Orangeburg Regional Detention Center

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Orangeburg Regional Detention Center Information

Orangeburg Regional Detention Center is a 354-bed jail located in Orangeburg, Orangeburg County, South Carolina. For inmate information, you can call them at any time at 803-539-2091.

This facility handles the booking and processing of individuals arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. Depending on the charges, they may remain in custody until they are either bonded out, released on recognizance, or ordered to remain in custody until the conclusion of their trial.

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

Those sentenced to less than one year will serve their time at this jail. Inmates with longer sentences are transferred to either the South Carolina State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

This page provides information on inmate services such as the visitation schedule, funding an inmate's account, sending mail, receiving phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.

It is helpful to save the inmate’s jail ID or booking number for correspondence. If you cannot locate it online, you can call Orangeburg Regional Detention Center at 803-539-2091 for assistance.

Phone: 803-539-2091

Physical Address:
1534 Ellis Avenue
Orangeburg, SC 29118

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Orangeburg Regional Detention Center
1534 Ellis Avenue
Orangeburg, SC 29118

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Orangeburg Regional Detention Center
1534 Ellis Avenue
Orangeburg, SC 29118

Other Jails and Prisons

How Do You Find Someone in the Orangeburg Regional Detention Center?

To search for an inmate in the Orangeburg Regional 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 803-539-2091 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an Offender's Criminal Court Case online.

Orangeburg Regional 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 Orangeburg Regional 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 803-539-2091 for further assistance.

The Orangeburg Regional Detention Center maintains an average of 354 offenders in custody on any given day. The Orangeburg Regional 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 Orangeburg County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 7,880 offenders.

The following charts of Orangeburg 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 Orangeburg 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 Orangeburg 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 Orangeburg 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 Orangeburg Regional Detention Center

Serving the county of Orangeburg and Calhoun County, this regional detention center is a larger facility that assists in housing offenders in a safe and secure environment and to help protect the surrounding community. The center is located at 1534 Ellis Avenue in Orangeburg and they have included their list of currently detained and arrested offenders on the online inmate lookup to offer the opportunity for people to find those they care about who have been arrested, or to find if someone involved in a case they are affected by is located at the facility.

The facility can be contacted at 803-539-2091 to answer any questions, to learn about how to send mail to an inmate, get phone calls from an inmate, or to plan a visit with an inmate. With a capacity of 354 inmates, the address to submit mail to an inmate is not the jail itself, but can be delivered to:

Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Orangeburg Regional Detention Center
1534 Ellis Avenue
Orangeburg, SC 29118

The cells are prefabricated steel cells, while units also contain dayrooms, and fresh air recreation that are fully enclosed and escape proof, multipurpose rooms. The Orangeburg Regional Detention Center was designed with video visitation and video arraignemnts for court. In addition to high security units with cells there are three minimum security dorm-like units.

The jail also includes a sallyport sized for buses, intake and booking areas with holding cells, and an artea for the inmate's property storage. For security reasons the public video visitation room is adjacent to the lobby. There is also a medical area, laundry facilities and kitchen.

The is maintained inside to be clean and safe for the housing of all arrested individuals both directly after their arrest as well as during their trial and even after a guilty verdict while they serve their sentence. There are both male and female inmates at this medium security facility, and they are housed based upon their crimes and their severity, and behavioural issues that have occurred recently or in a past incarceration, and their medical needs. Inmates who are involved in the same case will not be housed together and will find themselves in separate housing areas of the facility.

Visits may be scheduled in advance and can be scheduled online, and are available between 9:00AM and 4:00PM on weekdays, and 8:00AM to 8:00PM on weekends.

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

The booking procedure at Orangeburg Regional Detention Center

After an arrest, individuals are taken to Orangeburg Regional Detention 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 Orangeburg Regional Detention Center includes the following steps:

  • Personal identification confirmation.
  • Mugshots for record-keeping.
  • Answering health-related questions and inquiries about criminal history.
  • DNA collection may be required.
  • Conducting a thorough body search.
  • Securing personal belongings.
  • Providing a phone call.

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 803-539-2091.

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Directions / Map to the Orangeburg Regional Detention Center
Inmate Bail and Bonding

How to handle bail after an arrest in Orangeburg County

If someone has been booked at Orangeburg Regional Detention Center in Orangeburg, 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 803-539-2091.

