The Department of Juvenile Justice in South Carolina operates one regional detention center, one long term commitment facility, and three regional evaluation centers.
The Midlands Evaluation Center provides evaluations ordered by the court for the juveniles who have completed their trial and have been adjudicated. This evaluation may be a full evaluation with many factors including psychological, social, and educational to determine the education level and other services that may be required along with ongoing education, to assist in determining housing and services.
Those who are assigned to a location for a term of detention from their adjudication as they await their final housing assignment, during which time they will be assessed by a multi-disciplinary team that will determine treatment and housing assignments. Youth may only remain within the facility for up to 45 days for evaluation. These are not treatment centers; however, all residents and students are provided with care and security, with meals and snacks, laundry and cleaning services, medical care for ongoing needs as well as injury or illness, and mental health support is provided.
Mail: 1721 Shivers Road Columbia, South Carolina 29210 Only mail that is sent through the postal service will be accepted, and it is subject to inspection by staff to remove any contraband, however it will be opened with the youth it is for and is not read.
Phone: Phones in common areas are accessible during free hours and recreational time to allow residents to call their parents or guardians regularly.
Visitation: With visiting hours occurring at least one day each week, parents, guardians, and often grandparents are encouraged to visit as often as possible.
Phone: 803-896-7455
Physical Address:
1725 Shivers Road
Columbia, SC 29212
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Midlands Evaluation 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 803-896-7455 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an Offender's Criminal Court Case online.
Midlands Evaluation 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 Midlands Evaluation 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 803-896-7455 for further assistance.
The Midlands Evaluation Center maintains an average of 40 offenders in custody on any given day. The Midlands Evaluation 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 Horry County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 10,400 offenders.
The following charts of Horry 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 Horry 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 Horry 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 Horry 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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After an arrest, individuals are taken to Midlands Evaluation Center 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 Midlands Evaluation Center 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 803-896-7455.
If someone has been booked at Midlands Evaluation Center in Columbia, 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 803-896-7455.
There are a variety of payment methods available for bail.
For a full guide to the bail process in Horry County, South Carolina, visit the Midlands Evaluation Center Bail Information Page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Midlands Evaluation Center? What is the Schedule?
1725 Shivers Road
Columbia, SC 29212
803-896-7455
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 803-896-7455 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 Midlands Evaluation Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 803-896-7455 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 Midlands Evaluation Center?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Midlands Evaluation Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 803-896-7455 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Midlands Evaluation Center?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Midlands Evaluation Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 803-896-7455 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Midlands Evaluation Center?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Midlands Evaluation Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 803-896-7455 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Midlands Evaluation Center, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Midlands Evaluation 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 Midlands Evaluation 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 Midlands Evaluation 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 Midlands Evaluation 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 Midlands Evaluation Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 803-896-7455 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Midlands Evaluation Center, and what can I purchase?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Midlands Evaluation Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 803-896-7455 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Midlands Evaluation Center using an Online Messaging Service?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Midlands Evaluation Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 803-896-7455 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Midlands Evaluation 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 Midlands Evaluation Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 803-896-7455 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Horry County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Horry County?
This facility, known as "Midlands Evaluation Center" is also known as Horry County Juvenile Detention Ctr, South Carolina Juvenile Detention Center, Department of Juvenile Justice, (serves all 46 SC counties, except Richland & Charleston), Horry County Juvenile Detention Ctr, South Carolina, Horry.
