Located in Anderson, Anderson County, South Carolina, the Anderson County Detention Center is a 434-bed facility. You can call them anytime for inmate information at 864-260-4363.
This facility handles offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies, who are brought here for booking and processing. Depending on their charges, inmates may remain in custody until they are either bonded out, released on recognizance, or held until their trial is completed.
The inmate search tool can be used to view the jail's roster and find out who is in custody.
Offenders sentenced to less than one year will serve their time at this jail, while those with longer sentences will be transferred to either the South Carolina State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides information on a range of inmate services, including the visitation schedule, inmate account funding, sending mail, phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary purchases.
It’s a good idea to keep the inmate’s jail ID or booking number for future communication needs. If it’s not available online, call Anderson County Detention Center at 864-260-4363 for further assistance.
Phone: 864-260-4363
Physical Address:
1009 David Lee Coffee Place
Anderson, SC 29625
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Anderson County Sheriff's Office Detention Center
1009 David Lee Coffee Place
Anderson, SC 29625
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Anderson County Sheriff's Office Detention Center
1009 David Lee Coffee Place
Anderson, SC 29625
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Anderson County Detention Center, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 864-260-4363 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an Offender's Criminal Court Case online.
Anderson County Detention Center Inmate Search
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about finding an inmate in the Anderson County Detention Center, how the jail rosters work and what happens after an offender is arrested and booked. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 864-260-4363 for further assistance.
The Anderson County Detention Center maintains an average of 434 offenders in custody on any given day. The Anderson County Detention Center has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year Anderson County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 9,480 offenders.
The following charts of Anderson County inmate population demographics are updated daily. The information shown is for today. For research purposes we have broken down the inmates by sex, age, ethnicity, and criminal charges.
The information is compiled from the Anderson County Corrections Department, the state of South Carolina Department of Corrections, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records. It represents every person in custody in Anderson County.
For complete information on how to get directions, bond, visit, mail, send and receive email and texts, receive phone calls, and send money or commissary to an inmate, find arrest information for Anderson County and other counties surrounding this one, scroll down this page. We have a section for each.
We also provide photos of the jail that we have collected over the years.
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Operated by the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office, the County Detention Center, located at 1009 David Lee Coffee Place in Anderson, SC, is the local facility that is responsible for housing all inmates throughout the county with a top capacity of 434 inmates.
It houses not only adult male and female inmates, but also those who are 17 years old and older. You can search for inmates being housed there, or call the jail directly for information about them at 864-260-4363.
As a full service facility all meals are supplied, as well as programs to help them to prepare for life after their release. These programs vary on what and who is available to teach them, but include schooling, addictions treatments, and in some cases the opportunity to work within the facility learning new employable skills.
The Anderson County Detention Center, built in 1956, is the oldest operating county jail in South Carolina. In 2022 the decision was made to begin construction on a new $75 million jail with 608 beds that will replace the current one. It will be built on the same site, right where the armory once stood. It should be completed by 2025.
For any inmate who has not lost privileges visits are permitted from both friends and family. With the large population visits have been split over the week, with 17 year olds having visits on Mondays from 10am to 10:30am and Fridays 8pm – 8:30pm. Saturday visits are for Trustees, while Sundays from 1pm-5pm are visits for those who where sentenced by the county system. Mondays from 7:30 to 9pm males who have the last name begging with A-G have visits 7pm-9pm, Tuesdays are Female inmates from 9:30 to 11am and males with names H-N from 7:30-9pm. Wednesday morning, 9:30-11am are males from A-G, with females having time from 7:30-9. Thursdays begin with male inmates H-N during the morning block and O-Z during the evening block, while Fridays are males O-Z in the morning.
Another way to help make things more comfortable for inmates is to provide money to their accounts for purchasing from the commissary and this can be done through McDaniel Supply Company or by mailing money orders to the jail. Inmates can receive mail at Anderson County Sheriff’s Office Detention Center, 1009 David Lee Coffee Place, Anderson, SC. Phone calls and digital messaging can be funded through Paytel Inmate Phone Systems or by purchasing a phone card through the commissary. Inmates here have the use of Paytel's tablets to ready their texts and emails from you.
