Jasper County Detention Center

Search for an Inmate in Jasper County

Jasper County Detention Center Information

Jasper County Detention Center is a 106-bed jail in Ridgeland, Jasper County, South Carolina. You can contact the facility for inmate information anytime at 843-717-3300.

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 Jasper County Detention Center at 843-717-3300 for assistance.

Phone: 843-717-3300

Physical Address:
12008 North Jacob Smart Boulevard
Ridgeland, SC 29936

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Jasper County Detention Center
P.O. Drawer 2140
Ridgeland South Carolina 29936

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Jasper County Detention Center
P.O. Drawer 2140
Ridgeland South Carolina 29936

Other Jails and Prisons

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

To search for an inmate in the Jasper 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 843-717-3300 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an Offender's Criminal Court Case online.

Jasper 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 Jasper 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 843-717-3300 for further assistance.

The Jasper County Detention Center maintains an average of 106 offenders in custody on any given day. The Jasper 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 Jasper County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 2,920 offenders.

The following charts of Jasper 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 Jasper 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 Jasper 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 Jasper 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 Jasper County Detention Center

Within Jasper County in SC, in the city of Ridgeland is the location of the one-story brick 106-bed Jasper County Detention Center, located in the Jasper Countyt Law Enforcement Center, a jail which meets the immediate and long term needs of the local sheriff as well as other law enforcement bodies. It has 32 detention officers on staff as well as 3 administrators, and they provide the majority of day to day functions within the building.

Visible from, and surrounded by I-95 on one side, and SC State Highway 17 on the other, the 100-bed Jasper County Detention Center is responsible for the housing and care of those who are accused or convicted of committing a misdemeanor or felony in Jasper County as they wait for their trial or as they serve their sentence, usually less than one year. 

The Jasper County Detention Center is focused on providing several opportunities for the inmates to improve their own situation to learn new skills and improve their education, as well as treat addictions and other concerns.

While housed in this location, inmates will receive regular meals that are designed to be nutritionally efficient, they can send and receive mail, make outgoing phone calls, and have visits.

To assist an inmate in accessing the commissary and other needs, an account can be created online.

Mail is delivered directly to the detention center and is delivered to inmates as soon as possible, but it is checked for contraband before it is passed to the inmate.

All personal mail is sent to: 

Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Jasper County Detention Center
P.O. Drawer 2140
Ridgeland South Carolina 29936

Staff will open each piece and look for contraband, which is removed before it is given to the inmate.

Legal mail, money orders, books and newspaper and magazine subscriptions are mailed to:

Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Jasper County Detention Center
P.O. Drawer 2140
Ridgeland South Carolina 29936

Phone accounts are funded online and allow for inmates to call during the free daytime hours.

Visits are permitted, with each inmate getting one hour visit during each visiting period, and children only being permitted on special holidays such as Mothers Day, Fathers Day, Easter, and Christmas.

Visiting hours are set by their housing assignment: Alpha 1 on Saturdays 12pm-4pm, Bravo 2 and 3 on Saturdays 7:30am-10:30am, Bravo 1 Sunday 7:30am-10:30pm, and Bravo 5 on Sunday 1pm-4pm.

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

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

Once arrested, the person is taken to Jasper 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 Jasper 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 Jasper County Detention Center at 843-717-3300.

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

Steps to pay bail in Jasper County

After an arrest, individuals are brought to Jasper County Detention Center in Ridgeland 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 843-717-3300.

Bail payment can be handled through various means.

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

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

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Inmate Visitation

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

Jasper County Detention Center Visitation Schedule
12008 North Jacob Smart Boulevard
Ridgeland, SC 29936


843-717-3300

  • Each inmate is allowed one 60-minute visit per WEEK.
  • A maximum of three adults only.
  • Children are only allowed on designated holidays: Mother's Day, Father's Day, Easter and Christmas. Three children may visit during that Holiday.
  • All visitors must provide an official picture ID.
  • Children under the age of 17 must be accompanied by a  LEGAL parent or guardian who is at least 21 or older.
  • Attorney's and Chaplains are allowed to visit anytime except during mealtimes, formal counts and shift change.
UNIT DAY TIME
ALPHA 1 SAT 12:00-4:00PM
BRAVO 2 & 3 SAT 7:30-10:30AM
BRAVO 1
(FEMALES)
SUN 7:30-10:30AM
BRAVO 5
(Inmate Workers)
SUN 1:00-4:00PM

Jasper County Detention Center uses the services of NCIC for remote video visitation.

In other words, you can visit your inmate in jail by using your home computer, as long as it is equipped with a microphone and camera that supports video.

When available, the jail also provides use of ‘video visit kiosks’ in the jail lobby if you do not have a computer at home. These ’on-site’ video visits are FREE.



