SCDC - Livesay Correctional Institution "A" Camp

State Prison

Last Updated: February 11, 2024
Address
104 Broadcast Dr, Spartanburg, SC 29303
Beds
526
County
Spartanburg
Phone
803-734-1375
Email
corrections.info@doc.state.sc.us
Mailing Address
PO Box 580, Una, SC 29378

Livesay A Camp 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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You can support your loved ones at Livesay A Camp on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 803-734-1375.

Located at 104 Broadcast Dr in Spartanburg, SC, Livesay A Camp carefully assigns inmates based on their custody level, considering factors like criminal history. Livesay A Camp 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.

Prior to July 2007, Livesay "A" Camp, formerly known as Livesay Pre-Release Center, has been serving as a minimum-out custody facility for male inmates since its opening in 1982. The center prioritizes education, offering adult education, GED preparation and testing, Work Keys programs, on-the-job training certifications, and opportunities for prison industry work and training, as well as private industry employment outside the facility.

In terms of vocational training, Livesay "A" Camp provides a comprehensive Brick Masonry Certification Program to equip inmates with valuable skills for future employment opportunities. Routine medical care is available at the "B" Camp, with 24-hour emergency care services.

The facility offers a range of programs aimed at personal and spiritual development, including multi-denominational religious services, a robust volunteer program, recreational services, and the Jumpstart Reentry Program. Various pre-release preparation programs and a Toastmasters Program further support inmates in their transition back into society.

Satellite activities include the operation of a Restitution Center on the premises, managed by the South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole, and Pardon Services since 1990. Livesay "A" Camp also actively engages in community services by providing inmate labor crews to organizations such as the Spartanburg Housing Authority, City of Travelers Rest, Spartanburg County Solid Waste, and Greenville Parks & Recreation. Additionally, an employee-supervised inmate litter crew assists in maintaining cleanliness along interstate highways.

The facility's work program focuses on job development, placement, and financial responsibility, aiming to prepare inmates for successful reintegration into the workforce upon release. Through these comprehensive services and programs, Livesay "A" Camp strives to promote rehabilitation, personal growth, and successful reentry into the community for its residents.

Inmate Locator

Livesay A Camp 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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