Lexington County SC Detention Center

County Jail

Last Updated: April 08, 2024
Address
521 Gibson Rd, Lexington, SC 29702
Beds
1010
County
Lexington
Phone
803-785-2743
Fax
803-765-1162
Email
kjones@lcsd.sc.gov
Mailing Address
PO Box 219, Lexington, SC 29071-2019

Lexington 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 Securus Tech®, 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

Satellite View of Lexington County SC Detention Center

You can support your loved ones at Lexington Co Jail on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 803-785-2743.

When someone you care about gets arrested, it can be overwhelming. This webpage aims to ease your concerns by providing information about Lexington 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 Lexington Co Jail, located at 521 Gibson Rd in Lexington, SC, is a secure detention center operated by the Lexington 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 Lexington 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.

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 Lexington 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.

Visitation Information

Lexington County SC Detention Center - Visitation

Upon arrival for visitation, you must be prepared to present proper student, state or government-issued photo identification.

You can schedule your visit on-site or from home, visit securustech.net

Please be aware that inmates are allowed to refuse to see a visitor. In some housing units, inmates can schedule a visit and then they are responsible for notifying you of the scheduled time for the visit

Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled time for your visit in order to be registered in a timely manner. If you arrive at the exact time of your visit, be prepared to wait that there are limited visitation spaces and processing entries requires time. On two adults will be allowed to visit an inmate at one time and children under the age of 12 are not allowed to visit. Children between 12 and 17 must be accompanied by an adult and remain in their supervision the entire visit. Children 11 and under may visit from home using the video-visitation option.

Visitors must wear proper attire that conforms to reasonable standards. Short shorts, short skirts, bathing suits and tank tops or excessively tight clothing is considered to be inappropriate attire. Shoes must be worn at all times. The visitation officer has the authority to deny a visit with an inmate if the visitor is wearing inappropriate attire. Smoking, food and beverages and cell phones are not permitted inside the Detention Center and visitation area.

Inmates who are currently on disciplinary confinement status are only permitted remote visitation on Wednesdays and Fridays between 9:00 pm and 10:00 pm

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.