General guidance for Mail and Photos
Mail and Photos at Al Cannon Detention Center: start with our general mail and photos guide, then confirm details with the facility at (843) 529-7300.
Al Cannon Detention Center
Physical Address
3841 Leeds AveNorth Charleston, SC, 29405 Find inmate search, visitation, mail, phone, and commissary information for Al Cannon Detention Center in North Charleston, SC. Use this guide to confirm facility details and next steps.
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Visitation
How to Set Up Your First Video Visit at Al Cannon Detention Center
Setting up your first video visit at Al Cannon Detention Center is straightforward once you understand the timing rules and daily scheduling windows. Here's how it works.
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Facility Info
Who to Call About Someone at Al Cannon Detention Center — Phone Numbers and Bond Hearing Location
Need to find someone, ask about bond, or get answers fast? Here are the official phone numbers and locations families use most for Al Cannon Detention Center (Charleston County Detention Center).
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Sending Commissary
Getting Money to an Inmate at Al Cannon: Deadlines, Limits, and How to Send It
Getting money onto an inmate's account at Al Cannon Detention Center is straightforward once you know how it works. Two things to keep in mind: there's a $100 weekly commissary limit, and deposits must hit by Sunday afternoon to be usable for that week's Canteen.
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Visitation
- An inmate must be incarcerated at least 72 hours before receiving visits.
- Visits are scheduled online through Securus at www.SECURUSTech.net.
- Visitors must be at least 17 years old or be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian to schedule online visits.
Sending Commissary
- Al Cannon Detention Center uses a cashless commissary account system; inmates cannot have U.S. currency.
- Inmates may spend a maximum of one hundred dollars per week on commissary.
- Money orders must be made payable to 'Sheriff Al Cannon Detention Center' and the inmate's name and number should appear only on the memo line.
Inmate Lookup
- Searching by last name requires entering at least three characters of the last name.
- Booking dates must be entered in MM/DD/YYYY format (for example, 09/18/2012).
- You can search directly by an inmate number to find a specific inmate record.
Contact Info
- Street address: 3841 Leeds Ave., N. Charleston, SC 29405.
- Main phone numbers: (843) 202-7200 and (843) 202-7222.
- Public contact email for general questions: PublicInfo@CharlestonCounty.org.
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Topic Overviews
Visitation
Visitation at Al Cannon Detention Center is scheduled online through Securus at www.SECURUSTech.net. An inmate must be in custody for at least 72 hours before they can receive visits. Visitors must be 17 or older, or accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Visiting blocks run Sunday–Saturday from 8:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m., and 6:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m. A few things to know before you go: visitors suspected of being under the influence will be denied entry, and certain clothing is prohibited—including halter tops, tank tops, and see-through fabrics. Arrive early for check-in and bring your required ID.
Read full guideSending Commissary
Al Cannon Detention Center uses a cashless commissary system. Inmates don't hold U.S. currency—they buy items using their account balance instead. You can add funds through TouchPay (the vendor the detention center uses) or by mailing a money order. Online, phone, and kiosk deposits usually post quickly. Mailed deposits take longer since they're processed after the vendor receives them. If you mail a money order, make it payable to "Sheriff Al Cannon Detention Center" and write the inmate's full name and booking number only on the memo line. Inmates can spend up to $100 per week on commissary. One note: TouchPay references a Telmate data breach from August 2020 that exposed personal information for thousands of users.
Read full guideInmate Lookup
To find someone at Al Cannon Detention Center, use the online inmate search. You can search by last name, inmate number, or booking date. For last-name searches, enter at least three characters before the system returns results. Searching by booking date? Use MM/DD/YYYY format (for example, 09/18/2012) so the lookup matches correctly. If you have an inmate number, use it—it pulls up a specific record faster. Once you get results, click the printer icon to open a detailed inmate record you can view or print. For broader South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) searches, an SCDC or State ID is usually the fastest method. The statewide tool may support phonetic matching and lets you leave the first name blank.
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Al Cannon Detention Center is located at 3841 Leeds Ave., N. Charleston, SC 29405. The Charleston County Sheriff's Office has two main phone lines: (843) 202-7200 and (843) 202-7222. The county forms/sheriff page includes direct links to Inmate Search, Schedule Video Visitation, and Inmate Account Deposit—so you can look someone up, book a video visit, or add funds online. For general questions, email PublicInfo@CharlestonCounty.org. Fingerprinting is available Monday–Friday from 9AM–4PM, closed for lunch from 12PM–1PM, and closed on county observed holidays. When you call or use the online portals, have the inmate's full name and booking or ID number ready if you have it.
Read full guideGeneral guidance for Phone Calls and Messaging
Phone Calls and Messaging at Al Cannon Detention Center: start with our general phone calls and messaging guide, then confirm details with the facility at (843) 529-7300.
Common Questions
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What are the visiting hours at Al Cannon Detention Center?
Visiting blocks are listed Sunday–Saturday from 8:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m., and 6:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
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How do I schedule a visit with an inmate at Al Cannon?
Create an account at SECURUSTech.net to schedule visits—that's the only portal this facility uses. You'll need to be on the inmate's approved visiting list before you can book through the system.
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When can an inmate at Al Cannon start receiving visits?
They can start receiving visits after they’ve been in custody for at least 72 hours.
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Can I send cash directly to an inmate at Al Cannon Detention Center?
No. Al Cannon Detention Center uses a cashless system, and inmates cannot hold U.S. currency.
Sending Commissary
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How should I make out a money order or mailed deposit for someone at Al Cannon Detention Center?
Make the money order payable to “Sheriff Al Cannon Detention Center,” and write the inmate’s name and booking number only on the memo line. Mailed deposits post more slowly because they’re processed after the vendor receives them.
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Has the online deposit vendor used by the detention center had any known security issues?
TouchPay (the site the detention center references) notes a Telmate data breach from August 2020 that exposed personal information for thousands of users.
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Al Cannon Detention Center is a sheriff's detention facility in North Charleston, South Carolina. The street address is 3841 Leeds Ave., N. Charleston, SC 29405.
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