Located in Uniontown, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, the Fayette County Jail is a 330-bed jail. For inmate information, you can contact them 24 hours a day at 724-430-1222.
This facility handles the booking and processing of offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. Depending on their charges, inmates may be held until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or remain in custody until their trial is concluded.
You can use the inmate search tool to view the roster of individuals currently in custody.
Inmates sentenced to less than one year will serve their time at this facility, while those sentenced to longer terms will be transferred to either the Pennsylvania State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides details on the visitation schedule, how to fund an inmate's account, send mail, receive phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary purchases.
It’s advisable to save the inmate’s jail ID or booking number for communication purposes. If you cannot locate it online, call Fayette County Jail at 724-430-1222 for help.
Phone: 724-430-1222
Physical Address:
245 McClellandtown Road
Uniontown, PA 15401
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Booking #
Fayette County Prison, PA
PO Box 247
Phoenix, MD 21131
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Booking #
Fayette County Jail
245 McClellandtown Road
Uniontown, PA 15401
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Fayette 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 724-430-1222 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an offender's Criminal Court Case online in Fayette County or any other county in Pennsylvania.
Fayette County Jail Inmate Search
The Fayette County Jail maintains an average of 330 offenders in custody on any given day. The Fayette 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 Fayette County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 6,600 offenders.
The following charts of Fayette 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 Fayette 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 Fayette 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 Fayette 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 lessIn November of 2023 the new Fayette County Jail on a six acre site on McClellandtown Road in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, opened its doors to inmates. The new jail, under construction since 2021 and under discussion for over 20 years, has beds for 330 inmates. The four-story (two floors with two mezzanines), 114,500 square foot facility, built at a cost to the county of $40 million, will be replacing the Fayette County Prison, also known as "The Rock", which was built in 1892, and is in a complete state of deterioration.
The old Fayette County Prison, located at 12 Court Street in Uniontown is a beautiful building from the outside, but inside, it is not fit for humans. You can reach them 24 hours a day by calling 724-430-1222.
Here are a few photos to give you an idea of the conditions.
OLD (CURRENT) FAYETTE COUNTY PRISON
The new 140,500 square foot, 330-bed 'Fayette County Jail', as it is called, is a modern correctional facility with the ability to expand to 462 beds should the need arise in the future. It is located about one mile from the courthouse, making transporting inmates to and from court, workable.
The Fayette County Jail has five “pods” in the jail; one for women, three for men, and one for “restrictive housing” for solitary needs.
The jail can house approximately 66 inmates in each of the pods . The pods include individual cells, a center social area, recreation room, medical room, and showers.
Here are a few images of the 'new' jail:
NEW FAYETTE COUNTY JAIL
Fayette County is a welcoming county with a rich history and historical buildings that offer a look into the past. To house any offenders who are charged and awaiting their court appearance as well as those who have been convicted and sentenced, the Fayette County Prison was built on Court Street in Uniontown, PA. The facility offers all needed care, including food, medical care as needed, clothing, and meals. Inmates may keep a set of clothing with personal property for any court dates that they have. Mail must be properly addressed and contain no gift cards, contraband, or restricted topics. Inmates may only have 10 photographs at a time, and they must be only within the restrictions provided.
An Inspire Tablet Program is also in place at this facility, allowing each inmate to have access to a tablet to use for messaging, receiving images, and communicating with loved ones who are outside of the prison. As this facility also has young inmates who may not have finished school, educational services are provided for them through the school system, and GED tests are provided for anyone who is looking to obtain their GED. Other educational opportunities are provided to improve life skills and employability after release at the end of the sentence being served.
For those wishing to receive visitors, a list must be made of all the people they are willing to accept visits from, and these will be approved by the jail staff. Visiting hours are maintained from 6:30pm to 9:30pm with each visit being half an hour long. Days are chosen by the last name of the inmate, with A through F having visits on Sunday, G through L on Monday, M through R on Tuesday, and S through Z on Saturday.
