Kershaw County SC Detention Center Inmate Search & Info
Kershaw County Detention Center Inmate Search, Bond & Family Information
If someone was arrested in Kershaw County, start with the county’s live inmate list to confirm whether the person is currently held in Camden.
After finding the inmate, use this guide for bond hearings, visitation, phone calls, canteen money, mail, medication, court information and possible transfer.
Search Current Kershaw County Inmates Call Detention: 803-425-1516Kershaw County Detention Center Quick Information
Kershaw County operates the detention center through its Safety and Emergency Services structure. The current inmate list is linked directly from the county website.
101 Bramblewood Plantation Road
Camden, SC 29020
Booking, visitation and other detention functions use this number with different menu options.
The current county page lists 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. for detention-center office operations.
How to Search Kershaw County Detention Center Inmates
Kershaw County links its current inmate list to the Sheriff’s Zuercher Portal. Use that live system instead of an old roster copied to another website.
Open the official county inmate list
Use the Zuercher Portal linked directly from Kershaw County’s detention-center page.
Locate the correct inmate
Compare the complete name and any other identifying details shown in the result.
Record the useful information
Save the inmate name, booking identifier, charge and bond information available through the record.
Use the court search for the case
Jail information answers custody questions. Court information answers hearing and case-status questions.
Call when the record is unclear
Use 803-425-1516 option 1 for current inmate, charge or bond questions.
What to Save After You Find the Inmate
Write down the useful identifiers before moving to another service. This prevents mistakes when dealing with bond, court or money.
Use the spelling shown in the live detention system.
Keep any inmate or booking number shown with the record.
These details help identify the responsible judge and next court action.
Charges are allegations until resolved through the court process and may later be changed or dismissed.
Can’t Find Someone in the Kershaw County Inmate Search?
A missing result can mean booking is incomplete, custody has ended, another agency holds the person or a state transfer has occurred.
Recent arrest?
Call 803-425-1516 option 1 with the person’s full legal name and arrest date if known.
Ask whether the person has finished intake and remains at Kershaw County Detention Center.
Previously appeared?
Check the related court record. If a state-prison transfer is possible, search South Carolina DOC.
You Confirmed the Inmate Is There. What Comes Next?
Choose the next action based on the family’s actual need instead of continuing to search the roster.
Confirm whether the matter is handled by a municipal or county magistrate judge.
Current county guidance requires advance scheduling for on-site visitation.
Submit the required photo and government identification for approval.
The lobby kiosk, JailPackStore or qualifying postal money order can be used.
The official family guide identifies Securus for inmate telephone support.
Use court records when you need hearings, filings or disposition information.
Kershaw County Bond Hearing Information
Bond hearings for applicable Magistrate and Municipal violations are held at the detention center. The current county FAQ publishes separate city and county schedules.
| Court | Published schedule |
|---|---|
| Camden City Judges | Sunday–Saturday: 7:30–8:00 a.m. and 3:30–4:30 p.m. |
| County Magistrate Judges | Monday–Friday: 8:00 a.m.; Sunday–Saturday: 4:00–5:00 p.m. |
The county’s 2023 family guide says bond hearings occur in the front lobby and recommends arriving roughly 15–20 minutes early.
Cash bond vs. surety bond
The county guide says a cash bond requires cash to be provided to the judge under the applicable bond order.
The 2023 county guide says a surety bond requires a bondsman, who determines the applicable payment arrangement.
Do not send money based only on an unsolicited phone call. Confirm the inmate, charge, bond type and payment procedure first.
Find the Kershaw County Court Case
The detention record shows custody. The South Carolina judicial record is where you look for case activity, hearings and later disposition.
- Current inmate
- Booking information
- Listed charges
- Bond information
- Case number
- Hearing information
- Filings
- Court orders
- Disposition
Kershaw County Detention Center Visitation
On-site visitation is by appointment. The current county FAQ says visitors should call option 2 during a specific weekday scheduling window.
Current online FAQ: call Monday–Friday between 10:00 a.m. and noon.
The current county FAQ says appointments scheduled through option 2 are for weekend visits.
Adult visitors must bring valid state or government-issued picture identification.
The county’s August 2023 brochure describes weekday visits and a 9 a.m.–2 p.m. appointment-call window, while the current web FAQ says weekend visits and calls from 10 a.m.–noon.
Because the live county page is newer, this guide follows the live FAQ. Still call option 2 before traveling.
Visitor rules
- Arrive early enough to complete check-in.
- Wear proper clothing and shoes.
- Do not bring phones, purses, photos, food or drinks into the visitation area.
- Visitors may be searched or screened with a metal detector.
- Do not arrive under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
- Disruptive or lewd behavior can end the visit.
Video Visitation From Home
Kershaw County also permits video visitation through Video Visit Anywhere.
Create the visitor profile
Open Video Visit Anywhere and enter accurate identification information.
Submit a photo and government ID
The county’s family guide says both are required for facility approval.
