Greenville County Detention Center

Search for an Inmate or Active Arrest Warrant in Greenville County

Greenville County Detention Center

You can call the 318-bed Greenville County Detention Center 24 hours a day for inmate information at 864-467-2309.

This facility processes offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. They undergo booking and processing, and depending on their charges, may remain incarcerated until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or held until their trial concludes.

Use the inmate search tool to see who is currently in custody.

Inmates serving less than one year will do their time at this jail, while those with longer sentences will be transferred to the South Carolina State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

This page provides information on the visitation schedule, funding an inmate's account, mailing them, receiving phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond details, and commissary purchases.

It is useful to keep the inmate's jail ID or booking number for correspondence purposes. If it’s not available online, contact Greenville County Detention Center at 864-467-2309 for assistance.

Phone

864-467-2309

Physical address

20 McGee Street
Greenville, SC 29601
Get directions

Mailing address (personal mail)

Inmate's Full Name & ID NUMBER
Greenville County Detention Center
C/O Securus Digital Mail Center-Greenville
PO Box 21665
Tampa, FL 33622
(Letters, postcards and greeting cards only; scanned and read on housing-unit kiosks. No photos.)

Mailing address (legal mail or subscriptions)

Inmate's Full Name & ID NUMBER
Greenville County Detention Center
20 McGee Street
Greenville, SC 29601
(Legal mail, opened in the inmate's presence. Retailer packages, including books from Amazon, are rejected from August 1, 2026; paperbacks and magazines may be donated at the Reception Control window.)

Other Jails and Prisons

To search for an inmate in the Greenville 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 864-467-2309 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an Offender's Criminal Court Case online.

Greenville 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 Greenville 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 864-467-2309 for further assistance.

The Greenville County Detention Center maintains an average of 318 offenders in custody on any given day. The Greenville 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 Greenville County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 25,940 offenders.

The following charts of Greenville 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 Greenville 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 Greenville 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 Greenville 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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Within Greenville County Detention Center there are three distinct facilities that house adult offenders, and they each serve a specific demographic and security need. This, Building#1, Building #2 and Building #4.

A combined capacity of 1277 is the top capacity of the entire complex, and it also has a laundry area, welfare, medical wing, dental space, mental health services, and a food service space that provides all of the balanced meals for the combined facilities.

Greenville County Detention Center stands a few stories tall with a white concrete build, bared windows that stand two rows high, and a lobby that permits visitors and family to add money to inmate accounts and provide court clothing or other necessities.

The Health Services Division is present onsite and staffed around the clock to provide all medical care as required, and they work with both the Greenville County Detention Center as wll as the Juvenile Detention Facility.

Included health care providers are physicians, psychiatrists, family nurse practitioner, mental health supervisors, nurses, critical care technicians, counselors, and others who will provide all needed services.

Other programs are also provided to encourage personal growth and development of new life skills, improved social skills, and access to educational services that will assist in finding long term employment.

Mail services are also provided and there is no limit to the amount of mail that an inmate can send or receive, with all mail going to an offsite location to be scanned and then entered into a system that will digitally deliver it to the inmates. A kiosk in the housing units allows access to the mail after it has been scanned.

All mail should be sent to:

Inmate's Full Name & ID NUMBER
Greenville County Detention Center
C/O Securus Digital Mail Center-Greenville
PO Box 21665
Tampa, FL 33622
(Letters, postcards and greeting cards only; scanned and read on housing-unit kiosks. No photos.)

... and must not contain any photographs.

Phones are available from 7:30am until 12am each day, with breaks for meals and headcounts. Incoming calls are not accepted.

Visits are permitted twice each week, and hours are available each day of the week, with visits scheduled every 30 minutes. Only those on the visitation list will be permitted to visit, and this list may be updated once a month, they are not scheduled in advance and are first come first served only upon arriving at the correct building as listed. Visiting hours begin at 8am and end by 9pm every day of the week.  

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What happens during booking at Greenville County Detention Center?

After arrest, individuals are processed at Greenville County Detention Center, where they undergo a series of steps that determine their charges and whether they’ll be released on their own recognizance, allowed to post bail, or held until their court date.

The first rule for anyone arrested is to remain silent. Anything they say can be used in court, so it’s best to speak only to an attorney about the incident.

