SCI Mercer – Pennsylvania

Do you know someone at State Correctional Institution – Mercer?  State Correctional Institution – Mercer is a prison in the Pennsylvania state prison system, which is part of the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections.  This guide will tell you information about anything a person needs to know about State Correctional Institution – Mercer,like:  How to locate an inmate here.  Visiting an inmate here.  The address and phone number at State Correctional Institution – Mercer  Mailing or sending money to an inmate.  And lots more.

Official Name:	State Correctional Institution – Mercer
Year Opened:	1986
Type:	Male
State:	Pennsylvania
County:	Mercer
DOC:	Pennsylvania Department of Corrections
Security Level:	minimum

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Here you will find the mailing address and street address for SCI Mercer. Use the mailing address if you are going to mail a letter or package to a prisoner at State Correctional Institution – Mercer, and use the physical address if you want to know the physical location of the facility.

You should read over the Inmate Mail and Package Procedures heading further down on this page if you are going to send a letter or package to an inmate to make sure that you correctly address the letter or package, and do the right procedure for sending a package or letter. If you do not use the correct protocol, the letter or package could get sent back.

INMATE NAME AND REGISTER NUMBER
SCI Mercer
801 Butler Pike 
Mercer PA, 16137

Use the street address if you plan to visit an inmate. You should check the Inmate Visitation Schedule and Inmate Visitation Procedures information further down on this page if you are going to go to visit an inmate here.

State Correctional Institution – Mercer
801 Butler Pike  
Mercer PA, 16137

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State Correctional Institution – Mercer prisoners don’t have phones, so you can’t call an inmate, but, there are times when it might be useful to have the telephone number to State Correctional Institution – Mercer.

(724) 662-1837

Inmates can sometimes make phone calls using:

• Calling Cards
• Collect Calls
• Dedicated Phone Line
• Prison Calling Plan

SCI Mercer inmates don’t have faxes, so you won’t be able to fax your inmate, but there are times when it might be helpful to know the fax number to the prison.

The email address below is the main email for the facility. You can’t email individuals using this address. If you want to email an inmate, go to the Inmate Email heading below.

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Total Inmates:
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To send an email message to an inmate at SCI Mercer you must follow an specific process to ensure that the letter is received by the inmate.

Inmates are not permitted to access the Internet.

There are certain procedures that you must follow when sending a letter or package to a inmate. If you don’t follow the procedures then what you sent might not be received.

Before you send a package or letter, read the links below:

Correctional facility staff do open and read all received general mail. Received general correspondence may be read as frequently as is necessary to maintain security and safety or monitor problems regarding any inmates.

Here is the correct format for how you must address a letter or package to an inmate at State Correctional Institution – Mercer:

INMATE NAME & REGISTER NUMBER
SCI Mercer
801 Butler Pike 
Mercer PA, 16137

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Every state prison has a Commissary which serves to provide prisoners a bank-like account for prisoner money and for buying things not issued regularly by the facility.

Friends, family, or other people can send money to prisoner’s accounts by sending it by Western Union or by mail.

Via U.S. Postal Service: Inmates’ families and friends can to send prisoners funds through the postal service and must send it to the following address and follow the steps listed below:

The money has to be a money order made out to the prisoner’s full committed name and complete eight-digit register number. It is best if you use a post office money order, since all non-postal money orders processed through the National Lockbox will be subject to a 15-day holding period, and during this hold period the inmate will not have access to the funds. The Bureau of Prisons will return funds that do not have correct inmate info provided the envelope you sent it in has an adequate return address. Cash and checks can’t be accepted for deposit so do not send checks or cash.

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Prisoners are frequently moved to various prisons throughout Pennsylvania, so sometimes you may have to locate what facility an inmate is at using the inmate locator. Click the link below to look up a state prisoner.
Inmate Search

To find other Pennsylvania state prisons: Pennsylvania State Prisons

Pennsylvania Department of Corrections Inmate Search

Before you visit an inmate at State Correctional Institution – Mercer, be sure that you know the following information:

• Visitation Schedule
• Visitation Rules
• Visitation Application

Every correctional facility in Pennsylvania has their own procedures for prison visits and these rules are changed often. The procedures listed below may be different by the time you are reading this, so be sure to also go to State Correctional Institution – Mercer’s website to find the most up to date visitation procedures.

The front entrance officer ensures each visitor signs the prisoner visitors log upon entering the facility and upon exiting.

Positive picture identification of all visitors will be required. The best forms of id are Driver’s License and Social Security Card; although, a state picture ID is OK.

