SCI Fayette

State Prison

Last Updated: February 12, 2024
Address
50 Overlook Dr, LaBelle, PA 15450-1050
Beds
2021
County
Fayette
Phone
724-364-2200
Email
ra-crpadocsecretary@pa.gov
Mailing Address
PO Box 33028, St Petersburg, FL 33733

SCI Fayette is for State Prison offenders sentenced anywhere from one year to life by the State Court in the county where the charges were filed

All prisons and jails have Security or Custody levels depending on the inmate’s classification, sentence, and criminal history. Please review the rules and regulations for State - medium facility.

The phone carrier is Securus Tech®, to see their rates and best-calling plans for your inmate to call you.

If you are seeking to send your inmate money for commissary, one recommended for this facility is JPAY - Pennsylvania SCI. There is a fee for sending money, see their rates and limitations.

If you are unsure of your inmate's location, you can search and locate your inmate by typing in their last name, first name or first initial, and/or the offender ID number to get their accurate information immediately Registered Offenders

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You can support your loved ones at SCI Fayette on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 724-364-2200.

Located at 50 Overlook Dr in LaBelle, PA, SCI Fayette carefully assigns inmates based on their custody level, considering factors like criminal history. SCI Fayette offers diverse educational and vocational programs aimed at equipping offenders for successful reintegration into society and reducing recidivism. Through these initiatives, inmates gain skills and confidence, fostering personal growth and resilience.

SCI Fayette, a maximum-security state prison, houses approximately 2,050 inmates across 11 housing units, comprising both multiple occupancy cells and dormitories. Engaging in the Correctional Industries program, the facility employs inmates in a license plate factory that produces plates utilized throughout the state. Additionally, its metal factory manufactures furniture used within prison cells. Inmate labor is also integral to the community work program, involving landscaping for government agencies, cemeteries, and parks, as well as assisting in the loading and unloading of trucks for local food banks and roadside litter cleanup.

Spanning 53 acres within the perimeter and 205 acres outside, SCI Fayette features 36 operational structures, including one Special Needs Unit and one Special Management Unit. In terms of education, the facility offers academic programs ranging from adult basic education to GED preparation, alongside vocational training in HVAC, business education, computer-aided design, carpentry, welding, cosmetology, custodial maintenance, and electricity, with certifications available upon completion.

Inmate programs address various needs, including family and relationship support, sex offender treatment, re-entry preparation, substance use disorder therapy, mental health services, and programs focusing on offense-related behavior. These programs aim to facilitate rehabilitation and reduce recidivism rates.

Within Correctional Industries, the License Plate Factory produces aluminum plates for PennDOT and organizational plates for various state agencies, while the Metal Factory manufactures furniture and security products used within the prison system. These goods are supplied to state entities such as the Department of Corrections and the Pennsylvania State Police.

Furthermore, the Community Work Program contributes to local communities by assisting food banks with unloading and distributing supplies, maintaining churches, legions, and community centers, and conducting roadside cleanup efforts. Through these initiatives, SCI Fayette not only provides opportunities for inmate skill development and rehabilitation but also contributes positively to the broader community.

Inmate Locator

SCI Fayette maintains a database of current inmates and their locations within the system. To locate an inmate, begin by using the DOC locator tool, which requires entering the first three letters of the inmate's first and last name, allowing for variations in spelling.

If unable to locate the desired information through free resources, users may opt to use the Arrest Record Search, which requires payment. While this option incurs a small fee, it provides access to the most up-to-date data available.

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Visitation Information

In-person visitation is available at all DOC facilities. Some visiting rules have changed, so please be sure to read this entire page and check out the updated Visiting Rules page, as well as the Visitor Guide before scheduling an in-person visit with an incarcerated loved one. This page also contains instructions on how to schedule a no-cost video visit.​

In-Person Visitation

All in-person visits must be scheduled online at least three days in advance.

  • Schedule a visit.
  • You will see available timeslots, based on your loved one’s specific housing assignment, when you log in.
  • Each inmate is permitted four in-person visits per month, one of which may be on a weekend; in-person visits are guaranteed to be at least one hour long.
  • Four visitors are permitted with one inmate at a time. (Exception: At Quehanna Boot Camp, two visitors are permitted at a time.)
  • All visitors must clear all security procedures and comply with all visiting room rules.
  • Notice on Cancellations: Visits may be canceled for several reasons. You will be notified by email if a cancellation occurs. Please check the email associated with your account the morning of your scheduled visit.
  • At the time of arrival and departure, the visitor may exchange a brief hug and kiss with their incarcerated loved one. There shall be no excessive displays of affection.

Video Visitation

Video visitation is a free service offered to inmates and authorized visitors. All inmates are eligible to participate. Rules for video visits are generally the same as those for in-person visits at a facility. All non-legal video visits are monitored and recorded. Please review our detailed Visitor Guide prior to your visit.

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