Abbeville County Detention Center

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Search for an Inmate or Active Arrest Warrant in Abbeville County

Abbeville County Detention Center

For inmate information at any hour of the day or night, call the 105-bed Abbeville County Detention Center at 864-446-6200.

When someone is arrested in this county for a misdemeanor or felony, they are taken to this jail for booking and processing. If the charges call for it, they stay here until they post bond, are released on their own recognizance, or are ordered held until their trial is resolved.

To see who is currently being held, check the facility’s roster with the inmate search tool.

A sentence of less than one year is served here in the county jail. Anyone sentenced to more than a year is sent to the South Carolina State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

On this page you’ll find how to search the official jail roster, directions to the jail, and details on inmate services, including the visitation schedule and rules, putting money on an inmate’s account, sending letters, inmate phone calls, voicemail, email and text messaging, tablet rentals, posting bail, and ordering commissary.

Write down the inmate’s booking number or jail ID as soon as you find it, since you’ll often need it to send mail or set up communication. If it isn’t listed online, call Abbeville County Detention Center at 864-446-6200 and ask for it.

Inmate Services

Phone: 864-446-6200

Physical Address:
 21 Old Calhoun Falls Road
Abbeville, SC 29620

Mailing Address (personal mail):
 Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Abbeville County Detention Center
21 Old Calhoun Falls Rd.
Abbeville, SC 29620

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
 Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Abbeville County Detention Center
21 Old Calhoun Falls Rd.
Abbeville, SC 29620

Other Jails and Prisons

How Do You Find Someone in the Abbeville County Detention Center?

To search for an inmate in the Abbeville County 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 864-446-6200 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an Offender's Criminal Court Case online.

Abbeville County 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 Abbeville County 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 864-446-6200 for further assistance.

The Abbeville County Detention Center maintains an average of 105 offenders in custody on any given day. The Abbeville County 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 Abbeville County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 3,220 offenders.

The following charts of Abbeville 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 Abbeville 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 Abbeville 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 Abbeville 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 Abbeville County Detention Center

The 105-bed Abbeville County Detention Center is part of a larger complex that is tucked behind the Abbeville County Prison, including the Magistrate Court, a series of parking lots for visitors and employees, and includes an outdoor area as well as the inner portions of the facility. It is at the Abbeville County Detention Center that many of the offenders arrested in Abbeville County will wait for their trial or serve a sentence, either on felony or misdemeanor charges, with many being released on bail and few remaining after a year.

To locate an inmate and determine their status the jail can be contacted directly at 864-446-6200 and an online lookup provides regular updates.

All necessary services and additional programming is provided to focus on reduced recidivism and the opportunity for inmates to gain skills they will require to successfully reintegrate into their community.

Healthy meals are served three times each day, medical care is available for ongoing needs as well as emergency or illness, and mental health care is available for all offenders. Recreational space and activities are available, as well as phones to call legal representatives, family members, and friends.

Access to mail services is provided and mail must be addressed with the name and ID number of the inmate, a full return address including the name of the sender, and it will be opened to check for contraband before being permitted to be delivered to the inmate it is addressed to.

Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Abbeville County Detention Center
21 Old Calhoun Falls Rd.
Abbeville, SC 29620

Any books or magazines must be sent directly from the publisher and may not be hard cover books.

A commissary account is created for all inmates after the booking process to allow access to commissary purchases as well as to cover any additional expenses. To add funds to the commissary account of an inmate their friends and family may access the kiosk in the lobby, and there may be online access provided. Money from the commissary may be used to fund prepaid phone cards as well, allowing for not only collect calls from the housing unit phones but also prepaid, or money may be added to the phone account at the lobby kiosk.

Visits are arranged directly with the jail, and only those who are approved by the jail and the inmate to visit will be permitted, and anyone who has recently been incarcerated, that are involved in the same case, or who has a protection order with the inmate will be able to visit.

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

Booking process details at Abbeville County Detention Center

When someone is arrested, they are taken to Abbeville County Detention Center for booking. This process involves verifying identity, assessing charges, and determining whether the person will be released on bail or detained.

It's crucial to remain silent during this process, as any statements could be used in court. Legal counsel should be consulted before making any comments about the arrest.

The booking process at Abbeville County Detention Center typically involves the following steps:

  • Identifying the individual.
  • Taking a mugshot.
  • Health assessments and questions about criminal background.
  • DNA collection if applicable.
  • Conducting a full-body search.
  • Confiscating personal property.
  • Allowing a phone call.

For details on posting bond for an arrestee, call the facility at 864-446-6200.

