State Correctional Institution Huntingdon
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- Facility Type
- State Facility
- Security Level
- Close
- Inmate Capacity
- Not available
- Established
- 1889
- Operated By
- Pennsylvania Department of Corrections
State Correctional Institution Huntingdon Inmate Communication Overview
The State Correctional Institution at Huntingdon (SCI Huntingdon) is a close-security state prison for adult men in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, operated by the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections. Opened in 1889, it is the commonwealth's oldest continuously operating state correctional facility.
The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections contracts with GTL for inmate telephone service and tablets. Tablets support e-messaging and phone calls, and families manage accounts through ConnectNetwork, GTL's consumer platform. Phone and messaging fees apply per state contract rates.
Money can be sent to SCI Huntingdon inmates through JPay online and by phone, through ConnectNetwork deposits, or by money order mailed to the facility. In-person visits require the visitor to be on the inmate's approved list.
Facility Information
Contact details and location information for this correctional facility.
Official Website
Visit official siteCommunication Options
Available communication services at State Correctional Institution Huntingdon.
Messaging
Electronic messages to and from the inmate.
Provider: GTL
E-messaging on GTL tablets. Families manage messaging funds through ConnectNetwork.
Video Calls
Remote or in-person video visitation.
Video visitation not confirmed for this facility. Confirm current visit options with the institution.
Photo Sharing
Send approved digital or physical photos.
Provider: GTL
Photo attachments through GTL tablet messaging, subject to PADOC content rules.
Phone Calls
Inmate-initiated phone calls to approved numbers.
Provider: GTL
Outgoing calls through the GTL phone system. Accounts are managed through ConnectNetwork.
Money Transfer
Send funds to commissary or phone accounts.
Provider: JPay
Deposits through JPay or ConnectNetwork, or by money order mailed to the facility.
Communication Providers at State Correctional Institution Huntingdon
These providers operate communication services at this facility. Each may cover different services.
GTL
GTL provides the inmate phone system and tablets with e-messaging at SCI Huntingdon under the PADOC contract.
View GTL ServicesJPay
JPay accepts electronic deposits to inmate accounts at SCI Huntingdon online and by phone.
View JPay ServicesConnectNetwork
ConnectNetwork (GTL) accepts deposits to inmate trust accounts for Pennsylvania state prisons.
View ConnectNetwork ServicesCommunication Rules at State Correctional Institution Huntingdon
- Create a ConnectNetwork account to fund GTL phone calls and tablet messaging.
- Deposits can also go through JPay online or by phone. Never send cash.
- In-person visits require the visitor to be on the inmate's approved visitor list.
- Mail must include the inmate's full name and inmate number and follow PADOC mail rules.
- All calls and messages are monitored under PADOC policy.
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Frequently Asked Questions — State Correctional Institution Huntingdon
Common questions from families about communication at this facility.
- How do phone calls work at SCI Huntingdon?
- Calls run through the GTL phone system under the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections contract. Set up an account on ConnectNetwork to fund calls to your inmate.
- Can I message an inmate at SCI Huntingdon?
- Yes. GTL tablets support e-messaging, and families fund messaging through ConnectNetwork.
- How do I send money to an SCI Huntingdon inmate?
- Use JPay online or by phone, deposit through ConnectNetwork, or mail a money order to the facility. You will need the inmate's name and inmate number.
- Can I visit someone at SCI Huntingdon?
- Yes, but you must be on the inmate's approved visitor list. Confirm current visiting days and rules with the institution before traveling.
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