The Laurens County Detention Center is a 190-bed jail located in Laurens, Laurens County, South Carolina. For inmate details, you can contact them 24/7 at 864-683-4055.
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 Laurens County Detention Center at 864-683-4055 for assistance.
Phone: 864-683-4055
Physical Address:
154 Templeton Road
Laurens, SC 29360
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate #
Laurens County Detention Center
154 Templeton Road
Laurens, SC 29360
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate #
Laurens County Detention Center
154 Templeton Road
Laurens, SC 29360
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Laurens 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 864-683-4055 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an Offender's Criminal Court Case online.
Laurens 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 Laurens 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 864-683-4055 for further assistance.
The Laurens County Detention Center maintains an average of 190 offenders in custody on any given day. The Laurens 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 Laurens County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 4,200 offenders.
The following charts of Laurens 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 Laurens 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 Laurens 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 Laurens 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.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessThe sheriff in Laurens County and his staff are also responsible for the operation of the Laurens County Detention Center, also known as the Johnson Detention Center, through the Detention Services Division.
This facility is focused on providing a safe, clean, and secure location for all pretrial inmates. It is an adult only facility and there is a juvenile facility for youth offenders. This is not a long term holding facility and any offenders who receive an extended sentence of any kind will be transferred to another location. Housing units may be dormitory style for minimum security, where they are permitted to have one small lock to secure their clothing and hygiene items, while others with higher security need will be housed in double or single cells.
To determine if an inmate is at Laurens County Detention Center the jail can be reached at 864-683-4055 or the online look up can be accessed.
Medical care, healthy meals, exercise, mental health services, laundry, cleaning, and recreational activities are all provided throughout incarceration.
While incarcerated at this location there are a few ways that inmates can remain in contact with their friends and family, which can help to improve their mental health during their time in the facility, and the most common of these is through making outgoing phone calls to their loved ones.
Phone services accounts can be created to fund these phone calls through an account created, or through the kiosk that is located within the lobby of the jail. This is the same website that offers video visits with inmates, and can also be accessed through their app.
When booking a visit, it must be done 24 hours in advanced, you must be on the approved visiting list, and you will need a computer or mobile device to conduct the visit on. Visiting hours are Monday through Sunday 8am-10am and 1pm-7pm, and it is necessary to arrive 5 minutes early for any visit.
Following an arrest, individuals are processed at Laurens 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 Laurens 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 864-683-4055.
Once arrested, an individual may be brought to Laurens County Detention Center in Laurens 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 864-683-4055 to confirm the bail amount.
There are several ways to pay an individual’s bail.
For more information about bail in Laurens County, South Carolina, see the Laurens County Detention Center Bail Guide.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Laurens County Detention Center? What is the Schedule?
154 Templeton Road
Laurens, SC 29360
864-683-4055
ON SITE VIDEO VISITATION - * NOTE: Each inmate is assigned one day a week for on-site visits. Check with them for their specific day, then book a time online with Inmate Sales.
DAY | TIMES |
SUNDAY | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
MONDAY | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
TUESDAY | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
WEDNESDAY | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
THURSDAY | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
FRIDAY | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
SATURDAY | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
REMOTE VIDEO VISITATION
DAY | TIMES |
SUNDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
MONDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
TUESDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
WEDNESDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
THURSDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
FRIDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
SATURDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
Laurens County Detention Center uses the services of Inmate Sales, also known as Combined Public Communication (CPC) for visitation communication between inmates and their friends and family members.
In order to have a successful video visit, these are the steps to follow:
Call 877-998-5678 if you have any questions.
iphone app
Google Play app
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Laurens County Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 864-683-4055 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Laurens County Detention Center?
154 Templeton Road
Laurens, SC 29360
864-683-4055
ON SITE VIDEO VISITATION - * NOTE: Each inmate is assigned one day a week for on-site visits. Check with them for their specific day, then book a time online with Inmate Sales.
DAY | TIMES |
SUNDAY | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
MONDAY | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
TUESDAY | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
WEDNESDAY | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
THURSDAY | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
FRIDAY | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
SATURDAY | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
REMOTE VIDEO VISITATION
DAY | TIMES |
SUNDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
MONDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
TUESDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
WEDNESDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
THURSDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
FRIDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
SATURDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Laurens County Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 864-683-4055 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Laurens County Detention Center?
Laurens 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 Laurens 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 Laurens County Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 864-683-4055 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Laurens County Detention Center?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Laurens County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
For all the information regarding phone calls with Laurens 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 Laurens County Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 864-683-4055 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Laurens County Detention Center, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Laurens 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 Laurens 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 #
Laurens County Detention Center
154 Templeton Road
Laurens, SC 29360
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate #
Laurens County Detention Center
154 Templeton Road
Laurens, SC 29360
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 Laurens 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 Laurens 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 #
Laurens County Detention Center
154 Templeton Road
Laurens, SC 29360
For inmates receiving mail in the Laurens 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 Laurens County Detention Center:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate #
Laurens County Detention Center
154 Templeton Road
Laurens, SC 29360
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 Laurens County Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 864-683-4055 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Laurens 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 Laurens 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 Laurens 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 Laurens County Detention Center follow these steps:
NOTE: There will also be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Laurens 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 Laurens County Detention Center check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Laurens County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Laurens County Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 864-683-4055 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Laurens County 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 Laurens County Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 864-683-4055 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Laurens County Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Inmate Sales also handles inmate phone systems, video visitations, email and texting (they call it chirping) and digital letters.
The tablets can be rented on a monthly basis (or are given to the inmate use for a limited time) and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for the following activities:
Here's how it works:
Questions:
Inmate Sales also handles inmate phone systems, video visitations, email and texting (they call it chirping) and digital letters.
The tablets can be rented on a monthly basis (or are given to the inmate use for a limited time) and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for the following activities:
Here's how it works:
Questions:
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Laurens County Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 864-683-4055 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other City and County Jails in Laurens County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Laurens County?
This facility, known as "Laurens County Detention Center" is also known as Laurens County Jail & Detention Center, Johnson Detention Center, Laurens County Jail & Detention Ctr, South Carolina, Laurens.