How to Address Mail & Packages to an Inmate at Berkeley County Detention (PO Box vs Facility Address)

Berkeley County Detention uses two different addressing formats - and using the wrong one is a common reason mail gets delayed or returned. Personal mail goes through a Smart Communication PO Box. Some items ship directly to the detention center's street address. Either way, include the inmate's booking number and their name exactly as it appears in booking records.

For mail going through Smart Communication, follow the format the detention center provides. Here's their example: John Doe Booking# c/o Smart Communication Berkeley County Detention Center PO Box 2027 Pinellas Park, FL 33780 Use the inmate's full legal name as it appears in booking - nicknames or shortened names can cause problems.

• ✓ Inmate’s full name (exactly as booked)
• ✓ Booking number
• ✓ “c/o Smart Communication” line
• ✓ “Berkeley County Detention Center” line
• ✓ PO Box address: PO Box 2027, Pinellas Park, FL 33780
• ✓ Your name and full return address on the envelope

For items going directly to the detention center, use the facility's street address. Here's their example: John Doe Booking# Berkeley County Detention Center 300 California Ave. Moncks Corner, SC 29461 Same rules apply: include the inmate's full booked name and booking number so staff can match the item to the right person.

• ✓ Inmate’s full name (exactly as booked)
• ✓ Booking number
• ✓ Facility address: Berkeley County Detention Center, 300 California Ave., Moncks Corner, SC 29461
• ✓ Your name and full return address

Regardless of which address format you use, a few details are non-negotiable. Berkeley County Detention requires the inmate's full name as booked, plus your name and return address on the envelope. The booking number is equally critical - without it, mail can sit in limbo while staff tries to identify the recipient, or it may not be delivered at all.

• ✓ Inmate’s full name (as booked)
• ✓ Booking number
• ✓ Sender name and return address

1. Confirm the inmate’s booked name and booking number - use the exact full name they were booked under, and include the booking number on the address.
2. Choose the right destination (PO Box vs. facility address) - Smart Communication mail uses the PO Box format; items sent directly for delivery use the detention center street address format.
3. Add your return address - put your name and full return address on the envelope.
4. Call to verify if you’re unsure - the Hill-Finklea Detention Center main line is 843-719-4546 (24 hours).