State Correctional Institution - SCI Chester PA

How To Contact An Inmate At State Correctional Institution - SCI Chester PA

Mail Inmates

You can mail inmates at the State Correctional Institution - SCI Chester PA addressed to:

Connect Inmates Via Phone

The State Correctional Institution - SCI Chester PA allows phone calls or video communication with offenders. Phone calls are managed through Securus Tech®, which requires setting up a specific account. Read our first-time phone setup guide for a hassle-free experience. It's important to note that all calls are recorded and subject to monitoring. Inmates are unable to receive calls but can make collect calls.

How to Send Money To An Inmate's Trust Fund In State Correctional Institution - SCI Chester PA

Sending money to an inmate's trust fund has become much easier in the last ten years. To send money to an inmate incarcerated in State Correctional Institution - SCI Chester PA, you can use any of the following methods:

1. Using the Jpay.com website or Mobile Apps Jpay Android / Jpay iOS
2. Money Order By Mail (USPS only), No extra fee is charged. You should deposit all money orders with the deposit slip. All money orders should be mailed to
   JPay, 717 Market Street, Ste. 423, Lemoyne, PA 17043.
3. Using Phone: Call 24x7 helpline 800-574-5729, speak with a live agent to send money.
4. MoneyGram: Using Moneygram, you can send money to an inmate, Visit any Moneygram location, and Provide your inmate id and prison name to the agent available, they will help you in the remaining process. Receive Code for PA DOC: 3209.

You can read our ultimate guide to sending money to an inmate or visit the facility website to understand the process better.

Visitation Guide For State Correctional Institution - SCI Chester PA

Follow the facility's visitation hours for a smooth entry. The timings are below. For updated timings, visit the Brazos County Juvenile Justice website or contact the facility at 610-490-5412.

Be Approved For Visitation

To visit an inmate, you must be on the approved visitor list. To be added to the list, you need to apply by following the instructions in our application guide. You can download the application form from the article. Once you've filled it out, you can mail or fax it to the facility for processing.

Prepare For Visitation

Visitation Rules

• Visitors are searched before visitation
• Contrabands shall be confiscated and disposed of.
• Each adult is allowed to bring 20$ in cash.
• Each visitor shall be identified by his/her finger scan and identification card.
• Visitors are required to be screened through metal detectors before entering.
• Prior calling to the facility for admission is required. The warden will approve or disapprove your visit.
• Visitors must be on the inmates' visitor list
• An attorney(s) or agents of the attorney, including paralegals, investigators, psychologists, psychiatrists, mitigation specialists, and or social workers, will be allowed to interview an inmate for legal purposes and will not be required to have a court order.
• Victim of the inmate will not be permitted for visitation
• Visiting days and hours will be determined by the warden, considering the number of visitors, the size of the visiting area, and the institution's security requirements.
• Any false information on the visitation application by a visitor will result in a denial of visitation.

Visitation Timings