Who to Call at Aiken County Detention (Aiken, SC): Quick Phone Guide

For immediate danger or a medical emergency, dial 9-1-1. Use this when you need help dispatched right away.

For non-emergencies, call (803) 648-6811. This line handles concerns that matter but aren't time-critical - reporting an incident after the fact, for instance, or sharing information that doesn't require immediate dispatch.

For general information, call Aiken County Detention at (803) 642-1761. This is your best starting point if you're trying to figure out who handles your question or what the next step is for an inmate-related inquiry. Expect normal limitations - busy lines, callbacks, variable availability depending on what's happening at the facility. Not sure whether your question counts as "general" or "non-emergency"? Start here and explain what you need.

There's also a toll-free number listed: (800) 922-9709. The source doesn't specify what this line connects to, so treat it as a secondary contact rather than your go-to for detention questions.

Need to verify you're contacting the right place? The street address for Aiken County Detention is 420 Hampton Ave, NE, Aiken, SC 29801.

Tips Verify Ready

• ✓ Verify phone numbers before you rely on them - Aiken County notes that some website information may be incorrect or not current, and you use it at your own risk.

• ✓ Call the general information line at (803) 642-1761 for most administrative questions or if you’re not sure where to start.
• ✓ Keep the facility address handy (420 Hampton Ave, NE, Aiken, SC 29801) in case you need to confirm you’re reaching the correct detention center.