Greenville County Detention Center Inmate Search & Info
Find a Greenville County Detention Center Inmate and Handle What Comes Next
If someone has been booked into the Greenville County Detention Center, use the county’s live inmate search first. It can show current custody and bond information for individual charges.
Once you find the correct person, this guide takes you through court, bond, release, visitation, calls, money, mail, commissary and health-service questions.
Greenville County warns that inmate information changes quickly and should not be treated as a final legal record.Greenville County Detention Center Quick Information
The Detention Center is a division of the Greenville County Department of Public Safety. The adult complex consists of three facilities on the McGee Street campus.
20 McGee Street
Greenville, SC 29601
Use the main detention number for facility questions that cannot be answered through the online services.
Greenville County tells visitors to call this number if they do not know which building houses the inmate.
How to Search Greenville County Detention Center Inmates
Greenville County provides its own inmate-search service. You must accept the county’s terms before entering the search system.
Open Greenville County’s inmate search
The first page is a legal notice explaining that custody data can change and should not be relied on as an official court record.
Read and accept the search terms
Select the county’s Accept option to continue into the current inmate-search system.
Search the person’s identifying information
Match the name carefully and use any additional identifying information the live system provides.
Open the correct inmate record
Review the listed booking and charge information instead of assuming that every same-name result belongs to the person you need.
Save the useful identifiers
Record the inmate ID, charge information and bond details before moving to money, visitation, mail or court research.
Greenville County specifically warns that most people listed in its detention search are pretrial detainees and that inmate information can change quickly.
Can’t Find the Person in Greenville County?
A missing inmate-search result does not tell you why the person is absent.
Call the Detention Center at 864-467-2309 and ask whether the person has completed intake or is currently housed there.
Check the related court case and consider whether the inmate was released or transferred to another custody system.
Found the Inmate? Save These Details First
A few pieces of information will make nearly every later task easier.
The inmate ID is especially important for digital mail and other detention services.
Record each listed charge rather than looking only at the first charge shown.
Greenville County displays bond information for individual charges in its inmate-search system.
Greenville County Detention Center Bond Information
Greenville County’s inmate search lists bond information by individual charge. Check every charge because one bond figure may not tell the whole release story.
Greenville County defines a temporary bond as a situation where the inmate has not yet appeared before a judge for arraignment on the charge.
Open the inmate record
Write down the bond shown beside each individual charge.
Look for other holds or charges
Do not assume payment on one charge automatically resolves every reason for detention.
Verify the current amount
Use the detention or court information before paying because judicial status can change.
Keep proof of the transaction
Save receipts and any court or bondsman paperwork associated with the release process.
Greenville County states that the Detention Center must receive judicial authorization before release processing begins.
How Long Does Release Take After Bond?
Greenville County says its goal is to release an inmate within four hours after the Detention Center receives judicial authorization for release.
That is a facility goal, not a guaranteed deadline. Emergencies and other operational circumstances can extend the process.
Find the Greenville County Criminal Court Case
The detention record answers who is in custody. Greenville County’s Public Index is the better source for court filings, case numbers, hearings, bond orders and case activity.
| Need | Best source |
|---|---|
| Current custody | Greenville County inmate search. |
| Current listed bond | Inmate record plus Bond Court verification when needed. |
| Case number | Greenville County Public Index. |
| Court filings | Public Index / Clerk of Court. |
| Final court disposition | Court record rather than the jail booking page. |
Greenville County Detention Center Visitation
Adult inmate visitation is available seven days a week. Greenville County allows two 30-minute visits per week, but the exact visiting setup and hours depend on the inmate’s housing location.
An inmate may have up to three adults on the approved visitor list.
Each regular visit is scheduled for a 30-minute interval.
This is the county’s current limit for a regular family-type visit.
Before you go
- Your picture ID must match the name on the inmate’s visitor list.
- Acceptable identification can include a driver’s license, state ID or another picture ID.
- Leave purses, bags and other unnecessary property in your vehicle or a public locker.
- Cell phones, cameras, tobacco products, weapons, chemical sprays and similar prohibited items cannot enter the secure area.
- Conservative clothing is required; revealing clothing can result in refusal of the visit.
Building Four
Building Four video visitation operates through the Public Lobby of Building Two from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., seven days a week.
The last Building Four visit is accepted at 5:30 p.m. Visits are first come, first served.
Check Current Greenville VisitationGreenville County Inmate Phone Calls
Greenville County currently uses Securus Technologies for inmate telephone services.
