Aiken County Detention, SC

Visiting someone at Aiken County Detention means choosing between in-person and video visits. First step: get on the inmate's approved visiting list so you can schedule through the online portal. Starting June 1, 2025, most adults with a valid South Carolina driver's license can register online. Paper applications still apply for minors and adults without qualifying ID. The approval process begins when the inmate provides a visitor application (SCDC Form 19-127). You'll fill out a questionnaire, sign required releases, and go through a background check. Bring a valid government-issued photo ID that matches the approved list. Minors need birth documentation and must be accompanied by the approved adult. Arrive early for check-in, test your device ahead of video visits, and cancel in advance if you can't make it.

For detention-related questions at Aiken County Detention, call (803) 642-2040 or email sheriffdetention@aikencountysc.gov. Administrative questions go to (803) 642-1769 or sheriff@aikencountysc.gov. Records requests? Call (803) 642-1773 or email sheriffrecords@aikencountysc.gov. Phone calls, video visits, and electronic messaging run through a third-party vendor—not the jail. You'll set up an account, add funds, schedule sessions, and get tech support through the vendor's portal. Before trying to connect, confirm the person can receive remote communications and that you're on their approved contact or visitor list. Check scheduling rules too: some systems require booking days ahead and limit changes or cancellations once you've booked.

To find an inmate in South Carolina, use the South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) public inmate search. Search by SCDC number, State Identification (SID), or name. Select a result to open the detailed inmate report and photo (when available). Don't have ID numbers? Try a name search—phonetic matching helps, and you can leave the first name blank to broaden results when spelling is uncertain. Quick steps: open the SCDC public inmate search, enter an SCDC number or SID for the most precise match (or search by name), then click the inmate row to view the full report. Housing and release information can change without notice, so confirm with official sources when exact custody status matters. For Sex Offender Registry tool issues, contact SLED at 803-896-2601 or sor@sled.sc.gov. Court roster redaction requests must be submitted in writing and have no fee.

For emergencies involving Aiken County Detention Center, call 9-1-1 immediately. Routine questions? Use the Detention Center main line at (803) 642-2040 or email sheriffdetention@aikencountysc.gov. For general information and non-emergency reporting, try (803) 642-1761, (803) 648-6811, or (800) 922-9709. Direct administrative matters to (803) 642-1769 or sheriff@aikencountysc.gov. For public information, call (803) 642-1770 or email sheriffpublicinfo@aikencountysc.gov. Records requests go to (803) 642-1773 or sheriffrecords@aikencountysc.gov. Address listings vary—some show 435 Wire Road, others 420 Hampton Ave NE—so verify the correct office by phone. Have the inmate's full name and ID ready when you call.