Understanding Dillon County Detention Center: capacity, who’s housed, staff, and the facility mission

Dillon County Detention Center sits at 1027 Old Latta Highway in Dillon, South Carolina (29536). The facility holds up to 200 inmates - a mid-sized county jail. A staff of 37 detention personnel handles day-to-day custody and supervision inside.

• ✓ Phone: 843-841-3730
• ✓ Hours of Operation: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm (Monday–Friday)

The facility provides secure confinement for both adults and juveniles ordered by the courts to be detained. For families, the key point is this: custody here is tied to a court order. Questions about why someone is being held - and what happens next - often connect to the court process as much as the jail itself.

The detention center operates with 37 dedicated personnel. It's a division of the Dillon County Sheriff's Department, which is why many detention-related questions and services fall under the Sheriff's Office umbrella.

The facility's stated mission centers on how people are managed while in custody: detainees and inmates should be properly classified, supervised, and humanely treated at all times. "Classification" means sorting people into appropriate housing and supervision levels. "Supervision" and "humane treatment" describe how staff are expected to maintain safety and manage day-to-day conditions.

These statements give you a sense of what the facility aims to provide: secure confinement for court-ordered adults and juveniles, with classification, supervision, humane treatment, and access to medical and mental health services. That said, mission statements don't cover the practical details you're usually trying to figure out - like what applies to your loved one's specific situation. For questions about custody status, classification, or health-related issues, contact the detention center directly during office hours.