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Allegheny County Jail Temporarily Halts In-Person Attorney Visits

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - In an effort to stop any potential spread of coronavirus, the Allegheny County Jail has temporarily suspended in-person attorney visits.

During the halt of in-person visits, attorneys can still meet with inmates and clients by phone.

Allegheny County Jail is also taking steps to protect confidentiality.

Lawyers must file a request to not have the call monitored with the jail.

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