Chester County Detention Center

Chester County Detention Center, SC Inmate Search, Visitation Hours

Updated on: April 1, 2024

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Location 2740 Dawson Drive PO Box 580, Chester, SC, 29706
Official Website http://www.chesterscsheriff.com/Detention-Center.html

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Chester County County can be found in the South Carolina area. Chester – is the county seat. Chester County has a total population of 32301 and was formed in 1785.

Chester County County has a total area of 580 square miles. The zip codes in Chester County County are 29014, 29055, 29706, 29712, 29714, 29724, 29729.

Chester County Sheriff’s Office:

The Chester County Sheriff, Alex Underwood, is the head law enforcement officer in the Chester County county. You can reach him by calling 803-581-5131.

Address: 2740 Dawson Drive, Chester, South Carolina, 29706, 29014, 29055, 29706, 29712, 29714, 29724, 29729.

Fax: 803-581-5552

Phone: 803-581-5131

 

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Chester County Detention Center is located in Chester County County, South Carolina state. The specific address of the Chester County Detention Center is 2740 Dawson Drive, , PO Box 580, Chester, SC, 29706. The Chester County Detention Center is a correctional facility that house approximately 3,000 inmates and receive an average annual booking of 52,000. The Chester County Detention Center is divided into male units and female units. In case of any inquiries, you can dial 803-581-2602, 803-377-1813, the Chester County Detention Center information line, or fax at or fax803-581-0713 803-377-1812.

Jail History and Structure

In 1987, a criminal justice center was constructed in downtown Chester. The justice center houses the Chester County county sheriff, Chester police department offices, and the Chester County Detention Center. The Chester County county sheriff is the general overseer of the Chester County Detention Center. Originally, the Chester County Detention Center could house approximately 2195 inmates.

Over the years, the Chester County Detention Center has undergone numerous modifications and eventually became one of the largest facilities in the Chester County county.

Juvenile Detention Center

It is part and parcel of Chester County Detention Center but deals with the detention and correction of offensive youths. The Chester County Detention Center has a 150-bed capacity. Counselling, health assessments, recreation, education, and intervention services are provided to the youth held at the Chester County Detention Center.

The Chester County Detention Center comprises three units: the girl’s detention unit, the boy’s detention unit, and the detention control center. During working hours, the staffing ratio is 1 to 8, and during sleeping hours, the ratio is 1 to 13. The youth detained in the Chester County Detention Center is engaged daily to mitigate any room for idleness. Upon the arrival of any youth at the Chester County Detention Center, he or she will be informed of the charges and rights.

Jail Medical Facilities

The Chester County Detention Center has medical facilities to promote the well-being of the inmates. In 2006, a mental health unit was established at the Chester County Detention Center. This medical unit aims at handling any mental illness among the Chester County Detention Center inmates. In 2012, a suicide precaution unit was established. This unit was meant to cater to Chester County Detention Center inmates who attempted suicide at one point. The unit comprises special cells where the Chester County Detention Center inmates participate in daily group activities, contact their loved ones frequently and attend therapy sessions. There is also a general medical facility at the Chester County Detention Center where inmates can seek medication when unwell.

Chester County Sheriffs Office / Chester County Detention Center

Address 2740 Dawson Drive, Chester, South Carolina, 29706
Phone 803-581-5131
Fax 803-581-5552
Website website

Chester County Detention Center — General Information

Facility Name Chester County Detention Center
Facility Type County Jail
Address 2740 Dawson Drive PO Box 580, Chester, SC, 29706
Capacity 98
Facility Type Adult
City Chester
Postal Code 29706
State South Carolina
County Chester County
Official Website http://www.chesterscsheriff.com/Detention-Center.html

Visitation Rules and Prohibited Items

You need to dress appropriately while visiting the Chester County Detention Center inmate; hence transparent and tight clothes are prohibited at the Chester County Detention Center. You will be prohibited from visiting an inmate at the Chester County Detention Center if you have been arrested within the past year.

Some of the prohibited items at the Chester County Detention Center include manicure kits, nail clippers, glass bottles, metallic bottle openers, and any other material that may trigger violence within the Chester County Detention Center.

The Chester County Detention Center is under tight security 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Whether you are an inmate or a visitor, ensure you adhere to all the Chester County Detention Center rules to avoid quarrels and disagreements with the Chester County Detention Center authorities. You can learn more through the Chester County Detention Center’s prison website.

Visiting Hours

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Monday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Thursday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Saturday: 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM
Sunday: 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM

Chester, Chester County , SC Overview

nicknames:
The Picture Perfect City; The Little City on the Big Hill
Coordinates:
34.70556°N 81.21167°W
Country:
United States
State:
South Carolina
County:
Chester
Government:
Type:
Council
Mayor:
Wanda Stringfellow
Area:
Total:
3.31 sq mi (8.56 km2)
Land:
3.31 sq mi (8.56 km2)
Water:
0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation:
535 ft (163 m)
Population (2010):
Total:
5,607
Estimate (2019):
5,377
Density:
1,626.44/sq mi (628.04/km2)
Time zone:
UTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
Summer (DST):
UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP code:
29706
Area code(s):
803, 839
FIPS code:
45-14095
GNIS feature ID:
1247275

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