Jasper County Detention Center
Jasper County Detention Center
The 106-bed Jasper County Detention Center is open 24 hours a day for inmate inquiries at 843-717-3300.
Misdemeanor and felony arrestees from across the county are brought to this jail for booking and processing. Those who are held stay until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or ordered to remain in custody until the resolution of their trial.
Search the roster using the inmate search tool to see if someone is in custody.
Inmates with a sentence of less than one year serve it here, while inmates with a longer sentence are transferred to the South Carolina State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page includes how to search the jail roster, directions to the facility, and information on the visitation schedule, inmate accounts, mail, phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary.
It helps to have the inmate’s booking number or jail ID ready when sending mail or messages. If it isn’t online, call Jasper County Detention Center at 843-717-3300.
Inmate Services
Phone
843-717-3300Mailing address (personal mail)
Jasper County Detention Center
P.O. Drawer 2140
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(No oversized posts, greeting cards or perfumed letters; six photos at most; full return address required.)
Mailing address (legal mail or subscriptions)
Jasper County Detention Center
P.O. Drawer 2140
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(Books and magazines only directly from the publisher. No packages without prior approval.)
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Jasper 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 843-717-3300 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an Offender's Criminal Court Case online.
Jasper 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 Jasper 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 843-717-3300 for further assistance.
The Jasper County Detention Center maintains an average of 106 offenders in custody on any given day. The Jasper 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 Jasper County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 2,920 offenders.
The following charts of Jasper 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 Jasper 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 Jasper 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 Jasper 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 lessWithin Jasper County in SC, in the city of Ridgeland is the location of the one-story brick 106-bed Jasper County Detention Center, located in the Jasper Countyt Law Enforcement Center, a jail which meets the immediate and long term needs of the local sheriff as well as other law enforcement bodies. It has 32 detention officers on staff as well as 3 administrators, and they provide the majority of day to day functions within the building.
Visible from, and surrounded by I-95 on one side, and SC State Highway 17 on the other, the 100-bed Jasper County Detention Center is responsible for the housing and care of those who are accused or convicted of committing a misdemeanor or felony in Jasper County as they wait for their trial or as they serve their sentence, usually less than one year.
The Jasper County Detention Center is focused on providing several opportunities for the inmates to improve their own situation to learn new skills and improve their education, as well as treat addictions and other concerns.
While housed in this location, inmates will receive regular meals that are designed to be nutritionally efficient, they can send and receive mail, make outgoing phone calls, and have visits.
To assist an inmate in accessing the commissary and other needs, an account can be created online.
Mail is delivered directly to the detention center and is delivered to inmates as soon as possible, but it is checked for contraband before it is passed to the inmate.
All personal mail is sent to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate number
Jasper County Detention Center
P.O. Drawer 2140
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(No oversized posts, greeting cards or perfumed letters; six photos at most; full return address required.)
Staff will open each piece and look for contraband, which is removed before it is given to the inmate.
Legal mail, money orders, books and newspaper and magazine subscriptions are mailed to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate number
Jasper County Detention Center
P.O. Drawer 2140
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(Books and magazines only directly from the publisher. No packages without prior approval.)
Phone accounts are funded online and allow for inmates to call during the free daytime hours.
Visits are permitted, with each inmate getting one hour visit during each visiting period, and children only being permitted on special holidays such as Mothers Day, Fathers Day, Easter, and Christmas.
Visiting hours are set by their housing assignment: Alpha 1 on Saturdays 12pm-4pm, Bravo 2 and 3 on Saturdays 7:30am-10:30am, Bravo 1 Sunday 7:30am-10:30pm, and Bravo 5 on Sunday 1pm-4pm.
- Jail (Main): 843-717-3300
- Sheriff: 843-726-7777
What should you know about the booking process at Jasper County Detention Center?
Once arrested, the person is taken to Jasper 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 Jasper County Detention Center include:
- Confirming identity.
- Taking mugshots for record.
- Medical, mental health, and substance history questioning.
- DNA collection if applicable.
- Comprehensive physical search.
- Seizing personal property.
- Access to a free phone call.
To check on an offender’s bond amount, contact Jasper County Detention Center at 843-717-3300.
