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SCI Pine Grove 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
Located at 189 Fyock Rd in Indiana, PA, SCI Pine Grove carefully assigns inmates based on their custody level, considering factors like criminal history. SCI Pine Grove 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.
When someone you care about ends up in a state prison, it can be tough to navigate the ins and outs of the system. From figuring out how to stay in touch to understanding what you can do to make their time easier, it can feel overwhelming. That's where this webpage comes in handy. It's here to help you get the lowdown on SCI Pine Grove so you can stay connected and support your loved one during their time inside.
Communication is important, the prison offers a phone program for outbound calls only, with inmates unable to receive incoming calls. Accepting collect calls can be expensive, sometimes exceeding $10 per call. Click here for discounts on inmate calls, especially if the communication with your inmate is frequent. It's important to remember that all phone calls are recorded, and discussing sensitive legal matters over these lines is discouraged.
While incarcerated, reading is often the best use of time. Please note that books and magazines, puzzles, and word searches ordered for inmates must come directly from the publisher. This policy ensures that the items are new, untampered, and comply with the facility's regulations. Prisons and jails enforce this rule to prevent the introduction of contraband or prohibited materials. By restricting orders to publishers, the facility can better maintain security and control over the content entering the institution. Any books or magazines not received directly from the publisher will be rejected and not delivered to the inmate. You may, however, send letters and selfies to inmates with this easy-to-use app, packages starting at only $8.00.
SCI Pine Grove, a Pennsylvania state prison, encompasses 19 buildings, including 8 housing units, and is home to some of the state's youngest inmates. With 40% of its population under 20 years old and an average age of 38, SCI Pine Grove stands out as a facility with a significant youth demographic. Groundbreaking for SCI Pine Grove took place on May 11, 1998, as part of an initiative to establish a dedicated institution for young adult offenders, providing them with a therapeutic community environment to foster growth and maturity.
Spanning 29.5 acres within the perimeter and 82.5 acres outside, SCI Pine Grove features a mix of cell and dormitory-style housing in two of its housing units. The facility offers academic education up to GED level, including programs in adult basic education, literacy, money management, and vocational training in fields such as building maintenance, carpentry, computer-aided drafting, and business education.
Inmate programs at SCI Pine Grove are diverse, catering to the unique needs of its population. These programs include the Young Adult Offender's Program, Batterer's Intervention, Violence Prevention, Sex Offender Treatment, Hepatitis C education, and various therapeutic community initiatives. The prison also places a strong emphasis on community engagement through its community work program, which undertakes numerous projects throughout the year, including food packaging for low-income families, painting and cleaning for volunteer fire departments, lawn care for community spaces, and various maintenance tasks for local churches, schools, and recreational facilities.
SCI Pine Grove's community work program not only benefits local organizations and institutions but also provides inmates with opportunities for meaningful engagement and skill development. Through these initiatives, inmates contribute positively to their communities while also gaining valuable work experience and a sense of purpose.
SCI Pine Grove 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.
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.
All in-person visits must be scheduled online at least three days in advance.
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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