Mail can be received every day and is processed and passed to the inmates quickly. Friends and family of inmates in the Fayette County Jail can arrange to visit inmates by video, both at the jail and remotely from home. Friends and family can also communicate using an online text/email system, send them money and buy them commissary online, and set up a phone account that allows the inmates to call them during the day and evening seven days a week.
All the information on these inmate services can be found in the sections below. If you still have questions, you can phone the jail 24 hours a day by calling 724-430-1222.
When someone is arrested, they are taken to Fayette County Jail for booking. This process involves verifying identity, assessing charges, and determining whether the person will be released on bail or detained.
It's crucial to remain silent during this process, as any statements could be used in court. Legal counsel should be consulted before making any comments about the arrest.
The booking process at Fayette County Jail typically involves the following steps:
Booking times can range from one hour to 48 hours. For details on posting bond for an arrestee, call the facility at 724-430-1222.
Once booked at Fayette County Jail in Uniontown, the individual has several possible outcomes:
1. Release without posting bail, with a commitment to appear in court.
2. Remaining in custody until their court date.
3. Posting bail or bond for release. For the exact amount, call 724-430-1222.
Several payment methods are available for bail.
For more details on the bail process in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, visit the Fayette County Jail Bail Information Page.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Fayette County Jail? What is the Schedule?
245 McClellandtown Road
Uniontown, PA 15401
724-430-1222
Schedule Video Visits online with gettingout
DAY | TIME |
SUNDAY | 6:30PM - 9:30PM |
MONDAY | 6:30PM - 9:30PM |
TUESDAY | 6:30PM - 9:30PM |
WEDNESDAY | No on site visits |
THURSDAY | No on site visits |
FRIDAY | No on site visits |
SATURDAY | 6:30PM - 9:30PM |
DAY | TIME |
SUNDAY | 8:00 AM - 9:30PM |
MONDAY | 8:00 AM - 9:30PM |
TUESDAY | 8:00 AM - 9:30PM |
WEDNESDAY | 8:00 AM - 9:30PM |
THURSDAY | 8:00 AM - 9:30PM |
FRIDAY | 8:00 AM - 9:30PM |
SATURDAY | 8:00 AM - 9:30PM |
How it Works with GettingOut
1. Register an account.
2. Select Fayette County Jail
3. Choose either an INMATE ACCOUNT or FRIENDS & FAMILY ACCOUNT.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
The GettingOut App is available on Google Play and Apple Store.
To visit an inmate in Fayette 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, Fayette County remote video inmate visitation can be done using the services of GettingOut.
There are three ways to remotely visit your inmate in Fayette County Jail:
1. Using the GettingOut Kiosk at the jail.
2. Using your computer from home.
3. Using your phone on the GettingOut apps.
To remotely visit an inmate in Fayette County follow these steps:
1. Start by confirming that Fayette County Jail's Video Visitation is working correctly by looking up Fayette County here.
2. The next step is to create an account here for GettingOut.
3. Then add funds to your account.
4. Last, select Fayette County Jail, and then the inmate you wish to communicate with.
Other Fayette 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 Fayette County Jail Visitation Services you can call them at 866-516-0115.
Frequently Asked Questions
* 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 Fayette County, can be found on our Visit Inmate Page.
Fayette County Jail Phone: 724-430-1222
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Fayette County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 724-430-1222 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Fayette County Jail?
245 McClellandtown Road
Uniontown, PA 15401
724-430-1222
Schedule Video Visits online with gettingout
DAY | TIME |
SUNDAY | 6:30PM - 9:30PM |
MONDAY | 6:30PM - 9:30PM |
TUESDAY | 6:30PM - 9:30PM |
WEDNESDAY | No on site visits |
THURSDAY | No on site visits |
FRIDAY | No on site visits |
SATURDAY | 6:30PM - 9:30PM |
DAY | TIME |
SUNDAY | 8:00 AM - 9:30PM |
MONDAY | 8:00 AM - 9:30PM |
TUESDAY | 8:00 AM - 9:30PM |
WEDNESDAY | 8:00 AM - 9:30PM |
THURSDAY | 8:00 AM - 9:30PM |
FRIDAY | 8:00 AM - 9:30PM |
SATURDAY | 8:00 AM - 9:30PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Fayette County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 724-430-1222 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Fayette County Jail?