Inmates with money in their account can set up telephone access for calls that are free to the person receiving them.
The facility also permits collect calls, subject to acceptance by the person being called.
Attorneys use a separate confidential-call procedure so approved attorney numbers can be excluded from the monitoring and recording system.
How to Put Money on a Greenville County Inmate Account
Greenville County provides several deposit routes. The safest method is to begin with the county’s Money Deposits page so you use the currently authorized option.
Public kiosks are available in Building One at 20 McGee Street and Building Two at 4 McGee Street.
Greenville County accepts these money orders when they are completed correctly for the inmate.
Cash received in the mail is treated as personal property rather than credited to the inmate’s account.
Money-order mailing address
Greenville County Detention Center
20 McGee Street
Greenville, SC 29601
Make the money order payable to the inmate’s full name, care of Greenville County Detention Center.
Commissary Purchases
Greenville County inmates may order commissary twice per week through the facility’s vendor.
Greenville County currently sets a $100 maximum for each commissary order.
The county lists snacks, hygiene products, writing materials, OTC medications, undergarments and miscellaneous approved items.
Inmates can access commissary ordering through the inmate phone system, order sheets or electronic kiosks in housing areas.
Greenville Commissary RulesWhat If the Inmate Has No Money?
Greenville County considers an inmate indigent when the account balance remains below $1 for seven or more days.
Eligible indigent inmates can obtain selected hygiene and writing materials, but the cost is recorded as debt on the inmate account.
Greenville County Detention Center Inmate Mail
Personal mail does not go to the McGee Street jail address. Greenville County uses an off-site Securus Digital Mail Center where correspondence is scanned for inmates to view electronically.
C/O Securus Digital Mail Center-Greenville
PO Box 21665
Tampa, FL 33622
20 McGee Street
Greenville, SC 29601
Important package change effective August 1, 2026
Greenville County stopped accepting Amazon packages and packages from other retailers addressed to inmates beginning August 1, 2026.
Packages received on or after that date are rejected and returned to the sender.
The county says books and other publications remain available to inmates through the facility library.
Check Current Mail RulesMedical and Mental Health Services
Greenville County’s Health Services Division provides emergent and other necessary medical and mental-health care inside the adult and juvenile detention facilities.
The county lists physicians, advanced-practice clinicians, nurses and other medical personnel.
Mental-health professionals and a forensic psychiatrist are included in the detention health-services team.
Greenville County Public Safety states that health care is available to detained people 24 hours a day.
Which Building Is the Inmate In?
Greenville County’s adult detention complex includes Buildings One, Two and Four.
Housing assignments can change, and the county does not provide housing-location information as part of the public FAQ response.
| Building | Current rated capacity | Useful context |
|---|---|---|
| Building One | 318 | Includes intake/release, medical areas, administration and inmate housing. |
| Building Two | 511 | The older detention building, now primarily used for inmate housing. |
| Building Four | 448 | Primarily housing plus support-service space. |
Attorney and Professional Visits
Professional visitation is handled separately from ordinary family visits.
Professional visits can also be requested by email at detprov@greenvillecounty.org.
Greenville County currently lists 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for normal professional-visitation business hours.
Attorneys, probation/parole agents, law-enforcement officers and certain approved professionals may use the professional visitation process.
What If the Inmate Leaves Greenville County Detention?
A person can disappear from the current roster because of release, court movement, transfer or placement in another corrections system.
Check the Greenville County court case
A bond order, sentence or other court event can explain a custody change.
Check South Carolina state custody
A sentenced inmate may later appear in the South Carolina Department of Corrections inmate search.
Consider federal custody when relevant
If the underlying case is federal, check the Federal Bureau of Prisons locator after transfer into BOP custody.
Before Calling the Detention Center
Have the basic identifying information ready so staff can understand exactly who and what you are asking about.
Include correct spelling and date of birth if known.
Use the identifier from Greenville County’s inmate-search result when available.
Ask about custody, housing, visitation, release, health procedure or another specific issue.
Common Greenville County Detention Center Mistakes
Ordinary personal mail currently goes through the Securus Digital Mail Center in Tampa.
Retailer packages have been prohibited since August 1, 2026.
The Detention Center still needs judicial authorization before processing the release.
Visiting procedures and hours depend on the inmate’s assigned building.
Cash sent through inmate mail is not credited to the inmate account.
Booking information is not a final court disposition.
Greenville County Detention Center Location
The main detention address is 20 McGee Street in Greenville, South Carolina.
