SCDC - Leath Correctional Institution (Female)

State Prison

Last Updated: February 11, 2024
Address
2809 Airport Rd, Greenwood, SC 29649
Beds
968
County
Greenwood
Phone
803-896-1000
Email
corrections.info@doc.state.sc.us

Leath Correctional is for State Prison offenders sentenced anywhere from one year to life by the State Court in the county where the charges were filed

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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

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You can support your loved ones at Leath Correctional on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 803-896-1000, 864-229-5709.

Located at 2809 Airport Rd in Greenwood, SC, Leath Correctional carefully assigns inmates based on their custody level, considering factors like criminal history. Leath Correctional offers diverse educational and vocational programs aimed at equipping offenders for successful reintegration into society and reducing recidivism. Through these initiatives, inmates gain skills and confidence, fostering personal growth and resilience.

Leath Correctional Institution operates as a medium-custody facility catering to female inmates with a maximum capacity for 968 offenders. The institution prioritizes education, offering literacy programs, GED courses, and GED preparation to facilitate academic advancement among its population.

In terms of industries, Leath CI hosts a private-sector plant specializing in the manufacturing of t-shirts, providing vocational opportunities for inmates and producing apparel for institutional use.

Healthcare services at Leath CI encompass routine medical, mental health, and dental care, ensuring 24-hour medical coverage for the well-being of inmates.

A wide array of programs are available to inmates, including religious services, self-paced education, peer support, sober living initiatives, parenting classes, substance abuse recovery programs, recreational activities, job readiness training, and violence prevention workshops. Additionally, specialized programs such as MAT (Medication Assisted Treatment), creative writing workshops, and yoga classes are offered to promote holistic well-being.

Leath CI is deeply committed to community service, facilitating a correctional officer-supervised litter crew that assists Palmetto Pride in maintaining cleanliness. The institution also hosts the Operation Behind Bars program, allowing at-risk youth and adults to gain insight into the realities of prison life.

Furthermore, Leath CI implements service-based programs like the Character Arts Program, fostering inmate involvement in community initiatives such as working with disability centers, genetic centers, homeless shelters, nursing homes, and various outreach groups. Additionally, the Braille program contributes to educational accessibility by providing Braille textbooks and tactile graphics for students from kindergarten to 12th grade. Additional Information: Leath's Website (PDF)

Through these comprehensive initiatives, Leath Correctional Institution endeavors to promote rehabilitation, personal growth, and community engagement among its inmate population, ultimately fostering positive reintegration into society.

Inmate Locator

Leath Correctional maintains a database of current inmates and their locations within the system. To locate an inmate, begin by using the DOC locator tool, which requires entering the first three letters of the inmate's first and last name, allowing for variations in spelling.

If unable to locate the desired information through free resources, users may opt to use the Arrest Record Search, which requires payment. While this option incurs a small fee, it provides access to the most up-to-date data available.

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Visitation Information

For visitation updates, virtual visitation, rules for visitors, and FAQs, visit our Visitation Information.

Visitation is now open on Saturdays and Sundays for all institutions not on covid quarantine.

Visits must be scheduled ahead of time on the SCDC/GTL scheduler. If you have not created an account, click here to do so.

For virtual visitation, read carefully: the virtual visitation instructions and FAQ (PDF) before creating an account.

Visits will be from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will be scheduled in 2-hour blocks. General population inmates with visitation privileges will be allowed four in-person visits per month.

Inmates may have one visit per weekend and up to four visits per month.

Inmates may have up to four visitors at a time, one of which must be an adult. Children of all ages can visit. Children age 10 and older must have a government-issued photo ID to visit. Children age nine and younger must show a long-form birth certificate.

Families of inmates who have visitation privileges and live in housing units other than the general population need to schedule visits by calling the institution. For visitation updates, virtual visitation, rules for visitors, and FAQs, visit our Visitation Information.

Questions? Email visitation@doc.sc.gov.

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