SCI Smithfield

State Prison

Last Updated: March 03, 2024
Address
1120 Pike St, Huntingdon, PA 15510-0001
Beds
1375
County
Huntingdon
Phone
814-643-6520
Email
ra-crpadocsecretary@pa.gov
Mailing Address
PO Box 33028, St Petersburg, FL 33733

SCI Smithfield 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 Smithfield

You can support your loved ones at SCI Smithfield on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 814-643-6520.

Located at 1120 Pike St in Huntingdon, PA, SCI Smithfield carefully assigns inmates based on their custody level, considering factors like criminal history. SCI Smithfield 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 Smithfield, a close-custody state prison, detains approximately 1,380 adult male inmates across its eleven housing units within twenty-two buildings. These units accommodate inmates in single cells or multiple occupancy cells based on security needs. The Correctional Industries Program employs up to 50 inmates in a garment factory, offering select offenders work opportunities.

Construction of SCI Smithfield concluded in 1988, with subsequent expansions including H, I, J, and K Blocks, along with a Secure Residential Treatment Unit (SRTU). Despite initial design for 492 inmates, subsequent expansions increased the capacity to 1,380 beds. As of June 23, 2014, the inmate population stands at 1,339.

The facility spans 61 acres, with 31 acres enclosed within the perimeter. Staffing comprises 504 full-time employees, maintaining operations and overseeing inmate programs. Academic education encompasses adult basic education, GED classes, and pre-vocational training, alongside vocational programs in building trades, business occupations, custodial maintenance, and barber management.

Centralized inmate programs cover athletic and leisure activities, geriatric services, HIV support, supplementary education, and social services addressing various needs, including substance abuse, violence prevention, and offender rehabilitation. The Special Needs Unit caters to specific inmate requirements, including medication compliance and adjustment support.

SCI Smithfield operates a garment factory, producing winter coats, jackets, and boxers, employing approximately 50 inmates. Additionally, the facility collaborates with Canine Partners for Life in a puppy program, where inmates train service dogs for special needs.

The Community Work Program engages inmates in voluntary labor, contributing over 4,374 hours in 2013 to projects like painting, mulching, general labor, and interior renovations. These initiatives promote community involvement and skill-building among inmates.

Overall, SCI Smithfield serves as a vital correctional institution, housing and rehabilitating male offenders through comprehensive programs and employment opportunities while fostering community engagement through various initiatives.

Inmate Locator

SCI Smithfield 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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