Lehigh County Jail
Lehigh County Jail
Inmate information is available 24/7 from the 1364-bed Lehigh County Jail at 610-782-3270.
Misdemeanor and felony suspects arrested in this county are brought to this facility for booking and processing. They remain here, if their charges require it, until they bond out, are released on their own recognizance, or are ordered to stay in custody until their trial ends.
You can view the full roster of people currently in custody with the inmate search tool.
Anyone sentenced to less than one year does that time in this county. Anyone sentenced to more goes to the Pennsylvania State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page explains the following inmate services:
- Visitation schedule and policies
- Funding an inmate’s account
- Sending mail
- Inmate phone calls and voicemail
- Email and texting
- Tablet rentals
- Bail bonds
- Commissary purchases
Be sure to record the inmate’s jail ID or booking number. You’ll need it for mail and other communication. If it’s not online, call Lehigh County Jail at 610-782-3270.
Inmate Services
Phone
610-782-3270Mailing address (personal mail)
Lehigh County Jail - Pennsylvania
P.O. Box # 247
Phoenix, MD 21131
Mailing address (legal mail or subscriptions)
Lehigh County Jail
38 N. Fourth Street
Allentown, PA 18102
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Lehigh 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 610-782-3270 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an offender's Criminal Court Case online in Lehigh County or any other county in Pennsylvania.
Lehigh County Jail Inmate Search
The Lehigh County Jail maintains an average of 1364 offenders in custody on any given day. The Lehigh 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 Lehigh County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 35,280 offenders.
The following charts of Lehigh 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 Lehigh 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 Lehigh 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 Lehigh 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 less- Lehigh County Jail: 610-782-3270
- Adult Probation: 610-782-3933
- Allentown Police: 610-437-7751
- Arrest Warrants: 610-437-7664
- Bethlehem Police: 610-865-7187
- District Attorney: 610-782-3100
- Juvenile: 610-871-5960
- Juvenile Probation: 610-782-3143
- Men's Community Corrections: 610-758-8770
- Public Defender: 610-782-3157
- Sheriff: 610-782-3175
- Women's Community Corrections: 610-758-8770
Steps involved in booking at Lehigh County Jail
After an arrest, the individual is brought to Lehigh County Jail for the booking process. This procedure involves identifying the person, determining charges, and deciding whether they’ll be released on their own recognizance, posted for bail, or held until court.
Remaining silent is highly recommended, as anything said can later be used in court. Wait for legal advice before responding to questions.
The booking process typically involves the following steps at Lehigh County Jail:
- Identification confirmation.
- Photographs (mugshots).
- Answering questions regarding health and criminal background.
- Potential DNA collection.
- Conducting a physical search.
- Seizing personal property.
- Providing a free phone call.
For details on an offender’s bail or bond, call Lehigh County Jail at 610-782-3270.
How to pay bail in Lehigh County for an arrestee
Once an individual is booked at Lehigh County Jail in Allentown, options for their release include:
1. Release without paying bail, with a commitment to appear in court.
2. Continued detention until their court date.
3. Release upon paying a bail or bond. Call 610-782-3270 for the bail amount.
Bail can be paid through various methods.
- Bring the full cash bond to the jail's bonding window or the clerk of court and pay by cash, cashier's check or money order; many jails also take debit or credit cards for a fee through a lobby kiosk or an online bond vendor, and staff will need the inmate's full name and booking number (jail: 610-782-3270).
- A licensed bail bondsman in Lehigh County can assist with the process.
- An owner can often pledge land or a home as bond collateral by proving clear title and equity worth at least the bond, frequently double the bond, with a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value; the court that set bail must approve the property before release.
For more details on the bail process in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, visit the Lehigh County Jail Bail Page.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Lehigh County Jail? What is the Schedule?
Lehigh County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
38 North Fourth Street
Allentown, PA 18102
610-782-3270
- Inmate Visitors who wish to visit an inmate at the Lehigh County Jail, as opposed to remotely from their home computer, must schedule their visitation time in advance.
- Visits must be scheduled at least one(1) day in advance, but not more than seven(7) days in advance.
- Note: The first number that represents the 'Housing location' of the inmate represents the floor their unit is on (example: 1C1 = 1st floor, 4B = 4th floor, etc.).
