Allegheny County

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, is located in the southwestern region of the Commonwealth and serves as one of the state's most populous and economically significant counties. With a population of approximately 1.25 million residents as of recent census estimates, it ranks as the second-most populous county in Pennsylvania after Philadelphia County. Allegheny County seat is Pittsburgh, a major metropolitan center known for its transformation from a steel industry powerhouse to a hub for healthcare, education, technology, and finance. Allegheny County includes approximately 730 square miles and includes 130 municipalities, making it one of the most municipally fragmented counties in the United States. Major landmarks include Point State Park at the confluence of the Allegheny, Monongahela, and Ohio Rivers, the historic Fort Pitt, the Andy Warhol Museum, and the iconic inclines that transport visitors up Mount Washington for panoramic city views. Allegheny County was formed in 1788 from parts of Westmoreland and Washington counties and named after the Pittsburgh area River. Key county offices include Allegheny County Office of Property Assessments located at 542 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219; Allegheny County Recorder of Deeds at the County Office Building, 542 Forbes Avenue; and the Office of the Clerk of Courts at Allegheny County Courthouse, 436 Grant Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. Allegheny County's diverse topography features rolling hills, river valleys, and wooded areas, contributing to its distinctive character and providing both urban amenities and natural beauty.

The primarily the Allegheny County Court serves Allegheny County and is located at 436 Grant Street. The court handles civil, criminal, family, and probate cases for this county. Court records and case filings can be requested in person or through the Pennsylvania online court portal.

Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas is the trial court of general jurisdiction in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It is located in Pittsburgh, PA. The court has jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases, including family law, juvenile law, and probate matters.

Law Enforcement & Arrests

• Inmates housed at Allegheny County Jail, located at 950 Second Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, can be searched through the online inmate locator at the Sheriff's Office website or by calling.
• The jail roster provides information on current detainees, booking dates, charges, and bond information.
• Mugshots and booking photos are typically available through the jail's online inmate search system or by submitting a public records request to the Sheriff's Office.

Jail & Inmate Records

• In Pennsylvania, the bond or bail process involves posting a set amount determined by the court to secure the temporary release of an inmate.

• Allegheny County Clerk of Courts, located at 436 Grant Street, Room 130, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 (phone: 412-350-4234), maintains official court records and provides certified copies for a fee.
• Docket sheet copies are typically free online, while certified copies cost $7.00 for the first page and $2.00 for each additional page.

• All land records requests are subject to Pennsylvania's Right-to-Know Law, 65 P.S.

Vital records for this county include birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates issued under state vital statistics law.

• The office can be contacted through the office’s website. Death certificates for deaths occurring in Allegheny County are also available from the Division of Vital Statistics for the same fee structure.
• Divorce records are maintained by the Office of the Clerk of Courts, Family Division, at 440 Ross Street, Family Division, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 (phone: 412-350-5600).
• Online ordering of birth and death certificates is available through the state's authorized vendor VitalChek at vitalchek.com for an additional service fee.
• Applicants must provide valid government-issued photo identification and proof of relationship or direct interest when requesting certified copies.