For everything shown below, check the official State Correctional Institution – Mercer site as this information is updated all the time:

• Visitation Rules
• Visitation Dress Code
• Things You Can and Cannot Take to Visitation
• Special Rules For Children, Special Visits, Pastoral or Attorney Visits

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Information about State Correctional Institution – Mercer records to be added later.

Such as:

• Inmate records
• Health records.

If you have any information on these topics to share, please post a comment using the form below.

Info about State Correctional Institution – Mercer death row will be posted ASAP.

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More information about Pennsylvania parole process coming.

For example:

• Parole hearings.
• Review boards.
• Who qualifies for parole.

If you have any information on these topics to share, please post a comment using the form below.

Details about getting released from State Correctional Institution – Mercer coming.

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Information about what life is like at State Correctional Institution – Mercer to be added later.

• Activities.
• Daily schedule and routine.
• Recreational facilities available.
• What’s allowed, and what’s not allowed.
• What the food is like.
• What to expect.
• Jobs and work release available.

If you have any information on these topics to share, please post a comment using the form below.

A State Correctional Institution – Mercer news section to be added later.

A section with photos of State Correctional Institution – Mercer to be added later.

For example, photos of:

• Cells at State Correctional Institution – Mercer
• The yard.
• What inmates wear at State Correctional Institution – Mercer.

If you have any photos of State Correctional Institution – Mercer that you would like to share, please contact us using the ‘Contact’ link at the bottom of the page.

Trying to find a job at a prison? Have any prior experience? Have you worked at a prison facility in your previous job?

If so, click here: State Correctional Institution – Mercer Jobs

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The official website: State Correctional Institution – Mercer Website

Important Note: If you, or someone you know, are in immediate danger, call 911.

The Victim Rights Act grants victims the following rights:

• Victims have the right to protection from the accused.
• Victims have the right to notification.
• Victims have the right to attend proceedings.
• Victims have the right to speak at criminal justice proceedings.
• Victims have the right to consult with the prosecuting attorney.
• Victims have the right to restitution.
• Victims have the right to a speedy trial.
• Victims have the right to be treated with fairness, dignity and respect.

The definition of victim includes:

• Spouses and children of all victims.
• Parents and guardians of minor victims.
• Parents, guardians and siblings of mentally or physically incapacitated victims or victims of homicide.
• Foster parents or other caregivers, under certain circumstances.

There are a number of services and programs designed to help victims and their families. You can find out about these services by contacting the courthouse, or local law enforcement agency.

The Department of Justice Victim Notification System (VNS) is a system that provides victims with information pertaining to their case and/or any defendants in the case. You will receive a Victim Identification Number (VIN) and a Personal Identification Number (PIN) that will allow you to access VNS via the internet or by phone. Here, you will find information about future court hearings, historical court events, and detailed information about the defendant. This will include criminal charges filed, the outcome of charges, sentence imposed, custody location, projected release date and any other release information. The VNS website is updated daily. You will also receive any ongoing information by mail or email.

Have you, a family member or friend ever used the Victim Notification System? If so, was it effective? Did you get the information in a timely manner? Was the system difficult to use? We would like to hear from you, so please post any comments here.

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Details about family resources available at State Correctional Institution – Mercer to be added later.

A history section will be posted ASAP.

Such as:

• Famous State Correctional Institution – Mercer inmates.
• Escapes and prison breaks.
• Executions.

If you have any information on these topics to share, please post a comment using the form below.

Information About Other Pennsylvania State Prisons: Pennsylvania State Prisons

State Correctional Institution – Mercer Links

The official website: SCI Mercer Website
SCI Mercer Jobs

Pennsylvania Department of Corrections Links

Pennsylvania Department of Corrections Main Website
Pennsylvania Department of Corrections Prison Directory
Pennsylvania Department of Corrections Prison Map
Pennsylvania Department of Corrections Prison Jobs
Pennsylvania Department of Corrections Prison Inmate Search
Pennsylvania Department of Corrections Most Wanted

Pennsylvania Department of Corrections Visitation Policies
Sending Money to a Pennsylvania State Prison Inmate
JPay Services for Pennsylvania State Prison Inmates
Sending Mail to Pennsylvania State Prison Inmates
Sending Packages to Pennsylvania State Prison Inmates
Pennsylvania State Prison Inmate Phone Calls

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Have you ever been an inmate at SCI Mercer? Do you know someone that spent time there? Have you ever visited someone there?

If you have, then please tell us about it. Write down your prison experience so that other people will know what to expect.

What to write in your review:

• Prison conditions
• Prison facility and layout
• Guards and prison staff
• Commissary and food
• Visitation
• Inmates
• Inmate safety
• Prison gangs
• Inmate programs and activities

If you are an inmate here, include your address if you want people to be able to mail you.

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