How to visit, scheduling, dress code, and visitor requirements
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.
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Approval typically starts when the inmate provides a visitor application (SCDC Form 19-127). You’ll complete a visitor questionnaire, sign required releases, and undergo a background check while the facility reviews your application.
Many South Carolina facilities offer video visits in addition to in-person visits. You generally need to be on the inmate’s approved visiting list before you can schedule a video visit through the online portal, so test your device and sign in early.
Bring a valid government-issued photo ID that matches the approved visiting list. Minors typically need birth documentation and must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian under the visitor requirements.
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