Sumter-Lee Regional Detention Center

Regional Facility

Last Updated: July 24, 2024
Address
1250 Winkles Rd, Sumter, SC 29153
Beds
384
County
Sumter
Phone
803-436-2340
Fax
803-436-2428
Email
rojamsj@yahoo.com

Sumter-Lee Regional Jail is for Regional Facility offenders have not been sentenced yet and are detained here until their case is heard.

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 Regional Detention - low 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 JPay 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 Sumter-Lee Regional Detention Center

You can support your loved ones at Sumter-Lee Regional Jail on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 803-436-2340.

The Sumter-Lee Regional Jail is a low/medium-security detention center located at 1250 Winkles Rd Sumter, SC which is operated locally by the Sumter Regional Authority and holds inmates awaiting trial or sentencing or both. Most of the sentenced inmates have been here for less than five years. Sumter-Lee Regional Jail accepts inmates from the Sumter County Sheriff's arrests and surrounding towns, Sumter 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.

New detainees from the Sumter County Sheriff and the Lee County Sheriff's Offices are regularly admitted to Sumter-Lee Regional Jail and come with some being released on bail or placed under pretrial services caseloads. Others await their court appearances at the facility, where they receive necessary accommodations such as bedding and meals. For those interested, all arrest records can be viewed online.

After processing, inmates are assigned to a housing area based on their classification. Appeals to classification must be submitted in writing within ten days, detailing any perceived inaccuracies. A written response will follow. Classifications are reviewed periodically, taking into account changes in charges or behavior. Compliance with jail rules typically results in a lower classification and more privileges, while rule violations or additional charges lead to a higher classification and fewer privileges. Notices are issued for reclassification, and appeals follow the same procedure as initial classifications.

Inmates serving as trustees within the jail undertake various tasks, including cooking, laundry, and commissary management. These inmates often receive minimal compensation or sentence reduction for their services. Books and magazines ordered for inmates must come directly from the publisher to ensure they are new, untampered, and comply with the facility's regulations. This policy helps prevent the introduction of contraband or prohibited materials. Any books or magazines not received directly from the publisher will be rejected.

Inmate workers are chosen based on their conduct and cooperation with staff. Participation in the community service program can reduce sentences by one day for every 24 hours of work. Inmate workers receive double feeding trays and two mattresses. Commissary is available weekly, with orders submitted via kiosk two days in advance. On holidays, orders may be doubled. Indigent inmates must miss two commissary days to receive a weekly indigent pack containing basic hygiene items, and indigent mail is stamped only for the Attorney of Record or the Court. Upon receiving commissary items, inmates must present their ID, check their order, and sign for it in the presence of the commissary employee.

The detention center 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. Discounts on inmate calls are available for those who communicate frequently with their inmate. 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 Sumter-Lee Regional 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

Visiting Hours:

  • 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

  • 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM

  • Monday – Saturday

The primary responsibility of this department is to provide humane treatment and security to prisoners charged with felony or misdemeanor crimes.

  • House arrested individuals Pre and Post Trial
  • Book and house individuals arrested by law enforcement officers awaiting trial.
  • House and feed individuals after trial sentencing.

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