Bamberg County Detention Center

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Bamberg County Detention Center Information

The Bamberg County Detention Center is a 64 bed jail in the city of Bamberg, Bamberg County, South Carolina. You can call them 24 hours a day for inmate information at 803-245-3020.

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 803-245-3020, 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 Bamberg County Detention Center at 803-245-3020 to get it.

Phone: 803-245-3020

Physical Address:
444 Second Street
Bamberg, SC 29003

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Bamberg County Detention Center
PO Box 928
Bamberg, SC 29003

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Bamberg County Detention Center
PO Box 928
Bamberg, SC 29003

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

To search for an inmate in the Bamberg 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 803-245-3020 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an Offender's Criminal Court Case online.

Bamberg 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 Bamberg 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 803-245-3020 for further assistance.

The Bamberg County Detention Center maintains an average of 64 offenders in custody on any given day. The Bamberg 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 Bamberg County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 1,840 offenders.

The following charts of Bamberg 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 Bamberg 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 Bamberg 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 Bamberg 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 Bamberg County Detention Center
Within Bamberg County the Detention Center is the main holding and processing facility within the county. It serves many law enforcement agencies to assist in their enforcement services. The local police, sheriff, state police, conservation officers, and federal authorities all use this facility to hold their detainees while they are within the county. Both male and female offenders are housed in the facility but it is an adult only facility. To make the stay a bit easier, inmates are encouraged to maintain outside relationships with their friends and family throughout their incarceration, to use the commissary to buy necessary supplies, and to find their place within the community until they are released. To fund the commissary account of an inmate, cash is accepted at the jail, or online through smardeposit.com or at 1 (866) 394-0490, referencing the pay location code #5500. Visits are permitted for male inmates on Saturday and Sunday from 1pm to 4pm, and for female inmates on the same days from 10am until 12pm. It is necessary to dress according to the dress code, there are no purses, phones, tobacco, or cameras permitted at the visits. If these are unsuitable letters can be sent to inmates at their name at Post Office Box 928, Bamberg, South Carolina 29003.
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Recent Bookings & Arrests

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

To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Bamberg County Detention Center, call the jail’s booking line at 803-245-3020.

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.

Bamberg County Detention Center Booking Roster

What happens during booking in Bamberg 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 Bamberg 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 Bamberg County 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 Bamberg 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 Bamberg County 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 Bamberg County 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 Bamberg County Detention Center
Inmate Bail and Bonding

Does Bamberg County have bail?  

Yes,  Bamberg County recognizes most types of bonds.

What kind of bonds are accepted in Bamberg County? 

Bamberg County recognizes most types of bonds as listed at this site. The court will consider what type of bonds will be accepted depending on the circumstances of the arrest.

Who can set bail in Bamberg County?

Magistrate or Municipal judges conduct most bond hearings. Circuit Court judges must set bond on charges where the penalty is life imprisonment or death. 

When is bail set in South Carolina?  

Bail is set at the bond hearing when the judge sets the amount and conditions of a bond. This will generally occur within 24 hours from the time of arrest, not counting weekends or holidays. During this time, the solicitor learns about the crime and creates the charges.

In cases where the crime could result in life imprisonment or death sentence, the bond must be heard in the circuit court at the next term of General Sessions Court.

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Inmate Visitation

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

Bamberg County Detention Center ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

444 Second Street
Bamberg, SC 29003
803-245-3020

  • 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 803-245-3020 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 803-245-3020 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

DAY TIMES  
SUNDAY 10:00AM - NOON FEMALES
SUNDAY 1:00PM - 4:00PM MALES
SATURDAY 10:00AM - NOON FEMALES
SATURDAY 1:00PM - 4:00PM MALES

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bamberg County Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 803-245-3020 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 Bamberg County Detention Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bamberg County Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 803-245-3020 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

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

There are multiple ways to add money to an inmate's account at Bamberg County Detention Center, using Access Corrections Secure Deposits

1. Online - Making a deposit using a verified Visa or Mastercard online, or using their Apple or Android App.
2. By phone - Dial 866.345.1884 to reach their 24/7 Access Corrections domestic call centers.
3. Jail Lobby Kiosk - Kiosks accept cash, credit cards, and debit cards.
4. Mail-in Lockbox - Friends or Family who do not have a credit or debit card can mail money orders to their secure lockbox to make deposits to an inmate’s account. Depositors use a customized form that captures all needed information. Upon receipt, they process and post the deposits to the inmate's trust fund in approximately 48 hours.

Money orders may be mailed to inmates at:
Access Corrections
P.O. Box 12486
St. Louis, MO 63132

Money orders must be made out to "Access Secure Deposits".
Include the state, city, inmate name and ID number on all money orders.

5. Walk-in Cash Deposits - Go to any Cash Pay Today location to deposit cash to your inmate's account.

Secure Deposits - Frequently Asked Questions
Secure Deposits - Video Tutorial on How it Works
Secure Deposits - Help Pages

Customer Service Contacts:
Phone: 866-345-1884
Emailcustomerservice@accesscorrections.com
Online Chat - Look for 'bubble' on bottom right of the page linked here.

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Bamberg County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Bamberg County Detention Center follow these steps:

  • Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
  • Select South Carolina, then select Bamberg County Detention Center, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
  • Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.

