Florence County SC Detention Center

Florence County SC Detention Center basic information to help guide you through what you can do for your inmate while they are incarcerated. The facility's direct contact number: 843-665-9944

This facility is for adult inmates.

The Florence County SC Detention Center is a medium-security detention center located at 6719 Friendfield Rd Effingham, SC which is operated locally by the Florence County Sheriff's Office and holds inmates awaiting trial or sentencing or both. Most of the sentenced inmates are here for less than two years. Florence County accepts inmates from surrounding towns, municipalities, the US Marshal's Service and the Effingham Police Department who do not have their own long-term lock-up.

The detention center is a 520-bed county jail facility staffed by 15 officers on four shifts. Day Command includes Transportation, Classification, Security, and civilian staff.

How to have mail delivered to an inmate

• You may mail letters, postcards, or greeting cards to the address above
• You may include small photographs. Pornographic, obscene, or gang photos will be returned to sender.
• Do not write or draw anything on the envelope or correspondence. All drawings will be treated as gang graffiti or attempt to secretly communicate. Such material will be returned to sender.
• All mail (except clearly marked legal mail) is opened prior to the inmate receiving it in an attempt to keep contraband out of our facility.

Inmate charges and bond amounts

• First check www.fcso.org and view an inmates booking information
• You may go to www.vinelink.com and register if you are the victim of a crime and wish to receive information on an inmate status.
• Contact the booking department at 843-665-9944 ext 485, 486, and 487

Picking up Money/Property from an Inmate

• An inmate wishing to have any of his/her property must originate this activity by requesting a form from the housing unit officer. Once the paperwork is approved by the administration you will be notified to pick up the items. You may come Mon-Fri 9:00am-4:00pm.
• Inmates who are attending court for sentencing should dispose of their property in a timely fashion. Once sentenced for a crime which requires an inmate be sent to the South Carolina Department of Corrections, we send the inmate and associated property. As inmates are not allowed to have only a minimal list of items, the bulk of what is sent with the inmate is placed in the trash at SCDC. They do not have room to store inmates excess belongings, nor do we.

Items you may mail into any work camp inmate

• Toothbrush (2)
• Toothpaste (2)
• Soap (8)
• Deodorant (2)
• Shampoo (2)
• Hair Grease
• Baby Powder
• Foot Powder
• Hair Clippers
• Electric Shavers
• Lotion (2)
• Brush/Comb
• Shaving Cream (4) (no metal cans)
• New Underwear (7) (white only, no briefs nor boxers briefs)
• Thermal underwear (7) (white or gray)
• New T-Shirts/Socks (7) (white only, no tank tops)
• Shower Shoes/Flip Flops (1)
• Personal Coat to work in (1)
• Athletic Shoes (1)
• Work Boots (1) (no steel toes)
• Optional pair of shoes (1)
• Writing Tablets (2)
• Pens/Pencils/Markers
• Magazines (4) (No Pornography; from publisher)
• Newspaper (from publisher)
• Books (4) (soft cover only from publisher)
• Legal Documents
• Family Photographs 5×7 or smaller
• Prescription Glasses/Contacts
• Cigarettes/Lighter/Carton

*Any non approved items will be returned at your expense.

State Inmate Workers

In addition to the above:

• Tweezers
• Electric Shavers
• Chapstick
• Q-Tips
• Calendar
• Batteries
• Facial Cleansers
• Disposable Razors
• Nail clipper without file
• Extra Paor shoes/Boots
• Journal
• Phone Cards

visitation Info

Florence County SC Detention Center – Visitation

Visitation-Standard

The Florence County Detention Center uses HomeWAV Video Visitation for inmate visits. Accounts can be setup at homewav.com. If the inmate in question does not show up on the list contact FCDC IT at 843-665-2121. For all other inquiries and issues contact HomeWAV Technical Support at 1-844-394-6639.

• When inmates are booked into FCDC they are not allowed visitation prior to a bond hearing. If an inmate fails to meet the requirements of bond he/she will be placed into our housing area.
• For the first three days of housing, an inmate may have visitation on two of three days. You may call 843-665-9944 ext 300 to schedule (8:30-4:00 M-F) Schedule online.

Visitation – Attorneys, Professional staff

We will accommodate all reasonable visits. Please bring your identification. Paralegals or Investigators need to bring a written request from an attorney on company letterhead along with identification. All problems should be addressed to the Detention Center Captain.