SCI Phoenix

State Prison

Last Updated: February 12, 2024
Address
1200 Mokychic Dr, Collegeville, PA 19426
Beds
3830
County
Montgomery
Phone
610-409-7890
Email
ra-crpadocsecretary@pa.gov
Mailing Address
PO Box 33028, St. Petersburg, FL 33733

SCI Phoenix 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.

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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 Phoenix

You can support your loved ones at SCI Phoenix on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 610-409-7890.

Located at 1200 Mokychic Dr in Collegeville, PA, SCI Phoenix carefully assigns inmates based on their custody level, considering factors like criminal history. SCI Phoenix 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 Phoenix, a 3,830-bed facility located on the property of SCI Graterford, replaces the aging Graterford prison built in 1929. It consists of two prototypical correctional facilities sharing one Administration/Support Building, with Program Services Buildings, CI shops, Commissary, Property, and Maintenance on both East and West sides. Additionally, it includes a 192-bed Female Transition Unit (FTU) focused on reentry and family reunification.

The facility offers a variety of treatment, educational, vocational, and recreational programs. It houses specialty units such as Secure Residential Treatment Unit, Residential Treatment Unit, Therapeutic Community, Transitional Housing Unit, Veteran’s Service Unit, Special Assessment Unit, Special Observation Unit, and Diversionary Treatment Unit.

With a total acreage of 164 and a 1.5-mile perimeter, SCI Phoenix ensures maximum security. Its design incorporates two correctional facilities sharing an Administration/Centralized Service Building. Employing 1,200 full-time staff, it replaces SCI Graterford while some administrative offices will still operate at the latter. Improved safety and security, better long-term population management, and enhanced educational and vocational opportunities are highlights.

SCI Phoenix accommodates 3,830 inmates across 15 housing units, with 282 beds in each unit. It features four Security Level 5 Housing Units, with East housing parole violators and new receptions and West housing general population inmates. The facility also includes an Outside Service Unit (OSU) and a Capital Unit for capital cases, particularly from the Philadelphia area, to reduce court-related costs and escorts.

The Female Transitional Unit, a first in Pennsylvania, has a bed capacity of 192 and prioritizes reentry and family reunification. It aims to facilitate inmate reconnection with family before release, particularly beneficial for inmates from Philadelphia and surrounding areas. This unit, located on the property but outside the perimeter, supplements existing facilities housing female offenders like SCI Muncy and SCI Cambridge Springs.

Separate Program Service Buildings on the East and West sides provide diverse religious services and over 30 classrooms for vocational and educational programs. These include Adult Basic Education, Vocational Classes, and a range of vocational training opportunities such as Barbering, Carpentry, and Restaurant Professions. Additionally, the facility offers various treatment programs including Alcohol and Other Drugs, Violence Prevention, and Sex Offender Treatment.

SCI Phoenix also operates Correctional Industries like Laundry, Garment Factory, and Shoe Factory, contributing to inmate rehabilitation and skill development. Through its comprehensive facilities and programs, SCI Phoenix aims to enhance the safety, security, and reintegration prospects of its inmate population.

Inmate Locator

SCI Phoenix 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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