York County Detention Center Inmate Search & Info
York County Detention Center Inmate Search, Bond & Family Information
If someone was booked into York County Detention Center, start with the county’s live current-booking list. Once custody is confirmed, use this guide for bond timing, court contacts, visits, calls, money, mail, medical questions and release or transfer.
York County Detention Center Quick Information
The York County Sheriff’s Office operates the detention center at the Moss Justice Center. Its current operation includes a main detention building and annex under one detention-center system.
York, SC 29745
Detention Division.
What Type of Facility Is York County Detention Center?
York County’s detention operation uses two direct-supervision buildings. The main building has 621 beds, while the annex adds 256 beds.
Opened in March 1995.
Former York County Prison merged into detention operations in 2021.
The jail also houses certain U.S. Marshals and ICE detainees under agreements.
York County holds people awaiting bond or trial, people serving qualifying shorter sentences, Family Court sentences and people waiting for transfer after sentencing.
How to Search York County Detention Center Inmates
York County’s public inmate page is a live current-booking list. It is useful for answering whether someone is presently listed in York County custody.
Open the official York County inmate list
Use the county-hosted detention search rather than an unofficial inmate directory.
Find the person’s full name
Carefully compare the name and identifying information because similar names can appear.
Open the booking information
Review the booking date, booking number, current release status and listed charges.
Check the total bond field
The live page displays a total bond amount where one is recorded.
Save the inmate ID information
You may need the inmate identification number for mail, money or staff questions.
How to Read a York County Inmate Result
The live booking page contains more than a person’s name. Use each field for a different part of the custody question.
| Field | What it tells you |
|---|---|
| Booking Number | The identifier attached to that York County booking event. |
| Booking Date | When the person entered the current booking record. |
| Release Date | “In Jail” indicates current custody in the live listing; a release entry reflects a status change. |
| Total Bond | The total amount displayed in the detention record; it should still be confirmed before payment. |
| Charge Description | The charge or hold associated with that sequence entry. |
| Arresting Agency | The law-enforcement agency connected to that charge/booking entry. |
Do not treat the inmate page as a complete historical criminal-record search.
Can’t Find Someone in York County?
A missing result can mean the person has not finished booking, has already been released, is at another facility or has moved into state/federal custody.
Arrest happened very recently
Call 803-628-3083 and choose option 2 for booking/releases. Have the person’s full legal name and date of birth ready.
Person disappeared from the list
Check whether the person bonded out, was court-released or transferred. The current inmate page is not a permanent historical roster.
You Found the Inmate. What Should You Do Next?
Save the inmate’s identifying information first. Then handle the time-sensitive questions in the right order.
You may need the ID for mail and account deposits.
Use the live amount only as a starting point and confirm if release is urgent.
The jail does not control the inmate’s specific hearing date.
Smart Communications handles phone and video/electronic services.
The inmate must first initiate the approved visitor list.
Regular letters and money orders go to different addresses.
York County Bond Hearing Schedule
York County schedules the first bond hearing according to the inmate’s booking time. The Sheriff’s Office warns that this timetable is subject to change.
South Carolina Judicial Branch lists this number for York County Bond Court.
York County Sheriff’s Office has warned about callers impersonating jail or bond staff and demanding Cash App, Venmo, PayPal, gift cards or money for supposed ankle monitors.
The Sheriff’s Office says it does not demand money over the phone.
How to Find the Inmate’s York County Court Case
The jail handles custody, but the court controls the case. York County Detention Center specifically says it does not control an inmate’s court date or hearing time.
For online case information
York County’s official government site links to the 16th Circuit Court Public Index. Use the Public Index for available case information rather than relying on the jail roster alone.
York County Court & Public Index Links South Carolina York County CourtsYork County Detention Center Visitation
York County’s in-person visitation process starts with the inmate—not the visitor. The inmate submits the request and identifies who may visit.
The inmate submits a visitation request
The inmate may list up to six friends or family members for approval.
Visitors must be approved
Visitors must be at least 17 years old under the current Sheriff’s policy.
The inmate receives a one-hour weekly slot
The approved visit is assigned to a specific day and one-hour period.
Only two approved visitors attend at one time
Although six people may be on the list, only two can visit during the assigned period at once.
Bring valid government ID
You must be on the approved list and show qualifying identification.
Create an account and request an inmate connection through SmartJailMail.
Inmate Phone Calls and Electronic Messages
York County issues an inmate telephone PIN during booking. This allows the person to begin making outgoing calls soon after entering the facility.
Regular incoming calls to inmates are not the published communication method.
The same platform also supports electronic messaging and pictures.
If you do not want calls from the facility, the Sheriff’s page says the call system provides a voice-prompt option to block future inmate calls to your number.
Do not assume tablet messages or ordinary jail telephone calls are confidential attorney-client communications.
How to Put Money on a York County Inmate Account
Inmates can order commissary once per week. York County currently publishes three ways for family or friends to fund an account.
Use the provider’s website and follow the facility/inmate lookup instructions.