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Directions / Map to the Abbeville County Detention Center
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Inmate Bail and Bonding

How to post bail for a loved one in Abbeville County

Once booked at Abbeville County Detention Center in Abbeville, the individual has several possible outcomes:

1. Release without posting bail, with a commitment to appear in court.
2. Remaining in custody until their court date.
3. Posting bail or bond for release. For the exact amount, call 864-446-6200.

Several payment methods are available for bail.

  • Cash bonds are settled in full at the jail's bonding window or the clerk of court with cash, a cashier's check or a money order, and card payments are often available at a lobby kiosk or through an online bond vendor for a fee; bring the inmate's full name and booking number, and the jail can be reached at 864-446-6200.
  • Licensed bail bondsmen in Abbeville County can assist with the process.
  • Many courts accept land or a house as bond collateral; the owner proves clear title and equity worth at least the bond amount, often double, with a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves the property.

For more details on the bail process in Abbeville County, South Carolina, visit the Abbeville County Detention Center Bail Information Page.

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Inmate Visitation

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

Abbeville County Detention Center ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

21 Old Calhoun Falls Road
Abbeville, SC 29620
864-446-6200

  • Visits are 30 minutes.
  • You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
  • The actual visitation times may depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call 864-446-6200 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
  • Inmates are allowed one visit per week.
  • A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per inmate.
  • Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
  • Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 864-446-6200 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

DAY TIMES
SUNDAY 1:00PM - 5:00PM
SATURDAY 1:00PM - 5:00PM

Visiting an Inmate at the Abbeville County Detention Center

Abbeville County Detention Center uses PayTel Connect for visiting an inmate - These are video visits.

It works like this:

  • To start a video visit, the inmate will need to send the initial invite for the visit.
  • After your inmate sends the invite you will receive a text to your phone notifying you of this request.
  • At that point you should set up an account on the website www.paytelconnect.com.
  • If you already have an account, you will need to access your account from the website www.paytelconnect.com or Pay Tel Connect™.
  • You will then need to agree to the terms of use and accept the iinmate as a contact.
  • Lastly, you will nned to send in a picture of your state ID and selfie.
  • Once the Abbeville County Detention Center approves your photos, your inmate can send you a request for a visit or you can set up a visit yourself.

Visiting an Inmate at the Abbeville County Detention Center

Abbeville County Detention Center uses PayTel Connect for visiting an inmate with video.

It works like this:

  • To start a video visit, the inmate will need to send the initial invite for the visit.
  • Then you will receive a text to your phone notifying you of this request.
  • Then you should set up an account on the website www.paytelconnect.com.
  • The Abbeville County Detention Center requires you upload a copy of your ID and a selfie.

For more information, including dress codes, rules and guidelines, visiting hours and more, check out our Visitation Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Abbeville County Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 864-446-6200 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 Abbeville County Detention Center?

Abbeville County Detention Center uses PayTel Connect for visiting an inmate - These are video visits.

It works like this:

  • To start a video visit, the inmate will need to send the initial invite for the visit.
  • After your inmate sends the invite you will receive a text to your phone notifying you of this request.
  • At that point you should set up an account on the website www.paytelconnect.com.
  • If you already have an account, you will need to access your account from the website www.paytelconnect.com or Pay Tel Connect™.
  • You will then need to agree to the terms of use and accept the iinmate as a contact.
  • Lastly, you will nned to send in a picture of your state ID and selfie.
  • Once the Abbeville County Detention Center approves your photos, your inmate can send you a request for a visit or you can set up a visit yourself.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Abbeville County Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 864-446-6200 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

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

How to Deposit Money Online for an inmate in Abbeville County Detention Center

Abbeville County Detention Center uses McDaniel Supply Company for their inmate commissary. 

McDaniel Supply operates the JailPackStore website so you can order online using a credit or debit card. They will send the money to your inmate at Abbeville County Detention Center.

JailPackStore has a very cumbersome website that requires you to: 

1. register,
2. add a credit or debit card, and then
3. locate your inmate, before you can even deposit funds.

Maximum Deposit -  $300

Fee to Deposit Money using a credit or debit card - 

  • $3.95 to deposit $10.00 - 25.00
  • $6.95 to deposit $25.01 - 100.00
  • $8.95 to deposit $100.01 - 200.00
  • $10.95 to deposit $200.01 to 300.00

Any money that you deposit and don't immediately send will be held as a credit on your account for future disbursement or spend.

For full instructions on how to deposit money to your inmate online, what the fees are, and how to save money doing it this way, check out our inmate money page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Abbeville County Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 864-446-6200 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

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

How Do Inmates in Abbeville County Detention Center Make Phone Calls?

