be used against you or your inmate in court.
For all the information regarding phone calls with Armstrong County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.
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.
