SCDJJ Juvenile Detention Complex
SCDJJ Juvenile Detention Complex
Juvenile offenders who are requiring detention as they wait for their detention hearing or trial, which will occur within 24 to 48 hours of their arrest, or who are waiting for their adjudication and have been determined to require detention until then. It accepts youth who are 11 years old or older, and who are 18 years old or younger, with some remaining past their 18th birthday if they are admitted as a juvenile. With a capacity for 72 detainees, they accept both male and female juveniles and house them in separate housing pods with others who are the same gender, age range, and with a similar criminal history to provide a safe environment. Programming is provided for education, social skill development, teaching new life skills, and both recreational time and counseling or medical treatment as needed. Rehabilitation efforts are made to reduce recidivism, and alternatives to detention programs offer methods of supervision and rehabilitation that do not require detention, lowering the rates of juvenile detention. Healthy meals are made in the onsite kitchen and meet or exceed the requirements for school meals, as well as teachers providing an education equal to that pf the public schools. Mail: Inmates First and Last Name, ID Number Greenwood County Juvenile Detention Center 1725 Shivers Road Columbia, SC 29212 Phone: Phones are available in common areas and provide an opportunity for residents to call their parents or guardians during their recreational time. Visitation: Visits are 30 minutes long and may be scheduled once or twice each week depending upon housing assignment, behavior, and other factors. Only parents, guardians, and in some cases grandparents may visit.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 20 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 Greenwood County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 4,660 offenders.
The following charts of Greenwood 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 Greenwood 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 Greenwood 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 Greenwood 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 lessBooking process details at SCDJJ Juvenile Detention Complex
When someone is arrested, they are taken to SCDJJ Juvenile Detention Complex for booking. This process involves verifying identity, assessing charges, and determining whether the person will be released on bail or detained.
It's crucial to remain silent during this process, as any statements could be used in court. Legal counsel should be consulted before making any comments about the arrest.
The booking process at SCDJJ Juvenile Detention Complex typically involves the following steps:
- Identifying the individual.
- Taking a mugshot.
- Health assessments and questions about criminal background.
- DNA collection if applicable.
- Conducting a full-body search.
- Confiscating personal property.
- Allowing a phone call.
For details on posting bond for an arrestee, call the facility at 803.896.9440.
How to post bail for a loved one in Greenwood County
Once booked at SCDJJ Juvenile Detention Complex in Columbia, the individual has several possible outcomes:
1. Release without posting bail, with a commitment to appear in court.
2. Remaining in custody until their court date.
3. Posting bail or bond for release. For the exact amount, call 803.896.9440.
Several payment methods are available for bail.
- Cash bonds are settled in full at the jail's bonding window or the clerk of court with cash, a cashier's check or a money order, and card payments are often available at a lobby kiosk or through an online bond vendor for a fee; bring the inmate's full name and booking number, and the jail can be reached at 803.896.9440.
- Licensed bail bondsmen in Greenwood County can assist with the process.
- Many courts accept land or a house as bond collateral; the owner proves clear title and equity worth at least the bond amount, often double, with a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves the property.
For more details on the bail process in Greenwood County, South Carolina, visit the SCDJJ Juvenile Detention Complex Bail Information Page.
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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.
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How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from SCDJJ Juvenile Detention Complex
To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Greenwood 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 SCDJJ Juvenile Detention Complex, 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 Greenwood 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 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.
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Greenwood County County Jails
Greenwood County Juvenile Facilities
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The SCDJJ Juvenile Detention Complex serves the following cities and towns of Greenwood County: Greenwood, Hodges, Ninety Six and Ware Shoals.