Facility Overview
Beaver County has jails in both Utah and Pennsylvania, and folks often mix them up when searching for a roster. We’ll cover both since searches hit on them equally. Starting with Beaver County Jail in Utah: it’s a county-run facility in Beaver, UT, holding pretrial detainees, short-term sentences under a year, and some state inmates on work release. Capacity runs around 50-60 beds, mostly medium security with some minimum for trustees. They house locals from Beaver County—think DUIs, domestics, drug possession, petty theft. No death row or long-termers here; it’s your standard rural county lockup where everyone knows everyone.
Over in Pennsylvania, Beaver County Jail sits in Aliquippa, PA, a bigger operation at 6000 Woodlawn Boulevard. This one’s got over 300 beds, handles county inmates plus some federal holds. Security levels vary—maximum for violent offenders down to minimum. Population mixes pretrial, sentenced locals, and overflows from state prisons. We’ve seen it packed during opioid crackdowns, with bunks stacked.
One thing we always tell people: rosters update daily but lag on releases. Don’t panic if someone’s not listed right away.
Location and Contact Information
| Facility | Address | Phone | Email/Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver County Jail (UT) | 1050 West 200 North, Beaver, UT 84713 | (435) 438-6541 | beaver.utah.gov/corrections |
| Beaver County Jail (PA) | 6000 Woodlawn Blvd, Aliquippa, PA 15001 | (724) 378-8177 | beavercountypa.gov/county-jail |
Call during business hours for roster questions—mornings work best, officers aren’t swamped. Utah side shares a sheriff’s office line sometimes: (435) 438-6541. PA jail’s direct. Emails? Spotty; they prefer phone. Verify addresses; mail mix-ups happen.
Beaver County Jail Roster: How to Check
Finding someone on the Beaver County jail roster ain’t like Googling anymore. Utah’s got a recent bookings page on their official site—lists last 30 days’ intakes with prelim charges. Names, booking dates, sometimes mugshots if public. But it’s bookings, not full current roster. For live list, call the jail. They read it over phone if you’re polite.
PA doesn’t post a public online roster. That’s common in Allegheny-area counties—privacy rules or just old-school. Hit the inmate locator at inmatelocator.cor.pa.gov, punch in name or booking number. If no hits, call (724) 378-8177. We’ve helped families who swore their guy wasn’t there, but a quick call found him under a nickname.
Pro tip: Search variations—middle names, aliases. And check both states if unsure. Rosters show booking date, charges (prelim), bond amount. Releases? Not always instant online.
Visiting Information
Utah Beaver County Jail visits are non-contact, weekends mostly. Hours: Saturdays/Sundays 1-4 PM, but call ahead—holidays shift. No kids under 16 without ID. Dress code’s strict: no tank tops, shorts, hoodies. Metal detectors everywhere; leave jewelry home. Schedule by phone, first-come slots. Visiting room’s small—plastic seats, glass partition, intercom crackly. 20-30 minutes max.
PA’s similar but video options too. In-person: Wednesdays/Fridays 9 AM-3 PM, weekends 1-4 PM. Check sheriff’s site for updates. Video via Securus—set up account online. Rules: clear plastic bag for quarters only (vending). No touching. Attorneys bypass this; bring bar card.
Expect waits. Families tell us lines form early. Bring ID copies; lost ones kill visits.
Inmate Communication
Phone calls go through Securus or ICSolutions—both UT and PA. Inmates call out collect or prepaid. Rates? 10-15 cents/minute, higher weekends. Set up account at securustech.net or icolutions.com. Video visits same platform, $10 for 30 minutes.
Mail: Standard USPS, no padded envelopes. UT: Inmate name #, Beaver County Jail, address above. PA same. Stamps only—no glitter, Polaroids. They scan mail now, read later. Email? JPay or Securus tablets for some.
We’ve heard complaints about call glitches—hangs mid-sentence. Test accounts first. Inmates get 15-30 minutes daily if good behavior.
Sending Money to Inmates
Commissary keeps ’em sane—toiletries, snacks, stamps. UT: AccessCorrections kiosk at jail or online accesscorrections.com. Minimum $10, fees eat 5%. PA: Commissary via TouchPay or sheriff site. No cash drops; ATMs outside sometimes glitch.
Funds post in 24-48 hours. Track balances online. One family we worked with sent $50, it vanished—turns out inmate spent on hygiene fast. Ask what they need: ramen, soap tops list.
Daily Life at This Facility
UT’s Beaver Jail: Wake 6 AM, breakfast slop (oatmeal, bread). Lockdown 12-2 PM, rec yard if weather good—basketball hoop, no weights. Dinner 5 PM, lights out 10. Programs? AA meetings, GED if interested. Pods 20-man, bunks metal. Showers cold mornings. Officers fair but short-staffed—count delays.
PA Aliquippa: Busier. Chow hall lines long, food rotates weekly (spaghetti Tuesdays). Church services popular, NA groups. Tablets for music, books—earn via good time. Drama in max pods; stick to your bunk. Winters cold; summers fans only.
Reality: Boredom hits hardest. Read books, draw. Families send commissary for comfort.
History and Background
Utah’s facility dates to 1980s expansion, rebuilt 2010 for better security. Handled meth surges 2000s. PA jail opened 1973, renovated 2015 amid overcrowding lawsuits. Sheriff transports thousands yearly—2,842 in 2018 alone per their site. Both PREA compliant now, audits public.
How to Get There
Utah: I-15 exit 95, west 2 miles. Hotels: Best Western Beaver, 5 minutes. Greyhound stops nearby.
PA: I-376 to Woodlawn Blvd. Fairfield Inn Aliquippa 10 min. Uber from Pittsburgh 45 min, $50.
Park free, but gates lock 4 PM. Gas up before rural stretches.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find the current Beaver County Jail roster?
Check Utah’s recent bookings at beaver.utah.gov/468/Recent-Bookings or PA’s locator at inmatelocator.cor.pa.gov. No full live roster online for either—call the jail directly for updates. Rosters show basics like charges and bond; releases lag a day.
Can I visit an inmate at Beaver County Jail today?
Visits by appointment only, weekends mainly 1-4 PM. Call ahead for slots and rules—no walk-ins. Video options available via Securus if in-person’s denied.
How much does it cost to call Beaver County Jail inmates?
Collect calls run 10-15 cents per minute through Securus. Prepay accounts cheaper long-term. Set up at securustech.net; test first to avoid surprises.
What can I send in mail to Beaver County Jail?
Plain letters, photos (no Polaroids), legal mail. No envelopes with metal, stickers, or perfume. Address precisely with inmate ID; scanned copies go to them.
How do I put money on an inmate’s books at Beaver County Jail?
Use AccessCorrections for UT or TouchPay for PA online/kiosks. Fees apply, minimum $10. Funds for commissary only—not fines or bail.