SCI LAUREL HIGHLANDS

All in-person and video visits at SCI Laurel Highlands must be scheduled through the Inmate Visitation System (IVS) at least 3 days ahead, but no more than 60 days in advance. Contact visits allow up to 4 authorized visitors; video visits allow up to 6. Inmates in general population are limited to 4 contact visits and 6 video visits per month, though this can change based on operations. Video visits last 45 minutes, while contact visits run at least one hour. Join a video session only a few minutes before the scheduled start to avoid losing time. Expect a metal detector and searches of visitors and vehicles. Rule violations can lead to suspended visiting privileges. IVS requires identity verification through a Keystone login. Minors should be added under a parent or guardian account with a DC-313 on file.

SCI Laurel Highlands uses ViaPath Technologies (ConnectNetwork) for inmate email and DOC tablets. For account setup, purchases, or technical issues, contact ViaPath customer service at 1-877-650-4249. The Department of Corrections doesn't handle vendor accounts or troubleshooting. Inmates order tablets through the DOC commissary. You can help by sending money, but those transfers require a JPay account. On the tablet, one "link" equals one cent and covers songs, email messages, games, and other DOC-approved items. These tablets have a mortality timer, meaning they must sync to a prison kiosk every 30 days or they'll lock. After release, the former inmate needs to send the tablet to ViaPath to remove the timer and load Wi-Fi and camera software. Video visits cannot be recorded, uploaded, shared, or distributed.

To send money to someone at SCI Laurel Highlands, the Department offers electronic payments and directs families to its "JPay Information" guidance for step-by-step instructions. Transfers from friends and family typically require a JPay account, including certain tablet-related transfers. Inmates order DOC tablets through the facility commissary, not directly from family. Tablet purchases and add-ons use Link units (1 Link equals one cent). Links can be spent on DOC-approved items like songs, email messages, and games. For deposit options and where funds can be applied (commissary, phone, or tablet balances), check the Department's guidance on accepted deposit methods.