State Correctional Institution – Albion Explained

Prison Name:State Correctional Institution - Albion
Location:Conneaut Township, Erie County, Pennsylvania
Classification:Medium-Security, Close-Security
Capacity:2,152
Population:2,274
Populationdate:June 30, 2015
Opened:1993
Managed By:Pennsylvania Department of Corrections

State Correctional Institution – Albion is a Medium-Security correctional facility for males, located in the extreme northwestern corner of the commonwealth of Pennsylvania in Erie County. SCI-Albion also holds Close-Security inmates as well.

History

SCI Albion was a prototype[1] of four other similar correctional facilities constructed in the 1990s. Funding for construction was unique at the time as the Department of General Services joined Erie County to construct this facility. The county had a prison authority to float the bond Issues and authorize payments. The Commonwealth pays for the indebtedness via a monthly payment to the county.

Facility

SCI Albion covers a 357-acre area, with 67 of those acres within the perimeter fence.[2] The grounds also include 22 structures, including the prison's ten (10) housing units. Housing consists of both cells and dormitory-style housing. A Special Needs Unit (SNU) and Residential Treatment Unit (RTU) at SCI Albion are present.

Capacity/demographics

As of April 30, 2022, 1,999 males were incarcerated at SCI-Albion, within a stated capacity of 2,191. The institution employs 533.[2] [3]

Inmate support

Education

Inmate support groups

Other programs

See also

External links

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Penna. Department of Corrections - SCI Albion.
  2. Web site: Albion. www.cor.pa.gov. en-us. 2018-05-07.
  3. https://www.cor.pa.gov/About%20Us/Statistics/Documents/Monthly%20Population%20Reports/Mtpop2204.pdf Monthly population report