There are a variety of payment methods available for bail.

  • Bail payments can be made with cash, credit, or money orders.
  • Assistance is available from licensed bail bond companies in Orangeburg County.
  • Property within Orangeburg County may also be used to cover the bail amount.

For a full guide to the bail process in Orangeburg County, South Carolina, visit the Orangeburg Regional Detention Center Bail Information Page.

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Orangeburg Regional Detention Center? What is the Schedule?

Orangeburg Regional Detention Center Inmate Visitation Schedule

1534 Ellis Avenue
Orangeburg, SC 29118
803-539-2091

  • First, you must register an account with iwebvisit, then add Orangeburg Regional Detention Center, then your inmate.
  • Second, you can choose a time to visit.
  • Visits are $6.00 for 20 minutes or $12.00 for 40 minutes.
  • Offsite Video Visits can be done on Android, IOS (Apple) or Windows devices.
  • All visits must be scheduled 24 hours prior to the appointment or up to 1 weeks in advance.
  • CHECK-IN: 10 minutes prior to scheduled visit.
  • Valid picture identification (e.g., driver’s license, State I.D., or Military I.D.) is required at Check-In.
  • Visitors under the age of 17 must be listed as an additional visitor and accompanied and supervised by an authorized visitor over the age of 18.
  • If a visitor loses internet connection during an offsite video visitation session, no refund will be issued.

ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

DAY TIME
SUNDAY 8:00AM - 8:00PM
MONDAY 9:00AM - 4:00PM
TUESDAY 9:00AM - 4:00PM
WEDNESDAY 9:00AM - 4:00PM
THURSDAY 9:00AM - 4:00PM
FRIDAY 9:00AM - 4:00PM
SATURDAY 8:00AM - 8:00PM


REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE

DAY TIMES
SUNDAY 8:00AM - 8:00PM
MONDAY 9:00AM - 4:00PM
TUESDAY 9:00AM - 4:00PM
WEDNESDAY 9:00AM - 4:00PM
THURSDAY 9:00AM - 4:00PM
FRIDAY 9:00AM - 4:00PM
SATURDAY 8:00AM - 8:00PM

Orangeburg Regional Detention Center uses iWebVisit for Inmate Video Visitation. 

  • All visits are by appointment and first-come, first-serve.
  • If you are using a desktop or laptop computer, the iWebVisit platform can be used with all operating systems.
  • If you are using a tablet computer or mobile cellular device, the iWebVisit platform works with the Android operating system.
  • The iWebVisit system may NOT support the iPhone or iPad, however an Apple MAC Book laptop is supported. The app for iPhones/iPads is coming soon so please check back regularly on their website or in the App Store.

