Berkeley County Detention, SC

All visitation at Berkeley County's Hill-Finklea Detention Center is video-only through the HomeWAV platform. You'll need a HomeWAV account to schedule and receive visits. If you don't have a personal device or need help, a lobby kiosk is available Monday through Sunday from 8:00–10:00am and 6:00–8:00pm (it also operates during inmate visitation hours). For scheduling questions or immediate help, the Hill-Finklea main line is staffed 24 hours at 843-719-4546. Before visiting, make sure you're on the inmate's approved visiting list and have the required identification. Most facilities require a visitor application and background check before granting approval. Arrive early for check-in, test your connection for virtual visits, and cancel ahead of time if your plans change.

Staying in touch with someone at Berkeley County Detention goes through third-party vendors that handle video visits, phone services, and electronic messaging, not through the jail directly. You'll need to create an account with the approved vendor (some sources reference HomeWAV), complete any required identity verification, and confirm your name matches the person's approved visitor or contact list. Use your exact legal name. Visits are scheduled and paid for inside the vendor portal. Many systems require you to book several days in advance, with limits on how late you can change or cancel a session. If an online deposit or payment fails, a reported vendor support number for internet-deposit issues is (912) 427-9022.

You have three ways to add money to an inmate canteen account at Berkeley County Detention: mail a money order (or cashier's check), use the kiosk in the main front lobby, or make an online deposit through a McDaniel Supply Company service. The lobby kiosk accepts cash and credit card payments but charges a processing fee. Online deposits go through a third-party platform the detention center doesn't control, so follow the vendor's instructions and terms carefully. Mailed money orders are processed only after they arrive, so expect them to take longer than kiosk or online deposits. Whichever method you choose, double-check the required inmate name and ID format to avoid delays.