Centre County, PA Jail and Prison System

Address:	301 Institution Drive, Bellefonte, PA 16823
E-mail:	RA-CRMAILPROCEDURES@pa.gov
Phone:	814-353-3630
Website:	http://www.cor.pa.gov/Facilities/StatePrisons/Pages/Benner-Twp.aspx
Facebook:	https://www.facebook.com/pages/SCI-Benner/342476345764435

SCI Benner Township is a Medium, Close security level State Prison located in the city of Bellefonte, Pennsylvania. The facility houses Male Offenders who are convicted for crimes which come under Pennsylvania state and federal laws. The State Prison was opened in 2013 SCI Benner Township has a total population of 2,054, being the 13th largest facility in Pennsylvania. The facility has a capacity of 1,900 inmates, which is the maximum amount of beds per facility.

The facility is part of Bellefonte, PA judicial district, which has 0 facilities in total.

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2,054 Population

1,900 Capacity
Bellefonte, PA Judicial District

How Do I Visit an Inmate in SCI Benner Township?

Locating an Inmate in SCI Benner Township

The best way to locate or get information of any inmate currently incarcerated in SCI Benner Township is to contact the State Prison for information on the inmate or visit them online at https://www.bop.gov/.

Be Approved

Make sure an inmate you are visiting have placed you on their approved visiting list.

Be Prepared to SCI Benner Township Visiting Rules

For information on official policy that outlines the regulations and procedures for visiting a SCI Benner Township inmate contact the facility directly via 814-353-3630 phone number.

Visitation Days and Hours

SCI Benner Township State Prison has visiting hours on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays. For more information on when you can visit an inmate and get directions contact the State Prison directly.

Visiting a SCI Benner Township inmate on holidays:

The inmate will be notified as to any changes to the "normal" visitation schedule due to holidays and/or any special commitments.

	USP General Visiting Hours
Mon	8:30am-3:30pm
Tue	—
Wed	—
Thu	8:30am-3:30pm
Fri	8:30am-3:30pm
Sat	8:30am-3:30pm
Sun	8:30am-3:30pm
Hol	—

How to Send a Mail/Care Package to an Inmate?

Inmates can receive letters from their family members and friends, as well as packages from home with prior written approval from the inmate's unit team or authorized staff member at SCI Benner Township.

To make sure the mail and package you are sending comes under approved item list and for more clarification contact the State Prison administration at 814-353-3630. Another option for contacting the facility is reaching out via email at RA-CRMAILPROCEDURES@pa.gov.

You can also try to contact the facility by reaching out to them on social media platforms. Visit their Facebook page here.

For sending a mail or a care package to an SCI Benner Township State Prison inmate you should have the following information on the parcel:

Inmate Mail 1	Inmate Mail 2	Freight and non-USPS parcels	Staff Mail
Inmate Name, ID Number SCI Benner Township 301 Institution Drive Bellefonte, PA 16823	—	—	—

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