Allentown Jail Roster
The Allentown jail roster is managed through the Lehigh County Jail, which serves as the primary detention facility for Allentown and all of Lehigh County. Allentown is the county seat of Lehigh County and the third-largest city in Pennsylvania. People arrested in Allentown are processed through the county criminal justice system and held at the Lehigh County Jail located at 38 North Fourth Street in downtown Allentown. Searching the Allentown jail roster means searching Lehigh County's inmate records, since the city does not operate its own detention facility.
Allentown Jail Quick Facts
Lehigh County Jail Allentown Inmate Records
The Lehigh County Jail is a 250,000 square foot, direct supervision high-rise facility that opened in 1992. It has a capacity of 1,352 inmates. The jail houses both pre-trial detainees and people serving local sentences. Corrections officers work inside housing units where they have direct contact with inmates throughout the day. The facility is located in the heart of Allentown, close to the Lehigh County Government Center and courthouse.
To look up someone held in Allentown, contact the Lehigh County Jail at 610-782-3270. You can also visit the jail's page on the Lehigh County website for current information on inmate services, programs, and visiting rules. The jail is at 38 North Fourth Street, Allentown, PA 18102. Staff can confirm whether someone is currently in custody and provide basic location information.
The Lehigh County Jail website includes current information on visiting hours, inmate services, programs, and how to contact people held in Allentown.
The facility uses a direct supervision model, which means corrections officers are stationed inside housing areas rather than in separate control rooms. This approach is designed to reduce conflict and improve safety for both staff and inmates. The 1992 facility replaced an older, smaller jail and significantly expanded capacity to meet regional needs.
| Facility | Lehigh County Jail |
|---|---|
| Address | 38 North Fourth Street, Allentown, PA 18102 |
| Phone | 610-782-3270 |
| Capacity | 1,352 inmates |
| Website | lehighcounty.org |
Allentown Jail Visiting Hours and Rules
The Lehigh County Jail allows visits from friends and family on a set schedule throughout the week. Visiting hours on weekdays are from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and again from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. On weekends and holidays, visiting hours expand to include a morning session from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., as well as afternoon and evening windows from noon to 4:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. These hours apply to general population inmates and may differ for those in special housing.
General population inmates may receive visitors every three days on a rotating schedule based on housing unit assignment. Inmates in administrative segregation receive one visit per week lasting 30 minutes. Inmates in disciplinary segregation receive one 30-minute visit approximately every 30 days, based on behavior. All visiting at the Lehigh County Jail is done by telephone while looking through glass. There is no physical contact permitted during visits at this facility.
Visitors should contact the jail at 610-782-3270 before scheduling a visit to confirm current policies, any restrictions on a specific inmate's visiting status, and whether appointments are required. Rules can change, and calling ahead prevents wasted trips. Bring a valid photo ID to every visit.
Note: Visiting schedules for Allentown inmates may change on holidays, and some holidays may result in suspended visits altogether.
Allentown City Government and Jail Resources
The City of Allentown website provides access to city services, public safety contacts, and local government resources for residents with questions about arrests and criminal justice in Allentown.
The Allentown Police Department handles arrests and law enforcement within the city. For records related to a specific arrest or incident in Allentown, contact the police department through the city's main portal. Police reports and arrest records are handled separately from the jail roster but are often needed together. The Lehigh County Government Center is located at 17 South 7th Street, Allentown, and can be reached at 610-782-3000 for county-level questions.
The Allentown Police Department page on the city website offers information on records requests, reporting crimes, and connecting with law enforcement resources. For broader state-level record searches, the Pennsylvania UJS Web Portal gives public access to criminal case dockets for all Allentown cases processed through the Lehigh County court system.
Allentown Criminal Justice and Jail Records
Criminal cases from Allentown begin at the Magisterial District Judge level with preliminary arraignments and hearings. Felony cases then move up to the Lehigh County Court of Common Pleas for trial and sentencing. The court system is separate from the jail, but the two are closely connected. Someone arrested in Allentown will typically be held at the Lehigh County Jail until their case is resolved or bail is posted.
Court docket information for Allentown cases is searchable through the Pennsylvania Unified Judicial System Web Portal. You can look up charges, case status, hearing dates, and sentencing information by name or case number. This is useful if you are trying to understand why someone is in custody or when their next court date is scheduled. The portal is free to use and covers all courts in the state.
For people who have been sentenced to a state correctional institution rather than the local jail, use the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections inmate locator at inmatelocator.cor.pa.gov. This covers state prisons statewide and is the right tool when someone from Allentown received a sentence of more than two years. The VINELink notification service allows you to register for updates when an inmate's status changes, including releases and transfers.
Lehigh County Jail Roster Records
Allentown is the county seat of Lehigh County, and all jail records for people arrested in the city are maintained at the county level. For full information about the Lehigh County jail roster, inmate search resources, visitation policies, and related criminal justice records, visit the Lehigh County page.
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