Fairfield County Detention Center

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Fairfield County Detention Center Information

Fairfield County Detention Center is a 110-bed jail in Winnsboro, Fairfield County, South Carolina. You can contact the facility for inmate information anytime at 803-635–4841.

This jail processes individuals arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. After booking and processing, inmates may be held until they are either bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or remain in custody until their trial is concluded.

The inmate search tool allows you to check the jail's roster and find out who is currently in custody.

Offenders serving less than one year will do their time here, while those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the South Carolina State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

This page provides essential information, including the visitation schedule, how to fund an inmate's account, send mail, receive phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary purchases.

Remember to save the inmate's jail ID or booking number for any communication needs. If you cannot locate it online, call Fairfield County Detention Center at 803-635–4841 for assistance.

Phone: 803-635–4841

Physical Address:
10 Faith Lane
Winnsboro, SC 29180

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Fairfield County Jail
10 Faith Lane
Winnsboro, South Carolina 29180

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Fairfield County Jail
10 Faith Lane
Winnsboro, South Carolina 29180

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How Do You Find Someone in the Fairfield County Detention Center?

To search for an inmate in the Fairfield 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 803-635–4841 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an Offender's Criminal Court Case online.

Fairfield 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 Fairfield 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 803-635–4841 for further assistance.

The Fairfield County Detention Center maintains an average of 110 offenders in custody on any given day. The Fairfield 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 Fairfield County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 2,200 offenders.

The following charts of Fairfield 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 Fairfield 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 Fairfield 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 Fairfield 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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About the Fairfield County Detention Center
Working with the South Carolina Department of Corrections, the Fairfield County Detention Center is located at 10 Faith Lane, Winnsboro, South Carolina. This is the address at which any mail can be sent to an inmate, and further information is located in the online inmate search, or by calling the office during business hours of Monday to Friday 9am-5pm at 803-635-7708. This is an adult holding facility, and no juveniles are permitted to be housed in the detention center but will be transferred to the local juvenile facility. Several educational and rehabilitative resources and classes are available. When partnered with visits, phone calls, and mail, the contact with friends and family will help inmates to make the most of their classes, and the treatments and counselling available. This will provide the best change of a successful future to any detainee once they have serve their sentence and been released. To visit an inmate, it is necessary to book on the correct day and time. Those who have not been sentenced will have visits Monday through Friday, while those in admin segregation or protective custody have visits on Fridays, sentences male inmates from 1pm to 4pm on Saturdays and Sundays, and female sentenced inmates on the weekends from 9am until 12pm. Anyone who was released from this, or any other facility may not visit anyone still incarcerated for at least 6 months from the day of their own release. Each visit for any day or time will be for 30 minutes and inmates are permitted one visit each week. Visits will be monitored and can be ended at any time. Bond hearings for those who are awaiting trial occur every day with Winnsboro arrests beginning at 4pm, and other law enforcement agencies are at 9am and 5pm. There is a list of qualified and licensed bond agencies located within the lobby of the detention center as well as on the website.
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Recent Bookings & Arrests

What should you know about the booking process at Fairfield County Detention Center?

Once arrested, the person is taken to Fairfield County Detention Center for booking, a process that confirms identity, assesses charges, and determines if they will be released on their own recognizance, posted for bail, or held until court.

Staying silent is key during this process, as anything spoken can be used as evidence in court. It’s best to wait for legal counsel before responding to questions.

Steps involved in booking at Fairfield County Detention Center include:

  • Confirming identity.
  • Taking mugshots for record.
  • Medical, mental health, and substance history questioning.
  • DNA collection if applicable.
  • Comprehensive physical search.
  • Seizing personal property.
  • Access to a free phone call.

Booking can range from an hour to 48 hours depending on the circumstances. To check on an offender’s bond amount, contact Fairfield County Detention Center at 803-635–4841.

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

Steps to pay bail in Fairfield County

After an arrest, individuals are brought to Fairfield County Detention Center in Winnsboro for processing. Following this, three possible outcomes exist:

1. The individual may be released without posting bail, with a promise to appear in court.
2. The individual could be held in jail until their court date.
3. Bail or bond can be posted for release; for more information, contact 803-635–4841.

Bail payment can be handled through various means.

  • Payment methods include cash, credit cards, and money orders.
  • Licensed bail bond agents in Fairfield County are available for assistance.
  • Property within the county can be offered as collateral for bail.

To learn more about the bail process in Fairfield County, South Carolina, visit the Fairfield County Detention Center Bail Page.

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Inmate Visitation

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

Fairfield County Detention Center ON-SITE VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

10 Faith Lane
Winnsboro, SC 29180
803-635–4841

  • 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 803-635–4841 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
  • A maximum of 3 guests are allowed per inmate.
  • Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
  • Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.