Wait for approval
Do not assume the account is ready until the facility has approved the visitor.
Schedule the available visit
Choose the inmate and an available time after your visitor profile is accepted.
How to Put Money on a Kershaw County Inmate Account
Kershaw County currently lists three routes for inmate canteen funds: the detention lobby kiosk, JailPackStore and qualifying postal money orders.
Cash or a bank-issued debit or credit card can be used through the facility lobby kiosk.
Use the provider identified by the current Kershaw County detention FAQ.
The county says mailed money orders must be drawn from the U.S. Postal Service.
Match the correct inmate name and identifying information before using any deposit service.
Inmate Phone Calls and Messages
Inmates use the detention telephone system for routine calls. Family members cannot call the main number and ask to be transferred directly to an inmate.
The August 2023 family guide lists this inmate telephone window unless facility conditions require otherwise.
Kershaw County’s family guide says inmate telephone calls are subject to recording. Avoid discussing sensitive legal strategy.
Need to Reach an Inmate About a Family Emergency?
An ordinary message cannot be left through the inmate telephone service, but Kershaw County publishes a separate contact route for genuine emergencies.
The August 2023 guide directs emergency inmate-contact requests to the Captain of Operations.
Staff determine how an emergency message can be handled. Calling does not guarantee direct telephone access to the inmate.
Send Mail to a Kershaw County Detention Center Inmate
The county’s official family guide uses the physical detention-center address for inmate correspondence.
c/o Kershaw County Detention Center
101 Bramblewood Plantation Road
Camden, SC 29020
Envelope rules
- Include a return address.
- Keep the outside of the envelope limited to addresses and postage.
- Do not place pictures on the outside.
- Do not add perfume to the envelope.
- Do not place stickers or decorative writing on the outside.
Medication or Medical Concern
The August 2023 Kershaw County guide says a facility nurse can accept necessary prescription medication during published weekday nursing hours.
Medication must be in its original prescription bottle.
Medical staffing and acceptance procedures can change. Confirm the current process at 803-425-1516 before traveling.
How Does an Inmate Apply for a Public Defender?
Kershaw County says the booking officer conducts an assessment during admission and gives the inmate an opportunity to apply for a public defender.
Programs Available Inside Kershaw County Detention Center
Kershaw County’s current family-resource brochure identifies several programs intended to support inmates while confined.
The guide identifies Alpha Center programming.
Educational programming is included among the listed inmate services.
Mental-health programming is listed in the current family resource guide.
Religious programming is available subject to detention-center operations.
The facility identifies access to a library book-cart program.
Smoking is prohibited inside and outside the detention-center grounds.
Released or Transferred From Kershaw County Detention Center?
If a person disappears from the local inmate list, do not assume the reason without checking the custody trail.
Recheck the live county roster
Confirm that the person is no longer shown in current Kershaw County detention custody.
Review the court record
A bond decision, dismissal, sentence or other court action may explain the custody change.
Call booking
Use 803-425-1516 option 1 when the current placement is unclear.
Search South Carolina DOC
Use SCDC when the person may have entered South Carolina state-prison custody.
Remember what SCDC does not show
SCDC’s search covers people currently sentenced to and incarcerated in state DOC custody, not ordinary county detainees.
SCDC inmate information line: 1-866-727-2846.
Which Inmate or Court Search Should You Use?
| Resource | Best use |
|---|---|
| Kershaw County Inmate List | Best first search for someone believed to be currently held at Kershaw County Detention Center. |
| Kershaw Judicial Index | Court cases, filings, hearings and judicial case information. |
| Detention Booking / Intake | Current inmate, charge and bond questions that need staff confirmation. |
| South Carolina DOC | People currently sentenced to and incarcerated in the state prison system. |
Before Calling the Detention Center
Have enough information ready to identify the inmate quickly and ask one specific question.
Use the correct spelling and middle name if known.
Helpful when two people have the same or similar names.
Give staff the booking number or arrest date if already known.
Kershaw County Detention Center Contact Directory
| Purpose | Contact |
|---|---|
| Main Detention Center | 803-425-1516 |
| Booking / Intake / Charges / Bond | 803-425-1516 · Option 1 |
| Visitation Scheduling | 803-425-1516 · Option 2 |
| Emergency Family Message | 803-425-1516 · Operations contact / 5721 |
| Securus Phone Support | 800-844-6591 |
| Securus Spanish Support | 800-561-6718 |
| SCDC Inmate Information | 1-866-727-2846 |
Who Operates Kershaw County Detention Center?
The facility is operated by Kershaw County. Current county staff listings identify Jermaine Gordon as Detention Center Director.
Detention Center administration.
Captain of Security.
Captain of Operations.
Kershaw County Detention Center Location
The facility is at 101 Bramblewood Plantation Road in Camden, South Carolina.
Call before traveling for visitation, bond or medication because operational schedules can change.
Official Kershaw County Inmate Resources
The article above explains the process. Use these links when you need live custody information or must complete an action.