The Sheriff’s Office lists a lobby kiosk as an inmate-account deposit option.
Western Union or U.S. Postal Money Orders are accepted under the jail’s published instructions.
York County specifically says cash will not be accepted for inmate-account deposits.
Money-order address
York County Detention Center
1675-3A York Highway
York, SC 29745
York County Detention Center Inmate Mail
Regular personal mail and attorney/legal mail use different addresses. Regular letters are scanned for electronic viewing inside the facility.
Inmate Name and ID Number
P.O. Box 9148
Seminole, FL 33775-9148
Postcards, letters and greeting cards are scanned into the inmate kiosk system.
York County Detention Center
1675-3A York Highway
York, SC 29745
Do not send privileged legal mail to the regular Smart Communications scanning address.
Electronic messages and pictures can also be sent through Smart Communications after you create an account and connect with the inmate.
Official Inmate Mail RulesInmate Property Pickup
York County does not accept outside personal property for inmates. The facility supplies the items inmates are allowed to have.
If an inmate signs a Property Release Form, the person named on that form can collect the property the inmate had when arrested.
Morning: 8:30–11:30 AM
Afternoon: 1:30–4:30 PM
Bring a valid ID and make sure the inmate has already authorized the release.
Medical and Mental Health Care
York County says its detention medical unit provides emergency, necessary and maintenance health care required under state standards.
Medical staff conduct screening, medication services and routine treatment.
The Sheriff’s medical page says physical exams are performed as required by state standards.
A Catawba Mental Health staff member works inside the detention facility.
The medical unit also includes nursing staff, physician/pharmacy support and contracted dental care for referrals.
Programs Available to York County Inmates
Program availability varies by classification and facility needs, but York County actively publishes several educational and support services.
Community and volunteer-based religious programming.
Recovery support is among the jail’s published partnerships.
Employment-oriented educational support.
The Programs Director maintains the detention-center library.
Educational programming is coordinated inside the facility.
York County provides coordination for eligible juveniles and adults with disabilities.
Released or Transferred? Check These Sources
Someone disappearing from the current York County booking list may have bonded out, been court-released or transferred after sentencing.
Call Booking/Releases
Call 803-628-3083 and choose option 2 for current booking or release questions.
Check the court case
The court record may explain a bond change, release order or sentencing event.
Search South Carolina DOC
Use the state inmate search if the person may have moved into SCDC custody after sentencing.
Check federal custody when appropriate
York County also houses certain federal detainees, so the correct federal agency may matter in some cases.
Victim Information and Court Notifications
York County Sheriff’s Victim Assistance Unit helps victims obtain current case information and court-hearing or trial notifications.
The unit can assist crime victims with inmate information, court notifications and other victim-service questions.
PREA and Sexual Abuse Reporting
The Detention Office of Professional Standards manages York County’s Prison Rape Elimination Act compliance and investigates allegations of staff misconduct.
Current staff directory contact for the Office of Professional Standards lieutenant.
The Sheriff’s PREA page directs sexual-abuse complaints to Professional Standards or the Enforcement Division.
York County Detention Center Phone Menu
Calling the correct option saves time. York County publishes a detailed menu for 803-628-3083.
| Menu | Department |
|---|---|
| Option 1 | Mailing address / vital information. |
| Option 2 | Booking and releases. |
| Option 3 | On-duty shift supervisor. |
| Option 4 → 1 | Inmate visitation. |
| Option 4 → 2 | Inmate programs. |
| Option 4 → 3 | Inmate telephone services. |
| Option 4 → 4 | Facility chaplain. |
| Option 4 → 5 | Inmate classification. |
| Option 4 → 6 | Inmate banking and mail. |
| Option 4 → 7 | Inmate records. |
| Option 5 | Bond Hearing Magistrate. |
| Option 7 | Medical Department. |
| Option 8 | Detention administration. |
York County Detention Center Location
The detention center is inside the Moss Justice Center complex at 1675-3A York Highway in York, South Carolina.
Call before traveling if your purpose is visitation, property pickup, legal mail or another time-sensitive service.
Official York County Detention Resources
These links are mainly for live information and transactions. The practical instructions above summarize the rules so you do not need to open every government page to understand the process.
Current booking, charge, release and bond information.
Facility structure, mission and detention administration.
Official bond-hearing schedule plus Solicitor and Public Defender contacts.
Approved visitor list, telephone, video visitation and communication rules.
Regular-mail scanning address, legal mail and money-order instructions.
Kiosk, online and money-order deposit methods.
Property-release authorization and pickup schedule.
Medical, dental and mental-health service information.
Education, recovery, library and volunteer programming.
Official county links to the 16th Circuit Public Index and related court resources.
Use after transfer from county detention into state custody.
York County Detention Center FAQs
How do I search for an inmate at York County Detention Center?
Use York County’s official current-inmate page. It displays current booking information, including booking details, charges, arresting agency and total bond where available.
What is the York County Detention Center phone number?
The main detention information line is 803-628-3083. Different menu options route callers to booking, visitation, mail, bond, medical and other departments.