If you scroll down below this section, detailed information about every way to register online to communicate with an inmate, send them money and commissary is available. If you still have questions, please call the jail directly at 864-260-4363.
When someone is arrested, they are taken to Anderson County Detention Center for booking. This process includes identifying them, deciding on charges, and determining if they will be eligible for bail or held until court.
It's important to stay silent during this process, as any statements made may be used in court. Legal advice should be sought before speaking about the case.
The following steps make up the booking process at Anderson County Detention Center:
The duration of booking can vary, taking between one and 48 hours. For more information on paying an arrestee’s bond, contact Anderson County Detention Center at 864-260-4363.
After being arrested and booked into Anderson County Detention Center in Anderson, the arrestee's situation will proceed in one of three ways:
1. They may be released without bail and required to attend a court hearing.
2. They may be held in custody until their court date.
3. Bail can be posted for their release; call 864-260-4363 for the exact bail amount.
There are multiple ways to pay bail.
To get more information on the bail process in Anderson County, South Carolina, visit the Anderson County Detention Center Bail FAQ.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Anderson County Detention Center? What is the Schedule?
1009 David Lee Coffee Place
Anderson, SC 29625
864-260-4363
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 864-260-4363 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
| MONDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
| DAY | INMATES | TIME |
| MON | 17 year olds | 10-10:30AM |
| MON | Males - Last Name A-G | 7:30-9PM |
| TUE | Females | 9:30-11AM |
| TUE | Males - Last Name H-N | 7:30-9PM |
| WED | Males - Last Name A-G | 9:30-11AM |
| WED | Females | 7:30-9PM |
| THU | Males - Last Name H-N | 9:30-11AM |
| THU | Males - Last Name O-Z | 7:30-9PM |
| FRI | Males - Last Name O-Z | 9:30-11AM |
| FRI | 17 year olds | 8-8:30AM |
| SAT | Trustees | 1-5:00PM |
| SAT | Trustees | major holidays |
| SUN | County Sentenced Males | 1-3:00PM |
| SUN | County Sentenced Females | 3-5:00PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Anderson County Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 864-260-4363 for further assistance.
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Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Anderson County Detention Center?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Anderson County Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 864-260-4363 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Anderson County Detention Center?
Anderson County Detention Center uses McDaniel Supply Company for their inmate commissary.
McDaniel Supply operates the JailPackStore website so you can order online using a credit or debit card. They will send the money to your inmate at Anderson County Detention Center.
JailPackStore has a very cumbersome website that requires you to:
1. register,
2. add a credit or debit card, and then
3. locate your inmate, before you can even deposit funds.
Maximum Deposit - $300
Fee to Deposit Money using a credit or debit card -
Any money that you deposit and don't immediately send will be held as a credit on your account for future disbursement or spend.
For full instructions on how to deposit money to your inmate online, what the fees are, and how to save money doing it this way, check out our inmate money page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Anderson County Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 864-260-4363 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Anderson County Detention Center?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Anderson County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
For all the information regarding phone calls with Anderson County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, costs, limits, tablet rental and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Anderson County Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 864-260-4363 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Anderson County Detention Center, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Anderson County Detention Center allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Anderson County Detention Center also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.
Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope.
Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Anderson County Sheriff's Office Detention Center
1009 David Lee Coffee Place
Anderson, SC 29625
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Anderson County Sheriff's Office Detention Center
1009 David Lee Coffee Place
Anderson, SC 29625
Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher.
Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.
Books
The Anderson County Detention Center allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Anderson County Detention Center standards will be disposed of.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Anderson County Sheriff's Office Detention Center
1009 David Lee Coffee Place
Anderson, SC 29625
For inmates receiving mail in the Anderson County Detention Center there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon.
All mail is to be shipped to the Anderson County Detention Center:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Anderson County Sheriff's Office Detention Center
1009 David Lee Coffee Place
Anderson, SC 29625
For complete information on mail policies, what you can send an inmate and what address to send them, check out our Inmate Mail page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Anderson County Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 864-260-4363 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Anderson County Detention Center, and what can I purchase?
McDaniel Supply operates the JailPackStore website so you can order online using a credit or debit card. They will ship your order directly to your inmate at Anderson County Detention Center.
