Barnwell County Juvenile Detention Center

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Barnwell County Juvenile Detention Center Information

Barnwell County Juvenile Detention Center offers housing and care for juvenile offenders who are waiting for their trial, with the expected stay being 30 days or less. While within the care of the Department of Juvenile Justice each of the youth is provided with clothing and laundry services, along with healthy balanced meals throughout the day. It is important for students to remain up to date with their schooling, so teachers are available during the weekdays to provide lessons and help with any assignments or homework. Recreational space is provided for quiet activities like reading from the provided library or playing board or card games with other residents, and there are larger outdoor and indoor spaces for sports and physical activities. Both group and individual activities occur each day, and along with that there are medical and dental srvices provided and mental health care. Focusing on rehabilitation, youth are proivded with ongoing opportunities to improve their social skills and to learn new life skills that will assist them in building a successful future that does not inclde a return to the juvenile justice programs. Mail: 1725 Shivers Road Mail must contain no contraband, adult content, or discussions of illegal activity. Each piece of mail should be expected to undergo inspection. Phone: Outgoing calls are permitted from residents to their parents or guardians each week, with no incoming calls accepted. Visitation: Visiting hours occur once each week and are arranged based upon the schedule and behavior of the youth, with parents and guardians being permitted to schedule visits.

Phone: 803-896-9440

Physical Address:
1725 Shivers Road
Columbia, SC 29212

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Juvenile's first and last name
c/o South Carolina Juvenile Detention Center
1725 Shivers Road
Columbia, SC 29212

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

To search for an inmate in the Barnwell 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.

Barnwell 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 Barnwell 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 Barnwell County Juvenile Detention Center maintains an average of 24 offenders in custody on any given day. The Barnwell 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 Barnwell County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 1,800 offenders.

The following charts of Barnwell 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 Barnwell 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 Barnwell 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 Barnwell 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

Understanding the booking process at Barnwell County Juvenile Detention Center

After an arrest, individuals are taken to Barnwell County Juvenile Detention Center where they go through booking. This process includes identifying the person, reviewing charges, and determining whether they will be released on their own, eligible for bail, or detained until their court date.

It’s crucial to remain silent after being arrested. Anything said may be used in court, so it’s better to refrain from speaking until consulting with an attorney.

The following steps outline the booking procedure at Barnwell County Juvenile Detention Center:

  • Personal identification verification.
  • Taking photographs (mugshots).
  • Medical and mental health assessment, as well as inquiries about substance use.
  • Possibly collecting DNA samples.
  • Performing a full-body search.
  • Seizing personal belongings for safekeeping.
  • Allowing one phone call.

Booking can take from a short hour to longer periods, especially on busy nights or with uncooperative individuals. For inquiries about posting bond for an arrestee, call the facility at 803-896-9440.

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

Paying bail for someone in custody in Barnwell County

Once someone is booked at Barnwell County Juvenile Detention Center in Columbia after an arrest, there are several outcomes:

1. They may be released without paying bail, agreeing to show up on a scheduled date.
2. They may remain in custody until their court appearance.
3. They can pay a bail or bond for release. Call 803-896-9440 for bail details.

Bail payments can take several forms.

  • Cash, credit card, or money order can be used for payment.
  • A licensed bail bond agent in Barnwell County can help cover bail.
  • Property within the county can also be used as collateral.

For detailed information about the bail process in Barnwell County, South Carolina, see the Barnwell County Juvenile Detention Center Bail FAQ.

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Inmate Visitation

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

Barnwell 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 Barnwell 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 Barnwell County Juvenile Detention Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Barnwell 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 Barnwell County Juvenile Detention Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Barnwell 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 Barnwell County Juvenile Detention Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Barnwell 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 Barnwell County Juvenile Detention Center, and what can I send them?

Barnwell County Juvenile Detention Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Barnwell 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 Barnwell 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 Barnwell 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 Barnwell 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 Barnwell 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 Barnwell 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 Barnwell 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 Barnwell 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 Barnwell 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 Barnwell 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 Barnwell 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 Barnwell County

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

Barnwell County County Jails
Barnwell County Juvenile Facilities
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Other Jails Nearby

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

Barnwell Burke Allendale Bamberg Orangeburg Aiken
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Search for an Inmate in Barnwell County

This facility, known as "Barnwell 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), Barnwell County Juvenile Detention Ctr, Barnwell County Juvenile Detention Ctr, South Carolina, Barnwell.