McCormick County Juvenile Detention Center
McCormick County Juvenile Detention Center
Located in Columbus, SC, is the regional juvenile detention center for the state. It provides space for up to 72 juveniles offenders and accepts both male and female juveniles between 11 and 18 years of age. They will be transported and admitted by law enforcement after arrest or order of the court, and this is where they will wait for their trial or detention hearing. Housing is determined by the gender, age, history, and any past incarcerations. Each housing unit will function as a group throughout the day and will attend classes together, eat meals together, and enjoy recreational time. During their stay there will be many opportunities for education, both academic and life and social skills. A medical team will provide all necessary medical care, while mental health professionals will provide counseling, rehabilitation services, and other care. Family are encouraged to remain in contact via mail, phone calls, and visits, providing the youth with a support system upon their release. Classes will operate at the time schedule of the public schools, and those who remain for weeks will be able to return to their classes without falling behind. Mail: Mail can be sent to the juvenile at their name with their booking ID, to the address of the facility at 1725 Shivers Road Columbia, South Carolina 29212 It must be through the postal service, contain no contraband, and not discuss illegal activities. Phone: Residents are able to use the phones provided to call their parents or guardians regularly and keep them updated on progress and programs that they are involved in. Visitation: To support family reconnection and reconciliation the parents, guardians, and any other approved visitors are provided with at least one visit each week.Inmate Services
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803-896-9440Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the McCormick County Juvenile Detention Center, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 803-896-9440 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an Offender's Criminal Court Case online.
McCormick County Juvenile 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 McCormick County Juvenile Detention Center, how the jail rosters work and what happens after an offender is arrested and booked. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 803-896-9440 for further assistance.
The McCormick County Juvenile Detention Center maintains an average of 22 offenders in custody on any given day. The McCormick County Juvenile 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 McCormick County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 800 offenders.
The following charts of McCormick 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 McCormick 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 McCormick 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 McCormick 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 lessWhat happens during booking at McCormick County Juvenile Detention Center?
After arrest, individuals are processed at McCormick County Juvenile 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 McCormick County Juvenile 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 803-896-9440.
How do you post bail in McCormick County?
If someone is taken to McCormick County Juvenile Detention Center in Columbia 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 803-896-9440.
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 803-896-9440.
- Licensed bail bond agents in McCormick 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 McCormick County, South Carolina, visit the McCormick County Juvenile Detention Center Bail FAQ page.
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McCormick County Juvenile Detention Center 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 McCormick County Juvenile Detention Center’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 McCormick County Juvenile Detention Center?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about McCormick County Juvenile Detention Center’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 McCormick County Juvenile Detention Center?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about McCormick County Juvenile Detention Center’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.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the McCormick County Juvenile Detention Center?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about McCormick County Juvenile Detention Center’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 McCormick County Juvenile Detention Center, and what can I send them?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about McCormick County Juvenile Detention Center’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 McCormick County Juvenile Detention Center, and what can I purchase?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about McCormick County Juvenile Detention Center’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 McCormick County Juvenile Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about McCormick County Juvenile Detention Center’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 McCormick County Juvenile Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about McCormick County Juvenile Detention Center’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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McCormick County County Jails
McCormick County Juvenile Facilities
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding McCormick County?
The McCormick County Juvenile Detention Center serves the following cities and towns of McCormick County: McCormick, Plum Branch and Troy.