How to visit, scheduling, dress code, and visitor requirements
Visitation at SCI Retreat is scheduled through Pennsylvania's Inmate Visitation System (IVS) using a Keystone login. The PA DOC supports both in-person and video visits. Before you can book anything, you need to be on the inmate's authorized visitor list. Adults set up their own IVS/Keystone account, while minors are added under a parent or guardian. Any child participating in a visit must have a completed DC-313 form present. When creating your account, your name, date of birth, and address are checked against the approved list, so make sure everything matches exactly. Inaccurate details can delay scheduling. Plan for screening on arrival: all visitors and vehicles are subject to search and metal detection. Your vehicle must be locked and secured, and there is no waiting area on facility grounds.
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Trying to schedule a visit at SCI Retreat with a child? The DC-313 requirement is often the thing that quietly stops people. Here's what it means and how it connects to your IVS visitor account.
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SCI Retreat (and all Pennsylvania DOC facilities) offers both in-person and video visits. There are no walk-ins. Every visit must be scheduled in advance through the Inmate Visitation System (IVS). Whether you're visiting on-site or by video, IVS is where you request a time slot.
SCI Retreat visits go through the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections visitation system, and you can visit in person or by video. Here's how to plan your trip and avoid surprises at the door.
Choosing between in-person and video visits at SCI Retreat comes down to a few key differences: monthly limits, group size, visit length, and privacy. Here's how they compare — plus how to join a scheduled video visit.
Deciding between video and in-person visits at SCI Retreat? The key differences come down to monthly limits, visit length, how many people can join, and what gets monitored or recorded.
Yes. SCI Retreat visits are scheduled through IVS/Keystone and include both in-person and video visits. Join your video visit from the IVS link near your scheduled time since sessions run back-to-back.
You can only visit after the inmate adds you to their authorized visitor list. Once approved, create an IVS account and authenticate with Keystone. Adults use individual accounts, and minors are added under a parent or guardian.
Yes. All visitors and vehicles are subject to search and metal detection, and your vehicle must be secured before entering. There is no waiting area on SCI Retreat grounds.
If you need to support someone incarcerated at SCI Retreat, the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections routes inmate account deposits through JPay. Using the authorized process keeps your money safe and helps you avoid scams.
If you want to help someone at SCI Retreat with commissary, you'll be using JPay, Pennsylvania DOC's approved payment processor. Stick to the official methods, and avoid anyone asking you to send money to a person, a separate website, or an email account.
SCI Retreat handles inmate deposits through JPay. You can send funds online, by phone, by mailing a money order, or at a lobby kiosk inside the prison.
