SCDJJ Juvenile Detention Complex
SCDJJ Juvenile Detention Complex
The South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice operates several facilities throughout the counties within, including regional evaluation centers, a juvenile detention center, and several alternatives to detention locations. With only one main juvenile detention center, there is a focus within the system to engage in alternatives and attempt to keep detention numbers low. Juveniles, both male and female, while they await their trial with the intended length of stay to be 30 days or less. It has a capacity of 72 youth, with a current request in place for a new facility to be built as a replacement. To support the juveniles while they are detained, all of whom are 11 to 18 years old, an evaluation is conducted to determine if they will be detained until their disposition or if they are able to wait at home. Those who are facing serious charges, charges involving violence, and those who are being held to ensure their own safety and the safety of the community will be held. They will be provided with all basic needs including shelter, clothing, healthy meals, medical care, and mental health care. Contact is maintained with parents or guardians to provide frequent updates and support familial relationships. Mail: 1725 Shivers Road Columbia, South Carolina 29212 Phone: Phone privileges allow juveniles to call a parent or guardian at least once each week with most being able to make calls several days a week, but no incoming calls are accepted. Visitation: Visiting hours are provided to the families of the residents to plan their onsite visits, with hours and days varying by housing assignment.Inmate Services
Phone
803-896-9440Mailing address (personal mail)
1725 Shivers Rd
Columbia, SC 29210
Mailing address (legal mail or subscriptions)
1725 Shivers Rd
Columbia, SC 29210
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the SCDJJ Juvenile Detention Complex, 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 803-896-9440 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an Offender's Criminal Court Case online.
SCDJJ Juvenile Detention Complex 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 SCDJJ Juvenile Detention Complex, 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 803-896-9440 for further assistance.
The SCDJJ Juvenile Detention Complex maintains an average of 28 offenders in custody on any given day. The SCDJJ Juvenile Detention Complex 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 Allendale County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 1,560 offenders.
The following charts of Allendale 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 Allendale 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 Allendale 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 Allendale 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.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show less- Jail (Main): 803-584-8143
- Adult Probation & Parole - Allendale County: 803-584-7052
- Court - Allendale County Clerk of Court: 803-584-2737
- Court - Allendale County Family Court: 803-584-2737
- District Attorney - Allendale County: 803-632-3347
- Juvenile - Allendale County Department of Juvenile Justice Director: 803-584-4751
- Police - Fairfax, SC: 803-632-3222
- Public Defender - Allendale County: 803-943-7525
- Re-entry - Jumpstart: 888-403-3815
- Sheriff: 803-584-7067
- Victim Services - Allendale County: 803-914-2274
How does the booking process work at SCDJJ Juvenile Detention Complex?
Once someone is arrested, they are taken to SCDJJ Juvenile Detention Complex for booking. This process involves identifying the individual, determining charges, and deciding if they will be released on their own recognizance, released on bail, or held in custody until their court date.
It’s important for the arrestee to stay silent, as anything they say can be used against them. The best advice is to avoid answering any questions about the arrest until legal counsel is present.
The booking process at SCDJJ Juvenile Detention Complex typically includes the following steps:
- Verifying identity.
- Taking a mugshot.
- Answering questions regarding medical, mental health, and substance use history.
- DNA collection, if required.
- Conducting a thorough search.
- Confiscating personal belongings.
- Providing a free phone call.
For questions about paying an arrestee’s bond or bail amount, contact the facility at 803-896-9440.
What is the process to pay bail for someone detained in Allendale County?
After an individual is apprehended and taken to SCDJJ Juvenile Detention Complex in Columbia for booking, their release options vary based on the situation:
1. They might be released without bail, on the condition they appear in court on a scheduled date.
2. They may be detained until their court appearance.
3. They may be eligible for release after posting a bail or bond. Call 803-896-9440 for the exact bail amount.
There are different ways to settle an individual's bail or bond.
- To post a cash bond, pay the full amount at the jail bonding window or the clerk's office by cash, cashier's check or money order; many facilities also accept cards at a lobby kiosk or through an online bond vendor for a fee, and you will need the inmate's full name and booking number (jail phone: 803-896-9440).
- A licensed bail bondsman in Allendale County can assist with payment.
- Real property such as land or a house is accepted as collateral by many courts, provided the owner proves clear title and equity worth at least the bond, frequently twice the bond, with a deed and a current tax or appraisal value; the court that set bail signs off on it.
For more information on the bail process in Allendale County, South Carolina, visit the SCDJJ Juvenile Detention Complex Bail Information Page.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the SCDJJ Juvenile Detention Complex? What is the Schedule?
SCDJJ Juvenile Detention Complex ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
1725 Shivers Road
Columbia, SC 29210
803-896-9440
- 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 803-896-9440 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 803-896-9440 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
| MONDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about SCDJJ Juvenile Detention Complex’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 803-896-9440 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the SCDJJ Juvenile Detention Complex?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about SCDJJ Juvenile Detention Complex’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 803-896-9440 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the SCDJJ Juvenile Detention Complex?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about SCDJJ Juvenile Detention Complex’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 803-896-9440 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the SCDJJ Juvenile Detention Complex?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about SCDJJ Juvenile Detention Complex’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 803-896-9440 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the SCDJJ Juvenile Detention Complex, and what can I send them?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about SCDJJ Juvenile Detention Complex’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 803-896-9440 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the SCDJJ Juvenile Detention Complex, and what can I purchase?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about SCDJJ Juvenile Detention Complex’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 803-896-9440 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the SCDJJ Juvenile Detention Complex using an Online Messaging Service?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about SCDJJ Juvenile Detention Complex’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 803-896-9440 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the SCDJJ Juvenile Detention Complex have Access to Tablets or Computers?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about SCDJJ Juvenile Detention Complex’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 803-896-9440 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other City and County Jails in Allendale County?
Allendale County County Jails
Allendale County Juvenile Facilities
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Allendale County?
The SCDJJ Juvenile Detention Complex serves the following cities and towns of Allendale County: Allendale, Fairfax and Ulmer.