The Abbeville County Detention Center is a 105 bed jail in the city of Abbeville, Abbeville County, South Carolina. You can call them 24 hours a day for inmate information at 864-446-6200.
Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought here for booking and processing, and if their crime requires it, are incarcerated until they are either bonded out, are released from custody on their own recognizance, or are ordered to remain in custody until the disposition of their trial.
You can also use the inmate search tool to see this facility's roster of those who have been arrested and are still in custody.
Those who are found guilty and sentenced to a term of less than one year, will do their time in this county. Those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the South Carolina State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 864-446-6200, directions to the facility, and inmate services such as the visitation schedule and policies, funding an inmate's account, mailing them a letter, receiving phone calls from an inmate, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.
It's always a good idea to find out and save the inmate's jail ID number or booking number as you may need this for sending mail or other communication needs. If you can't locate it online, you can call the Abbeville County Detention Center at 864-446-6200 to get it.
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
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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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.
After being arrested, the offender is brought to the Abbeville County Detention Center for booking, which is the detailed process of identifying, classifying, deciding on charges, and whether the person will either be released on their own recognizance, allowed to be released on bail, or moved into the jail until their court date.
The first thing every newly arrested person must do is close their mouth. Everything an offender says may be used against them, so the best thing to do is remain silent when questioned about the arrest and what led to it.
These are the steps of booking someone into the Abbeville County Detention Center:
Booking can take as little as an hour, or up to 48 hours on a busy weekend or holiday evening, or if the offender is violent, wasted or generally uncooperative. If you have any questions about when you can pay an offender's bond and what the cost will be, call the facility at 864-446-6200.
When an offender is arrested and brought to the Abbeville County Detention Center in Abbeville for booking, there are several outcomes after being processed.
1. The offender will be released with no bail, promising to return on a specific date to appear before a judge in either Municipal or Abbeville County Court.
2. The offender is ordered to remain in jail until their court date.
3. The offender is allowed to be released after paying a specified bond or bail. Call 864-446-6200 to get the exact amount.
The payment of an offender's bail or bond can take many shapes.
For detailed Frequently Asked Questions and Answers about the entire bail process in Abbeville County South Carolina, check out the Abbeville County Detention Center Bail Page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Abbeville County Detention Center? What is the Schedule?
21 Old Calhoun Falls Road
Abbeville, SC 29620
864-446-6200
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 |
Abbeville County Detention Center uses PayTel Connect for visiting an inmate - These are video visits.
It works like this:
Abbeville County Detention Center uses PayTel Connect for visiting an inmate with video.
It works like this:
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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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:
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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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the 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 -
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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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Abbeville County Detention Center?
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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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Abbeville County Detention Center, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Abbeville County Detention Center allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature. It is best to only use blue or black ink. 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
The Abbeville County Detention Center allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source 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.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.
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
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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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Abbeville County Detention Center, and what can I purchase?
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.
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.
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Abbeville County Detention Center follow these steps:
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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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Abbeville County Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?
How inteleMESSAGE Works
Cost to send messages
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.
To send a secure email message to an inmate in Abbeville County Detention Center follow these steps:
How inteleMESSAGE Works
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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Do Inmates in the Abbeville County Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Tablets can be used by inmates, for the following things:
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:
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:
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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What are the other City and County Jails in Abbeville County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding 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.
