SCI Coal Township

State Prison

Last Updated: February 12, 2024
Address
1 Kelley Dr, Coal Township, PA 17866-1020
Beds
2317
County
Northumberland
Phone
570-644-7890
Fax
570-644-3410
Email
ra-crpadocsecretary@pa.gov
Mailing Address
PO Box 33028, St Petersburg, FL 33733

SCI Coal Township 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

Satellite View of SCI Coal Township

You can support your loved ones at SCI Coal Township on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 570-644-7890.

Located at 1 Kelley Dr in Coal Township, PA, SCI Coal Township carefully assigns inmates based on their custody level, considering factors like criminal history. SCI Coal Township 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 Coal Township, dedicated on April 26, 1993, was part of Governor Casey's Operation Jump Start Program, aimed at addressing prison overcrowding while fostering economic growth. Accredited by the American Correctional Association in 1996, the institution has maintained reaccreditation every three years since. Spanning 43 acres inside the perimeter and 183 acres outside, it comprises 34 operational structures and 10 housing units, including cells and dormitories.

With an inmate population averaging 37 years old and supported by 526 full-time employees, SCI Coal Township offers academic education covering adult basic education, GED, and vocational training in building trades, HVAC, barbering, and more. Vocational classes provide industry-recognized certifications tailored to specific trade skills.

Inmate programs address family relationships, reentry preparation, substance abuse, offense-related issues, and mental health. The facility's community work program engages inmates in various projects benefiting local churches, youth basketball leagues, the Salvation Army, municipal buildings, war veterans' memorials, community cemeteries, playgrounds, highway cleanup efforts, and assistance in relocating office equipment.

Operated by the Northumberland County Authority, SCI Coal Township exemplifies a cooperative approach to prison construction and management, contributing to both the correctional system's needs and local economic development.

Inmate Locator

SCI Coal Township 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.

Get an Arrest Record immediately.

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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