- On-site visits are also being done by video until further notice. Call the jail at 610-782-3270 to confirm.
On-Site Visitation Schedule
| DAY | HOUSING | TIME |
| SUN | 1A, 3A, 4B | 8:00AM-10:15AM |
| SUN | 1C1, 3B, 4D | 12:30PM-4:30PM |
| SUN | 1D1,2C, 3D, 4C1 | 7:00PM-10:00PM |
| MON | 1C1, 3A, 4B | 12:30PM-4:30PM |
| MON | 1D2, 3B, 4D | 7:00PM-10:00PM |
| TUES | 1D-A/S D/S, 3C-A/S D/S, 4C-A/S D/S |
8:00AM-11:00AM |
| TUES | 1D2, 2C, 3B, 4D | 12:30PM-4:30PM |
| TUES | 1A, 2D, 3D, 4C1 | 7:00PM-10:00PM |
| WED | 1D-A/S D/S, 3C-A/S D/S, 4C-A/S D/S |
8:00AM-11:00AM |
| WED | 1D1, 3D, 4C1 | 12:30PM-4:30PM |
| WED | 1D3, 3A, 4B | 7:00PM-10:00PM |
| THUR | 1D3, 2D, 3A, 4B | 12:30PM-4:30PM |
| THUR | 1A, 2C, 3B, 4D | 7:00PM-10:00PM |
| FRI | 1C1, 2C | 12:30PM-4:30PM |
| FRI | 1D1, 2D, 3D, 4C1 | 7:00PM-10:00PM |
| SAT | 1A, 2D, 3D, 4C1 | 8:00AM-10:15AM |
| SAT | 1D2, 3A, 4B | 12:30PM-4:30PM |
| SAT | 1D3, 3B, 4D | 7:00PM-10:00PM |
Lehigh County Jail Remote Video Visitation
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. |
| MONDAY | 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. |
| TUESDAY | 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. |
| WEDNESDAY | 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. |
| THURSDAY | 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. |
| FRIDAY | 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. |
| SATURDAY | 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. |
Lehigh County Jail uses Viapath / GettingOut for their Remote Video Visitation and/or Visit Scheduling.

There are three ways to remotely visit your inmate:
1. Using the Viapath/GettingOut/GTL Kiosk at the jail.
2. Using your computer from home.
3. Using your phone on the GettingOut or GTL apps.
How it Works with GettingOut
1. Register an account.
2. Select Lehigh County Jail
3. Choose either an INMATE ACCOUNT or FRIENDS & FAMILY ACCOUNT.
- **NOTE** Friends and Family must have funds in their "Friends & Family Account" to respond to inmate messages.
- If you deposit money online in the INMATE ACCOUNT, than they have the freedom to spend the money on visits or phone calls to anyone, or any other communications services available at Lehigh County Jail.
- With the FRIENDS & FAMILY ACCOUNT, you control all communication services such as phone calls, video visits and messaging. Your inmate can only call the phone number you want.
4. You will then receive prompts to validate both your identity and phone number .
5. Again, choose your inmate's facility, then type their name and select your inmate.
GettingOut will then guide you through the steps needed to arrange your remote visit.
Customer Service for GettingOut
If you have any questions, you can call them at 866-516-0115.
GettingOut online contact form
The GettingOut App is available on Google Play and Apple Store.
How Do You Visit an Inmate in Lehigh County Jail?
To visit an inmate in Lehigh County, whether by video or in person 'at the jail', follow these steps:
Other than 'at the jail' visits between you and your inmate, which is explained and outlined in detail on our Visit Inmate Page, Lehigh County remote video inmate visitation can be done using the services of Viapath / GettingOut.

There are three ways to remotely visit your inmate in Lehigh County Jail:
1. Using the GettingOut Kiosk at the jail.
2. Using your computer from home.
3. Using your phone on the Viapath / GettingOut apps.
To remotely visit an inmate in Lehigh County follow these steps:
1. Start by confirming that Lehigh County Jail's Video Visitation is working correctly by looking up Lehigh County here.
2. The next step is to create an account here for Viapath / GettingOut.
3. Then add funds to your account.
4. Last, select Lehigh County Jail, and then the inmate you wish to communicate with.
Other Lehigh County Services provided by GettingOut:
- Phone Calls & Voicemail
- Email, Photo & Video Sharing
- Inmate Tablet Rental
- Deposits
Customer Service
If you have any questions about the Lehigh County Jail Visitation Services you can call them at 866-516-0115.
