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Guide to Tarentum Borough Police Jail, Pennsylvania

Overview of Tarentum Borough Police Jail

Tarentum Borough Police Jail is a short-term holding facility operated under the Tarentum Police Department in Pennsylvania. It primarily houses inmates who are awaiting trial or sentencing, or those serving brief sentences for minor offenses.

Contact Information

Address: 318 E 2nd Avenue, Tarentum, PA 15084, United States

Phone Number: +1 724-224-1515

No official website or email is provided for the Tarentum Borough Police Jail.

How to Locate an Inmate

To locate an inmate in the Tarentum Borough Police Jail, you can call the facility at +1 724-224-1515. Information regarding inmates is typically provided over the phone during business hours.

Visitation Information and Hours

Visitors must be on the inmate's visitation list. Due to its short-term nature, the facility might have specific and limited visitation hours which can best be verified by directly contacting the jail at the provided phone number.

How to Send Money

Since Tarentum Borough Police Jail is a short-term facility, it typically does not have a system in place for sending money to inmates. However, for specific details or exceptions, it is advisable to call the jail directly.

Phone Calls and Video Options

Inmates are usually allowed to make phone calls from the jail. Video visitation facilities or online communications are not mentioned, making it likely that such options are not available at this facility.

Inmate Services and Programs

Being a local police jail, Tarentum Police Jail may not provide extensive programs or services typically seen in longer-term facilities. Inmates might have access to basic services such as medical care and may be allowed limited recreational time.

History of the Facility

Specific historical details about Tarentum Borough Police Jail are not readily available, reflecting its function as a local and administrative law enforcement entity rather than a standalone correctional facility.

Security and Management Information

This facility is managed by the Tarentum Borough Police Department, focusing on local public safety and short-term detention of local offenders and those awaiting judicial proceedings in the local courts.

Legal and Visitation Rights

Inmates at Tarentum Borough Police Jail have the right to legal counsel and can receive legal visits. Family visitation rights are governed by the police department's regulations and policies.

Booking and Release Process

Individuals arrested in Tarentum are typically processed at the police jail, where they are booked and held until they make bail, are released on their own recognizance, or attend their first court appearance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How can I get information about an inmate?

You can obtain information about an inmate by calling the facility at +1 724-224-1515. Be ready to provide the full name and birth date of the inmate.

Q: Can I send mail to an inmate at Tarentum Borough Police Jail?

Due to the short-term nature of the facility, sending mail may not be typical. Directly contact the facility for specific regulations concerning mail correspondence.

Famous Prisoners

No record of famous prisoners from this facility is available.

Recent News

There are no recent news articles specifically related to events at Tarentum Borough Police Jail at this time.

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General Stats for Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Total Number of Inmates

68,480

Pennsylvania Total No. of Inmates

Number of people under Probation Supervision

112,440

Number of people under Probation Supervision

Prison population rate

287

Prison population rate: 100,000 residents

Parole Population

88,263

Parole Population

Incarcerated individuals with sentences of 50 years or longer

8,242

Incarcerated individuals with sentences of 50 years or longer

Inmates sentenced to more than 1 Year in private prisons

315

Inmates sentenced to more than 1 Year in private prisons

Sex

Sex

%

Total

Male

94.59

35,168

Female

5.41

2,012

Youth

Type

%

Total

Committed

76.44

1,197

Detained

22.61

354

Diverted

0.38

6

Prisons and Jails in Pennsylvania