FCI - Schuylkill Satellite Prison Camp - Minimum Pennsylvania: Inmate Guide

Overview of the Facility

FCI Schuylkill Satellite Prison Camp is a minimum-security federal prison camp for male inmates, located in Minersville, Pennsylvania. It operates as a satellite camp to the main Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Schuylkill.

Contact Information

Address: Federal Correctional Institution Schuylkill, Satellite Camp, P.O. Box 670, Minersville, PA 17954

Phone: (570) 544-7100

Website: https://www.bop.gov/locations/institutions/sch/

How to Locate an Inmate

To locate an inmate at FCI Schuylkill Satellite Prison Camp, use the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) Inmate Locator: https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/

Visitation Information and Hours

Visiting hours are typically on weekends and federal holidays. Visitors must be on the inmate's approved visitation list. Contact the facility directly for specific visiting hours and procedures.

How to Send Money

Money can be sent to inmates through the following methods:

Online: BOP's Trust Fund System
Western Union Quick Collect
MoneyGram
Postal Money Order

Phone Calls and Video Options

Inmates have access to telephones and may purchase phone credits through the commissary. Video visitation may be available; check with the facility for current options.

Inmate Services and Programs

The camp offers various programs including:

Educational programs
Vocational training
Substance abuse treatment
Religious services
Recreation activities

Security and Management Information

As a minimum-security facility, the camp has a lower staff-to-inmate ratio compared to higher security prisons. Inmates are housed in dormitory-style units and have more freedom of movement within the camp.

Legal and Visitation Rights

Inmates have the right to legal counsel and can receive visits from their attorneys. They also have the right to receive visits from approved family and friends, subject to BOP regulations.

Booking and Release Process

Inmates are typically transferred to the camp from other facilities. Upon arrival, they go through intake procedures. Release preparation begins well before an inmate's scheduled release date and may include halfway house placement.

Frequently Asked Questions

What items can I bring to visitation?

Visitors are typically allowed to bring a clear plastic bag with money for vending machines, identification, and essential medical items. No electronics, food, or other personal items are permitted.

How often can inmates make phone calls?

Inmates can typically make phone calls daily during designated hours, subject to their financial resources and institutional schedules.

Can inmates receive packages?

Generally, inmates cannot receive packages directly from family or friends. Approved items must be sent through authorized vendors or publishers.

General Visiting and Contacting Information

We provide detailed visiting and contact information for FCI - Schuylkill Satellite Prison Camp - Minimum. If you are have completed a FCI - Schuylkill Satellite Prison Camp - Minimum inmate search and have located an inmate, the information on this page will help you to stay in contact. We help you send money to jail, send & receive text messages, and provide the address for in-person visits.

Sending Money

Inmates who are currently imprisoned in FCI - Schuylkill Satellite Prison Camp - Minimum can receive money into their commissary account via money order, check or cash. Inmate visitors can also deposit money directly into the inmate's account at prison administrative office. Note: When sending the money via money order or check, mention the inmate id and full name on the back of the slip.

Sending a Package / Mail

You can send any mail to the inmates who are imprisoned in FCI - Schuylkill Satellite Prison Camp - Minimum. Please send the mail or package to the address mentioned below.

Inmate Name,

Inmate ID,

Interstate 81 & 901 West, Minersville, PA, 17954

Please make sure the mail or package that you are sending comes under the list of approved items. For further clarification on the allowed items, contact the prison administration directly on 570-544-7100 .

Note: In case you want to send packages, you need to get prior approval from the prison administration. Contact the prison / jail staff for more information.

Phone calls

Inmates can call to any person outside who are on the approved members list between 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM. The cost of the call is beared by the receiver and the call can be of maximum 30 minutes. During rush hours, the calling time is reduced drastically to 10 minutes.

Visitation Rules

You need to get yourself registered in the visitors list before visiting any inmate in the prison. If you are visiting someone in FCI - Schuylkill Satellite Prison Camp - Minimum, make sure you are in approved visitors list. Confirm with the prison authorities before coming to visit the inmate.

Listed below are the basic visitation rules which one must adhere to:

Visitor must not be a prior felon.
Visitor must have a valid government ID.
A legal guardian must be accompanied for children below 16 years of age.

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