SCDC - MacDougall Correctional Institution

State Prison

Last Updated: February 11, 2024
Address
1516 Old Gilliard Rd, Ridgeville, SC 29472
Beds
576
County
Dorchester
Phone
803-688-5251
Email
corrections.info@doc.state.sc.us

MacDougall CI 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 MacDougall CI on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 803-688-5251.

Located at 1516 Old Gilliard Rd in Ridgeville, SC, MacDougall CI carefully assigns inmates based on their custody level, considering factors like criminal history. MacDougall CI 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.

MacDougall Correctional Institution, established in 1966, accommodates male inmates at medium and minimum custody levels. Its educational offerings through Palmetto Unified School District/MacDougall High School encompass GED Preparation, Adult Basic Education (ABE), and career readiness certification via the Worldwide Interactive Network (WIN). Vocational training is robust, featuring Career and Technology Education (CTE) programs in Carpentry, Masonry, and Auto Body Repair, complemented by on-the-job (OJT) certificates in over 80 areas and opportunities for nationally recognized credentials like NCCER and ASE.

Healthcare at MacDougall CI includes routine medical care onsite with round-the-clock emergency services. The facility hosts a variety of programs to support inmate rehabilitation and personal growth, such as religious services, volunteer opportunities, substance abuse support groups like Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous, recreational services, Impact of Crime classes, and comprehensive re-entry initiatives like the Medicated Assisted Treatment program, Certified Peer Support Specialists, and Jumpstart re-entry program.

Furthermore, MacDougall CI collaborates with Shield’s Ministry-MIT Re-Entry Program, Fairhaven Reentry Program, Prison Fellowship Academy, and Voorhees College to offer inmates tailored pathways toward successful reintegration into society. In terms of community engagement, the institution provides an inmate labor crew to the Department of Transportation and organizes a correctional officer-supervised litter crew tasked with maintaining cleanliness along interstate highways. Through these community services, MacDougall CI strives to foster positive connections between inmates and the broader community while promoting social responsibility and rehabilitation.

Inmate Locator

MacDougall CI 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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