How to visit, scheduling, dress code, and visitor requirements
SCI Benner Township's inmate handbook directs visitors to the Pennsylvania DOC visiting policy (DC-ADM 812), so visit types and rules follow statewide guidance. Pennsylvania DOC offers both in-person and video visits. Scheduling and identity verification are handled through the Inmate Visitation System (IVS) using Keystone authentication. Before you can schedule anything, the inmate has to add you to their authorized visitors list, and you need to create an IVS account. Each adult needs their own account. Minors are added under a parent or legal guardian. For video visits, you join through the IVS link or interface close to your scheduled time. Sessions run back-to-back, so being on time matters. Keep in mind that visit availability can vary by housing unit or custody status.
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Your first visit to SCI Benner Township goes smoother when you plan for security screening and strict property rules ahead of time. Use the checklist below to avoid delays—and avoid getting turned away at the gate.
Before visiting someone at SCI Benner Township, you'll need to confirm the rules that apply to your loved one and check the schedule for the day you plan to go.
Your first visit goes much smoother when you schedule ahead and know the security rules. This checklist helps you avoid the common mistakes that delay visits—or get you turned away at the door.
First, the inmate must add you to their authorized visitors list. Then create an IVS account, authenticate through Keystone, and schedule your visit in IVS following PA DOC procedures.
Bring a current, government-issued photo ID that shows your date of birth. If address verification is required, the address you provide should match what's on your ID.
Yes. PA DOC supports both in-person and video visits, though availability can depend on housing unit and custody status. Video visits are scheduled through IVS, and you join through the IVS link or interface near your scheduled start time.
Trying to mail someone at SCI Benner Township and wondering why the address says St. Petersburg, Florida? You're in the right place. Pennsylvania DOC routes general correspondence through a third-party mail vendor, and getting the format exactly right is what keeps your letter moving instead of bouncing back.
SCI Benner Township uses two different mailing addresses depending on what you're sending. Get it wrong—or forget the inmate number—and your mail could be delayed or rejected.
If you want your letter to actually reach someone at SCI Benner Township, you need to address it exactly the way PADOC's Smart Communications mail system requires.
