Westmoreland County Prison Visiting Hours and Scheduling

Step 1. Schedule Your Visit Ahead of Time

Visits at Westmoreland County Prison need to be scheduled in advance, they aren’t first-come, first-served. Call the prison at (724) 830-6000 or use the GTL VisitMe portal to book a slot. Booking early in the week gives you more flexibility in choosing a time before the weekly slots fill up.

Step 2. Know the Hours

In-person visiting runs Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM, and Saturday and Sunday from 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM. Arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled time to allow for check-in and security screening.

Step 3. Choose In-Person or Video

If travel is difficult, video visiting through GTL’s VisitMe platform is an option. General population inmates get 1 regular visit a week, running about 25-30 minutes, whether in-person or video. Additional video visits are available for a fee, $15 per 25-minute session, up to 3 extra per week. This structure gives families some flexibility to choose between a longer trip for an in-person visit or a quicker video call.

Contact vs. Non-Contact Visitation

Westmoreland County Prison’s official page doesn’t specify whether general visits are contact or non-contact (behind glass). Call (724) 830-6000 ahead of your visit to confirm the current format so you know what to expect, since this affects what you can bring and whether physical contact with the person you’re visiting is possible.

What to Bring

Bring a valid government-issued photo ID. The prison’s website doesn’t publish a detailed dress code, so dress conservatively and avoid clothing that could trigger a metal detector, like underwire bras, and skip clothing similar in color to inmate uniforms.

Security Screening

Expect to pass through a metal detector and possibly a search before entering the visiting area. Leave valuables, phones, and other personal items in your vehicle since they generally aren’t allowed inside.

Children Visiting

The prison’s public materials don’t detail a specific minor visitation policy, including age limits or required documentation. Call ahead if you’re planning to bring a child so you know what to expect and what paperwork, if any, is required.

If You Miss Your Scheduled Slot

Since visits need advance scheduling rather than being first-come, first-served, arriving late or missing your appointment likely means rescheduling rather than being fit in later that day. Call (724) 830-6000 as soon as you know you’ll be late or unable to make it, in case there’s flexibility to adjust.

Visit Conduct and Termination

Follow staff instructions during your visit and avoid disruptive behavior, since visits can be ended early for rule violations, and repeated issues can affect approval for future visits.

If You Have Other Questions

Call Westmoreland County Prison directly at (724) 830-6000 for anything not covered here, including contact-visit status, current scheduling availability, or specific ID requirements.

Medical and Accessibility Accommodations

The prison’s public page doesn’t detail its process for accommodating a visitor with a disability or medical condition. If you need a wheelchair-accessible entry, help with a hearing impairment, or another accommodation, call ahead so staff can plan for it before your scheduled visit.

Attorney and Clergy Visits

Legal visits with an attorney and visits from clergy typically follow a separate process from general family visiting, often without the same weekly limit. If you’re an attorney or clergy member, contact the prison directly to arrange access rather than using the standard VisitMe scheduling process.