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Chester Co Jail is for County Jail offenders sentenced up to twenty four months.
All prisons and jails have Security or Custody levels depending on the inmate’s classification, sentence, and criminal history. Please review the rules and regulations for County - medium facility.
The phone carrier is TelMate Inmate Calling, to see their rates and best-calling plans for your inmate to call you.
If you are unsure of your inmate's location, you can search and locate your inmate by typing in their last name, first name or first initial, and/or the offender ID number to get their accurate information immediately Registered Offenders
When someone you care about gets arrested, it can be overwhelming. This webpage aims to ease your concerns by providing information about Chester County SC Detention Center. From visitation guidelines to contacting jail staff, we're here to support you as you navigate this challenging time. Take a look around and let us help you understand how to best support your family member or friend in custody.
The Chester Co Jail, located at 2740 Dawson Dr in Chester, SC, is a secure detention center operated by the Chester County Sheriff's Office. This facility primarily houses individuals awaiting trial or sentencing, typically for less than two years. It accepts inmates from various jurisdictions, including surrounding towns, municipalities, the US Marshal's Service, and the Chester Police Department.
New detainees are regularly admitted to the jail, with some being released on bail or placed under pretrial services caseloads. Others await their court appearances at the facility, receiving necessary accommodations such as bedding and meals. View all arrest records here.
Inmates serving as trustees within the jail undertake various tasks, including cooking, laundry, and commissary management, often receiving minimal compensation or sentence reduction for their services.
The jail offers a phone program for outbound calls only, with inmates unable to receive incoming calls. Accepting collect calls can be expensive, sometimes exceeding $10 per call. Alternatively, setting up an account through a third-party phone company may entail high fees per minute of usage. Click here for discounts on inmate calls, especially if the communication with your inmate is frequent. It's important to remember that all phone calls are recorded, and discussing sensitive legal matters over these lines is discouraged.
To utilize the Inmate Search page on InmateAid, begin by selecting the relevant prison facility in South Carolina. This allows you to view the current list of inmates housed at Chester County SC Detention Center.
The second section features the InmateAid Inmate Search tool, providing a user-generated database of inmates. You can access this resource to utilize any of InmateAid's services. If you require assistance in creating an inmate profile to maintain communication, please contact us at aid@inmateaid.com, and we'll gladly help you locate your loved one.
As a last resort, you might have to pay for that information if we do not have it. The Arrest Record Search will cost you a small amount, but their data is the freshest available and for that reason, they charge to access it.
Visitors are required to have valid identification. Accepted forms of identification are valid driver’s license, State issued ID card, passport, and Military ID card. Children under the age of 17 will not visit unless accompanied by an adult. No adult may sign in a person under 17 and leave the facility. This office is not and will not be responsible for any person under the age of 17. Articles such as handbags, briefcases; etc will not be permitted to enter the facility. No cell phones are permitted in the building. Attorneys and Clergy are required to have Bar/Clergy cards as well as another valid form of ID. Attorneys will be allowed to bring in their briefcases however; they are also subject to search.
All Inmates (with the exception of State Inmates) must be incarcerated for a period of 7 days prior to being granted visitation. After the 7 day period, visitation depends on the classification of the Inmate. Below is a visitation schedule based on (basic) classification.
Pre-trial visitation is held Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday night 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm or 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm for the general population. Monday night from 7:30 to 8:30 is pre-trial female visit. Monday night from 8:30 to 9:30 is Administrative Segregation visit. Pre-trial inmates may have 3 visitors from an approved list of 7 during any period of visitation. Only 1 visitor at a time can be in the visitation room. The other 2 visitors must remain in the lobby.
Sentenced (other than State) Visitation is held on Saturday from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm for inmates whose last name begins with the letter A-L. Inmates with last names starting with letters M- Z will have visitation on Sunday from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Sentenced (other than State) inmates may have 3 visitors from an approved list of 7 during any visitation period.
State Inmates Visitation is held Saturday and Sunday from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm. State Inmates number of visitors is not limited. However, the number of visitors may be limited by shift supervisor if deemed necessary to maintain the security of the facility
FORMER INMATE VISITATION PROCEDURE - Former inmates of the Chester County Detention Center or Prison Camp who have been charged with felonies or any drug charges*, will not be granted visitation privileges for 60 days. After 60 days visitation will be granted to those individuals described consistent with normal visitation policies. Former inmates of the Chester County Detention Center or Prison Camp with Charges other than felonies or drug charges* will be allowed to visit consistent with normal visitation policies.
Note* Drug charges include possession of drug paraphernalia, simple possession and possession with intent to distribute.
Professional Clergy- may request a visit by appointment through administration. The must possess verifiable clergy credentials from their ecclesiastical organization, along with a picture ID. (State issued DL or ID). Visitation is granted one time* for anyone inmate unless circumstances require additional visits. Cases will be considered individually.
Attorney Visit- Attorney visits are held whenever they are requested and do not interfere with the day to day operation or threaten the safety and security of the facility in any manner.
Special Visits- a special visit may be requested when a family member is going to be available for a specific period of time but is not usually able to visit i.e. Military leave, College, Holiday vacation, or when someone lives 50 miles or more from the facility. This visit must be approved through administration.
*Selected clergy visits the inmate population on a weekly basis
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