* All the information you need to have complete knowledge about inmate visitation; policies, rules, fees, schedules, tips, dress codes, and children, lawyers and clergy visitation in Lehigh County, can be found on our Visit Inmate Page.
Lehigh County Jail Phone: 610-782-3270
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lehigh County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 610-782-3270 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Lehigh County Jail?
GettingOut Video Visitation allows friends and family members to conduct live, face-to-face video visits with incarcerated loved ones using a personal computer, laptop webcam, or the mobile application. Telmate and GTL operate under ViaPath Technologies, and the visiting service is transitioning from GettingOut Visits to myViaPath Visits; users may encounter either brand name depending on whether their county jail has completed the platform update.
Important: Advance Background Clearance Required
Detention centers do not permit unapproved drop-in video visitation. All visitors must submit valid government photo identification and pass administrative screening before an appointment can be booked, a review that can take up to 48 hours depending on facility staffing. You should verify your visitor approval status with the facility in advance. If you do not register ahead of time, you will miss your loved one's scheduled visiting slots for the week.
Step-by-Step Instructions to Schedule a Video Visit
- Open the GettingOut / myViaPath Visits app or go to www.gettingout.com / my.viapath.com.
- Register your profile and upload clear photographs of your government ID and a verification photo.
- Wait for the facility to issue visitor approval (you will receive an email confirmation).
- Select Schedule Visit, pick your detention facility, and select the inmate.
- Choose an available 25- or 30-minute time slot from the calendar and pay the visitation fee using a credit or debit card.
- Sign into the app or website 10 minutes prior to the start time on a device with a functioning camera, microphone, and stable internet connection.
What the Inmate Needs to Do
The inmate receives a schedule alert on their housing unit video kiosk or personal tablet. At the appointed time, they log in with their PIN and sit in front of the terminal. Inmates must follow institutional dress and conduct rules; corrections staff actively monitor sessions and will terminate any call immediately if rules are broken.
Official Providers: GettingOut Visits | myViaPath Visits
Customer Service Telephone: 1-866-516-0115 (GettingOut) • 1-877-650-4249 (ViaPath)
Support Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM CST; Saturday – Sunday, 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM CST
Supported Languages: English and Spanish
Other Services Provided by GettingOut / ViaPath
In addition to Remote Video Visits, GettingOut and ViaPath provide several other communication and financial options:
- Two-Way Text Messaging: Send electronic messages and photos straight to the inmate's screen.
• Learn more on our website: Two-Way Text Messaging Guide | • Visit official vendor page: GettingOut Messaging - Inmate Tablet Rentals & Content: Provide funds for educational modules, music streaming, and news.
• Learn more on our website: Tablet Rentals & Content Guide | • Visit official vendor page: GettingOut Tablets - AdvancePay Phone Calling: Keep a funded prepaid balance to receive calls directly on your phone.
• Learn more on our website: AdvancePay Phone Calling Guide | • Visit official vendor page: ViaPath ConnectNetwork Calling - Inmate Trust Deposits: Transfer money directly into their jail trust account for canteen goods.
• Learn more on our website: Inmate Trust Deposits Guide | • Visit official vendor page: ViaPath Trust Deposits
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lehigh County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 610-782-3270 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Lehigh County Jail?
- Inmate Accounts, located in the lobby of the Lehigh County Jail, accepts deposits 8:00AM to 2:00PM Monday thru Friday.
- Inmates who have been discharged may close their accounts 8:00AM through 2:00PM
- Inmate Accounts accepts only cash, money orders or certified checks.
- Inmates can only have a maximum of $300 in his account.
Depositing Money for Communicating with an Inmate
How to Make a Deposit for Phone, Email or Visitation using Viapath/GettingOut.com
Lehigh County Jail uses GettingOut for some or all of its communication services with an inmate.

If you want to deposit money using this company for your use or your inmate's account, there are four ways to do it:
- Online - They accept all major credit cards including Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express.
- At the Lehigh County Jail using the kiosk in the jail lobby - (cash, debit or credit card) NOTE - Lehigh County Jail may require identity verification so bring your driver’s license or some other form of ID.
