Armstrong County Jail Roster

The Armstrong County jail roster is a public resource that lists individuals currently held at the Armstrong County Jail in Kittanning, Pennsylvania. ArmstrongCourt.us can help you find publicly available information about current and recent inmates. You can also access jail roster information through the official Armstrong County Jail website, by visiting the jail in person, or by calling the facility directly. A jail roster search lets the public confirm whether someone is in custody, view current charges, and identify booking details. The Armstrong County Jail maintains this roster as a transparency tool, and the online inmate lookup is updated on a regular basis to reflect current custody status.

Search Current Inmates in Armstrong Jail

There are several ways to search for someone currently held at the Armstrong County Jail:

Online Search

1. Visit the Armstrong County Inmate Inquiry page.
2. Enter the inmate's last name in the search field. You may also enter a first name to narrow results.
3. Click the search button to view matching records.

You can also search for publicly available court record information through ArmstrongCourt.us. For individuals who have been transferred to a state correctional facility, the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections Inmate Locator covers state prison populations.

What You Need to Search

• The inmate's full legal name (last name required; first name recommended)
• A booking number, if known

Juvenile offenders are excluded from the public roster and will not appear in search results.

By Phone

Call the Armstrong County Jail directly to ask whether a specific individual is currently in custody.

In Person

You can visit the jail lobby during regular business hours to inquire about an inmate.

Armstrong County Jail

126 Elm Street

Kittanning, PA 16201Phone: 724-548-3491

For related court case information, the Unified Judicial System Case Search allows you to look up docket sheets filed in the Armstrong County Court of Common Pleas.

Find Armstrong Jail Booking Records Online

A booking record is created each time an individual is processed into the Armstrong County Jail. During intake, jail staff document key details that become part of the public record.

Booking records typically include:

• Booking number
• Date and time of booking
• Charges at the time of intake
• Arresting agency (local police, Pennsylvania State Police, etc.)
• Basic identifying information (name, date of birth)

The most direct way to access current booking records is through the Armstrong County Inmate Inquiry tool. This online lookup displays information for individuals currently in custody at the jail.

If you need records beyond what the online roster provides — such as older booking documents or detailed intake paperwork — you can submit a request to the jail administration. Pennsylvania's Right-to-Know Law (Act 3 of 2008) gives the public the right to request government records, though certain information related to ongoing investigations or security may be withheld. Requests can typically be submitted in writing to the Armstrong County Jail or the county's open records officer.

For court-side records such as criminal complaints, docket sheets, and case dispositions, use the Pennsylvania Courts docket sheet search. Note that docket sheet information is not a substitute for a formal criminal background check.

Search the Armstrong Jail Roster by Last Name or Booking Number

The Armstrong County Inmate Inquiry system supports two primary search methods:

Search by Last Name

1. Go to the Inmate Inquiry page.
2. Type the individual's last name into the Last Name field.
3. Optionally enter the first name to filter results further.
4. Submit the search.

Search by Booking Number

If you have a booking number from a prior interaction with the jail or from court documents, you can enter it directly to pull up a specific record.

Tips for More Accurate Results

• Use the inmate's full legal name — nicknames and aliases may not return results.
• Double-check spelling. A single incorrect letter can cause the search to miss a match.
• If a common last name returns many results, add the first name to narrow the list.
• Try alternate spellings if the name could be spelled more than one way.

If No Results Appear

A blank result does not necessarily mean the person was never booked. It may mean:

• The individual has already been released.
• The person was transferred to a state facility — try the PA DOC Inmate Locator.
• The name was entered differently at booking (hyphenated names, suffixes, etc.).
• The booking has not yet been entered into the system.

If you still cannot locate someone, call the jail at 724-548-3491 and ask staff to confirm custody status.

Jail Roster Updates and Search Limitations in Armstrong

The Armstrong County Jail roster is updated regularly, but it is not a real-time feed. There can be a delay between when someone is booked and when their name appears in the online system. Processing, data entry, and system refresh cycles all contribute to this lag.

Key Limitations to Keep in Mind

The Armstrong County Jail, which opened in 2003, has a capacity of 158 inmates. Because the facility is relatively small, the roster tends to be manageable in size, but the same update limitations apply as with larger county jails across Pennsylvania.

For records that are no longer on the active roster, contact the jail administration directly or file a Right-to-Know request with Armstrong County. Court records tied to a specific case can also be searched through the UJS Portal Case Search, which covers filings in the Armstrong County Court of Common Pleas and magisterial district courts.