Here are the typical stages of the booking process at Greenville County Detention Center:

  • Verifying the person’s identity.
  • Taking mugshots.
  • Questions regarding medical and mental health history, along with drug and gang affiliations.
  • Collecting DNA if necessary.
  • Conducting a physical search.
  • Confiscating personal belongings.
  • Providing a phone call.

If you need details about an offender’s bail or bond, contact the facility at 864-467-2309.

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How do you post bail in Greenville County?

If someone is taken to Greenville County Detention Center in Greenville for booking, the next steps depend on their case:

1. The individual may be released without bail, under a promise to appear at a court hearing.
2. They could be held in custody until their trial.
3. They may post a bail or bond for release. To find out the exact bail amount, call 864-467-2309.

Bail payments can be handled in various ways.

  • Cash bonds are paid in full, normally at the jail's bonding window or with the clerk of court, by cash, cashier's check or money order, and card payments are often possible through a kiosk in the lobby or an online vendor for a convenience fee; have the inmate's full name and booking number ready, and reach the jail at 864-467-2309.
  • Licensed bail bond agents in Greenville County can facilitate payment.
  • Property bonds are available in many courts: an owner may pledge land or a home after proving clear title and equity of at least the bond amount (often double) with the deed and a recent tax or appraisal figure, and the court that set bail decides whether to accept it.

For a comprehensive guide to the bail process in Greenville County, South Carolina, visit the Greenville County Detention Center Bail FAQ page.

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

Greenville County Detention Center Inmate Visitation Schedule & Policies

20 McGee Street
Greenville, SC
864-467-2309

  • First, call 864-467-2330 to confirm your inmate is in this specific jail.
  • All visits are on a first come-first served basis. No appointment is necessary.
  • Inmates are allowed to have visits 7 days per week.
  • Inmates are allowed to have visits 2 times per week.
  • Visits are scheduled to occur in 30-minute intervals. 
  • Inmates are allowed up to three adults on their visitors list.
  • Inmates may update their visitation list once every 30 days.
  • A visit may include one adult and two minor children.
  • Visitors must provide a picture identification that must match the name on the inmate’s visitor’s list. Acceptable identification may include a driver's license, State ID Card, or other picture ID. 

