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Visit-day checklist: South Carolina prisons
What to wear, which ID to bring and what you can carry in, from SCDC (South Carolina)'s official rules. Pick a prison to add its address, phone and hours. Print it or keep it on your phone.
Before visit day
- ☐ Apply online through the ViaPath visitation system; adults upload a driver's license. Each person can have up to 15 approved visitors, and approved visitors are notified by email. (official source) (opens in new tab)
- ☐ Visitation inquiry line: 803-896-1838 (press 1), or email visitation@doc.sc.gov. (official source) (opens in new tab)
- ☐ Check for lockdowns or cancelled visits: South Carolina facility status.
What to wear
- ☐ See-through fabrics are not allowed. (official source) (opens in new tab)
- ☐ Shorts are allowed and must be no shorter than three inches above the knee. (official source) (opens in new tab)
- ☐ Dresses and skirts must be knee-length and not have a slit higher than three inches above the knee. (official source) (opens in new tab)
- ☐ Tight clothing is not permitted. (official source) (opens in new tab)
ID to bring
- ☐ When an individual arrives at an institution to visit, everyone ages 10 and older must present a public safety picture identification. (official source) (opens in new tab)
What you can bring, what stays in the car
- ☐ Phones, smart watches and any other Bluetooth or wireless devices are not allowed. (official source) (opens in new tab)
- ☐ Food and supplies allowed for children include no more than five diapers, three baby bottles or two clear sippy cups, three jars of sealed baby food in a clear plastic bag and baby wipes in a clear plastic bag. (official source) (opens in new tab)
More from SCDC (South Carolina) on visiting
- ☐ Visiting is on Saturdays and Sundays, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., in 2-hour blocks. Every visit must be scheduled ahead on the SCDC/ViaPath scheduler. (official source) (opens in new tab)
- ☐ Up to four visitors at a time, one an adult. Visitors 10 and older need photo ID; children under 10 need a long-form birth certificate. (official source) (opens in new tab)
- ☐ Bring only one small clear bag, car keys, ID and any needed medication dose. Phones, smart watches and cash are not allowed. Visitation cancellations are posted on the SCDC website. (official source) (opens in new tab)
Rules can differ by prison and change without notice; the prison's posted rules win. Quoted or summarized from official SCDC (South Carolina) pages, each linked. Not legal advice. No sponsors or affiliate links. Last checked .
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