Costs
NCIC Video Visitation fees are subject to change, but the cost to you is roughly $7.50 ($0.25 per minute) for a 30-minute visit + an additional fee of $2.00 for the connection.
On-site (at the jail) video visits are FREE.

How to set up your Video Visit

  • Register here.  
  • Select Jasper County Detention Center
  • Select your inmate.
  • Choose your date and time.

Your inmate will be notified by the jail staff of the date and time for the visit. Be sure to be in front of your computer and connected to NCIC at least 15 minutes before the start of the visit.

NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Jasper County Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 843-717-3300 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 Jasper County Detention Center?

Jasper County Detention Center uses the services of NCIC for remote video visitation.

In other words, you can visit your inmate in jail by using your home computer, as long as it is equipped with a microphone and camera that supports video.

When available, the jail also provides use of ‘video visit kiosks’ in the jail lobby if you do not have a computer at home. These ’on-site’ video visits are FREE.



Costs
NCIC Video Visitation fees are subject to change, but the cost to you is roughly $7.50 ($0.25 per minute) for a 30-minute visit + an additional fee of $2.00 for the connection.
On-site (at the jail) video visits are FREE.

How to set up your Video Visit

  • Register here.  
  • Select Jasper County Detention Center
  • Select your inmate.
  • Choose your date and time.

Your inmate will be notified by the jail staff of the date and time for the visit. Be sure to be in front of your computer and connected to NCIC at least 15 minutes before the start of the visit.

NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Jasper County Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 843-717-3300 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

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

There are multiple ways to add money to an inmate's account at Jasper County Detention Center, using Access Corrections Secure Deposits

1. Online - Making a deposit using a verified Visa or Mastercard online, or using their Apple or Android App.
2. By phone - Dial 866.345.1884 to reach their 24/7 Access Corrections domestic call centers.
3. Jail Lobby Kiosk - Kiosks accept cash, credit cards, and debit cards.
4. Mail-in Lockbox - Friends or Family who do not have a credit or debit card can mail money orders to their secure lockbox to make deposits to an inmate’s account. Depositors use a customized form that captures all needed information. Upon receipt, they process and post the deposits to the inmate's trust fund in approximately 48 hours.

Money orders may be mailed to inmates at:
Access Corrections
P.O. Box 12486
St. Louis, MO 63132

Money orders must be made out to "Access Secure Deposits".
Include the state, city, inmate name and ID number on all money orders.

5. Walk-in Cash Deposits - Go to any Cash Pay Today location to deposit cash to your inmate's account.

Secure Deposits - Frequently Asked Questions
Secure Deposits - Video Tutorial on How it Works
Secure Deposits - Help Pages

Customer Service Contacts:
Phone: 866-345-1884
Emailcustomerservice@accesscorrections.com
Online Chat - Look for 'bubble' on bottom right of the page linked here.

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Jasper County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Jasper County Detention Center follow these steps:

  • Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
  • Select South Carolina, then select Jasper County Detention Center, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
  • Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.

For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Jasper County Detention Center.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Jasper County Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 843-717-3300 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

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

How Does an Inmate Make Phone Calls in Jasper County Detention Center?

To receive phone calls from an inmate in Jasper County follow these instructions:

Jasper County Detention Center uses the services of NCIC for inmate phone calling. It is called a ‘friends & family account”.

In order to receive phone calls from your inmate, you need to do the following:

  • Register here, or by phone 800-943-2189
  • Choose South Carolina.
  • Choose Jasper County Detention Center
  • Select your Inmate.
  • Enter the phone number your Inmate will be calling.
  • Fund your Account. ($10-$100 at a time)

NOTE:
1.   You cannot receive any calls to your phone number from your inmate until both you and your phone number are registered.
2.  When you do receive a call, the number you will view on your phone from the incoming call is: 800-943-2189.
3.  When allowed by Jasper County Detention Center, families can also leave secure voicemails for inmates to listen to.

Fees

  • Adding funds to your account - $3.00 
  • Cost of phone call of a Prepaid Collect Account - $0.21 per minute
  • Cost of an interstate (ex. South Carolina to a different state) phone call NOT Prepaid - $0.25 per minute
  • Cost of an intrastate (ex. South Carolina to South Carolina) phone call NOT Prepaid - $0.25 per minute
  • Cost if you set up your account (or fund it) by phone using a live agent, you will be charged a one-time fee of $5.95.

NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com
Full list of participating jails.