To receive phone calls from inmates in Abbeville County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:

For all the information regarding phone calls with Abbeville County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, costs, limits, tablet rental and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Abbeville County Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 864-446-6200 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

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

Abbeville County Detention Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
Ask the Abbeville County Detention Center whether it accepts postcards, and what size and type, before mailing one. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The Abbeville County Detention Center also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.

Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope. 

Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Abbeville County Detention Center
21 Old Calhoun Falls Rd.
Abbeville, SC 29620


Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Abbeville County Detention Center
21 Old Calhoun Falls Rd.
Abbeville, SC 29620


Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher.

Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.

Books
Ask the Abbeville County Detention Center whether books can be mailed in, and whether they must come straight from a publisher or retailer such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Abbeville County Detention Center standards will be disposed of. 
Ask the Abbeville County Detention Center whether hardcover books are accepted.

All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Abbeville County Detention Center
21 Old Calhoun Falls Rd.
Abbeville, SC 29620

Abbeville County Detention Center Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Abbeville County Detention Center there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon.

All mail is to be shipped to the Abbeville County Detention Center:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Abbeville County Detention Center
21 Old Calhoun Falls Rd.
Abbeville, SC 29620

For complete information on mail policies, what you can send an inmate and what address to send them, check out our Inmate Mail page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Abbeville County Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 864-446-6200 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

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

Abbeville County Detention Center uses McDaniel Supply Company for their inmate commissary. 

McDaniel Supply operates the JailPackStore website so you can order online using a credit or debit card. They will ship your order directly to your inmate at Abbeville County Detention Center.

JailPackStore has a very cumbersome website that requires you to:  1. register, 2. add a credit or debit card, and then 3. locate your inmate, before you can even see their commissary products, prices, additional fees, etc. 

Here are the basic details of what they sell and their fees:

Commissary products that you can purchase -

Candy, Chips, Meats, Seafood, Writing supplies, Hygeneine Kits, Underwear. These are all in various pre-defined packs ranging in price from $11.00-$27.00. The shipping fee is an additional $4.95.

Maximum Deposit -

$300

Fee to Deposit Money using a credit or debit card - 

$3.95 to deposit $10.00 - 25.00

$6.95 to deposit $25.01 - 100.00

$8.95 to deposit $100.01 - 200.00

$10.95 to deposit $200.01 to 300.00

Any money that you deposit and don't immediately spend will be held as a credit on your account for future purchases.

JailPackStore is the Abbeville County Detention Center's outside vendor for Commissary Items. They have a very good mix or Chips, Snacks, Candy, Meat, Seafood, Hygeine products, Letter writing materials and Underwear items for sale on their website.

Here is a sample of what you can purchase for your inmate:

SNACKS

$19.75 + $4.95 shipping + $6.95 fee to add money = Total cost to you before tax $31.65

MAC'S Pack Caramel Corn 6oz - 1
Bud's Best Butterfinger Cookie 6oz - 1
Chex Mix - Cheddar 1.75oz - 1
Combos Buffalo Blue Cheese - 7oz -1
Creme Cookies 13oz - 1
White Cheddar Cheez-its 1.5oz - 2
Kar's Honey Roasted Peanuts 3.5oz - 1
Kar's Sweet and Salty Mix 2oz - 1
Snyder's Jalapeno Pretzel Pieces 2.25oz - 1

LETTER WRITING MATERIALS

$15.00 + $4.95 shipping + $3.95 fee to add money = Total cost to you before taxes $23.90

Stamped Envelopes - 8
Glue Top Writing Pad 8.5x11 - 1
Friendship Greeting Cards w/Stamps – 2

HYGEINE ITEMS

$26.50 + $4.95 shipping + $6.95 fee to add money = Total cost to you before taxes $38.40

Degree Extreme Blast Deodorant - 1.7oz - 1
Colgate w/Baking Soda Toothpaste - 6.4oz - 1
Dove Sensitive Skin Soap - 4oz- 2
Suave Advanced Therapy Lotion - 10oz - 1
Garnier Shampoo - 13oz - 1
Axe Body Wash 16oz – 1

If you don't have a bank card and want to see if they will accept a money order for payment call JailPackStore at 800-822-9388. Their hours are Monday - Friday: 8 AM - 5 PM.
They are closed Saturday and Sunday.

How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Abbeville County

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Abbeville County Detention Center follow these steps:

  • Abbeville County Detention Center uses McDaniel Supply Company for their inmate commissary.
  • McDaniel Supply operates the JailPackStore website so you can order online using a credit or debit card. They will ship your order directly to your inmate at Abbeville County Detention Center.
  • JailPackStore has a very cumbersome website that requires you to:  1. register, 2. add a credit or debit card, and then 3. locate your inmate in Abbeville County before you can even see their commissary products, prices, additional fees, etc. 

