Staff at the 150-bed Cherokee County Detention Center can be reached 24 hours a day for inmate information at 864-487-2529.
After an arrest for a misdemeanor or felony in this county, the person is brought here for booking and processing. What happens next depends on the charges: they may be bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or held until the end of their trial.
Check the inmate search tool to see the current list of people in custody.
Inmates who receive a sentence of less than one year stay at this jail to serve it. Those who receive longer sentences are moved to the South Carolina State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page walks you through searching the jail roster, getting directions, and using services like visitation, inmate account funding, mail, phone calls, voicemail, email and text, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary.
Hang on to the inmate’s booking or jail ID number; it’s often required to send mail or messages. If you can’t find it online, call Cherokee County Detention Center at 864-487-2529.
Phone: 864-487-2529
Physical Address:
315 East Dr. L. M. Rosemond Blvd.
Gaffney, SC 29340
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Cherokee County Detention Center
315 East Dr. L. M. Rosemond Blvd.
Gaffney, SC 29340
(personal mail - white postcards only!)
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Cherokee County Detention Center
315 East Dr. L. M. Rosemond Blvd.
Gaffney, SC 29340
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Cherokee 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 864-487-2529 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an Offender's Criminal Court Case online.
Cherokee 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 Cherokee 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 864-487-2529 for further assistance.
The Cherokee County Detention Center maintains an average of 150 offenders in custody on any given day. The Cherokee 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 Cherokee County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 3,360 offenders.
The following charts of Cherokee 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 Cherokee 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 Cherokee 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 Cherokee 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 lessHousing both male and female inmates from Cherokee County as they wait for their trial or are sentenced to 90 days or less, inmates in Cherokee County Detention Center may be charged with a felony or misdemeanor.
Security in the 150-bed facility is based upon a central control station and camera system, with officers who check both cameras and the spaces regularly. The jail ends up holding as many as 260+ inmates on a daily basis, and is severely overcrowded. Most of these inmates are awaiting drug possession charges.
For questions regarding the status of an inmate or other concerns the staff can be contacted at 864-487-2529 and details may be posted on the online database.
The Cherokee County Detention Center offers a basic stay without additional recreation choices and offers no television or sports for any of the inmates. As a temporary holding location there are fewer programs and services than those who provide long term housing, though medical care, healthy meals, counseling or other methods to address addiction are all provided.
There are also ways to remain in contact with friends and family who are outside of the facility, allowing them to provide support and to keep up to date on their status.
Phones are provided and inmates may make outgoing calls during their free hours, and mail is one of the main ways of communication.
All mail must be a postcard, including postcards created from photographs of appropriate content, and sent to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Cherokee County Detention Center
315 East Dr. L. M. Rosemond Blvd.
Gaffney, SC 29340
(personal mail - white postcards only!)
Each inmate is allowed a one hour long visit each week with a visitor on their provided visitor list, which can be changed every Monday. It is necessary to call the facility to schedule a visit as the days and times are set based upon their housing location and their bed assignment, with only the facility knowing the schedule. This can be done by calling 864-487-2529.
Once arrested, the person is taken to Cherokee County Detention Center for booking, a process that confirms identity, assesses charges, and determines if they will be released on their own recognizance, posted for bail, or held until court.
Staying silent is key during this process, as anything spoken can be used as evidence in court. It’s best to wait for legal counsel before responding to questions.
Steps involved in booking at Cherokee County Detention Center include:
To check on an offender’s bond amount, contact Cherokee County Detention Center at 864-487-2529.
After an arrest, individuals are brought to Cherokee County Detention Center in Gaffney for processing. Following this, three possible outcomes exist:
1. The individual may be released without posting bail, with a promise to appear in court.
2. The individual could be held in jail until their court date.
3. Bail or bond can be posted for release; for more information, contact 864-487-2529.
Bail payment can be handled through various means.
To learn more about the bail process in Cherokee County, South Carolina, visit the Cherokee County Detention Center Bail Page.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Cherokee County Detention Center? What is the Schedule?
315 East Dr. L. M. Rosemond Blvd.
Gaffney, SC 29340
864-487-2529
315 East Dr. L. M. Rosemond Blvd.
Gaffney, SC 29340
864-487-2529
ON SITE VIDEO VISITATION - * NOTE: Each inmate is assigned one day a week for on-site visits. Check with them for their specific day, then book a time online with Inmate Sales.
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
| MONDAY | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
REMOTE VIDEO VISITATION
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
| MONDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
Cherokee County Detention Center uses the services of Inmate Sales, also known as Combined Public Communication (CPC) for visitation communication between inmates and their friends and family members.
In order to have a successful video visit, these are the steps to follow:
Call 877-998-5678 if you have any questions.
iphone app
Google Play app
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Cherokee County Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 864-487-2529 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Cherokee County Detention Center?
Cherokee County Detention Center uses the services of Inmate Sales, also known as Combined Public Communication (CPC) for visitation communication between inmates and their friends and family members.
In order to have a successful video visit, these are the steps to follow:
Call 877-998-5678 if you have any questions.
iphone app
Google Play app
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Cherokee County Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 864-487-2529 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Cherokee County Detention Center?
Cherokee 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 Cherokee 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 Cherokee County Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 864-487-2529 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Cherokee County Detention Center?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Cherokee County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
For all the information regarding phone calls with Cherokee County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, limits 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 Cherokee County Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 864-487-2529 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Cherokee County Detention Center, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Cherokee County Detention Center ONLY allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office unless noted otherwise.
Envelopes
Envelopes with personal letters are NOT allowed.
Postcards MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Cherokee County Detention Center
315 East Dr. L. M. Rosemond Blvd.
Gaffney, SC 29340
(personal mail - white postcards only!)
Legal Mail
Envelopes from an attorney or professionals related to an inmates case ARE allowed.
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Cherokee County Detention Center
315 East Dr. L. M. Rosemond Blvd.
Gaffney, SC 29340
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 Cherokee 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 Cherokee 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#
Cherokee County Detention Center
315 East Dr. L. M. Rosemond Blvd.
Gaffney, SC 29340
For inmates receiving mail in the Cherokee 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. Due to drug smuggling, not all inmates are even allowed to receive mail in envelopes, as only certain types of postcards are allowed.
For complete information on mail policies and addresses, check out our Inmate Mail page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Cherokee County Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 864-487-2529 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Cherokee 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 Cherokee 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 Cherokee 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 Cherokee County Detention Center follow these steps:
NOTE: There will also be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Cherokee 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 Cherokee County Detention Center check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Cherokee County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Cherokee County Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 864-487-2529 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Cherokee County Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?
Chirping is the product name for inmate texting.
This product allows inmates to send chirps (texts) to friends and family members.
Here's how it works:
Cost of Chirping:
To send a secure email message to an inmate in Cherokee County Detention Center follow these steps:
- Chirping is the product name for inmate texting.
- This product allows Cherokee County inmates to send chirps (texts) to friends and family members.
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Inmate Sales Apps
iphone app
Google Play app
For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Cherokee County Detention Center check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Cherokee County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Cherokee County Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 864-487-2529 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Cherokee County Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Inmate Sales also handles inmate phone systems, video visitations, email and texting (they call it chirping) and digital letters.
The tablets are not directly connected to the internet, and inmates can use them for the following activities:
Here's how it works:
Questions:
Inmate Sales also handles inmate phone systems, video visitations, email and texting (they call it chirping) and digital letters.
The tablets are not directly connected to the internet, and inmates can use them for the following activities:
Here's how it works:
Questions:
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Cherokee County Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 864-487-2529 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other City and County Jails in Cherokee County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Cherokee County?