Where is York County Detention Center?
The facility is at the Moss Justice Center, 1675-3A York Highway, York, SC 29745.
Does the York County inmate page show current inmates only?
Yes. The county’s inmate-search page explicitly says only current booking information is available on that site.
What information appears in a York County inmate result?
The live system can show the booking number, booking date, release status, total bond, charge description and arresting agency.
Why can’t I find someone who was recently arrested?
Booking may still be underway, the person may be at another facility or the name may be entered differently. Call 803-628-3083 and choose option 2 for booking/releases.
How do I check an inmate’s York County bond?
Check the total bond field in the current booking record, then call 803-628-3083 and select option 5 for the Bond Hearing Magistrate when you need confirmation.
When will a newly booked inmate have a bond hearing?
York County schedules bond hearings based on booking time, with published hearing periods at 9 AM, 1 PM, 3:30 PM, 8 PM, midnight and 4 AM. The schedule can change.
Is York County Bond Court open 24 hours?
Yes. York County says Bond Court at the Moss Justice Center operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, with a judge on duty.
How do I find an inmate’s court date?
The detention center does not control specific court dates. The Sheriff’s Office directs court questions to the York County Solicitor at 803-628-3020 and county/South Carolina court resources.
What is the York County Public Defender phone number?
The Sheriff’s Office publishes 803-628-3031 for the York County Public Defender’s Office.
How do York County jail visits work?
The inmate must submit a visitor request and may list up to six approved friends or family members. Only two approved visitors may visit at one time during the assigned one-hour slot.
How old must a visitor be?
York County’s current visitation page says approved visitors must be at least 17 years of age.
Can the inmate change the visitor list?
Yes. The inmate must request the change, and York County currently allows visitation-list changes once every 30 days.
Does York County offer video visitation?
Yes. York County uses Smart Communications and SmartJailMail for video visitation and inmate connections.
Can I call an inmate directly?
Inmates make outgoing collect or debit calls using the jail telephone system. York County does not describe normal incoming telephone calls to inmates.
Which company handles York County inmate phone service?
The Sheriff’s Office currently identifies Smart Communications as its inmate telephone-service provider.
Can I send an electronic message or picture?
Yes. York County says electronic messages and pictures can be sent through Smart Communications after creating an account and connecting to the inmate.
How do I put money on an inmate’s account?
York County currently accepts deposits through the detention-center lobby kiosk, JailPackStore online and qualifying Western Union or U.S. Postal Money Orders.
Can I mail cash to a York County inmate?
No. The Sheriff’s commissary instructions specifically state that cash will not be accepted.
What is the regular inmate mailing address?
Regular mail goes to York County Detention Center, inmate name and ID number, P.O. Box 9148, Seminole, FL 33775-9148.
Why does York County inmate mail go to Florida?
Regular postal mail is scanned by the jail’s mail-processing system and then made available to the inmate through housing-unit kiosks.
Where should attorney or legal mail be sent?
Attorney/client legal documents are sent directly to the inmate at York County Detention Center, 1675-3A York Highway, York, SC 29745.
Can I pick up an inmate’s property?
Yes, but the inmate must first sign a Property Release Form naming you. Bring valid identification to the detention center.
When can inmate property be picked up?
York County currently publishes property pickup on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30–11:30 AM and 1:30–4:30 PM.
Does York County Detention Center provide medical care?
Yes. The facility provides emergency, necessary and maintenance health care, daily sick call, medication services, required physicals, dental referrals and mental-health services.
How do I contact the detention medical department?
Call 803-628-3083 and select option 7. Detention administration also publishes 803-628-3080.
Does York County offer inmate programs?
Yes. Published programs include faith-based services, Alcoholics Anonymous, WorkKeys, library access, continuing education and special-education coordination.
What if the inmate is transferred to South Carolina state prison?
Search the South Carolina Department of Corrections inmate system if the person is no longer listed in York County and may have entered state custody.
How can I report sexual abuse or a PREA concern?
York County directs PREA complaints to its Detention Office of Professional Standards or Sheriff’s Enforcement Division. The current Professional Standards contact is 803-818-6443.
Will York County jail staff call me demanding bail money?
York County Sheriff’s Office has warned residents about police-impersonation scams and says it does not demand money over the phone. Requests for electronic payments or gift cards should be treated as a scam warning.
Does an inmate listing mean the person is guilty?
No. Booking and charge information records custody and allegations. A person is presumed innocent unless and until guilt is established in court.
Inmate search, bond, visitation, phone, mail, commissary, property, medical, court and detention information was checked against York County Sheriff’s Office, York County government and South Carolina judicial/corrections resources.
Booking status, bond, visitation, vendors and jail procedures can change. Recheck a live official source before traveling, paying money or making a time-sensitive decision.
Current official-source review completedCountyDetentionCenter.org is an independent informational website. It is not operated by York County, York County Sheriff’s Office, York County courts or another government agency.
Arrest and booking information does not establish guilt. Charges, bond and custody status can change during the court process.