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Guide for Family Members: State Correctional Institution - SCI Fayette, PA

Overview of the Facility

The State Correctional Institution at Fayette, also known as SCI Fayette, is a medium-security facility located in La Belle, Pennsylvania. It houses adult male inmates and focuses on providing treatment programs and educational opportunities to prepare inmates for reintegration into society.

Contact Information

Address: 50 Overlook Drive, La Belle, PA 15450, United States

Phone Number: +1 724-364-2200

Website: SCI Fayette Official Website

Email: Not publicly available

How to Locate an Inmate

To locate an inmate at SCI Fayette, use the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections' inmate locator tool available on their official website. You will need the inmate's full name or inmate number.

Visitation Information and Hours

Visitation at SCI Fayette is scheduled by the last digit of the inmate’s identification number. Typically, visitation hours are from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM, but it is advised to confirm the specific days and hours on the facility's website or by contacting the administration directly due to possible changes or restrictions.

How to Send Money

Family and friends can send money to inmates through JPAY, a money transfer system. You can send funds online via the JPAY website.

Phone Calls and Video Options

Inmates at SCI Fayette can make outgoing calls through a system provided by Securus Technologies. Prepaid accounts can be set up through Securus to manage call costs. Video visitation is also available via the Securus Video Visitation System. Details and sign-up options can be found at Securus Technologies.

Inmate Services and Programs

SCI Fayette offers various programs including educational classes, vocational training, substance abuse treatment, mental health services, and other rehabilitative programs designed to support inmate reentry into society.

Booking and Release Process

Upon arrival at SCI Fayette, inmates undergo a thorough intake process including identification, documentation, and classification. Release processes are coordinated with parole plans and community reintegration services as applicable.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What items can I bring to visitation?

A: You can bring a form of ID and a small amount of money for the vending machines, but personal items like bags, electronics, and food from outside are not allowed.

Q: How can I schedule a visit?

A: Visits must be scheduled either online through the SCI Fayette website or by contacting the facility directly. Specific guidelines and scheduling options are provided on their visitation page.

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What do Former Inmates Think?

In order to provide a comprehensive understanding of the experiences within this prison, we present a compilation of ratings and reviews from former/current inmates. These ratings and reviews offer valuable insights into their perceptions of the facility, its programs, and the impact it has had on their lives.

Categories

Phone Availability

1

Educational Program Quality

1

Recreational Program Choices

1

Warden

1

Library Quality

1

Mental Health Programs

1

Drug Rehabilitation Programs

1

Reviews

I

Former Inmate

The quantity of food is pitifully the way the guards treat the inmates is unreal the whole place needs shut down

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General Stats for Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Total Number of Inmates

68,480

Pennsylvania Total No. of Inmates

Number of people under Probation Supervision

112,440

Number of people under Probation Supervision

Prison population rate

287

Prison population rate: 100,000 residents

Parole Population

88,263

Parole Population

Incarcerated individuals with sentences of 50 years or longer

8,242

Incarcerated individuals with sentences of 50 years or longer

Inmates sentenced to more than 1 Year in private prisons

315

Inmates sentenced to more than 1 Year in private prisons

Sex

Sex

%

Total

Male

94.59

35,168

Female

5.41

2,012

Youth

Type

%

Total

Committed

76.44

1,197

Detained

22.61

354

Diverted

0.38

6

Prisons and Jails in Pennsylvania