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State Correctional Institution - SCI Houtzdale, Pennsylvania

Overview of the Facility

SCI Houtzdale is a medium-security state correctional institution for adult male offenders. It is operated by the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections and can house approximately 2,500 inmates.

Contact Information

Address: 209 Institution Drive, Houtzdale, PA 16698-1000
Phone: (814) 378-1000
Website: https://www.cor.pa.gov/Facilities/StatePrisons/Pages/Houtzdale.aspx

How to Locate an Inmate

To locate an inmate at SCI Houtzdale, use the PA Department of Corrections Inmate Locator: https://inmatelocator.cor.pa.gov/

Visitation Information and Hours

Visiting hours vary by housing unit. Contact the facility directly for specific visiting times and procedures. All visitors must be on the inmate's approved visitor list.

How to Send Money

Money can be sent to inmates through various methods:

Phone Calls and Video Options

Inmates can make collect calls or use pre-paid phone accounts. Video visitation may be available through GTL ConnectNetwork.

Inmate Services and Programs

SCI Houtzdale offers various programs including:

  • Educational programs
  • Vocational training
  • Substance abuse treatment
  • Religious services
  • Recreational activities

History of the Facility

SCI Houtzdale opened in 1996 as part of Pennsylvania's prison expansion program. It was built to alleviate overcrowding in other state facilities.

Security and Management Information

As a medium-security facility, SCI Houtzdale employs various security measures including perimeter fencing, surveillance systems, and correctional officers. The facility is managed by a superintendent and a team of administrative staff.

Legal and Visitation Rights

Inmates have the right to legal counsel and can receive visits from their attorneys. Family and friends must be on the approved visitor list to visit.

Booking and Release Process

Inmates are typically transferred to SCI Houtzdale from other facilities. Upon arrival, they undergo intake procedures including medical screening and orientation. Release procedures vary based on the inmate's sentence and conditions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What items can I send to an inmate at SCI Houtzdale?

Inmates can receive approved items through authorized vendors only. Personal packages are not accepted. Check with the facility for a list of approved vendors and items.

How often can inmates make phone calls?

Inmates have access to phones during designated times, which vary by housing unit. There are limits on call duration and frequency to ensure fair access for all inmates.

What medical services are available at SCI Houtzdale?

SCI Houtzdale provides basic medical, dental, and mental health services on-site. More specialized care may require transfer to an outside facility.

General Visiting and Contacting Information

We provide detailed visiting and contact information for State Correctional Institution - SCI Houtzdale PA. If you are have completed a State Correctional Institution - SCI Houtzdale PA 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 State Correctional Institution - SCI Houtzdale PA 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 State Correctional Institution - SCI Houtzdale PA. Please send the mail or package to the address mentioned below.

Inmate Name,

Inmate ID,

209 Institution Drive PO Box 1000, Houtzdale, PA, 16698-1000

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 814-378-1000 .

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 State Correctional Institution - SCI Houtzdale PA, 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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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