Live inmate lookup linked directly by Kershaw County.
Current facility address, phone, administration and inmate-search link.
Current visitation, bond-hearing and inmate-account instructions.
August 2023 county brochure covering calls, visits, mail, money, medication, programs and bond.
Court cases and judicial information separate from the jail custody record.
Local magistrate information relevant to qualifying criminal and bond matters.
Use when the person may have moved from county detention into state-prison custody.
Kershaw County Detention Center FAQs
How do I find an inmate at Kershaw County Detention Center?
Use the Kershaw County inmate list linked from the county detention-center page. The live search currently opens through the Kershaw Sheriff’s Zuercher Portal.
What is the Kershaw County Detention Center phone number?
The main number is 803-425-1516. Use option 1 for booking, inmate, charge and bond information.
Where is Kershaw County Detention Center?
The detention center is located at 101 Bramblewood Plantation Road, Camden, South Carolina 29020.
What should I do if a recently arrested person is not listed?
Recheck the spelling and call 803-425-1516 option 1. Booking may still be underway, or another agency may currently hold the person.
When are Kershaw County bond hearings?
Current county guidance lists Camden City Judge hearings daily from 7:30–8:00 a.m. and 3:30–4:30 p.m. County Magistrate hearings are listed at 8:00 a.m. Monday–Friday and 4:00–5:00 p.m. daily. Times can change.
Who do I call about a Kershaw County inmate’s bond?
Call the detention center at 803-425-1516 and choose option 1 for inmate, charge and bond information.
How do I schedule an on-site inmate visit?
The current county FAQ says to call 803-425-1516 option 2 Monday through Friday between 10:00 a.m. and noon to schedule a Saturday or Sunday appointment.
Why does an older Kershaw visitor brochure show different visitation information?
The August 2023 brochure and the current online county FAQ differ. This guide prioritizes the current live FAQ, but visitors should call option 2 before traveling.
Do I need photo identification to visit?
Yes. The current county FAQ states that adult visitors must have valid state or government-issued picture identification.
Does Kershaw County offer remote video visitation?
Yes. The county currently directs users to Video Visit Anywhere. Visitors submit a photo and government photo ID for approval before scheduling.
How do I put money on a Kershaw County inmate account?
Current county guidance allows deposits through the lobby kiosk, JailPackStore or qualifying U.S. Postal Service money orders mailed to the facility.
When is the inmate canteen order deadline?
The August 2023 official family guide lists Tuesday at 7:00 a.m. as the inmate canteen-order deadline.
Which company handles Kershaw County inmate phone calls?
The county’s official family guide identifies Securus and lists 800-844-6591 for English technical support.
What hours can inmates use the phone?
The August 2023 resource guide lists inmate phone use from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. unless facility conditions require otherwise.
Can I leave a telephone message for an inmate?
No. The county’s family guide says routine messages cannot be left for inmates.
What if I need to contact an inmate because of a family emergency?
The August 2023 county guide directs emergency inmate-contact requests to the Captain of Operations through 803-425-1516 and the published operations extension.
What is the inmate mailing address?
Address correspondence to the inmate’s name, c/o Kershaw County Detention Center, 101 Bramblewood Plantation Road, Camden, SC 29020.
Do I need a return address on inmate mail?
Yes. The official family guide requires a return address and says the outside of the envelope should contain only addresses and postage.
Can I bring clothing or other items directly to an inmate?
The county guide says no. Items needed by inmates are generally obtained through the detention-center canteen.
Can I bring prescription medication for an inmate?
The August 2023 guide says medication may be accepted by nursing staff during published weekday hours if it remains in the original prescription bottle. Call before bringing medication.
How does an inmate apply for a public defender?
Kershaw County says a booking officer assesses inmates during admission and gives them an opportunity to apply for a public defender.
How do I find an inmate’s Kershaw County court case?
Use the South Carolina Judicial Branch Kershaw County Public Index. Court records are better than the jail roster for hearings, filings and case disposition.
What should I do if an inmate disappears from the Kershaw County roster?
Recheck the inmate list, review the court case, call booking and search South Carolina DOC if transfer to state-prison custody is possible.
Does the South Carolina DOC search show Kershaw County jail inmates?
Not generally. SCDC says its public search is for people currently sentenced to and incarcerated in state DOC custody, not people simply held in county detention.
Does a Kershaw County inmate listing mean the person is guilty?
No. A booking or detention record shows custody and allegations, not a finding of guilt. The court process determines the case outcome.
This guide was checked against the current Kershaw County Detention Center page, live detention FAQ, official inmate-search portal, August 2023 Family & Visitors Resource Guide and South Carolina DOC.
The current county FAQ and older visitor brochure conflict on visitation scheduling. Current online county information was given priority, and visitors are advised to confirm by phone before traveling.
CountyDetentionCenter.org is an independent informational resource. It is not operated by Kershaw County, Kershaw County Detention Center, the Sheriff’s Office, South Carolina courts or South Carolina Department of Corrections.