NOTE: For the best quality video experience, please ensure that you have the latest updates available for both your operating system and Google Chrome Browser.
How much does iWebVisit Cost?
The cost for a 15-20 minute visit varies.
It can be as low as $3.00 in some facilities, or as high as $8.00. Prices may change with no notice.
Check the pricing for Orangeburg Regional Detention Center here.
How do I pay for iWebVisit?
You can pay for an iWebVisit with a major credit or debit card.
You can also use a pre-paid money card, as long as you register it with your personal information prior to using it on this platform.
How does iWebVisit video visitation work?
1. Create a free account.
2. “Choose A Facility” and then select the facility you want to visit with. Whatever facility you choose will become your “Default” facility each time you log in.
3. Click “Schedule a Visit” and enter the inmate name and inmate number. Select either “Visit Now” or “Schedule Visit Later” and choose an available date and time.
After your visit payment is processed, you may begin visiting at your scheduled time. 
Tutorial - Visual Instructions here.
The next time you return, just sign in to your account and you are ready to schedule new visits.
Can I use iWebVisit from the jail lobby if I don’t have a computer?
No. You can only use these video visitation services from your own computer or device.
How does the Inmate Know I am Logged in and Ready to Visit?
Visits are first come, first serve and an appointment must be made by you.
Your inmate will be notified of the date of your video visit once you secure a time.
How do you get refunds?
Go here for refunds.
How often can you visit?
The number of times you can visit each week is a policy determined by this jail, typically twice a week, although visitation frequency is subject to change based on security circumstances . 
Who do you contact if you are having any problems?
iWebVisit support is available 7 Days a week during normal visitation hours: (5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. PST / 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. EST)
LIVE CHAT: You can use LIVE CHAT on iWebVisits Website. The Chat Box is at the bottom right corner of your screen.
EMAIL: You can email any questions you may have to: support@iwebvisit.com
TELEPHONE: 775-434-8748. During peak times, you may need to get a call back.
What are the Rules for using iWebVisit at Orangeburg Regional Detention Center
All Remote Visitation sessions are reserved in advance, prepaid, and non-refundable.
All visitors are responsible for having working equipment and a strong internet connection. 
Unsuccessful visits due to your own equipment, browser, and internet issues cannot be credited.
If a visit is cancelled for any reason at least 24 hours in advance of the visit, you will automatically receive a prepaid code for future use. This code will be sent to your email.
If a visit is not cancelled at least 24 hours in advance you will NOT receive a prepaid code for future use.
After a visit is scheduled, the time of the visit cannot be changed.
If you miss a visit for any reason, no waiver code can be provided as the visit session was held for you whether you attended or not.
If you schedule a “Same-Day” visit and cancel or miss it for any reason, no waiver code can be provided as the visit session was held for you whether you attended or not.
If you are an attorney or clergy and want to schedule a ‘confidential visit’, you need to email pictures of your state-issued identification (and bar card for lawyers) to be granted confidential status. Please follow these directions.
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If you experience any technical difficulties with your device, please contact iWebVisit at 775-434-8748 before, or during your visit. If you are using your mobile device for the visit, click on “hang up” and call them while your visit is happening.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Orangeburg Regional Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 803-539-2091 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 Orangeburg Regional Detention Center?

Orangeburg Regional Detention Center Inmate Visitation Schedule

1534 Ellis Avenue
Orangeburg, SC 29118
803-539-2091

  • First, you must register an account with iwebvisit, then add Orangeburg Regional Detention Center, then your inmate.
  • Second, you can choose a time to visit.
  • Visits are $6.00 for 20 minutes or $12.00 for 40 minutes.
  • Offsite Video Visits can be done on Android, IOS (Apple) or Windows devices.
  • All visits must be scheduled 24 hours prior to the appointment or up to 1 weeks in advance.
  • CHECK-IN: 10 minutes prior to scheduled visit.
  • Valid picture identification (e.g., driver’s license, State I.D., or Military I.D.) is required at Check-In.
  • Visitors under the age of 17 must be listed as an additional visitor and accompanied and supervised by an authorized visitor over the age of 18.
  • If a visitor loses internet connection during an offsite video visitation session, no refund will be issued.

ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

DAY TIME
SUNDAY 8:00AM - 8:00PM
MONDAY 9:00AM - 4:00PM
TUESDAY 9:00AM - 4:00PM
WEDNESDAY 9:00AM - 4:00PM
THURSDAY 9:00AM - 4:00PM
FRIDAY 9:00AM - 4:00PM
SATURDAY 8:00AM - 8:00PM


REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE

DAY TIMES
SUNDAY 8:00AM - 8:00PM
MONDAY 9:00AM - 4:00PM
TUESDAY 9:00AM - 4:00PM
WEDNESDAY 9:00AM - 4:00PM
THURSDAY 9:00AM - 4:00PM
FRIDAY 9:00AM - 4:00PM
SATURDAY 8:00AM - 8:00PM

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Orangeburg Regional Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 803-539-2091 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Orangeburg Regional Detention Center?

How to Deposit Money Online for an inmate in Orangeburg Regional Detention Center

Orangeburg Regional 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 Orangeburg Regional 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 Orangeburg Regional Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 803-539-2091 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Orangeburg Regional Detention Center?

How Do You Communicate with an Inmate in the Orangeburg Regional Detention Center by Phone

Follow these instructions on how to open an account with GTL Connect Network (aka Viapath Technologies)

  • Advance Pay - This phone account allows you to prepay so that your inmate can call you (and only you) whenever he/she wants and the cost of each call is deducted from your balance. You can even be notified by text when your balance gets low. You still have the option of accepting or rejecting each call.
  • Pin Debit  -  This option allows you to fund an inmate's commissary account and lets him pay for phone calls to you and others with the money. You will have no control over who your inmate calls.
  • Voicemail  -  You can leave a secure voicemail without having to contact the facility. When you call the local phone number for a facility offering Inmate Voicemail (call Customer Service at 877-650-4249 to get the local voicemail number for Orangeburg Regional Detention Center, you will be informed of the cost for leaving a message. To leave your message, simply select the inmate by ID number. Then, record your voicemail.

