Bamberg County Juvenile Detention Center

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Bamberg County Juvenile Detention Center Information

Bamberg County is one of the several counties that access the South Carolina Juvenile Justice Detention Center. It is one large facility that houses juvenile offenders from 46 different counties across the state while they wait for their trial. While some others additionally have small long term or short term facilities, many will find their way to the state center. Juveniles at the facility are encouraged to remain in close contact with their family and support systems through mail, phone calls, and visits, while they are provided with all of their necessities and care. Meals are healthy and balanced, snacks are provided, and teachers attend the classrooms onsite to provide ongoing education and keep pace with the local public schools. Medical care is provided, along with mental health support including group and individual counseling. Clothing and bedding are provided and may not be brought in, with laundry being done weekly for each of the residents. Common areas encourage socialization and improving social skills along with opportunities to improve life skills. Mail: 1725 Shivers Road Mail may be susceptible to search and inspection by the staff before it is permitted into personal spaces within the facility so all contraband can be removed. Phone: All residents who retain phone privileges are able to make regular calls to their parents or guardians to remain in close contact and to provide updates on progress, experiences, and proceedings. Visitation: Visiting privileges allow residents to have at least one visit each week with an immediate family member including parents and guardians.

Phone: 803.896.9440

Physical Address:
1725 Shivers Road
Columbia, SC 29212

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How Do You Find Someone in the Bamberg County Juvenile Detention Center?

To search for an inmate in the Bamberg County Juvenile 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 803.896.9440 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an Offender's Criminal Court Case online.

Bamberg County Juvenile 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 Bamberg County Juvenile 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 803.896.9440 for further assistance.

The Bamberg County Juvenile Detention Center maintains an average of 28 offenders in custody on any given day. The Bamberg County Juvenile 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 Bamberg County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 1,840 offenders.

The following charts of Bamberg 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 Bamberg 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 Bamberg 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 Bamberg 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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Recent Bookings & Arrests

The booking process explained for Bamberg County Juvenile Detention Center

Following an arrest, individuals are processed at Bamberg County Juvenile Detention Center. The booking process confirms identity, charges, and whether the individual will be released, granted bail, or held until court.

It is advisable to remain silent during booking, as anything said can be used against the individual later. Legal counsel should be consulted before any statements are made.

The booking steps at Bamberg County Juvenile Detention Center include:

  • Identification verification.
  • Taking mugshots.
  • Answering questions about health, criminal history, and gang affiliations.
  • Possible DNA sample collection.
  • A full-body search.
  • Confiscating personal items for safekeeping.
  • Providing a phone call.

Depending on circumstances, the booking process can take one hour or up to 48 hours. To inquire about posting bond for an arrestee, contact the facility at 803.896.9440.

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Directions / Map to the Bamberg County Juvenile Detention Center
Inmate Bail and Bonding

What are the bail options in Bamberg County after an arrest?

Once arrested, an individual may be brought to Bamberg County Juvenile Detention Center in Columbia for processing. The next steps vary:

1. The individual may be released without paying bail and ordered to appear on a set date.
2. The individual could be held in jail until their hearing.
3. Posting bail or bond allows them to be released. Call 803.896.9440 to confirm the bail amount.

There are several ways to pay an individual’s bail.

  • Cash, credit, and money orders are accepted payment methods.
  • Licensed bail bond agencies in Bamberg County can provide assistance.
  • County real estate may also be used as collateral for bail.

For more information about bail in Bamberg County, South Carolina, see the Bamberg County Juvenile Detention Center Bail Guide.

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Bamberg County Juvenile Detention Center? What is the Schedule?

Bamberg County Juvenile Detention Center ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

1725 Shivers Road
Columbia, SC 29212
803.896.9440

  • Visits are 30 minutes.
  • You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
  • The actual visitation times may depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call 803.896.9440 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
  • Inmates are allowed one visit per week.
  • A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per inmate.
  • Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
  • Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 803.896.9440 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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bamberg County Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 803.896.9440 for further assistance.

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Remote Video Visitation

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Bamberg County Juvenile Detention Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bamberg County Juvenile Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 803.896.9440 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Bamberg County Juvenile Detention Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bamberg County Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 803.896.9440 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Bamberg County Juvenile Detention Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bamberg County Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 803.896.9440 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Bamberg County Juvenile Detention Center, and what can I send them?

Bamberg County Juvenile Detention Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Bamberg County Juvenile 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 Bamberg County Juvenile 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:
1725 Shivers Road
Columbia, SC 29212



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
1725 Shivers Road
Columbia, SC 29212



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 Bamberg County Juvenile Detention Center allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as AmazonBarnes & 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 Bamberg County Juvenile 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:
1725 Shivers Road
Columbia, SC 29212

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bamberg County Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 803.896.9440 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Bamberg County Juvenile Detention Center, and what can I purchase?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bamberg County Juvenile Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 803.896.9440 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Bamberg County Juvenile Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bamberg County Juvenile Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 803.896.9440 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Bamberg County Juvenile Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bamberg County Juvenile Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 803.896.9440 for further assistance.

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Other Jails in Bamberg County

What are the other City and County Jails in Bamberg County?

Bamberg County County Jails
Bamberg County Juvenile Facilities
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Other Jails Nearby

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Bamberg County?

Bamberg Hampton Colleton Allendale Orangeburg Barnwell
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Search for an Inmate in Bamberg County

This facility, known as "Bamberg County Juvenile Detention Center" is also known as South Carolina Juvenile Detention Center, Department of Juvenile Justice, (serves all 46 SC counties, except Richland & Charleston), Bamberg County Juvenile Detention Center, South Carolina, Bamberg.