SCI Benner Township

Benner Township State Correctional Institution is located in Belefonte Pennsylvania.  It is a medium security prison that houses over 2,107 inmates.  Opened in April of 2013 this is one of the newest correctional facilities in Pennsylvania and received inmates from two facilities that closed, SCI Cresson and SCI Greensburg.  Little is known about the programs offered at this facility, however one of the programs inmates can participate in is a dog training program where inmates help train dogs that are up for adoption.

Offenders at SCI Benner Township are given basic necessary medical, dental and mental health treatment.  Inmates may be selected to work in supportive positions within the institution including custodial work, landscaping, and providing vital kitchen and laundry services.  This facility is also in the process of building a correctional industries laundry program that will provide large scale operational services.

Visiting Hours at Benner Township State Correctional Institution:

Visits at SCI Benner Township occur on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 8:30am-3:30pm.  This facility has lockers available for personal belongings at visitation for .25¢.

Physical Address:

Benner Township State Correctional Institution
301 Institution Drive
Bellefonte, PA 16823

Telephone:

(814)-353-3630

Inmate Mailing Address:

Inmate Name, ID Number
​Benner Township State Correctional Institution
301 Institution Drive
Bellefonte, PA 16823