SCI Frackville

State Prison

Last Updated: February 12, 2024
Address
1111 Altamont Blvd, Frackville, PA 17931-2699
Beds
1154
County
Schuylkill
Phone
570-874-4516
Email
ra-crpadocsecretary@pa.gov
Mailing Address
PO Box 33028, St Petersburg, FL 33733

SCI Frackville 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 Frackville

You can support your loved ones at SCI Frackville on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 570-874-4516.

Located at 1111 Altamont Blvd in Frackville, PA, SCI Frackville carefully assigns inmates based on their custody level, considering factors like criminal history. SCI Frackville 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 Frackville, a maximum-security state prison, houses around 1,192 adult male inmates on 174 acres, 35 of which are within razor wire fencing. The facility comprises six housing units, offering both multi-occupancy cells and dormitory-style accommodation. Participating in the Correctional Industries program, SCI Frackville employs fifty inmates in a large-scale laundry operation serving four state prisons and five veteran centers. Additionally, inmates engage in work opportunities through the community work program, contributing to highway and park cleanup and grass cutting for various government agencies.

As one of twenty-six Correctional Facilities and one Motivational Boot Camp, SCI Frackville hosts special features like a Special Needs Unit and a Secure Special Needs Unit. The inmate population averages around 38 years of age, managed by a staff of 435 full-time employees.

Academic and vocational education programs are extensive, offering GED-level education and the PLATO Computer Lab for tailored learning. Vocational training covers a range of disciplines such as business practices, custodial maintenance, electricity/electronics systems technician, and a barber program. Apprenticeship opportunities include automotive mechanics, electrician, painter, plumber, baker, cook, and machinist.

Inmate programs address various needs, including family and relationship support, re-entry preparation, substance abuse treatment, and offense-related intervention. Mental health programs cover education, management, peer support, community re-entry, and support for recent psychiatric commitment returns.

In the realm of Correctional Industries, the Regional Laundry operation services multiple institutions, employing six staff and fifty inmates in laundry processing and distribution. The laundry operation is essential for maintaining hygiene and cleanliness across the prison system.

The community work program involves litter pickup on highways, painting and cleaning for local housing authorities, and park cleanup in several municipalities. These initiatives not only benefit the surrounding communities but also offer inmates valuable opportunities for skill-building and community engagement.

Inmate Locator

SCI Frackville 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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