BUILDING 1 VISIATTION SCHEDULE

INMATE
HOUSING
DAY TIMES
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MON 8:00AM, 8:30AM
9:00AM, 9:30AM
10:00AM, 10:30AM
1:00PM, 1:30PM
2:00PM, 2:30PM
6:30PM, 7:00PM
7:30PM, 8:00PM
8:30PM, 9:00PM
9:30PM
YELLOW/
BLUE/
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TUE 8:00AM, 8:30AM
9:00AM, 9:30AM
10:00AM, 10:30AM
1:00PM, 1:30PM
2:00PM, 2:30PM
6:30PM, 7:00PM
7:30PM, 8:00PM
8:30PM, 9:00PM
9:30PM
YELLOW/
BLUE/
GREEN/ RED
PODS
WED 8:00AM, 8:30AM
9:00AM, 9:30AM
10:00AM, 10:30AM
1:00PM, 1:30PM
2:00PM, 2:30PM
6:30PM, 7:00PM
7:30PM, 8:00PM
8:30PM, 9:00PM
9:30PM
YELLOW/
BLUE/
GREEN/ RED
PODS
THU 8:00AM, 8:30AM
9:00AM, 9:30AM
10:00AM, 10:30AM
1:00PM, 1:30PM
2:00PM, 2:30PM
6:30PM, 7:00PM
7:30PM, 8:00PM
8:30PM, 9:00PM
9:30PM
YELLOW/
BLUE/
GREEN/ RED
PODS
FRI 8:00AM, 8:30AM
9:00AM, 9:30AM
10:00AM, 10:30AM
1:00PM, 1:30PM
2:00PM, 2:30PM
6:30PM, 7:00PM
7:30PM, 8:00PM
8:30PM, 9:00PM
9:30PM
YELLOW/
BLUE/
GREEN/ RED
PODS
SAT 8:00AM, 8:30AM
9:00AM, 9:30AM
10:00AM, 10:30AM
1:00PM, 1:30PM
2:00PM, 2:30PM
6:30PM, 7:00PM
7:30PM, 8:00PM
8:30PM, 9:00PM
9:30PM
YELLOW/
BLUE/
GREEN/ RED
PODS
SUN 8:00AM, 8:30AM
9:00AM, 9:30AM
10:00AM, 10:30AM
1:00PM, 1:30PM
2:00PM, 2:30PM
6:30PM, 7:00PM
7:30PM, 8:00PM
8:30PM, 9:00PM
9:30PM
MALE
HOUSING/
MALE
HOUSING 2
MON 8:30AM, 9:00AM,
9:30AM, 10:00AM
1:00PM, 1:30PM
MALE
HOUSING/
MALE
HOUSING 2
TUE 8:30AM, 9:00AM,
9:30AM, 10:00AM
1:00PM, 1:30PM
MALE
HOUSING/
MALE
HOUSING 2
WED 8:30AM, 9:00AM,
9:30AM, 10:00AM
1:00PM, 1:30PM
MALE
HOUSING/
MALE
HOUSING 2
THU 8:30AM, 9:00AM,
9:30AM, 10:00AM
1:00PM, 1:30PM
MALE
HOUSING/
MALE
HOUSING 2
FRI 8:30AM, 9:00AM,
9:30AM, 10:00AM
1:00PM, 1:30PM
MALE
HOUSING/
MALE
HOUSING 2
SAT 8:30AM, 9:00AM,
9:30AM, 10:00AM
1:00PM, 1:30PM
MALE
HOUSING/
MALE
HOUSING 2
SUN 8:30AM, 9:00AM,
9:30AM, 10:00AM
1:00PM, 1:30PM
ISOLATION
MALES
MON 2:00PM
ISOLATION
MALES
TUE 2:00PM
ISOLATION
MALES
WED 2:00PM
ISOLATION
MALES
THU 2:00PM
ISOLATION
MALES
FRI 2:00PM
ISOLATION
MALES
SAT 2:00PM
ISOLATION
MALES
SUN 2:00PM
ISOLATION
FEMALES
MON 2:30PM
ISOLATION
FEMALES
TUE 2:30PM
ISOLATION
FEMALES
WED 2:30PM
ISOLATION
FEMALES
THU 2:30PM
ISOLATION
FEMALES
FRI 2:30PM
ISOLATION
FEMALES
SAT 2:30PM
ISOLATION
FEMALES
SUN 2:30PM
2B LAUNDRY
WORKERS
visit in ISO
MON 6:30PM, 7:00PM
7:30PM, 8:00PM
8:30PM, 9:00PM
9:30PM
2B LAUNDRY
WORKERS
visit in ISO
TUE 6:30PM, 7:00PM
7:30PM, 8:00PM
8:30PM, 9:00PM
9:30PM
2B LAUNDRY
WORKERS
visit in ISO
WED 6:30PM, 7:00PM
7:30PM, 8:00PM
8:30PM, 9:00PM
9:30PM
2B LAUNDRY
WORKERS
visit in ISO
THU 6:30PM, 7:00PM
7:30PM, 8:00PM
8:30PM, 9:00PM
9:30PM
2B LAUNDRY
WORKERS
visit in ISO
FRI 6:30PM, 7:00PM
7:30PM, 8:00PM
8:30PM, 9:00PM
9:30PM
2B LAUNDRY
WORKERS
visit in ISO
SAT 6:30PM, 7:00PM
7:30PM, 8:00PM
8:30PM, 9:00PM
9:30PM
2B LAUNDRY
WORKERS
visit in ISO
SUN 6:30PM, 7:00PM
7:30PM, 8:00PM
8:30PM, 9:00PM
9:30PM

PROFESSIONAL VISITS

  • Attorneys or Lawyers, probation and parole agents, law enforcement officers, and social service agencies... with the Jail Administrator's or designee's approval only.
  • Professional visits may be scheduled in person at the main Detention Center, by telephone at 864-467-2370 or via email at detprov@greenvillecounty.org.
  • Normal professional visitation business hours are Monday-Friday from 8:30 am - 5:00 pm. Some exceptions may be made depending on circumstances.
  • Attorney's needing to visit during restricted times, must contact the Professional Visitation Clerk 30 minutes prior to the restricted time and the inmate will be made available.
  • Requests for visits during non-business hours may be made in advance through the Professional Visitation Clerk or by calling 864-467-2300.