NOTE: There will also be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Abbeville County at any one time.

For all information, tips and a list and photos of available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Abbeville County Detention Center check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Abbeville County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Abbeville County Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 864-446-6200 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

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

inteleMESSAGE by Pay Tel is a service in which Abbeville County inmates can use tablets to send messages to any friend or family member that has set up an on-line prepaid or direct bill account with Pay Tel. 

How inteleMESSAGE Works

  1. The Abbeville County Detention Center inmate must contact you first in order to activate messaging for your account.
  2. Once an inmate has messaged you, you are then able to visit the Pay Tel website, log in, read and respond to his or her messages. 
  3. When you log in and follow the inteleMESSAGE™ link, you will be asked if you want to accept messages from your Abbeville County inmate. If you accept, you will then be able to read any inmate message that has been sent to you.
  4. An on-line prepaid or direct bill account is required to use messaging. 
  5. You must visit the Pay Tel website, login to your account, and follow the inteleMESSAGE™ link in order to send or check for messages. You will not be notified of messages by any other method.
  6. All messages are subject to monitoring and review and should never be used for privileged attorney-inmate communications.
  7. If a message is rejected for any reason, the sender’s account will be automatically credited for the cost of the message.
  8. Free messages which are rejected will not be refunded or restored.

Cost to send messages

  1. The sender of the message is charged $.50 per message. Rates are subject to change.
  2. For friends and family outside of a facility, this amount is deducted from the prepaid account balance or charged to your direct bill account.
  3. For inmates, the amount is charged to the inmate and deducted from the inmate’s debit account.
  4. There is no charge to read a message that was sent to you.

Paytel App Download

Check to see if Tablets are Available in Abbeville County Detention Center for rent to your inmate. Tablets can be used for phone calls, messaging, education, and entertainment.

How to Send a Secure Email Message to an Inmate in Abbeville County

To send a secure email message to an inmate in Abbeville County Detention Center follow these steps:

How inteleMESSAGE Works

  • The Abbeville County Detention Center inmate must contact you first in order to activate messaging for your account.
  • Once an inmate has messaged you, you are then able to visit the Pay Tel website, log in, read and respond to his or her messages. 
  • When you log in and follow the inteleMESSAGE™ link, you will be asked if you want to accept messages from your Abbeville County inmate. If you accept, you will then be able to read any inmate message that has been sent to you.

For all information on rates, and how to Text/Email an Inmate in Abbeville County Detention Center check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Abbeville County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Abbeville County Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 864-446-6200 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

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

Paytel Tablets can be rented by inmates housed in the Abbeville County Detention Center for a small monthly fee.  


Tablets can be used by inmates, for the following things:

  • Phone Calls
  • Messages (email / texts)
  • Educational applications
  • Entertainment (movies, games, television, music)
  • Abbeville County Detention Center information (rules, guidelines, visitation schedules, etc.)
  • Legal research
  • Medical requests
  • Programs (anger management, drug recovery, job skills, parenting, etc.)

Contact Paytel online, or call the Abbeville County Detention Center directly at 864-446-6200 to rent a tablet for your inmate.

If you want download the Paytel App, click the image below:

Tablets Rentals Offer Great Solutions for Inmates at the Abbeville County Detention Center

How can you rent a tablet for an inmate in Abbeville County? Read the following:


Tablets can be used by inmates, for the following things:

  • Phone Calls
  • Messages (email / texts)
  • Educational applications and Entertainment
  • Legal Research
  • and much more!

Contact Paytel online, or call the Abbeville County Detention Center directly at 864-446-6200 to rent a tablet for your inmate.

To find out everything you need to know about renting a tablet, what it can be used for, how much it costs, and more, check out our Tablet Page for Abbeville County Detention Center.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Abbeville County Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 864-446-6200 for further assistance.

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Other Jails in Abbeville County

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

Abbeville County County Jails
Abbeville County Detention Center Abbeville County Prison
Abbeville County Juvenile Facilities
Abbeville County Juvenile Detention Center
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Other Jails Nearby

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

Abbeville Elbert McCormick Greenwood Laurens Anderson Greenville
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Search for an Inmate or Active Arrest Warrant in Abbeville County

This facility, known as "Abbeville County Detention Center" is also known as Abbeville County Jail & Detention Ctr, Abbeville County Jail & Detention Ctr, South Carolina, Abbeville.

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