1. Commissary money in the form of a money order may be mailed to:
AdvancePay Service Department
P.O. Box 911722
Denver, CO 80291-1722
2. You may use cash or credit/debit cards at any time by using the kiosk located in the front lobby. The fee for the use of the ATM is generally $1.50 per transaction for cash and 10% fee for credit/debit cards.
3. Commissary money can also be added to an inmates account at any time using any of these methods online.
4. Cash deposits to ConnectNetwork are now available at 26,000 retail locations nationwide including Walmart, ACE, Kmart, Kroger, and more. You’ll start the payment process online in your ConnectNetwork account, then complete your transaction with cash at a participating local retail store. Plus, many of these stores are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Find a retail store near you.
5. You can call customer service 24/7 at 877-650-4249 and get instructions for depositing money over the phone using a debit or credit card.
How to Make a Deposit for Phone, Email or Visitation using GettingOut.com
Fayette 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:
For all the information you need to know, including tips, guidelines and warnings about depositing money in a Fayette 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 Fayette County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 724-430-1222 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Fayette County Jail?
Follow these instructions on how to open an account with GTL Connect Network (aka Viapath Technologies)
For full instructions on the Fayette 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 Fayette County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 724-430-1222 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Fayette County Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Fayette County Jail allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Fayette 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 & Booking #
Fayette County Prison, PA
PO Box 247
Phoenix, MD 21131
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Booking #
Fayette County Jail
245 McClellandtown Road
Uniontown, PA 15401
Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the 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
The Fayette County Jail allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Fayette County Jail standards will be disposed of.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Booking #
Fayette County Jail
245 McClellandtown Road
Uniontown, PA 15401
For inmates receiving mail in the Fayette County Jail there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon.
All mail is to be shipped to the Fayette County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Booking #
Fayette County Prison, PA
PO Box 247
Phoenix, MD 21131
For complete information on mail policies, what you can send an inmate and what address to send them, check out our Inmate Mail page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Fayette County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 724-430-1222 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Fayette 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 Fayette County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 724-430-1222 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Fayette County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
Fayette County Jail contracts with GTL 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 Fayette 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
Watch this video on how to send a message.
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
Watch this video on how to upload a photo.
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
'Online' Contact Form, or
Call 866-516-0115
To mail or email an inmate in Fayette County follow these steps:
When mailing a letter or postcard to an inmate, please follow these instructions:
Emailing Messages & Photos
Facility_name_1} contracts with GTL GettingOut, the same service that handles iInmate 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 Fayette County Jail,
2. Add your inmate to your list of contacts,
3. Add a credit or debit card to cover your costs.
Customer Service Questions
'Online' Contact Form, or
Call 866-516-0115
Go here to this FAQ to get answers to how the transition to ViaPath from GTL and gettingout will affect your account.
All the information you need to understand mail and email policies for Fayette County can be found on our Inmate Mail Page and our Text/Email an Inmate Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Fayette County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 724-430-1222 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Fayette County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
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 Fayette County Jail, such as:
- Free services are already available for use on the device at Fayette County Jail.
- Subscription services are funded separately by family and friends with deposits made into an inmate’s Debit Link account.
- Fayette 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
To find out how to get access to a tablet for inmate read the following:
1. First, Register or Sign In to GettingOut/GTL
2. Purchase the services you want for your Fayette 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 Fayette County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 724-430-1222 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Fayette County?
This facility, known as "Fayette County Jail" is also known as Fayette County Prison, Fayette County Prison, Pennsylvania, Fayette.