CLERGY VISITS

  • Clergy can meet with inmates during the normal visiting hours in the schedule above.
  • On the first minister visit, persons identifying themselves as Clergy must present a Clergy ID card or other documentation signifying clergy (i.e. Business Card, Church Bulletin, and/or Certificate of Ordination) if requesting to visit an inmate. 
  • Clergy can meet with an inmate for a reasonable amount of time, typically longer than an inmate is allowed during a personal social visit.
  • At the conclusion of a minister’s first visit, the Clergy must be given an Application for Ministerial Visitation Approval Form to be completed and returned to the Detention Center. Completed applications are to be given to the Support Services Sergeant or Lieutenant. All approved ministers (the process takes about 10 days) will only need to present their picture ID to receive future visits.

Greenville County Detention Center uses Securus Video Connect for Remote Inmate Video Visitation. 



Video Visitation allows 'approved' friends, family members, attorneys and clergy of an inmate to connect with them using their computer, Securus Video Visitation app, or ‘on-site’ kiosk.

SRemote video visitation is available every day.

Steps:
Register and/or log in.
Select the facility of your inmate.
Review the days, available hours and the cost of remote and on-site visits.
Schedule your visit.

What is the Cost of a Remote Video Visit?
Costs vary and are subject to change, but generally visits range from $5.00 to $15.00 for a 15 to 30 minute online or on-site video visit.

How do you know if your Inmate will be available during the time you schedule?
The Securus system knows the times that Greenville County Detention Center inmates are available for remote video visits.
It will not allow you to schedule a visit with your inmate if they are not available or the video visitation kiosk(s) in the jail are booked already.
Once you schedule a visit with your inmate they will be notified of the date and time of the visit.

Important Tips:
Your entire visit is being monitored and recorded. Do not say or do anything that you would not want being replayed in court.
You should schedule your visit, in advance, at a time that works best for you.
For best sound quality, use earbuds or headsets.

Quick & Easy Access to Important Information & Help:
Phone: 972-734-1111 or 877-578-3658
Video Tutorial on Registering for Securus Video Visits.
Frequently Asked Questions.
Greenville County Detention Center Pricing.
Securus Contact Information.
iphone app
Android app

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Greenville County Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 864-467-2309 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 Greenville County Detention Center?

Greenville County Detention Center uses Securus Video Connect for Remote Inmate Video Visitation. 




Video Visitation allows 'approved' friends, family members, attorneys and clergy of an inmate to connect with them using their computer, Securus Video Visitation app, or ‘on-site’ kiosk. 

Steps:
Register and/or log in.
Select the facility of your inmate.
Review the days, available hours and the cost of remote and on-site visits.
Schedule your visit.

What is the Cost of a Remote Video Visit?
Costs vary and are subject to change, but generally visits range from $5.00 to $15.00 for a 15 to 30 minute online or on-site video visit.

How do you know if your Inmate will be available during the time you schedule?
The Securus system knows the times that Greenville County Detention Center inmates are available for remote video visits.
It will not allow you to schedule a visit with your inmate if they are not available or the video visitation kiosk(s) in the jail are booked already.
Once you schedule a visit with your inmate they will be notified of the date and time of the visit.

Important Tips:
Your entire visit is being monitored and recorded. Do not say or do anything that you would not want being replayed in court.
You should schedule your visit, in advance, at a time that works best for you.
For best sound quality, use earbuds or headsets.

Quick & Easy Access to Important Information & Help:
Phone: 972-734-1111 or 877-578-3658
Video Tutorial on Registering for Securus Video Visits.
Frequently Asked Questions.
Greenville County Detention Center Pricing.
Securus Contact Information.
iphone app
Android app

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Greenville County Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 864-467-2309 for further assistance.

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

Depositing Money in an Inmate's Commissary Account at Greenville County Detention Center

Whatever cash the inmate has on their person when booked into the facility will automatically deposited and credited to their account. When released any money left in the account will be returned to them in the form of a check from the Sheriff's Department or the Greenville County Detention Center Trust Account. There may be circumstances where the inmate can give permission to have his money released to a family member or friend.

