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Richland County Juvenile Detention Center Information

Throughout South Carolina many of the counties, including Richland County, use the state facility for their juvenile offenders. With a top capacity of 72, the facility accepts youth who have been charged with delinquent acts and who are waiting for a detention hearing, adjudication, or transfer. All care and responsibility for the residents relies upon the staff, and they will observe the youth through cameras for security, interact with them to support positive social interactions and keep them on the strictly scheduled routine that is in place, healthy meals are provided along with snacks, and a medical staff care for all medical needs both ongoing and illness or injury as they occur. Mental health professionals provide counseling in both group and private settings, and in some situations may provide family counseling to encourage reunification as well. Learning opportunities occur for life skills such as household management, selfcare, job searches, and more and social skills will develop and improve. The goals of juvenile detention are to provide rehabilitative services and provide tools for a successful future, providing support for learning improved decision making and managing anger or other emotions in a way that is beneficial to the individual. Mail: 1725 Shivers Road Columbia, South Carolina 29212 All mail must be sent through the mail system, with a complete return address, or it will not be accepted. Mail is subject to search for the removal of any contraband. Phones: Phone calls to parents and guardians ease the anxiety of both families and juveniles, and support mental health and safety of the facility, so all juveniles are permitted phone privileges upon arrival and can access phones at least once each week, but most often each day. Incoming calls are not permitted. Visitation: Visiting hours are offered at least once each week, allowing parents, guardians, and even grandparents to visit the juveniles during their stay.
Inmate Services

Phone: 803-896-7455

Physical Address:
 1725 Shivers Road
Columbia, SC 29212

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How Do You Find Someone in the Richland County Juvenile Detention Center?

To search for an inmate in the Richland County Juvenile Detention Center, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 803-896-7455 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an Offender's Criminal Court Case online.

Richland County Juvenile Detention Center Inmate Search

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about finding an inmate in the Richland County Juvenile Detention Center, how the jail rosters work and what happens after an offender is arrested and booked. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 803-896-7455 for further assistance.

The Richland County Juvenile Detention Center maintains an average of 60 offenders in custody on any given day. The Richland County Juvenile Detention Center has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year Richland County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 18,400 offenders.

The following charts of Richland County inmate population demographics are updated daily. The information shown is for today. For research purposes we have broken down the inmates by sex, age, ethnicity, and criminal charges.

The information is compiled from the Richland County Corrections Department, the state of South Carolina Department of Corrections, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records. It represents every person in custody in Richland County.

For complete information on how to get directions, bond, visit, mail, send and receive email and texts, receive phone calls, and send money or commissary to an inmate, find arrest information for Richland County and other counties surrounding this one, scroll down this page. We have a section for each.

We also provide photos of the jail that we have collected over the years.

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About the Richland County Juvenile Detention Center
Throughout South Carolina many of the counties, including Richland County, use the state facility for their juvenile offenders. With a top capacity of 72, the facility accepts youth who have been charged with delinquent acts and who are waiting for a detention hearing, adjudication, or transfer. All care and responsibility for the residents relies upon the staff, and they will observe the youth through cameras for security, interact with them to support positive social interactions and keep them on the strictly scheduled routine that is in place, healthy meals are provided along with snacks, and a medical staff care for all medical needs both ongoing and illness or injury as they occur. Mental health professionals provide counseling in both group and private settings, and in some situations may provide family counseling to encourage reunification as well. Learning opportunities occur for life skills such as household management, selfcare, job searches, and more and social skills will develop and improve. The goals of juvenile detention are to provide rehabilitative services and provide tools for a successful future, providing support for learning improved decision making and managing anger or other emotions in a way that is beneficial to the individual. Mail: 1725 Shivers Road Columbia, South Carolina 29212 All mail must be sent through the mail system, with a complete return address, or it will not be accepted. Mail is subject to search for the removal of any contraband. Phones: Phone calls to parents and guardians ease the anxiety of both families and juveniles, and support mental health and safety of the facility, so all juveniles are permitted phone privileges upon arrival and can access phones at least once each week, but most often each day. Incoming calls are not permitted. Visitation: Visiting hours are offered at least once each week, allowing parents, guardians, and even grandparents to visit the juveniles during their stay.
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Recent Bookings & Arrests

How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Richland County Juvenile Detention Center?