Check your purpose before traveling because inmate mail, some visitation functions and other services may use different addresses or buildings.
Official Greenville County Detention Resources
The guide above summarizes the working information. Use these official links when you need live inmate data, current operating rules or to complete an action.
Use for current inmate, booking and listed bond information.
Main detention-services information and department navigation.
Visitor-list rules, ID requirements and building-specific visitation information.
Current kiosk and money-order instructions.
Digital-mail address, legal-mail rules and the current retailer-package restriction.
Current Securus telephone policy and attorney confidential-call procedure.
Purchase frequency, limits and available categories of items.
Medical and mental-health services available within detention.
Use for the court case rather than relying only on the booking record.
Main address, telephone, fax and administration contact information.
Greenville County Detention Center FAQs
How do I search for an inmate in Greenville County Detention Center?
Open Greenville County’s official inmate-search disclaimer, accept the terms and continue to the county inmate search. Match the person carefully and save the inmate ID, charges and bond information.
What is the Greenville County Detention Center address?
The main facility address is 20 McGee Street, Greenville, SC 29601.
What is the Greenville County Detention Center phone number?
The main Detention Center telephone number is 864-467-2309.
How do I find an inmate’s bond amount?
Greenville County says bond amounts are displayed by individual charge in the official inmate-search record.
What does temporary bond mean in Greenville County?
A temporary bond means the inmate has not yet appeared before a judge to be arraigned on the charge and a final bond has not yet been set.
What is the Greenville County Bond Court phone number?
Greenville County lists 864-467-2402 for Magistrate Bond Court.
Does paying bond immediately release an inmate?
No. Greenville County states that judicial release authorization must reach the Detention Center before jail release processing begins.
How long does Greenville County inmate release take?
The facility states that its goal is release within four hours after receiving judicial authorization. Emergencies or other operational conditions may cause delays.
How many visits can a Greenville County inmate have?
Adult inmates are currently allowed two 30-minute regular visits each week.
How many adults can be on an inmate’s visitor list?
Greenville County currently allows up to three adults on the inmate’s approved visitor list.
Can children visit Greenville County Detention Center?
A regular visit may currently include one adult and up to two minor children, provided the visitor meets the facility’s other visitation requirements.
What should I bring for visitation?
Bring an acceptable picture ID matching the name on the inmate’s visitor list. Leave prohibited items, bags and unnecessary belongings outside the secure visiting area.
What number do I call if I don’t know the inmate’s housing building?
Greenville County instructs visitors to call 864-467-2330 when they do not know which building houses the inmate.
What phone company does Greenville County Detention Center use?
Greenville County currently identifies Securus Technologies as its inmate telephone-service provider.
What hours can general population inmates use the phone?
The county currently lists general population phone access from 7:30 a.m. until midnight daily, subject to interruption for meals, counts, emergencies and facility operations.
How do I send money to a Greenville County inmate?
Greenville County provides lobby kiosks and accepts properly completed U.S. Postal or Western Union money orders. Check the county’s current Money Deposits page before sending funds.
Can I mail cash to a Greenville County inmate?
No. Greenville County says mailed cash is treated as personal inmate property and is not credited to the inmate’s account.
What is the Greenville County inmate mail address?
Personal mail should currently be addressed using the inmate’s name and ID, C/O Securus Digital Mail Center-Greenville, PO Box 21665, Tampa, FL 33622.
Can I send photographs through the mail?
Greenville County’s current inmate-mail policy says photographs are not accepted through postal personal mail.
Can I send an Amazon package to a Greenville County inmate?
No. Beginning August 1, 2026, Greenville County Detention Center stopped accepting Amazon packages and packages from other retailers addressed to inmates.
Where do I send legal mail?
Verified legal mail continues to go directly to Greenville County Detention Center at 20 McGee Street, Greenville, SC 29601.
How often can inmates order commissary?
Greenville County currently allows commissary orders twice per week and sets a $100 maximum purchase per order.
Can family members find out how much money an inmate has?
No. Greenville County says detention staff cannot provide an inmate’s account balance to anyone other than the inmate.
Does Greenville County provide medical and mental-health care?
Yes. The county’s Health Services Division provides necessary medical and mental-health services, and Greenville County states that health care is available 24 hours a day.
Does being listed in the Greenville County inmate search mean the person is guilty?
No. Greenville County expressly warns that an arrest does not mean a person has been convicted and notes that most detention-center inmates are pretrial detainees.
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Custody, bond, housing assignments, visitation conditions and release status can change quickly. Recheck live information before traveling or making a payment.
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