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Welcome to State Correctional Institution - SCI Forest, PA

Overview of the Facility

The State Correctional Institution at Forest, commonly referred to as SCI Forest, is a medium-security facility for male inmates located in Marienville, Pennsylvania. It's designed to house over 2,200 inmates and focuses on providing programs that aim to rehabilitate its residents.

Contact Information

Address: 286 Woodland Drive, Marienville, PA 16239, USA

Phone Number: +1 (814) 621-2110

Website: SCI Forest Official Website

How to Locate an Inmate

To locate an inmate at SCI Forest, use the inmate locator available on the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections website Inmate Locator Link. You will need the inmate's full name or inmate number.

Visitation Information

Visitation at SCI Forest is allowed, but you must be on the inmate’s visitor list. Prior approval from the facility is required. Visitors are recommended to contact the administration at SCI Forest for specific visiting hours and the procedures that need to be followed.

Sending Money

Friends and family can send money to inmates at SCI Forest via the ConnectNetwork. You can send funds online through the ConnectNetwork portal.

Phone Calls and Video Options

Inmates at SCI Forest have access to phone services through GTL, and video visitation is available via the same provider. For setting up accounts and pricing information, visit the GTL website.

Inmate Services and Programs

SCI Forest offers a variety of programs aimed at rehabilitation including educational programs, mental health services, vocational training, and substance abuse programs.

Booking and Release Process

Upon arrival at SCI Forest, inmates go through a classification process which determines their custody level and appropriate housing. Release processes depend on the inmate’s parole eligibility and completion of required programs.

Frequently Asked Questions About SCI Forest

Q: What are the visitation rules at SCI Forest?

A: Visitors must be on the inmate’s approved list, and they are subject to a search. A valid ID is required and visitation times vary, so contacting the facility directly is advised.

Q: Can I send packages to an inmate at SCI Forest?

A: No, you cannot send packages directly to inmates. However, you can order packages from approved vendors.

Recent News

What Do Inmate Families/Friends Think?

Inmate Families and Friends feedback is a very significant role in understanting the prison culture, how some institution works as sometimes they are the only ones that can share the experience with others.

Categories

Inmate Safety

1.5

Inmate Food Quality

2

Inmate Privacy

1.25

Visitation Rights

3.25

Treatment of Visitors

4

Commissary Items and Prices

3

Phone Availability

3

Safety of Inmate Personal Property

1.5

Cleanliness of Facility

3.5

How Inmates Treat Each Other

2.25

How Officers Treat Inmates

4.25

Educational Program Quality

1.75

Recreational Program Choices

2.5

Warden

4.5

Library Quality

1.75

Mental Health Programs

1.5

Drug Rehabilitation Programs

2.5

Reviews

F

Family Member

It is ran by too many Correctional Officers who are affiliated to white supremecy gangs.

F

Family Member

The guards at the desk are courtesy some are more educated in their job than others. We can't take pictures with our love ones for what reason? We can't purchase snacks for them for what reason? I WANT to know why they can't get at least one hot meal one slice of pizza that sat for 3 hours or chicken pieces that came on the for 3 gets served almost two hours later there is no better solution to the pandemic than to treat them like a puppy mill inhumane living and you wonder why they will jot reform and when you have one stabbing you I punish the masses not just those individuals 48 hours of not knowing if he is sick because this pandemic or if he is injured is not fair to lived one try to do right and hold down everyone. Why can't transfer moves be done. What are the real number of inmate guard with Covid?

Leave a Review

If you are a current or former inmate, employee, family member or a friend of someone who is in prison, please share your feedback so others can get better understanding how the institution works. The survey is completely anonymous and your personal information will never be shared or publicly shown.

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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