To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Richland County Juvenile Detention Center, call the jail’s booking line at 803-896-7455.

There may be an automated method of looking them up by their name over the phone, or you may be directed to speak to someone at the jail. Sometimes the jail staff may ask you the offender’s date of birth to ensure privacy of the offender’s status.

Keep in mind that after an arrest, the information on an offender may not be publicly available for several hours.

If you don’t want to check up on an offender by calling the jail, you can also try looking up people recently booked online.

Richland County Juvenile Detention Center Booking Roster

What happens during booking in Richland County?

After being arrested and taken into custody, and after being read their Miranda Rights, an offender will next be transported to the local police or department or the Sheriff’s Department in Richland County for booking.

Booking is very involved and requires multiple steps in the process, however, keep in mind that most attorneys will advise that an offender remain silent and not offer any additional information about the crime they have been arrested for because anything they do say may be recorded and may very well be used against them in court.

What is the booking process like at the Richland County Juvenile Detention Center?

Booking includes having their photo (mugshot) and fingerprints taken, as well as being asked a lot of questions about their personal history and state of mind. If it’s a serious felony, their DNA may also be taken. They will also be checked for warrants in Richland County and other South Carolina and USA jurisdictions.

If the offender was arrested for a DUI offense, and has refused a breathalyzer test, they may also be forced to have blood drawn by a doctor or nurse.

It is also very likely that the offender will undergo a humiliating full body search while in the nude. This includes bending over, spreading their cheeks in the direction of an officer, and coughing. They will also be walked through a metal detector or x-ray machine, like those used at an airport.

What kind of questions are asked during booking?

The arresting jurisdiction will ask about gang affiliations, tattoos, medical conditions, prescribed medication they are taking, recreational drugs they are on or addicted to, allergies, if they are suicidal, and other relevant information that will help with determining their cell assignment and special needs.

What happens to an offender’s personal property during booking?

During the arrest and booking process an offender will also have all their personal property confiscated and held for either their release from jail, or with the offender’s approval, released to a friend or family member.

Personal property includes the clothing they are wearing, money, wallets, purses, cell phones, jewelry, body rings, earrings, watches, and even glasses if they are deemed a security risk. If they are allowed to keep their shoes or sneakers, the laces are removed.

What happens after booking?

At this point the offender will be allowed to make a free phone call to a person of their choice to notify them of their arrest, and/or arrange a bond or bail for their release.

If the offender is being detained and housed while awaiting arraignment, the Richland County Juvenile Detention Center will provide a jail garment and slip-on shoes, a blanket, sheets, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, and a towel.

Often, before they are dressed in the jail outfit and brought to their housing location, they will be forced to take a shower and undergo a disinfectant treatment for body and hair lice, scabies or other pests that may be residing on their person.

How long does the Richland County Juvenile Detention Center Booking process take?

Booking can take anywhere from an hour to 24 hours or more. It all depends on the number of people that are awaiting processing, the number of staff on duty at the time, and the behavior of the offender.

If the offender is heavily intoxicated and/or violent, the Booking Officer may decide to stick the offender in a holding cell for several hours until they become more manageable.

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Directions / Map to the Richland County Juvenile Detention Center
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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Richland County Juvenile Detention Center? What is the Schedule?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Richland County Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 803-896-7455 for further assistance.

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Remote Video Visitation

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Richland County Juvenile Detention Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Richland County Juvenile Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 803-896-7455 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Richland County Juvenile Detention Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Richland County Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 803-896-7455 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Richland County Juvenile Detention Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Richland County Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 803-896-7455 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Richland County Juvenile Detention Center, and what can I send them?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Richland County Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 803-896-7455 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Richland County Juvenile Detention Center, and what can I purchase?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Richland County Juvenile Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 803-896-7455 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Richland County Juvenile Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Richland County Juvenile Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 803-896-7455 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Richland County Juvenile Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Richland County Juvenile Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 803-896-7455 for further assistance.

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Other Jails in Richland County

What are the other City and County Jails in Richland County?

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Other Jails Nearby

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Richland County?

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