State Correctional Institution – Albion


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 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. The grounds also include 22 structures, including the prison's ten housing units. Housing consists of both cells and dormitory-style housing. A Special Needs Unit and Residential Treatment Unit at SCI Albion are present.

Capacity/demographics

As of June 30, 2015, 2,274 males were incarcerated at SCI-Albion, 105 over its nominal capacity of 2,152, an occupancy rate of 105.7%. The average age of an inmate at SCI Albion is 40.51. The institution employs 530.

Inmate support

Education