JailPackStore has a very cumbersome website that requires you to: 1. register, 2. add a credit or debit card, and then 3. locate your inmate, before you can even see their commissary products, prices, additional fees, etc.
Commissary products that you can purchase -
Candy, Chips, Meats, Seafood, Writing supplies, Hygeneine Kits, Underwear. These are all in various pre-defined packs ranging in price from $11.00-$27.00. The shipping fee is an additional $4.95.
Maximum Deposit -
$300
Fee to Deposit Money using a credit or debit card -
$3.95 to deposit $10.00 - 25.00
$6.95 to deposit $25.01 - 100.00
$8.95 to deposit $100.01 - 200.00
$10.95 to deposit $200.01 to 300.00
Any money that you deposit and don't immediately spend will be held as a credit on your account for future purchases.
JailPackStore is the Anderson County Detention Center's outside vendor for Commissary Items. They have a very good mix or Chips, Snacks, Candy, Meat, Seafood, Hygeine products, Letter writing materials and Underwear items for sale on their website.
Here is a sample of what you can purchase for your inmate:
SNACKS
$19.75 + $4.95 shipping + $6.95 fee to add money = Total cost to you before tax $31.65
MAC'S Pack Caramel Corn 6oz - 1
Bud's Best Butterfinger Cookie 6oz - 1
Chex Mix - Cheddar 1.75oz - 1
Combos Buffalo Blue Cheese - 7oz -1
Creme Cookies 13oz - 1
White Cheddar Cheez-its 1.5oz - 2
Kar's Honey Roasted Peanuts 3.5oz - 1
Kar's Sweet and Salty Mix 2oz - 1
Snyder's Jalapeno Pretzel Pieces 2.25oz - 1
LETTER WRITING MATERIALS
$15.00 + $4.95 shipping + $3.95 fee to add money = Total cost to you before taxes $23.90
Stamped Envelopes - 8
Glue Top Writing Pad 8.5x11 - 1
Friendship Greeting Cards w/Stamps – 2
HYGEINE ITEMS
$26.50 + $4.95 shipping + $6.95 fee to add money = Total cost to you before taxes $38.40
Degree Extreme Blast Deodorant - 1.7oz - 1
Colgate w/Baking Soda Toothpaste - 6.4oz - 1
Dove Sensitive Skin Soap - 4oz- 2
Suave Advanced Therapy Lotion - 10oz - 1
Garnier Shampoo - 13oz - 1
Axe Body Wash 16oz – 1
If you don't have a bank card and want to see if they will accept a money order for payment call JailPackStore at 800-822-9388. Their hours are Monday - Friday: 8 AM - 5 PM.
They are closed Saturday and Sunday.
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Anderson County Detention Center follow these steps:
NOTE: There will also be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Anderson County at any one time.
For all information, tips and a list and photos of available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Anderson County Detention Center check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Anderson County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Anderson County Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 864-260-4363 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Anderson County Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?
How inteleMESSAGE Works
Cost to send messages
Paytel App Download
Check to see if Tablets are Available in Anderson County Detention Center for rent to your inmate. Tablets can be used for phone calls, messaging, education, and entertainment.
To send a secure email message to an inmate in Anderson County Detention Center follow these steps:
How inteleMESSAGE Works
For all information on rates, and how to Text/Email an Inmate in Anderson County Detention Center check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Anderson County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Anderson County Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 864-260-4363 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Anderson County Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Tablets can be used by inmates, for the following things:
Contact Paytel online, or call the Anderson County Detention Center directly at 864-260-4363 to rent a tablet for your inmate.
If you want download the Paytel App, click the image below:
How can you rent a tablet for an inmate in Anderson County? Read the following:
Tablets can be used by inmates, for the following things:
Contact Paytel online, or call the Anderson County Detention Center directly at 864-260-4363 to rent a tablet for your inmate.
To find out everything you need to know about renting a tablet, what it can be used for, how much it costs, and more, check out our Tablet Page for Anderson County Detention Center.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Anderson County Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 864-260-4363 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Anderson County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Anderson County?
This facility, known as "Anderson County Detention Center" is also known as Anderson County Jail & Detention Ctr, Anderson County Jail & Detention Ctr, South Carolina, Anderson.
