Visitation at SCI Greene

How to visit, scheduling, dress code, and visitor requirements

Overview

SCI Greene uses the Pennsylvania DOC Inmate Visitation System (IVS) for both in-person and video visits. For video visits, find your visit URL in the automated confirmation email or your IVS

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Quick Facts

SCI Greene supports both in‑person and PA DOC video visits via the Pennsylvania DOC Inmate Visitation System (IVS).
Visitors may join a PA DOC video visit up to five minutes before the scheduled start time.
The video visit URL appears in the automated confirmation email and under upcoming visits in the visitor's IVS account.
All visitors and visitor vehicles are subject to search and must pass through a metal detector, and visitors must secure their vehicles and equipment on prison property.

Visitation Guides

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Before Your First In‑Person Visit to RJ Donovan: A Practical Checklist

A first visit goes smoother when you plan for security screening and the

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Joining a Video Visit at RJ Donovan: The 5‑Minute Window and How to Connect via Zoom

Video visits go smoother when you know exactly when to join and where to click. Here's how the 5-minute window works and how to connect through Zoom without running into problems.

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Who to Contact When You Have Questions About Visiting Someone at RJ Donovan

Getting your question to the right place the first time saves a lot of back-and-forth. Here's who to contact for visiting rules, schedules, or issues with a visit.

Common Questions

How do I join a video visit with someone at SCI Greene?

Find the video visit URL in your automated confirmation email or your IVS upcoming visits list. Click the link to open Zoom, choose

Can I wait on SCI Greene grounds if I arrive early for a visit?

No. SCI Greene has no waiting area, and anyone who isn't a visitor must leave the grounds. If you arrive early, wait off-site—staying on the grounds could get your visiting privileges suspended.

What security checks should I expect when visiting SCI Greene?

All visitors and visitor vehicles are subject to search, and you’ll need to pass through a metal detector. You’re also responsible for securing your vehicle and equipment while on prison property.

Other Guides for SCI Greene

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How to Send Money to Someone at RJ Donovan (JPay, Money Orders, MoneyGram)

Sending money is straightforward once you know which service to use and what limits apply. Here are the approved methods and the key rules that trip people up.