Bellefonte, Pennsylvnia, PA

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700 Rishel Hill RdBellefonte, PA, 16823

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At a Glance

Visitation

  • All visits must be scheduled at least two days in advance through the PA DOC IVS.
  • IVS uses Keystone Login for identity verification and requires each adult visitor to have their own IVS account.
  • Visitors may join video visits from the IVS interface, by clicking the emailed Video Call URL, or by using the Zoom app with meeting ID/password.

Communication

  • Visitors may join Bellefonte video visits from an IVS account, via an emailed Video Call URL, or by using the Zoom app with meeting ID/password.
  • IVS indicates video visits must be scheduled at least three days in advance and cannot be scheduled more than 60 days out.
  • Tablets are ordered by the inmate through the DOC commissary and families may send money to enable a purchase; JPay is the referenced vendor for sending funds.

Sending Money

  • Tablets for PA DOC inmates must be ordered by the inmate through the DOC commissary and family funds may be sent to enable the purchase.
  • A JPay account is required to send funds for tablet purchases.
  • You can usually add funds online or by phone through approved services, at lobby kiosks, or by mailing a money order.

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Topic Overviews

Visitation

Visitation at Bellefonte, Pennsylvania is managed through the Pennsylvania DOC Inmate Visitation System (IVS). You'll need to schedule your visit in IVS at least two days in advance. Each adult visitor needs their own IVS account, authenticated through Keystone Login for identity verification. Video visits are available too. You can join from the IVS interface, by clicking the emailed Video Call URL, or through the Zoom app using the meeting ID and password provided. For in-person visits, Pennsylvania DOC policy allows up to four contact visits per month per inmate, including one weekend visit. Each visit lasts at least one hour and may allow up to four visitors. Bring a current government-issued photo ID showing your date of birth, and make sure the address you provide matches what's on your ID.

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Communication

Bellefonte handles remote communication through an IVS and Zoom workflow for video visits. You can join by logging into your IVS visitor account, clicking the emailed Video Call URL, or opening Zoom and entering the meeting ID and password provided. Plan ahead: visits must be scheduled at least three days in advance, and you can't book more than 60 days out. Getting started typically means creating a visitor account with the approved vendor, completing identity verification, requesting facility approval, and purchasing any required vendor credits before your session. For tablets, the incarcerated person orders through the DOC commissary. If you'd like to help, you can send money so they can purchase one. JPay is the referenced vendor for sending funds. The department also lists a DOC Central Office contact for visitation and scheduling questions.

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Sending Money

Sending money to someone at Bellefonte, Pennsylvania helps cover commissary purchases, phone time, or tablet balances. At many PA facilities, tablets must be ordered by the inmate through the DOC commissary, and funding a tablet purchase requires a JPay account. You can typically add funds through online or phone deposits with approved services, at lobby kiosks (where available), or by mailing a money order per the facility's instructions. Funds go to specific account types (commissary or trust, phone or prepaid, or tablet) and can only be used for that purpose. To avoid delays, include the inmate's full name, their booking or ID number, and your contact details on any mailed payment.

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Common Questions

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How do I join a PA DOC video visit from home?

Log into your IVS account and use the Video Call URL to join. You can also click the emailed Video Call URL, or join in the Zoom app with the meeting ID and password provided.

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Do I need a Keystone login to schedule visits for Bellefonte?

Yes. The PA DOC IVS uses Keystone Login for identity verification, so each adult visitor needs to create and authenticate their own IVS account through Keystone. Minors are added under a parent or guardian's account as part of the IVS process.

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What ID do I need to bring for an in-person visit at Bellefonte?

Bring a current government-issued photo ID that shows your date of birth. When scheduling, make sure the address you provide matches the address on your ID.

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How do I join a Bellefonte video visit?

Join by logging into your IVS visitor account and using the Video Call URL, opening the vendor’s emailed link, or joining in the Zoom app with the meeting ID and password you’re given.

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How far in advance do I need to schedule a video visit at Bellefonte?

Schedule at least three days in advance. You also can't book more than 60 days out.

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Can family members buy a tablet for someone at Bellefonte?

Not directly. Tablets are ordered by the incarcerated person through the DOC commissary, but you can send money so they can purchase one, and JPay is the referenced vendor for sending funds.

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The Pennsylvania DOC schedules visits through its Inmate Visitation System (IVS), which requires a Keystone Login account for identity verification.

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