Abbeville County Prison

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Abbeville County Prison Information

Abbeville County Prison is a 38-bed jail located in Abbeville, Abbeville County, South Carolina. For inmate information, you can call them at any time at 864 446-6200.

This facility handles the booking and processing of individuals arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. Depending on the charges, they may remain in custody until they are either bonded out, released on recognizance, or ordered to remain in custody until the conclusion of their trial.

The inmate search tool allows you to view the jail’s roster and find out who is currently in custody.

Those sentenced to less than one year will serve their time at this jail. Inmates with longer sentences are transferred to either the South Carolina State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

This page provides information on inmate services such as the visitation schedule, funding an inmate's account, sending mail, receiving phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.

It is helpful to save the inmate’s jail ID or booking number for correspondence. If you cannot locate it online, you can call Abbeville County Prison at 864 446-6200 for assistance.

Phone: 864 446-6200

Physical Address:
59 Old Calhoun Falls Rd
Abbeville, SC 29620

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How Do You Find Someone in the Abbeville County Prison?

To search for an inmate in the Abbeville County Prison, 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 Prison 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 Prison, 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 Prison maintains an average of 38 offenders in custody on any given day. The Abbeville County Prison 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 Prison

Located on the same property as the Abbeville County Jail, Sheriff’s Office, and Magistrate Court, the 30-bed Abbeville County Prison houses offenders arrested throughout Abbeville County, both male and female, misdemeanor and felony, as they are serving a sentence to the facility.

It is a bland building that is brown on the outer and surrounded by high fencing, creating a safe and secure outer recreational space for inmates to access along with the recreation areas that are found inside. It is directly in front of the other buildings in the complex and has parking only on the side of the building. The entrance requires picture identification and only those who are approved entry will be admitted. Along with recreational space, inmates are provided with medical care as needed, both for ongoing medical needs and illness or injury that occur during incarceration.

Opportunities are provided that encourage developing positive social skills as well as to develop life skills that will be used to ease their reentry to their community. Healthy meals are made three times each day and follow the nutritional guidelines for adults.

Both the online roster and the staff can provide details on bail, status, and other details when you call 864 446-6200.

In order to ensure inmates are able to communicate with legal representation, their family members, and their friends, there is a mail delivery and pick up by the US Postal Service, access to phones for outgoing calls during daytime hours, mail is sent directly to the jail, and it will be checked upon arrival by staff for a return address and name of the sender, the remainder of the envelope must be blank, there must not be any adult content or pictures, and no conversations of illegal activities.

59 Old Calhoun Falls Rd
Abbeville, SC 29620

Inmates will require money for some purchases of commissary, for phone calls, and other needs during their incarceration and this can be provided through their commissary account at the kiosk located in the lobby during visits or at the kiosk in the lobby of the Sheriff’s Office or the Detention Center.

Phones are able to make outgoing calls only, and they are available during dayroom hours.

For visits there is access provided at least one day each week, and only those who are approved for visits will be provided with the day and time that they may visit.

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

The booking procedure at Abbeville County Prison

After an arrest, individuals are taken to Abbeville County Prison for the booking process, where their identity is confirmed, charges are reviewed, and decisions are made about whether they will be released on bail or detained.

The arrested individual should remain silent during booking, as anything said could be used against them. It’s important to wait for legal representation before answering questions.

The booking process at Abbeville County Prison includes the following steps:

  • Personal identification confirmation.
  • Mugshots for record-keeping.
  • Answering health-related questions and inquiries about criminal history.
  • DNA collection may be required.
  • Conducting a thorough body search.
  • Securing personal belongings.
  • Providing a phone call.

The booking process can take anywhere from one hour to 48 hours. For questions about an arrestee’s bond or bail, contact the facility at 864 446-6200.

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Directions / Map to the Abbeville County Prison
Inmate Bail and Bonding

How to handle bail after an arrest in Abbeville County

If someone has been booked at Abbeville County Prison in Abbeville, their next steps may include:

1. Release without posting bail, provided they agree to attend court.
2. Detainment until their trial.
3. Posting bail or bond to secure release. For the exact amount, call 864 446-6200.

There are a variety of payment methods available for bail.

  • Bail payments can be made with cash, credit, or money orders.
  • Assistance is available from licensed bail bond companies in Abbeville County.
  • Property within Abbeville County may also be used to cover the bail amount.

For a full guide to the bail process in Abbeville County, South Carolina, visit the Abbeville County Prison Bail Information Page.

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Inmate Visitation

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

Abbeville County Prison ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

59 Old Calhoun Falls Rd
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 Prison

Abbeville County Prison 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 Prison 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 Prison

Abbeville County Prison 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 Prison 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 Prison’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 Prison?

Visiting an Inmate at the Abbeville County Prison

Abbeville County Prison 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 Prison 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 Prison’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 Prison?

How to Deposit Money Online for an inmate in Abbeville County Prison

Abbeville County Prison 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 Prison.

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 Prison’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 Prison?

How Do Inmates in Abbeville County Prison 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 Prison’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 Prison, and what can I send them?

Abbeville County Prison Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Abbeville County Prison 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 Prison 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:
59 Old Calhoun Falls Rd
Abbeville, SC 29620



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
59 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 Prison allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as AmazonBarnes & 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 Prison 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:
59 Old Calhoun Falls Rd
Abbeville, SC 29620

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Abbeville County Prison’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 Prison, and what can I purchase?

Abbeville County Prison 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 Prison.

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 Prison'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 Prison follow these steps:

  • Abbeville County Prison 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 Prison.
  • 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 Prison 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 Prison’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 Prison 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 Prison 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 Prison 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 Prison follow these steps:

How inteleMESSAGE Works

  • The Abbeville County Prison 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 Prison 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 Prison’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 Prison have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Paytel Tablets can be rented by inmates housed in the Abbeville County Prison 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 Prison 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 Prison 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 Prison

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 Prison 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 Prison.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Abbeville County Prison’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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Are there photos of the Abbeville County Prison? What does it look like?
Other Jails in Abbeville County

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Other Jails Nearby

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

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