Sheriff Al Cannon Detention Center

County Jail

Last Updated: April 05, 2024
Address
3841 Leeds Ave, North Charleston, SC 29405
Beds
1693
County
Charleston
Phone
843-529-7300
Email
alcannon@charlestoncounty.org
Mailing Address
PO Box 973, Lebanon, MO 65536

Cannon Detention 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 Securus Tech®, to see their rates and best-calling plans for your inmate to call you.

If you are seeking to send your inmate money for commissary, one recommended for this facility is TouchPay. There is a fee for sending money, see their rates and limitations.

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

Satellite View of Sheriff Al Cannon Detention Center

You can support your loved ones at Cannon Detention on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 843-529-7300.

When someone you care about gets locked up, it's tough to figure out all the ins and outs of jail life. From sending mail to visiting, there are a lot of things to sort out. And getting info about the arrest? Not always easy. That's where this webpage comes in handy. It's here to help you get a handle on how things work at Sheriff Al Cannon Detention Center so you can stay connected and support your loved one behind bars.

The Cannon Detention is a detention center located at 3841 Leeds Ave North Charleston, SC which is operated locally by the Charleston County Sheriff's Office and holds inmates awaiting trial or sentencing or both. Most of the sentenced inmates are here for less than two years. Charleston County accepts inmates from surrounding towns, North Charleston Police Department, and the US Marshal's Service.

New detainees arrive at the jail regularly, with some being released on bail, placed under pretrial services caseloads, supervised by probation agencies, or released on recognizance with a court appearance agreement. Those who are not released await their court appearances at the jail, receiving accommodations including bedding and meals. You can see all the arrest records for South Carolina here.

The Sheriff Al Cannon Detention Center, originally established in 1966, has undergone several expansions to meet increasing capacity demands. The first expansion, completed in 1994, added a four-story building, raising the inmate capacity to 661. In 2007, two modular units were added, further increasing capacity to 789. The most recent expansion in May 2010 elevated the inmate population to 1,917. However, in 2020, the SACDC removed two modular units and the Work Camp, reducing the capacity to 1,693 inmates.

The detention center comprises four buildings, with the original Tower A housing various facilities including the Training Division, Inmate Library, and multiple inmate housing units. Expansion Towers B and C accommodate administrative offices, a state-of-the-art control center, a medical department, and a licensed infirmary, among other amenities. Additionally, the facility includes a Juvenile Detention Facility located off-campus.

Central Control, equipped with over 700 cameras, serves as the nerve center, meticulously monitoring the facility to ensure the safety and security of both staff and inmates. Access to the facility is tightly regulated, with all contracted employees and visitors required to pass through a metal detector, while bags are scanned to prevent the introduction of contraband. These measures uphold the integrity and security standards of the Sheriff Al Cannon Detention Center.

Inmate Locator

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 Sheriff Al Cannon 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.

Visitation Information

Visitation - Personal Online Only Visitation (Maximum of three 30-minute visits per seven calendar days) Sunday through Saturday.

  • 8:00 a.m. - 10:50 a.m. (Last schedule 10:20 a.m.)
  • 1:00 p.m. - 4:25 p.m. (Last schedule 3:55 p.m.)
  • 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. (Last schedule 9:30 p.m.)

Visit www.SECURUSTech.net to schedule Online Visits. Schedule time is subject to change depending on the facility's operational status.

Rules & Regulations

  • Visitors suspected of being under the influence of alcohol or drugs will not be allowed to visit.
  • Visitors must be at least 17 years of age or must be accompanied by a parent or guardian to schedule online visits.
  • Members of the Clergy related to a resident fall under the rules of general visitation.
  • Any visitor who exhibits disruptive conduct or behavior may have their visit canceled at any time.

Proper Attire

  • Visitors must wear proper attire that conforms to reasonable standards. Halter tops, underwear-type t-shirts, tank tops, fish net shirts, or any type of shirt or pants made with see-through fabric are not allowed by any visitor (male or female).
  • If the Visitation Officer feels that a visitor's clothing is inappropriate, the visit may be denied.
  • Visitors must remain fully clothed during the visit.
  • Shoes and shirts are mandatory.

Ask The Inmate

Ask a former inmate questions at no charge. The inmate answering has spent considerable time in the federal prison system, state and county jails, and in a prison that was run by the private prison entity CCA. Ask your question or browse previous questions in response to comments or further questions of members of the InmateAid community.