Physically Present vs. Total Population at SCI Forest: Why the report shows 2,230 present but 2,246 assigned
Looking at the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections monthly population report and confused by the numbers? You're not alone. SCI Forest often shows fewer people "physically present" than the "total institution population" — that's because the total includes people who were temporarily away on the report date.
According to the PA DOC monthly population report (December 31, 2025), SCI Forest had 2,230 people physically present. The same summary table shows 1 person in "Hospital" and 15 in "Temporary Absence." Add those up, and you get SCI Forest's total institution population: 2,246.
Quick math: 2,230 physically present + 1 hospital + 15 temporary absence = 2,246 total institution population.
These figures come from the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections monthly population report dated "As Of December 31, 2025." The "Physically Present" column is a headcount of people actually at the facility that day - not everyone assigned there on paper.
"Total institution population" casts a wider net. For SCI Forest, it includes everyone physically present plus those counted under "Hospital" and "Temporary Absence." That's why the total (2,246) is higher than the physically present number (2,230) - the report captures everyone connected to the institution, even if they were offsite on the report date.
This distinction matters if you're trying to figure out where someone is right now. In the report, Forest appears under facility code FRS (SCI Forest). Someone can be assigned to SCI Forest but not counted as "physically present" if they fall into an offsite category - like hospitalization or temporary absence.
Heads-up: Because the total includes people who are temporarily away, being "assigned to SCI Forest" doesn't guarantee they're physically there on the report date. Verify current status before planning a visit.
Practical Steps
- ✓ Note the report date you’re looking at (this one is “As Of December 31, 2025”).
- ✓ Use official channels to confirm the person’s current location before you try to visit.
- ✓ Check the most recent monthly population report for updated totals.
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