In addition to deposits made online or over the phone with jailpackstore, you can also deposit money for an inmate as follows:

Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
Bring money to the jail in person; in either Building One (20 McGee St) or Building Two (4 McGee St).

  • You will use a self-serve kiosk in the lobbies that accepts cash, debit or credit cards.
  • There is no maximum deposit for cash deposits.
  • Credit Card deposits cannot exceed $100 every 48 hours.


Option 2 - Mail the Inmate Deposit to the Jail
Mailing a deposit takes more time to process than the other methods but can be done if you live too far away to bring it in person.
Never send cash. If you do it will go in the inmate's property for when he gets out, not be put on his account.
Always send a Money Order or Cashier's Check from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union.
Make the Money Order out to Inmate's Full Name c/o Greenville County Detention Center and put the Inmate's ID# in memo section of the Money Order.
Mail to:
Accounting Specialists
Greenville County Detention Center
20 McGee Street
Greenville, SC 29601

Failure to do this properly will delay your inmate getting his account credited and may require you to have to resubmit a second money order.
Call 864-467-2309 to ask any questions about this.

How to Deposit Money Online for an inmate in Greenville County Detention Center

Greenville 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 Greenville 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 - 

  • $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 Greenville County Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 864-467-2309 for further assistance.

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

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

To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Greenville 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 Greenville County Detention Center, 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 Greenville 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 Greenville County Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 864-467-2309 for further assistance.

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

Postcards
The Greenville 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.

Envelopes
The Greenville County Detention Center also allows regular postcards and envelopes to be mailed to inmates as well.

Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & ID NUMBER
Greenville County Detention Center
C/O Securus Digital Mail Center-Greenville
PO Box 21665
Tampa, FL 33622
(Letters, postcards and greeting cards only; scanned and read on housing-unit kiosks. No photos.)


Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper 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 Greenville 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 above.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Greenville County Detention Center standards will be disposed of. No more than three books may be shipped at any one time.
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 & ID NUMBER
Greenville County Detention Center
20 McGee Street
Greenville, SC 29601
(Legal mail, opened in the inmate's presence. Retailer packages, including books from Amazon, are rejected from August 1, 2026; paperbacks and magazines may be donated at the Reception Control window.)

Postcards
The Greenville 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.

Envelopes
The Greenville County Detention Center also allows regular postcards and envelopes to be mailed to inmates as well.

Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & ID NUMBER
Greenville County Detention Center
C/O Securus Digital Mail Center-Greenville
PO Box 21665
Tampa, FL 33622
(Letters, postcards and greeting cards only; scanned and read on housing-unit kiosks. No photos.)


Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper 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 Greenville 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 above.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Greenville County Detention Center standards will be disposed of. No more than three books may be shipped at any one time.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.


All mail, newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & ID NUMBER
Greenville County Detention Center
20 McGee Street
Greenville, SC 29601
(Legal mail, opened in the inmate's presence. Retailer packages, including books from Amazon, are rejected from August 1, 2026; paperbacks and magazines may be donated at the Reception Control window.)

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Greenville County Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 864-467-2309 for further assistance.

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

Greenville 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 ship your order directly to your inmate at Greenville 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. 

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 Greenville 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.

How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Greenville County

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Greenville County Detention Center follow these steps:

  • Greenville 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 ship your order directly to your inmate at Greenville 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 in Greenville 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 Greenville 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 Greenville County Detention Center check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Greenville County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Greenville County Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 864-467-2309 for further assistance.

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

Greenville County Detention Center uses Securus eMessaging for Inmate Email.




Register here. (You are already registered if you signed up with Securus for 'Phone' or 'Remote Visitation').

Steps: 
1.  Sign up for eMessaging
2. Find your inmate.
3. Purchase a book of Securus ‘stamps’.
4. Type & Send message.

Things you CAN do:
1.  You CAN ONLY send messages from the Securus website, or with the Securus app. (links below).
2. You CAN transfer ‘stamps’ to your inmate.
3. You CAN deposit money to your inmate, and they can purchase ‘stamps’ on their end.
4. Each time you send a message, you CAN pay for them to reply.
5. You CAN send photos. (Jail staff will review for appropriateness) 

Things you CANNOT do:
1.  You CANNOT use your own personal email to send messages.
2. You CANNOT send any message or photo that would normally be rejected by regular mail.