- By phone by calling 866-516-0115 - They have bi-lingual operators are standing by 24 hours 7 days a week to assist you with your deposit. Major credit cards accepted are Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express.
- By using their app, either Android or iphone. - All credit cards mentioned above are accepted.
For all the information you need to know, including tips, guidelines and warnings about depositing money in a Lehigh County Jail inmate's account for communication services, check out our Send Money page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lehigh County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 610-782-3270 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Lehigh County Jail?
How Do You Communicate with an Inmate in the Lehigh 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 Lehigh 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 Lehigh 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 Lehigh County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 610-782-3270 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Lehigh County Jail, and what can I send them?
Lehigh County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines
Postcards
Check the Lehigh County Jail's mail rules before sending postcards or books. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Lehigh County Jail also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.
Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope.
Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID Number (call 610-782-3270 to get this information)
Lehigh County Jail - Pennsylvania
P.O. Box # 247
Phoenix, MD 21131
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID Number (call 610-782-3270 to get this information)
Lehigh County Jail
38 N. Fourth Street
Allentown, PA 18102
Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper publisher.
Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.
Books
Check the Lehigh County Jail's mail rules before sending postcards or books.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Lehigh County Jail standards will be disposed of.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID Number (call 610-782-3270 to get this information)
Lehigh County Jail
38 N. Fourth Street
Allentown, PA 18102
TextBehind enables you to communicate with your incarcerated loved ones located inside the United States from anywhere in the world using text letters, kids' drawings, and custom greeting cards. Unlimited inmate reply letters are processed for electronic delivery to your smartphone and email at no extra charge.
The cost to send an electronic letter is approximately $1.00.
Here’s how it works for Lehigh County Jail:
1. All offender mail (paper and electronic) is addressed and delivered to TextBehind. Electronic mail is sent through the apps (iphone, Google Play). Paper mail is sent to the address below:
Inmate Name and Inmate Number
Lehigh County Jail Pennsylvania (note: please do not abbreviate the name)
P.O. Box 247
Phoenix, MD 21131
2. If it was sent via TextBehind's app (iphone, Google Play), TextBehind can process it within one business day.
3. An additional step is involved in processing mail that is sent using the U.S. Postal Service. TextBehind will use a scanner to make digital files of the contents of the mailing—including cards, photos or artwork.
4. All digital files are then forwarded to the offender’s assigned prison.
5. Lehigh County Jail mailroom prints approved pages and delivers them to the inmate.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
- TextBehind does not deliver any mail to the inmate directly, nor do they guarantee delivery of your letters to the inmates by the courier, jail or prison staff. Once they process your mail and ship them out on your behalf, they are out of the loop entirely. However, at times they may offer to resend your letters under certain strict conditions as a courtesy.
- Inmates do not receive any invites when you add them, and neither do they need to accept the use of TextBehind service. Once you add the inmate, you can create letters for them.
Here’s what happens when TextBehind receives a letter from an inmate:
- Upon receiving, TextBehind staff open their letters, scan, and upload high-quality images to your TextBehind account as a complimentary service. You are not required to have any money or credits balance in your TextBehind account to receive inmate letters.
- Next, you will receive a text and email alert to notify you of any new incoming reply letters. At that time, you can log into the TextBehind website or mobile app and view letters in your CONTACTS >> Click on Conversation Icon.
YOU NEED TO KNOW THIS...
- Inmates do require a stamp to send out their letters to TextBehind using Postal Service.
- The cash or credit balance from your TextBehind account will not be shared with inmates as a substitute for the stamps.
- All letters printed and shipped by TextBehind nationwide to virtually any jail or prison facility are delivered to the jails/prisons by couriers such as the USPS or FedEx as their standard process.
- After the shipments, TextBehind has no control over the process.
- The delivery of your letters depends on couriers and prison staff taking necessary action on time.
IMPORTANT TextBehind LINKS:
Register / Log in with TextBehind
Contact TextBehind with Questions
Add an Inmate to your list of Contacts
** Address to Mail letters using TextBehind **
Inmate Name and Inmate Number
Lehigh County Jail Pennsylvania (note: please do not abbreviate the name)
P.O. Box 247
Phoenix, MD 21131
Why is TextBehind used by Lockups?
