Dorchester County Detention Center, SC Inmate Search, Visitation Hours

Updated on: February 15, 2024

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Dorchester County County can be found in the South Carolina area. Saint George – is the county seat. Dorchester County has a total population of 156456 and was formed in 1868.

Dorchester County County has a total area of 568 square miles. The zip codes in Dorchester County County are 29420, 29437, 29447, 29448, 29471, 29472, 29477, 29483, 29484, 29485.

Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office:

The Dorchester County Sheriff, L. C. Knight, is the head law enforcement officer in the Dorchester County county. You can reach him by calling 843-832-0300.

Address: 212 Deming Way, Summerville, South Carolina, 29483, 29420, 29437, 29447, 29448, 29471, 29472, 29477, 29483, 29484, 29485.

Fax:

Phone: 843-832-0300

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Dorchester County Detention Center is located in Dorchester County County, South Carolina state. The specific address of the Dorchester County Detention Center is 101 Sears Street, St. George, SC, 29477. The Dorchester County Detention Center is a correctional facility that house approximately 3,000 inmates and receive an average annual booking of 57,000. The Dorchester County Detention Center is divided into male units and female units. In case of any inquiries, you can dial 843-563-0259, the Dorchester County Detention Center information line, or fax at .

Jail History and Structure

In 1989, a criminal justice center was constructed in downtown Saint George. The justice center houses the Dorchester County county sheriff, Saint George police department offices, and the Dorchester County Detention Center. The Dorchester County county sheriff is the general overseer of the Dorchester County Detention Center. Originally, the Dorchester County Detention Center could house approximately 1895 inmates.

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

Juvenile Detention Center

It is part and parcel of Dorchester County Detention Center but deals with the detention and correction of offensive youths. The Dorchester County Detention Center has a 122-bed capacity. Counselling, health assessments, recreation, education, and intervention services are provided to the youth held at the Dorchester County Detention Center.

The Dorchester 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 7, and during sleeping hours, the ratio is 1 to 15. The youth detained in the Dorchester County Detention Center is engaged daily to mitigate any room for idleness. Upon the arrival of any youth at the Dorchester County Detention Center, he or she will be informed of the charges and rights.

Jail Medical Facilities

The Dorchester County Detention Center has medical facilities to promote the well-being of the inmates. In 2004, a mental health unit was established at the Dorchester County Detention Center. This medical unit aims at handling any mental illness among the Dorchester County Detention Center inmates. In 2008, a suicide precaution unit was established. This unit was meant to cater to Dorchester County Detention Center inmates who attempted suicide at one point. The unit comprises special cells where the Dorchester 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 Dorchester County Detention Center where inmates can seek medication when unwell.

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Visitation Rules and Prohibited Items

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

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

The Dorchester 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 Dorchester County Detention Center rules to avoid quarrels and disagreements with the Dorchester County Detention Center authorities. You can learn more through the Dorchester County Detention Center’s prison website.

Visiting Hours

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

St. George, Dorchester County , SC Overview

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