Steps to pay bail in Jasper County
After an arrest, individuals are brought to Jasper County Detention Center in Ridgeland 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 843-717-3300.
Bail payment can be handled through various means.
- Pay a cash bond in full at the bonding window inside the jail or at the clerk of court, by cash, cashier's check or money order; a lobby kiosk or online bond vendor often takes debit and credit cards for an extra fee, and you should bring the inmate's full name and booking number (the jail can be reached at 843-717-3300).
- Licensed bail bond agents in Jasper County are available for assistance.
- Land or a home can often serve as bond collateral: the owner provides a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value showing clear title and equity of at least the bond amount, commonly double, and the court that set bail approves the pledge.
To learn more about the bail process in Jasper County, South Carolina, visit the Jasper County Detention Center Bail Page.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Jasper County Detention Center? What is the Schedule?
Jasper County Detention Center Visitation Schedule
12008 North Jacob Smart Boulevard
Ridgeland, SC 29936
843-717-3300
- Each inmate is allowed one 60-minute visit per WEEK.
- A maximum of three adults only.
- Children are only allowed on designated holidays: Mother's Day, Father's Day, Easter and Christmas. Three children may visit during that Holiday.
- All visitors must provide an official picture ID.
- Children under the age of 17 must be accompanied by a LEGAL parent or guardian who is at least 21 or older.
- Attorney's and Chaplains are allowed to visit anytime except during mealtimes, formal counts and shift change.
| UNIT | DAY | TIME |
| ALPHA 1 | SAT | 12:00-4:00PM |
| BRAVO 2 & 3 | SAT | 7:30-10:30AM |
| BRAVO 1 (FEMALES) |
SUN | 7:30-10:30AM |
| BRAVO 5 (Inmate Workers) |
SUN | 1:00-4:00PM |
Jasper County Detention Center uses the services of NCIC for remote video visitation.
In other words, you can visit your inmate in jail by using your home computer, as long as it is equipped with a microphone and camera that supports video.
Ask Jasper County Detention Center whether a video visit made at the jail is free.
Costs
NCIC shows the price of a video visit before you confirm it. Rates are set by the provider and can change.
Ask Jasper County Detention Center whether a video visit made at the jail is free.
How to set up your Video Visit
- Register here.
- Select Jasper County Detention Center
- Select your inmate.
- Choose your date and time.
Your inmate will be notified by the jail staff of the date and time for the visit. Be logged in and connected to NCIC before the scheduled start time.
NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Jasper County Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 843-717-3300 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Jasper County Detention Center?
Jasper County Detention Center uses the services of NCIC for remote video visitation.
In other words, you can visit your inmate in jail by using your home computer, as long as it is equipped with a microphone and camera that supports video.
Ask Jasper County Detention Center whether a video visit made at the jail is free.
Costs
NCIC shows the price of a video visit before you confirm it. Rates are set by the provider and can change.
Ask Jasper County Detention Center whether a video visit made at the jail is free.
How to set up your Video Visit
- Register here.
- Select Jasper County Detention Center
- Select your inmate.
- Choose your date and time.
Your inmate will be notified by the jail staff of the date and time for the visit. Be logged in and connected to NCIC before the scheduled start time.
NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Jasper County Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 843-717-3300 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Jasper County Detention Center?
How to Deposit Money Online for an inmate in Jasper County Detention Center
Jasper 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 Jasper 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 Jasper County Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 843-717-3300 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Jasper County Detention Center?
How Does an Inmate Make Phone Calls in Jasper County Detention Center?
To receive phone calls from an inmate in Jasper County follow these instructions:
Jasper County Detention Center uses the services of NCIC for inmate phone calling. It is called a ‘friends & family account”.
In order to receive phone calls from your inmate, you need to do the following:
- Register here, or by phone 800-943-2189
- Choose South Carolina.
- Choose Jasper County Detention Center
- Select your Inmate.
- Enter the phone number your Inmate will be calling.
- Fund your account.
NOTE:
1. You cannot receive any calls to your phone number from your inmate until both you and your phone number are registered.
