Huntingdon, PA State Correctional Institution Smithfield View
Construction of SCI Smithfield was completed in 1988. The original design capacity of SCI Smithfield was originally for 492 inmates (A-G Blocks, RHU, and Medical cells). H Block was constructed in 1991 which added 66 (51 double cells and 15 single cells) additional cells. I Block was added in 1994 which added 144 cells/264 beds (120 double cells and 24 single cells). K Block was opened in 2010, which added 127 cells. J block, consisting of 13 cells, houses inmates involved in the Behavior Management Unit program. All housing units (except for I Block, as it was built with both single and double bunks) were originally constructed as single-cell housing units; however, additional beds were added over the years to all units thus increasing capacity. The average daily population at SCI Smithfield is 1360. In January 2021, SCI Smithfield became a reception facility as a mitigation effort to thwart the spread of COVID-19 within the PA Department of Corrections. SCI Smithfield is the reception facility for all male parole violators and new receptions from the counties. Inmates are kept at SCI Smithfield for a period of 25 to 28 days during which time they are quarantined or isolated dependent upon their COVID-19 status and tested for COVID-19 at routine intervals. Once cleared, they are transferred to a diagnostic center or other facility. SCI Smithfield houses approximately 180 Inmates on a permanent basis. Number of Total Acres: 61 acres of land Number of Acres Inside the Perimeter: 31 acres Number of Housing Units: 11 Housing Units Number of Buildings: 22.
State Correctional Institution Smithfield Contact Details
Mailing to State Correctional Institution Smithfield Inmates and Staff
Inmate Visiting Days and Hours
| Day of Week | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 8:30am-3:30pm |
| Friday | 8:30am-3:30pm |
| Saturday | 8:30am-3:30pm |
| Sunday | 8:30am-3:30pm |
How to Send Money to State Correctional Institution Smithfield
Family and friends can send money to inmates at State Correctional Institution Smithfield through approved methods to help them purchase essential items from the commissary.