ON SITE VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 803-635–4841 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

DAY TIMES  
SUNDAY 1:00PM - 4:00PM MALES
SUNDAY 9:00AM - NOON FEMALES
SATURDAY 9:00AM - NOON FEMALES
SATURDAY 1:00PM - 4:00PM MALES

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Fairfield County Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 803-635–4841 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 Fairfield County Detention Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Fairfield County Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 803-635–4841 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

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

How to Deposit Money Online for an inmate in Fairfield County Detention Center

Fairfield 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 Fairfield 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 - 

  • $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 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 Fairfield County Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 803-635–4841 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

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

How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from Fairfield County Detention Center

To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Fairfield County do the following:

1. Enroll in an account with Securus Technologies.

2. Choose one of three account types, Securus Debit, Advance Connect or Direct Bill.
3. Choose [facility_name_1}, then connect with your inmate.
4. If you have any questions, call Securus: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591.

To find out fees, how to's, calling times, limits on phone calls and other systems Securus has do that you can communicate with your Fairfield County inmate, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: All of your inmate's phone calls are recorded and stored. It is advised not to discuss their pending case.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Fairfield County Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 803-635–4841 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

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

Fairfield County Detention Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Fairfield 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 Fairfield 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 #
Fairfield County Jail
10 Faith Lane
Winnsboro, South Carolina 29180



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Fairfield County Jail
10 Faith Lane
Winnsboro, South Carolina 29180



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 Fairfield County 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 Fairfield 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 #
Fairfield County Jail
10 Faith Lane
Winnsboro, South Carolina 29180

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Fairfield County Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 803-635–4841 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

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

Fairfield 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 ship your order directly to your inmate at Fairfield 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. 

Here are the basic details of what they sell and their fees:

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 Fairfield 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.

How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Fairfield County

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Fairfield County Detention Center follow these steps:

  • Fairfield 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 ship your order directly to your inmate at Fairfield 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 in Fairfield County before you can even see their commissary products, prices, additional fees, etc. 

NOTE: There will also be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Fairfield 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 Fairfield County Detention Center check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Fairfield County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Fairfield County Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 803-635–4841 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

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

Fairfield County Detention Center uses Securus eMessaging for Inmate Email.




Register here. (You are already registered if you signed up with Securus for 'Phone' or 'Remote Visitation').

Steps: 
1.  Sign up for eMessaging
2. Find your inmate.
3. Purchase a book of Securus ‘stamps’.
4. Type & Send message.

Things you CAN do:
1.  You CAN ONLY send messages from the Securus website, or with the Securus app. (links below).
2. You CAN transfer ‘stamps’ to your inmate.
3. You CAN deposit money to your inmate, and they can purchase ‘stamps’ on their end.
4. Each time you send a message, you CAN pay for them to reply.
5. You CAN send photos. (Jail staff will review for appropriateness) 

Things you CANNOT do:
1.  You CANNOT use your own personal email to send messages.
2. You CANNOT send any message or photo that would normally be rejected by regular mail.

Other Things:
1.  Photos must be .jpg, .jpeg or .png.
2. eMessages and photos must meet the jail’s standards for regular mail.
3. If your eMessage or Photo is rejected you will be notified of the reason, but you will NOT get a refund.

What is the cost of sending inmate messages?

  • Send a text Message - 1 stamp
  • Purchase a reply for your inmate - 1 stamp
  • Attach up to 5 photos - 1 stamp each photo
  • Share up to 5 eCards - 1 stamp each eCard
  • Send just a photo with no text - 1 stamp
  • Send a 30 second VideoGram - 3 stamps

What can your inmate do with digital 'stamps'?

  • Reply to your eMessage if you attach a return stamp
  • Receive transferred stamps you share with them (no cost to transfer)
  • When available, they can purchase their own stamps from their Inmate Debit Account


Contact Information and Help:
eMessaging FAQ  
eMessaging Signup & Helpful Information  
Online Customer Service Support 
Phone Support: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591
iphone app
Android app

Mailing Check payments
Securus Correctional Billing Services
PO Box 650757
Dallas, Texas 75265-075

How to Send a Text or Email Message to an Inmate in Fairfield County Detention Center

To send a text or email message to a Fairfield County inmate, do the following:

Fairfield County Detention Center uses Securus eMessaging for Inmate Email.

Register here. (You are already registered if you signed up with Securus for 'Phone' or 'Remote Visitation' in Fairfield County or any jail or prison in the country).
Steps: 
1.  Sign up for eMessaging
2. Find your Fairfield County inmate.
3. Purchase a book of Securus ‘stamps’.
4. Type & Send message.

For all Fairfield County information for sending secure messages to an inmate in Fairfield County Detention Center, including instructions, video examples, fees, limits, tablet rentals and more, check out out Text/Email an Inmate Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Fairfield County Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 803-635–4841 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Fairfield 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 Fairfield County Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 803-635–4841 for further assistance.

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Other Jails in Fairfield County

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

Fairfield County County Jails
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Other Jails Nearby

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

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Search for an Inmate in Fairfield County

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