How to Visit Facility

SCI Benner Township's Inmate Handbook references the official visitation policy under "Visiting (DC-ADM 812)." This policy covers how visits work: who can visit, what to expect when you arrive, and the rules you'll need to follow.

To confirm details before you go, contact the facility directly. SCI Benner Township is at 301 Institution Drive, Bellefonte, PA 16823. The main phone number is 814-353-3630.

Steps to Follow

• ✓ Use the facility’s Inmate Handbook reference to identify the governing visitation policy: “Visiting (DC-ADM 812).”
• ✓ Plan your travel using the facility address: 301 Institution Drive, Bellefonte, PA 16823.
• ✓ Call the main line at 814-353-3630 to confirm the current visitation details before you leave.

DC-ADM 812 is the policy name you'll want to reference when calling, but the specific visitation rules (visiting hours, visitor approval steps, ID requirements, dress code, and what you can bring) aren't confirmed here. Your best move is to call and ask for the DC-ADM 812 visitation provisions, or ask where you can view them online. Follow whatever the facility confirms for your loved one's situation. This saves you a wasted trip.

1. Call the facility: Use 814-353-3630 and ask to confirm the current visiting hours and any visit requirements tied to DC-ADM 812.
2. Confirm what you need to do before showing up: Ask whether you must be approved ahead of time and what steps are required under the visiting policy.
3. Verify what you can bring and what to wear: Request the current rules for allowed items and clothing, since these are often enforced at the door.
4. Double-check the location before you travel: Confirm you have the right destination, 301 Institution Drive, Bellefonte, PA 16823, and ask for any directions the facility recommends for visitors.
5. Ask how to access the policy text: If you cannot view the Inmate Handbook section yourself, ask staff how you can get the DC-ADM 812 visitation details.