For all the information regarding phone calls with Jasper County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, fees, 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 Jasper County Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 843-717-3300 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

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

Jasper County Detention Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Jasper 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 Jasper 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#
Jasper County Detention Center
P.O. Drawer 2140
Ridgeland South Carolina 29936



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Jasper County Detention Center
P.O. Drawer 2140
Ridgeland South Carolina 29936



Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper 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 Jasper 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 below.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Jasper County Detention Center standards will be disposed of. No more than three books may be shipped at any one time.
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#
Jasper County Detention Center
P.O. Drawer 2140
Ridgeland South Carolina 29936

Jasper County Detention Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Jasper 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.

Envelopes
The Jasper County Detention Center also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates.

Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Jasper County Detention Center
P.O. Drawer 2140
Ridgeland South Carolina 29936



Legal Mail

Send all legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Jasper County Detention Center
P.O. Drawer 2140
Ridgeland South Carolina 29936



Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper 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 Jasper 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 below.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Jasper County Detention Center standards will be disposed of. No more than three books may be shipped at any one time.
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#
Jasper County Detention Center
P.O. Drawer 2140
Ridgeland South Carolina 29936

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Jasper County Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 843-717-3300 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

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

Jasper County Detention Center contracts with Access Securepak (aka MyCarePak) for families to send pre-determined packages of commissary items to your inmate.

Access Securepak carries over 1,000 different items in the following categories:
- Food and Snacks
- Personal Hygiene Products
- Electronics
- Apparel

Registration Process:
1. Register here.
2. Select South Carolina.
3. Select Jasper County Detention Center.
4. Find your Inmate.
5. Deposit Funds.
6. Order Commissary Items.
Once you are logged in, you will receive instructions on how much (and what products) you can send your inmate.
Contact Information:
* If you have any questions, you can call Access Securepak at 800-546-6283.
* You can email My Care Pack at customerservice@securepak.net.
* You can write them at:
    Access Securepak
    10880 Linpage Place
    St. Louis, MO 63132

* You can Live Chat with a Representative online: (bottom left corner of page)
   Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.–11 p.m. CST, 
   and Saturdays, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. CST.

*Note* Access Securepak will issue a refund for or replace broken, damaged, or missing products reported by Jasper County Detention Center staff. They will not honor reports of discrepancies from inmate's families or friends.
My CarePack is the Jasper County Detention Center's outside vendor for Commissary Items. They have a very good mix of Chips, Snacks, Candy, Meat, Seafood, Hygiene products, Letter writing materials, Electronics and Apparel items for sale on their website.


*NOTE* -- Once you are fully registered and have selected the inmate you wish to send commissary to, you will receive instructions on how much you can deposit, how much (and what) you can purchase for your inmate, and how often you can send commissary.

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Jasper County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Jasper County Detention Center follow these steps:

  • Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
  • Select South Carolina, then select Jasper County Detention Center, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
  • Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.

For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Jasper County Detention Center.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Jasper County Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 843-717-3300 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

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

Jasper County Detention Center uses the services of NCIC for you to deposit funds into your inmate’s account so that you and they can purchase secure email messaging services from this jail’s e-messaging service.



You can deposit money three different ways:
•    Deposit online at NCIC.com
•    Deposit at the kiosk in the Jasper County Detention Center lobby, if available.
•    Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069 (Note: if you deposit money using a live agent the fee is $5.95).

NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com

How to Send a Secure Email Message to an Inmate in Jasper County

To send a secure email message to an inmate in Jasper County Detention Center follow these steps:

Jasper County Detention Center uses the services of NCIC for you to deposit funds into your {Jasper County inmate’s account so that you and they can purchase secure email messaging services from this jail’s e-messaging service.

You can deposit money three different ways:

•    Deposit online at NCIC.com
•    Deposit at the kiosk in the Jasper County Detention Center lobby, if available.
•    Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069 (Note: if you deposit money using a live agent the fee is $5.95).
Email – info@ncic.com

For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Jasper County Detention Center check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Jasper County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Jasper County Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 843-717-3300 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Jasper County Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Jasper County Detention Center offers NCIC tablets to rent to inmates that they can use for video visitation and calls, phone calls, instant messaging, education and entertainment.

They can also be used for commissary ordering.


How to Rent a Tablet for an Inmate at the Jasper County Detention Center

Jasper County Detention Center offers NCIC tablets to rent to inmates that they can use for video visitation and calls, phone calls, instant messaging, education and entertainment.

They can also be used for commissary ordering.

To find out more bout how much tablets cost to rent, and what programs, entertainment, education and other things it can be used for, check out our Tablet Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Jasper County Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 843-717-3300 for further assistance.

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Other Jails in Jasper County

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

Jasper County County Jails
Jasper County Juvenile Facilities
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Other Jails Nearby

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

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Search for an Inmate in Jasper County

This facility, known as "Jasper County Detention Center" is also known as Jasper County Jail & Detention Center.