The Chester County Detention Center is a 98-bed jail located in Chester, Chester County, South Carolina. For inmate details, you can contact them 24/7 at 803-385-2606.
This facility processes offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. They undergo booking and processing, and depending on their charges, may remain incarcerated until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or held until their trial concludes.
Use the inmate search tool to see who is currently in custody.
Inmates serving less than one year will do their time at this jail, while those with longer sentences will be transferred to the South Carolina State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides information on the visitation schedule, funding an inmate's account, mailing them, receiving phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond details, and commissary purchases.
It is useful to keep the inmate's jail ID or booking number for correspondence purposes. If it’s not available online, contact Chester County Detention Center at 803-385-2606 for assistance.
Phone: 803-385-2606
Physical Address:
2740 Dawson Drive
Chester, SC 29706
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Chester County Detention Center
2740 Dawson Drive
Chester, SC 29706
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Chester County Detention Center
2740 Dawson Drive
Chester, SC 29706
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Chester 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 803-385-2606 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an Offender's Criminal Court Case online.
Chester 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 Chester 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 803-385-2606 for further assistance.
The Chester County Detention Center maintains an average of 98 offenders in custody on any given day. The Chester 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 Chester County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 2,760 offenders.
The following charts of Chester 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 Chester 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 Chester 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 Chester 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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Stretching out for over a city block and backed by a grove of luscious trees, the 98-bed Chester County Detention Center is the location for all inmates who are arrested for a misdemeanor or a felony throughout Chester County and they will remain both as they begin their trial and during their sentence. Both indoor and outdoor recreation space is provided, with fenced areas around the building allowing for access to the outside areas.
While the focus of the staff remains on the safety of the jail, the inmates, and the staff, there are also programs provided that will add skills, grow confidence, and offer chances for rehabilitation. Medical care and mental health are also supported as often as needed, with both ongoing and emergent or illness responses for all medical needs.
To check the status of an offender there is both an online lookup and for those who are not yet processed or for questions regarding visit or bail and other topics, the staff are in the office 8am-5pm weekdays and can be reached by calling 803-385-2606.
There are several ways that friends and family members are able to support inmates including dropping off care packages on either Tuesday and Thursday between 8am-9:30am and 3pm-4:30pm. Approved items to drop off include games, religious material, and continuing education workbooks for pretrial inmates and sentenced inmates may also receive tobacco items, hygiene products, locks, some electronics that have already been approved, and work boots or shoes for those who are involved in a work release program.
Work release programs provide a chance for those who are already employed to continue attending their work shifts with reliable transportation that will return them to the Chester County Detention Center at the end of their shift.
Mail is another of the ways that inmate receive support from their outside support systems, with no mail being accepted form other detention facilities, and with all mail being sent through the postal service to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Chester County Detention Center
2740 Dawson Drive
Chester, SC 29706
Any mail that does not have a return address will be refused, and cash may not be sent through the mail. In addition, no Polaroids, tobacco, or other items can be added to the mail, and packages will only be accepted for sentenced inmates during the first week of the month.
Phones are available for those who have not yet had a trial from 6am to 10pm each day, while those who are sentenced can access phones at any time, and these calls will be collect or prepaid online.
To provide money to the account of an inmate to support purchases and necessities, money orders may be taken to the jail during visiting hours, or sent through mail for pretrial inmates, while cash is also accepted at the jail for sentenced inmates and should be given to the officer on duty upon arrival.
Visits will be held regularly, with pretrial inmates having visits Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 7:30pm-8:30pm or 8:30pm-9:30pm, with the Monday evening time period being for female visits and the night period being segregated visits.
Sentenced inmates with last names A-L have visits Saturday 3pm-5pm and M-Z will have them Sunday 3pm-5pm. State inmates are on Sunday 11:30am-2pm.
Following an arrest, individuals are processed at Chester County 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 Chester County Detention Center include:
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 803-385-2606.
Once arrested, an individual may be brought to Chester County Detention Center in Chester 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 803-385-2606 to confirm the bail amount.
There are several ways to pay an individual’s bail.
For more information about bail in Chester County, South Carolina, see the Chester County Detention Center Bail Guide.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Chester County Detention Center? What is the Schedule?
2740 Dawson Drive
Chester, SC 29706
803-385-2606
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 803-385-2606 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| INMATES | DAY | TIMES |
| Pretrial Female |
MON | 7:30-8:30PM |
| Admin Segregation |
MON | 8:30-9:30PM |
| General Population |
TUE | 7:30-8:30PM 8:30-9:30PM |
| General Population |
WED | 7:30-8:30PM 8:30-9:30PM |
| General Population |
THU | 7:30-8:30PM 8:30-9:30PM |
| Sentenced County A-L |
SAT | 3:00-5:00PM |
| Sentenced County M-Z |
SUN | 3:00-5:00PM |
| State Inmates |
SAT | 11:30-2:00PM |
| State Inmates |
SUN | 11:30-2:00PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Chester County Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 803-385-2606 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 Chester County Detention Center?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Chester County Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 803-385-2606 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Chester County Detention Center?
Chester 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 Chester 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 Chester County Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 803-385-2606 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Chester County Detention Center?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Chester County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
Note: All your calls with an inmate are recorded, stored and shared with law enforcement if the conversation deals with your case or any criminal activity. Anything communicated can be used against you or your inmate in court.
For all the information regarding phone calls with Chester County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, limits 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 Chester County Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 803-385-2606 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Chester County Detention Center, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Chester 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 Chester 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 #
Chester County Detention Center
2740 Dawson Drive
Chester, SC 29706
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Chester County Detention Center
2740 Dawson Drive
Chester, SC 29706
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 Chester 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 Chester 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 #
Chester County Detention Center
2740 Dawson Drive
Chester, SC 29706
For inmates receiving mail in the Chester 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 Chester County Detention Center:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Chester County Detention Center
2740 Dawson Drive
Chester, SC 29706
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 Chester County Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 803-385-2606 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Chester 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 Chester 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 Chester 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 Chester County Detention Center follow these steps:
NOTE: There will also be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Chester 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 Chester County Detention Center check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Chester County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Chester County Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 803-385-2606 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Chester County Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Chester County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
Note: All your calls with an inmate are recorded, stored and shared with law enforcement if the conversation deals with your case or any criminal activity. Anything communicated can be used against you or your inmate in court.
For all the information regarding phone calls with Chester County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, limits 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 Chester County Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 803-385-2606 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Chester County 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 Chester County Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 803-385-2606 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Chester County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Chester County?
This facility, known as "Chester County Detention Center" is also known as Chester County Jail & Detention Center, Chester County Sheriff, Chester County Jail & Detention Center, South Carolina, Chester.