2. When you do receive a call, the number you will view on your phone from the incoming call is: 800-943-2189.
3. When allowed by Jasper County Detention Center, families can also leave secure voicemails for inmates to listen to.
Fees
- Adding funds to your account: NCIC's terms cap the fee for an automated payment (web, phone menu or kiosk) at $3.00.
- NCIC shows the current per-minute rate when you set up the account.
- NCIC's terms put the live-agent fee for a phone payment or account set-up at no more than $5.95.
NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com
Full list of participating jails.
For all the information regarding phone calls with Jasper County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, fees, 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 Jasper County Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 843-717-3300 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Jasper County Detention Center, and what can I send them?
Jasper County Detention Center Inmate Mail Guidelines
Postcards
Check the Jasper County Detention Center's mail rules before sending postcards or books. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Jasper 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 number
Jasper County Detention Center
P.O. Drawer 2140
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(No oversized posts, greeting cards or perfumed letters; six photos at most; full return address required.)
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate number
Jasper County Detention Center
P.O. Drawer 2140
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(Books and magazines only directly from the publisher. No packages without prior approval.)
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
Check the Jasper County Detention Center's mail rules before sending postcards or books.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Jasper County Detention Center standards will be disposed of.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate number
Jasper County Detention Center
P.O. Drawer 2140
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(Books and magazines only directly from the publisher. No packages without prior approval.)
Jasper County Detention Center Inmate Mail Guidelines
Postcards
Check the Jasper County Detention Center's mail rules before sending postcards or books.
Envelopes
The Jasper County Detention Center also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates.
Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate number
Jasper County Detention Center
P.O. Drawer 2140
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(No oversized posts, greeting cards or perfumed letters; six photos at most; full return address required.)
Legal Mail
Send all legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate number
Jasper County Detention Center
P.O. Drawer 2140
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(Books and magazines only directly from the publisher. No packages without prior approval.)
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
Check the Jasper County Detention Center's mail rules before sending postcards or books.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Jasper County Detention Center standards will be disposed of.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate number
Jasper County Detention Center
P.O. Drawer 2140
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(Books and magazines only directly from the publisher. No packages without prior approval.)
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Jasper County Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 843-717-3300 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Jasper County Detention Center, and what can I purchase?
Jasper 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 Jasper 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 Jasper 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 Jasper County
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Jasper County Detention Center follow these steps:
- Jasper 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 Jasper 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 Jasper 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 Jasper 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 Jasper County Detention Center check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Jasper County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Jasper County Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 843-717-3300 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Jasper County Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?
Jasper County Detention Center uses the services of NCIC for you to deposit funds into your inmate’s account so that you and they can purchase secure email messaging services from this jail’s e-messaging service.
You can deposit money three different ways:
• Deposit online at NCIC.com
• Ask Jasper County Detention Center whether it has an NCIC deposit kiosk and where it is.
• Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069 (Note: NCIC's terms put the live-agent fee for a phone payment or account set-up at no more than $5.95.)
NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com
How to Send a Secure Email Message to an Inmate in Jasper County
To send a secure email message to an inmate in Jasper County Detention Center follow these steps:
Jasper County Detention Center uses the services of NCIC for you to deposit funds into your inmate's account so that you and they can purchase secure email messaging services from this jail’s e-messaging service.
You can deposit money three different ways:
• Deposit online at NCIC.com
• Ask Jasper County Detention Center whether it has an NCIC deposit kiosk and where it is.
• Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069 (Note: NCIC's terms put the live-agent fee for a phone payment or account set-up at no more than $5.95.)
Email – info@ncic.com
For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Jasper County Detention Center check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Jasper County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Jasper County Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 843-717-3300 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Jasper County Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Ask Jasper County Detention Center whether NCIC tablets are available to inmates there.
How to Rent a Tablet for an Inmate at the Jasper County Detention Center
Ask Jasper County Detention Center whether NCIC tablets are available to inmates there.
Ask Jasper County Detention Center what the tablets can be used for and whether there is a charge.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Jasper County Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 843-717-3300 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other City and County Jails in Jasper County?
Jasper County County Jails
Jasper County Juvenile Facilities
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Jasper County?
The Jasper County Detention Center serves the following cities and towns of Jasper County: Hardeeville and Ridgeland.