The Calhoun County Jail is CLOSED.
Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought to the Orangeburg-Calhoun Detention Center for booking and processing, and if their crime requires it, are incarcerated until they either get bail or are released from custody on their own recognizance.
Those who are found guilty and sentenced to a term of less than one year, will do their time in Orangeburg-Calhoun Detention Center. Those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the South Carolina State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
It's always a good idea to find out and save the inmate's jail ID number or booking number as you may need this for sending mail or other communication needs. If you can't locate it online, you can call the Orangeburg-Calhoun Detention Center at 803-539-2091 to get it.
Phone: 803-539-2091
Physical Address:
120 Mill St
St. Matthews, SC 29135
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Orangeburg Regional Detention Center
1534 Ellis Avenue
Orangeburg, SC 29118
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Orangeburg Regional Detention Center
1534 Ellis Avenue
Orangeburg, SC 29118
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Calhoun County Jail, 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 803-539-2091 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an Offender's Criminal Court Case online.
Calhoun County Jail 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 Calhoun County Jail, 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 803-539-2091 for further assistance.
The Calhoun County Jail maintains an average of 0 offenders in custody on any given day. The Calhoun County Jail 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 Calhoun County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 7,881 offenders.
The following charts of Calhoun 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 Calhoun 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 Calhoun 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 Calhoun 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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The Calhoun County Jail is CLOSED.
Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought to the Orangeburg-Calhoun Detention Center for booking and processing, and if their crime requires it, are incarcerated until they either get bail or are released from custody on their own recognizance.
Those who are found guilty and sentenced to a term of less than one year, will do their time in Orangeburg-Calhoun Detention Center. Those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the South Carolina State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
It's always a good idea to find out and save the inmate's jail ID number or booking number as you may need this for sending mail or other communication needs. If you can't locate it online, you can call the Orangeburg-Calhoun Detention Center at 803-539-2091 to get it.
After an arrest, individuals are taken to Calhoun County Jail for the booking process, where their identity is confirmed, charges are reviewed, and decisions are made about whether they will be released on bail or detained.
The arrested individual should remain silent during booking, as anything said could be used against them. It’s important to wait for legal representation before answering questions.
The booking process at Calhoun County Jail includes the following steps:
The booking process can take anywhere from one hour to 48 hours. For questions about an arrestee’s bond or bail, contact the facility at 803-539-2091.
If someone has been booked at Calhoun County Jail in St. Matthews, their next steps may include:
1. Release without posting bail, provided they agree to attend court.
2. Detainment until their trial.
3. Posting bail or bond to secure release. For the exact amount, call 803-539-2091.
There are a variety of payment methods available for bail.
For a full guide to the bail process in Calhoun County, South Carolina, visit the Calhoun County Jail Bail Information Page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Calhoun County Jail? What is the Schedule?
120 Mill St
St. Matthews, SC 29135
803-539-2091
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 803-539-2091 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 Calhoun County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 803-539-2091 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 Calhoun County Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Calhoun County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 803-539-2091 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Calhoun County Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Calhoun County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 803-539-2091 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Calhoun County Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Calhoun County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 803-539-2091 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Calhoun County Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Calhoun County Jail 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 Calhoun County Jail 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#
Orangeburg Regional Detention Center
1534 Ellis Avenue
Orangeburg, SC 29118
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Orangeburg Regional Detention Center
1534 Ellis Avenue
Orangeburg, SC 29118
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 Calhoun County Jail 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 Calhoun County Jail 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#
Orangeburg Regional Detention Center
1534 Ellis Avenue
Orangeburg, SC 29118
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Calhoun County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 803-539-2091 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Calhoun County Jail, and what can I purchase?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Calhoun County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 803-539-2091 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Calhoun County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Calhoun County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 803-539-2091 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Calhoun County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Calhoun County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 803-539-2091 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Calhoun County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Calhoun County?
This facility, known as "Calhoun County Jail" is also known as Calhoun County Sheriff, Calhoun County Sheriff, South Carolina, Calhoun.