Other Things:
1.  Photos must be .jpg, .jpeg or .png.
2. eMessages and photos must meet the jail’s standards for regular mail.
3. If your eMessage or Photo is rejected you will be notified of the reason, but you will NOT get a refund.

What is the cost of sending inmate messages?

  • Send a text Message - 1 stamp
  • Purchase a reply for your inmate - 1 stamp
  • Attach up to 5 photos - 1 stamp each photo
  • Share up to 5 eCards - 1 stamp each eCard
  • Send just a photo with no text - 1 stamp
  • Send a 30 second VideoGram - 3 stamps

What can your inmate do with digital 'stamps'?

  • Reply to your eMessage if you attach a return stamp
  • Receive transferred stamps you share with them (no cost to transfer)
  • When available, they can purchase their own stamps from their Inmate Debit Account


Contact Information and Help:
eMessaging FAQ  
eMessaging Signup & Helpful Information  
Online Customer Service Support 
Phone Support: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591
iphone app
Android app

Mailing Check payments
Securus Correctional Billing Services
PO Box 650757
Dallas, Texas 75265-075

How to Send a Text or Email Message to an Inmate in Greenville County Detention Center

To send a text or email message to a Greenville County inmate, do the following:

Greenville County Detention Center uses Securus eMessaging for Inmate Email.

Register here. (You are already registered if you signed up with Securus for 'Phone' or 'Remote Visitation' in Greenville County or any jail or prison in the country).
Steps: 
1.  Sign up for eMessaging
2. Find your Greenville County inmate.
3. Purchase a book of Securus ‘stamps’.
4. Type & Send message.

For all Greenville County information for sending secure messages to an inmate in Greenville County Detention Center, including instructions, video examples, fees, limits, tablet rentals and more, check out out Text/Email an Inmate Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Greenville County Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 864-467-2309 for further assistance.

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Do Inmates in the Greenville County Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Greenville County Detention Center now offers Securus 'SecureView' Tablet Rentals to their inmates.


  
Securus is the same company that handles the inmate phone system, video visitations, email and texting and digital letters.

The tablets can be rented on a monthly basis and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for the following activities:

  • Phone Calls - Inmates may make calls directly from their tablet allowing for more privacy. The rates are the same as the phones in the unit, and the calls are still recorded and monitored.
  • eMessaging - Communicate via a text based message or picture. Fee based system.
  • Job Search - Using JobView, a secure job search application, inmates have the ability to see what jobs are available when they are released.
  • Education - Free educational platform and course catalog that provides thousands of educational resources.
  • Self Help -Inmates have daily access to mental health and addiction recovery programming.
  • Music - Top-40, Hip-Hop, Country, Rock, Gospel, and more.
  • Law Library -  Legal research with up-to-date case information.
  • eBooks - Thousands of available titles.
  • Religion - Religious resources for spiritual guidance.
  • Games - Inmates can play their favorite games. Available through monthly subscriptions
  • Facility Services - Digital access to submitted forms, requests, facility documents, and notifications from staff.

Here's how it works:

  • Send funds to the inmate and he or she will be able to subscribe and pay at the Greenville County Detention Center.

Questions:

How to Rent a Tablet for an Inmate in Greenville County Detention Center

To rent a tablet for an inmate in Greenville County follow these instructions:

  • Register here.  It is recommended you use Chrome or Firefox.
  • Pay for the subscription using Paypal.
  • You get charged the 1st of each month. 
  • You get charged a full month even if it's only used for a partial month.
  • No activation or early termination fees.
  • Your Greenville County inmate will recieve their tablet in 3-5 business days, after you pay.


If you have any questions:

For all Greenville County information on Tablet Rentals for your inmate, check out our Tablet Rental Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Greenville County Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 864-467-2309 for further assistance.

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

Greenville County County Jails

Greenville County Juvenile Facilities

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

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Search for an Inmate or Active Arrest Warrant in Greenville County

The Greenville County Detention Center serves the following cities and towns of Greenville County: Berea, Fountain Inn, Greer, Greenville, Mauldin, Simpsonville, Taylors and Travelers Rest.