For full instructions on the Orangeburg Regional Detention Center Inmate Phone System, what the costs are, how it works, and tips and guidelines on rules, regulations and saving money on calls, check out our Inmate Phones Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Orangeburg Regional Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 803-539-2091 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

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

Orangeburg Regional Detention Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Orangeburg Regional 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 Orangeburg Regional 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#
Orangeburg Regional Detention Center
1534 Ellis Avenue
Orangeburg, SC 29118



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Orangeburg Regional Detention Center
1534 Ellis Avenue
Orangeburg, SC 29118



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 Orangeburg Regional 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 Orangeburg Regional 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#
Orangeburg Regional Detention Center
1534 Ellis Avenue
Orangeburg, SC 29118

Orangeburg Regional Detention Center Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Orangeburg Regional 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 Orangeburg Regional Detention Center:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Orangeburg Regional Detention Center
1534 Ellis Avenue
Orangeburg, SC 29118


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 Orangeburg Regional Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 803-539-2091 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

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

Orangeburg Regional 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 Orangeburg Regional 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 Orangeburg Regional 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 Orangeburg County

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

  • Orangeburg Regional 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 Orangeburg Regional 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 Orangeburg 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 Orangeburg 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 Orangeburg Regional Detention Center check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Orangeburg County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Orangeburg Regional Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 803-539-2091 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

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

Emailing and Texting Messages, Photos & Videograms

Orangeburg Regional Detention Center contracts with GTL GettingOut, the same service that handles Inmate Phone Systems and Video Visitation, for sending secure messages and photos between you and your inmate.


If you are not already registered, do so here, or Log in.

Then use the Facility Finder to:
1.  Select Orangeburg Regional Detention Center,
2. Add your inmate to your list of contacts,
3. Add a credit or debit card to cover your costs.

How Messaging Works
Watch this video on how to send a message.
1.
  Messages can be up to 500 characters long, including punctuation. At the bottom of your message there is a 'character countdown' feature.  
2. After you click the “CONTINUE” button, you can review the cost to send your message to your inmate. You can also attach credits for your inmate to reply to your message.  Be sure to accept the Terms and Conditions and click the “SEND” button for your message to be successfully delivered to your inmate.

How Uploading Photos Works
Watch this video on how to upload a photo.
1.
  Select the Photos Tab.
2. Select “Take New Photo” or “Upload New Photo”.
3. Take a new photo with your webcam, or select "Choose File" to upload a photo from your computer.
4. Give your photo a Title or add it to the "Gallery" of your choice.
5. Select the "Share" button.
6. Select your inmate(s) and then select "Share".
7. Once the photo is approved, it will be shared with your inmate(s).

Customer Service Questions
'Online' Contact Form, or
Call   866-516-0115

How to Communicate with an Orangeburg Regional Detention Center Inmate by Mail and by Email

To mail or email an inmate in Orangeburg County follow these steps:

When mailing a letter or postcard to an inmate, please follow these instructions:

  • All mail sent to an inmate at the Orangeburg Regional Detention Center must include the sender's name and mailing address in the top left corner of the envelope or postcard.
  • All mail must include the facility's address, as well as the inmate's name and assigned number.
  • Failure to include your return address will most likely result in your mail NOT being delivered and your letter destroyed.
  • The Orangeburg Regional Detention Center has a zero-tolerance policy regarding mail violations. 
  • All the information you need to understand mail and email policies can be found on our Inmate Mail Page and our Text/Email an Inmate Page.

Emailing Messages & Photos

Facility_name_1} contracts with GTL GettingOut, the same service that handles iInmate Phone Systems and Video Visitation, for sending secure messages and photos between you and your inmate.
 
If you are not already registered, do so here, or Log in.

Then use the Facility Finder to:
1.  Select Orangeburg Regional Detention Center,
2. Add your inmate to your list of contacts,
3. Add a credit or debit card to cover your costs.

