Kershaw County SC Detention Center

Kershaw 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: 803-425-1500

This facility is for adult inmates.

The Kershaw County SC Detention Center is a medium-security detention center located at 101 Bramblewood Plantation Rd in Camden, SC. This county jail is operated locally by the Kershaw County Sheriff's Office and holds inmates awaiting trial or sentencing. Most of the sentenced inmates are here for less than two years. Kershaw County accepts inmates from surrounding towns, municipalities, the US Marshal's Service and the Camden Police Department who do not have their own long-term lock-up.

There are new detainees delivered to the jail daily, you can see arrest records here. Some are released after putting up bail, are released to a pretrial services caseload, are placed under supervision by a probation agency, or are released on their own recognizance with an agreement to appear in court. If there is no release, the inmate must wait here at the jail for their court appearance as a guest of the County, getting a bed and three square meals.

Trustees are inmates who work in the jail as cooks, as orderlies for the staff, in the laundry or in the commissary. The trustees are paid a very small amount for their time and some jail gives the trustees a few days off their sentence in exchange for their work.

When an inmate arrives in jail they are put together in a large holding cell with other inmates in the intake. While in intake they are under heightened observation. Violent and out of control inmates are segregated.

Can I Get Work Release?

Work release is when you are released from jail during the day so that you can go to work. At the end of the day, you return to jail for the night. There are a number of requirements to be able to get into the work-release program. Most programs require your employer to fill out some paperwork. If you want to get into the work release program then apply prior to being sentenced to jail. This will minimize the amount of time you spend in jail waiting to get into the program.

Can I call my family in Jail?

Kershaw County SC Detention Center has a phone program where inmates make outbound calls only, you cannot call into jail. Since you are paying for those calls don't make it a habit of accepting collect-calls, they are over $15 each. The alternative is to set up an account through their third-party phone company which charges steep fees for each minute used. You are paying for them to call you. Click here if you are going to speak a lot and need a discount on the calls.

Remember – These phone calls are recorded and conversations can be used against you or the inmate so do not discuss your case over these phone lines.

visitation Info

Kershaw County SC Detention Center – Visitation

• Visitation is scheduled by appointment only. Visitors must call the
  Detention Center at (803) 425-1516 option #2 Monday through Friday between
  the hours of 10:00 am – 12:00 pm to schedule an appointment for a Saturday
  and/or Sunday visit.
• All adult visitors must have a valid state/government-issued picture identification.
• Nothing is allowed in the visitation area, i.e., phones, purses, pictures, infant car seats, diaper bags, etc.
• All visitors must wear proper attire including shoes.
• Video Visitation is also available. Contact www.videovisitanywhere.com for additional information.

Notes for Scheduled Visitations 
• You are subject to a pat search and/or scanning with a handheld electronic metal detector. 
• All telephone calls are subject to be recorded and all visitations are under camera surveillance. 
• No food, drink or electronic devices are allowed in the visitation area. 
• You are required to dress appropriately for your visit. Shoes and shirts must be worn at all times. Suggestive clothing, see-through garments and short-shorts are not appropriate attire for visitation and will not be allowed. 
• You will not be permitted to visit if you appear to be under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. 
• Your visit will be terminated immediately if you or someone in your party engages in disruptive or lewd behavior. 
• This is a NO SMOKING facility (inside and outside). 
• If bond hearings are in progress, you are required to remain quiet and wait for an officer to let you in the visitation area.

Members of the clergy may have visits with inmates Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:00 am – 11:00 am. An identification card and current credentials must be provided before each visit.