Due to the problem of letters and postcards containing, or soaked in contraband (drugs), TextBehind electronic and physical letters is replacing the former policy of allowing mail to be sent directly from inmate’s friends and family members, and vice versa.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lehigh County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 610-782-3270 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Lehigh County Jail, and what can I purchase?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lehigh County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 610-782-3270 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Lehigh County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
Emailing and Texting Messages, Photos & Videograms
Lehigh County Jail contracts with Viapath/GettingOut, the same service that handles Inmate Phone Systems and Video Visitation, for sending secure messages and photos between you and your inmate.

If you are not already registered, do so here, or Log in.
Then use the Facility Finder to:
1. Select Lehigh County Jail,
2. Add your inmate to your list of contacts,
3. Add a credit or debit card to cover your costs.
How Messaging Works
1. Messages can be up to 500 characters long, including punctuation. At the bottom of your message there is a 'character countdown' feature.
2. After you click the “CONTINUE” button, you can review the cost to send your message to your inmate. You can also attach credits for your inmate to reply to your message. Be sure to accept the Terms and Conditions and click the “SEND” button for your message to be successfully delivered to your inmate.
How Uploading Photos Works
1. Select the Photos Tab.
2. Select “Take New Photo” or “Upload New Photo”.
3. Take a new photo with your webcam, or select "Choose File" to upload a photo from your computer.
4. Give your photo a Title or add it to the "Gallery" of your choice.
5. Select the "Share" button.
6. Select your inmate(s) and then select "Share".
7. Once the photo is approved, it will be shared with your inmate(s).
Customer Service Questions
Call 866-516-0115
TextBehind enables you to communicate with your incarcerated loved ones located inside the United States from anywhere in the world using text letters, kids' drawings, and custom greeting cards. Unlimited inmate reply letters are processed for electronic delivery to your smartphone and email at no extra charge.
The cost to send an electronic letter is approximately $1.00.
Here’s how it works for Lehigh County Jail:
1. All offender mail (paper and electronic) is addressed and delivered to TextBehind. Electronic mail is sent through the apps (iphone, Google Play). Paper mail is sent to the address below:
Inmate Name and Inmate Number
Lehigh County Jail Pennsylvania (note: please do not abbreviate the name)
P.O. Box 247
Phoenix, MD 21131
2. If it was sent via TextBehind's app (iphone, Google Play), TextBehind can process it within one business day.
3. An additional step is involved in processing mail that is sent using the U.S. Postal Service. TextBehind will use a scanner to make digital files of the contents of the mailing—including cards, photos or artwork.
4. All digital files are then forwarded to the offender’s assigned prison.
5. Lehigh County Jail mailroom prints approved pages and delivers them to the inmate.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
- TextBehind does not deliver any mail to the inmate directly, nor do they guarantee delivery of your letters to the inmates by the courier, jail or prison staff. Once they process your mail and ship them out on your behalf, they are out of the loop entirely. However, at times they may offer to resend your letters under certain strict conditions as a courtesy.
- Inmates do not receive any invites when you add them, and neither do they need to accept the use of TextBehind service. Once you add the inmate, you can create letters for them.
Here’s what happens when TextBehind receives a letter from an inmate:
- Upon receiving, TextBehind staff open their letters, scan, and upload high-quality images to your TextBehind account as a complimentary service. You are not required to have any money or credits balance in your TextBehind account to receive inmate letters.
- Next, you will receive a text and email alert to notify you of any new incoming reply letters. At that time, you can log into the TextBehind website or mobile app and view letters in your CONTACTS >> Click on Conversation Icon.
YOU NEED TO KNOW THIS...
- Inmates do require a stamp to send out their letters to TextBehind using Postal Service.
- The cash or credit balance from your TextBehind account will not be shared with inmates as a substitute for the stamps.
- All letters printed and shipped by TextBehind nationwide to virtually any jail or prison facility are delivered to the jails/prisons by couriers such as the USPS or FedEx as their standard process.
- After the shipments, TextBehind has no control over the process.
- The delivery of your letters depends on couriers and prison staff taking necessary action on time.
IMPORTANT TextBehind LINKS:
Register / Log in with TextBehind
Contact TextBehind with Questions
Add an Inmate to your list of Contacts
** Address to Mail letters using TextBehind **
Inmate Name and Inmate Number
Lehigh County Jail Pennsylvania (note: please do not abbreviate the name)
P.O. Box 247
Phoenix, MD 21131
Why is TextBehind used by Lockups?