  • Messages can be up to 500 characters long, including punctuation. At the bottom of your message there is a 'character countdown' feature.  
  • After you click the “CONTINUE” button, you can review the cost to send your message to your inmate. You can also attach credits for your inmate to reply to your message.  Be sure to accept the Terms and Conditions and click the “SEND” button for your message to be successfully delivered to your inmate.
  • You can also send your Orangeburg County inmate photos and videos.

Customer Service Questions
'Online' Contact Form, or
Call   866-516-0115

Go here to this FAQ to get answers to how the transition to ViaPath from GTL and gettingout will affect your account.

All the information you need to understand mail and email policies for Orangeburg County can be found on our Inmate Mail Page and our Text/Email an Inmate Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Orangeburg Regional Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 803-539-2091 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Orangeburg Regional Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Orangeburg Regional Detention Center allows inmates access to tablets to use for the services provided by 'gettingout'.


The devices are similar to common handheld tablets, but are made exclusively by GettingOut, a GTL / Viapath company.
Tablets offer specialized content and services for inmates to use during their stay at Orangeburg Regional Detention Center, such as:

  • Music
  • Books
  • Games
  • Education
  • News
  • Radio
  • Television
  • Read mail and messages
  • Video visits

-  Free services are already available for use on the device at Orangeburg Regional Detention Center.
-  Subscription services are funded separately by family and friends with deposits made into an inmate’s Debit Link account.
-  Orangeburg Regional Detention Center Inmates will then be able to purchase subscription services and premium content to enjoy.

What Does a Tablet Cost?

To estimate costs for tablets and other services such as phone calls, sign in to your account and click “Rate & Fees Calculator” in the footer (bottom of the page), but the following gives you a general idea.

Game Center:

30-Day Subscription: $4.99, with an additional $1.00 service infrastructure charge ($5.99)

Fourteen-Day Subscription: $2.99, with an additional $0.75 service infrastructure charge ($3.74)

Seven-Day Subscription: $1.99, with an additional $0.50 service infrastructure charge ($2.49)

Unlimited eBooks:

Thirty-Day Subscription: $1.99, with an additional $1.00 service infrastructure charge ($2.99)

Fourteen-Day Subscription: $0.99, with an additional $0.75 service infrastructure charge ($1.74)

Seven-Day Subscription: $0.49, with an additional $0.50 service infrastructure charge ($0.99)

Streaming Music:

Thirty-Day Subscription: $8.99, with an additional $16.00 service infrastructure charge ($24.99)

Fourteen-Day Subscription: $5.99, with an additional $9.00 service infrastructure charge ($14.99)

Seven-Day Subscription: $2.99, with an additional $5.00 service infrastructure charge ($7.99)

Newsfeed

Thirty-Day Subscription: $3.99, with an additional $6.00 service infrastructure charge ($9.99)

Fourteen-Day Subscription: $1.99, with an additional $5.00 service infrastructure charge ($6.99)

Seven-Day Subscription: $0.99, with an additional $3.00 service infrastructure charge ($3.99)

Same Day Subscription Services

Game Center: $0.99, with an additional $0.50 service infrastructure charge ($1.49)

Unlimited eBooks: $0.25, (Total = 0.25)

Newsfeed: $0.24, with an additional $0.75 service infrastructure charge ($0.99)

FM Radio: $0.24, with an additional $0.25 service infrastructure charge ($0.49)

All Subscription and message credit pricing is subject to state and local taxes. 

Replacement Components - should your inmate break it...

Tablet: $249.99 per each

Charger: $8.99 per each

Earbuds: $2.99 per each

How Inmates Can Use a Tablet to Access Services at Orangeburg Regional Detention Center

To find out how to get access to a tablet for inmate read the following:

1.  First, Register or Sign In to GettingOut/GTL

2.  Purchase the services you want for your Orangeburg Regional Detention Center inmate.
3. All inmates have free access to the tablets to read their letters from family & friends, but there are many other services available to keep your inmate busy while incarcerated... such as Games, Books, Music and Movies. These other services come with fees that you can pay for when you pay for phone service.

To learn more about Tablet Rentals for inmates, including the cost, all the services available and everything else you need to know, check out our Tablet Rental Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Orangeburg Regional Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 803-539-2091 for further assistance.

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