How to Schedule a Visit at SCI Muncy: Advance Notice and Visitor-List Requirements
Scheduling a visit at SCI Muncy comes down to two things: using Pennsylvania's Inmate Visitation System (IVS) and being on the approved visitor list before you try to book.
All visits at SCI Muncy - both in-person contact visits and video visits - go through the Inmate Visitation System (IVS). Even if you've visited before, you'll still use IVS to book each appointment.
First, create your own IVS account. This is where you'll request visit times, manage your schedule, and receive updates about your visits.
You must already be on the incarcerated person's authorized visitor list before you can schedule anything. IVS won't let you book a slot if you're not approved - so confirm your status first.
Here's where it gets confusing: official sources give different advance-notice requirements. The PA DOC IVS webpage says at least two days in advance. The IVS Visitor Guide says three days. Since these don't match, give yourself extra lead time whenever possible.
Plan ahead: If you’re unsure which lead time will be enforced, schedule as early as you can and treat “3 days in advance” as the safer baseline. When you’re booking in IVS, double-check what it allows for the date you want.
Keep an eye on the email linked to your IVS account. If SCI Muncy cancels a visit, they'll notify you there - which matters if you've planned travel or are working around the advance-notice window.
IVS also caps how far ahead you can book. According to the Visitor Guide, visits can't be scheduled more than 60 days out. If you're planning further ahead, you'll need to wait until you're inside that window.
Who to Contact
- ✓ Contact SCI Muncy directly for scheduling questions or concerns.
- ✓ Email PA DOC Central Office for IVS scheduling help: RA-CRDOCINMATEVSS@pa.gov
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