Due to the problem of letters and postcards containing, or soaked in contraband (drugs), TextBehind electronic and physical letters is replacing the former policy of allowing mail to be sent directly from inmate’s friends and family members, and vice versa.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lehigh County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 610-782-3270 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Lehigh County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Lehigh County Jail allows inmates access to tablets to use for the services provided by Viapath / gettingout.

The devices are similar to common handheld tablets, but are made exclusively by GettingOut, a GTL / Viapath company.
Tablets offer specialized content and services for inmates to use during their stay at Lehigh County Jail, such as:
- Music
- Books
- Games
- Education
- News
- Radio
- Television
- Read mail and messages
- Video visits
- Free services are already available for use on the device at Lehigh County Jail.
- Subscription services are funded separately by family and friends with deposits made into an inmate’s Debit Link account.
- Lehigh County Jail Inmates will then be able to purchase subscription services and premium content to enjoy.
What Does a Tablet Cost?
To estimate costs for tablets and other services such as phone calls, sign in to your account and click “Rate & Fees Calculator” in the footer (bottom of the page), but the following gives you a general idea.
Game Center:
30-Day Subscription: $4.99, with an additional $1.00 service infrastructure charge ($5.99)
Fourteen-Day Subscription: $2.99, with an additional $0.75 service infrastructure charge ($3.74)
Seven-Day Subscription: $1.99, with an additional $0.50 service infrastructure charge ($2.49)
Unlimited eBooks:
Thirty-Day Subscription: $1.99, with an additional $1.00 service infrastructure charge ($2.99)
Fourteen-Day Subscription: $0.99, with an additional $0.75 service infrastructure charge ($1.74)
Seven-Day Subscription: $0.49, with an additional $0.50 service infrastructure charge ($0.99)
Streaming Music:
Thirty-Day Subscription: $8.99, with an additional $16.00 service infrastructure charge ($24.99)
Fourteen-Day Subscription: $5.99, with an additional $9.00 service infrastructure charge ($14.99)
Seven-Day Subscription: $2.99, with an additional $5.00 service infrastructure charge ($7.99)
Newsfeed
Thirty-Day Subscription: $3.99, with an additional $6.00 service infrastructure charge ($9.99)
Fourteen-Day Subscription: $1.99, with an additional $5.00 service infrastructure charge ($6.99)
Seven-Day Subscription: $0.99, with an additional $3.00 service infrastructure charge ($3.99)
Same Day Subscription Services
Game Center: $0.99, with an additional $0.50 service infrastructure charge ($1.49)
Unlimited eBooks: $0.25, (Total = 0.25)
Newsfeed: $0.24, with an additional $0.75 service infrastructure charge ($0.99)
FM Radio: $0.24, with an additional $0.25 service infrastructure charge ($0.49)
All Subscription and message credit pricing is subject to state and local taxes.
Replacement Components - should your inmate break it...
Tablet: $249.99 per each
Charger: $8.99 per each
Earbuds: $2.99 per each
How Inmates Can Use a Tablet to Access Services at Lehigh County Jail
To find out how to get access to a tablet for inmate read the following:
1. First, Register or Sign In to Viapath/GettingOut/GTL

2. Purchase the services you want for your Lehigh County Jail inmate.
3. All inmates have free access to the tablets to read their letters from family & friends, but there are many other services available to keep your inmate busy while incarcerated... such as Games, Books, Music and Movies. These other services come with fees that you can pay for when you pay for phone service.
To learn more about Tablet Rentals for inmates, including the cost, all the services available and everything else you need to know, check out our Tablet Rental Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lehigh County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 610-782-3270 for further assistance.
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Lehigh County County Jails
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Lehigh County?
Nearby counties
The Lehigh County Jail serves the following cities and towns of Lehigh County: Allentown, Alburtis, Ancient Oaks, Breinigsville, Catasauqua, Coopersburg, Coplay, Emmaus, Fountain Hill, Hanover, Heidelberg, Hokendauqua, Macungie, North Whitehall, Salisbury, Slatington, South Whitehall, Upper Macungie, Upper Milford, Upper Saucon, Washington and Whitehall.