For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Bamberg County Detention Center.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bamberg County Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 803-245-3020 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

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

How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from Bamberg County Detention Center

To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Bamberg County do the following:

1. Enroll in an account with Securus Technologies.

2. Choose one of three account types, Securus Debit, Advance Connect or Direct Bill.
3. Choose [facility_name_1}, then connect with your inmate.
4. If you have any questions, call Securus: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591.

To find out fees, how to's, calling times, limits on phone calls and other systems Securus has do that you can communicate with your Bamberg County inmate, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: All of your inmate's phone calls are recorded and stored. It is advised not to discuss their pending case.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bamberg County Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 803-245-3020 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

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

Bamberg County Detention Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Bamberg 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 Bamberg 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 #
Bamberg County Detention Center
PO Box 928
Bamberg, SC 29003



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Bamberg County Detention Center
PO Box 928
Bamberg, SC 29003



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 Bamberg County Detention Center 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 Bamberg 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 #
Bamberg County Detention Center
PO Box 928
Bamberg, SC 29003

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

For inmates receiving mail in the Bamberg 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 Bamberg County Detention Center:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Bamberg County Detention Center
PO Box 928
Bamberg, SC 29003


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 Bamberg County Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 803-245-3020 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

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

Bamberg County Detention Center contracts with Access Securepak (aka MyCarePak) for families to send pre-determined packages of commissary items to your inmate.

Access Securepak carries over 1,000 different items in the following categories:
- Food and Snacks
- Personal Hygiene Products
- Electronics
- Apparel

Registration Process:
1. Register here.
2. Select South Carolina.
3. Select Bamberg County Detention Center.
4. Find your Inmate.
5. Deposit Funds.
6. Order Commissary Items.
Once you are logged in, you will receive instructions on how much (and what products) you can send your inmate.
Contact Information:
* If you have any questions, you can call Access Securepak at 800-546-6283.
* You can email My Care Pack at customerservice@securepak.net.
* You can write them at:
    Access Securepak
    10880 Linpage Place
    St. Louis, MO 63132

* You can Live Chat with a Representative online: (bottom left corner of page)
   Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.–11 p.m. CST, 
   and Saturdays, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. CST.

*Note* Access Securepak will issue a refund for or replace broken, damaged, or missing products reported by Bamberg County Detention Center staff. They will not honor reports of discrepancies from inmate's families or friends.
My CarePack is the Bamberg County Detention Center's outside vendor for Commissary Items. They have a very good mix of Chips, Snacks, Candy, Meat, Seafood, Hygiene products, Letter writing materials, Electronics and Apparel items for sale on their website.


*NOTE* -- Once you are fully registered and have selected the inmate you wish to send commissary to, you will receive instructions on how much you can deposit, how much (and what) you can purchase for your inmate, and how often you can send commissary.

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Bamberg County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Bamberg County Detention Center follow these steps:

  • Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
  • Select South Carolina, then select Bamberg County Detention Center, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
  • Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.

For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Bamberg County Detention Center.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bamberg County Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 803-245-3020 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

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

Bamberg County Detention Center allows Secure Messaging using a third-party service call Access Corrections.

They are the same company that facilitate Secure Deposits and Securepaks, so if you are already registered with them, then you are already approved to send Secure Messages to your inmate.

Register/Log in here.

After Registering/Logging In:

1.     You choose Bamberg County Detention Center.
2.    You Search for your inmate by typing in his last name. You can further narrow your search by adding his first name and/or Inmate ID.
3.    You add a credit or debit card.
4.    You buy a message plan (plans and prices vary), or buy credits. One credit costs $0.01.
5.    You select the option for your inmate to be able use the credits which you purchase, to message back to you... Or not.
6.    Bamberg County Detention Center charges a fee for each message sent or received.

Important Things to Know

 - Access Corrections has an iphone app and an android app for using their services.
 - ALL of your correspondence will be monitored by the jail. 
 - Do NOT write anything you wouldn’t want repeated in court.
 - Rates vary and are always subject to change.
 - Inmates can write you back ONLY if you select that option.
 - You CAN send photos up to 32MB in file size. Subject to change.
 - You CAN have unlimited credits on your account but are limited in the amount of each credit purchase.
 - You may NOT type or send emoticons.
 - You may NOT copy and paste text. Type directly.
 - You may NOT type profanities, violence or characters not approved. 
 - Due to messages having to be reviewed first, allow up to five days for a message to be delivered.
 - You may NOT transfer credits to another email.

Phone: 866-345-1884

Email:  customerservice@accesscorrections.com
FAQ
Contact Page
iphone app
Android app

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

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

  • Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
  • Select South Carolina, then select Bamberg County Detention Center, and then the inmate you want to send your message to.
  • Choose the amount of money you want to spend, and input your payment method. The funds can also be used by the inmate to send a message back to you.
  • NOTE: All messages between you and your inmate will be permanently recorded and seen by the staff and could be used against your inmate in court.

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bamberg County Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 803-245-3020 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Bamberg County 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 Bamberg County Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 803-245-3020 for further assistance.

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Are there photos of the Bamberg County Detention Center? What does it look like?
Other Jails in Bamberg County

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

Bamberg County County Jails
Bamberg County Juvenile Facilities
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Other Jails Nearby

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

Bamberg Hampton Colleton Allendale Orangeburg Barnwell
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Search for an Inmate in Bamberg County

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