Who to Call When You Have Questions About an Inmate at Dillon County Detention Center
Trying to get a quick, accurate answer about someone at Dillon County Detention Center? Calling the right number first saves a lot of time.
For inmate-specific questions (custody status, basic info, day-to-day detention center matters), start with the Dillon County Detention Center at 843-841-3730. For broader county law enforcement or administrative questions that aren't detention-center specific, call the Dillon County Sheriff's Office at 843-774-1432.
Quick tip: If your question is about someone currently held at the Dillon County Detention Center, call 843-841-3730 first. For general Sheriff's Office matters, call 843-774-1432.
To reach the Dillon County Detention Center directly, call 843-841-3730. The fax number is 843-841-3229. The street address is 1027 Old Latta Highway, Dillon, SC 29536. Office hours are 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Non-emergency questions? You'll usually have better luck calling during that window.
- ✓ The inmate’s full legal name (spell it out)
- ✓ Booking number, if you have it
- ✓ Your relationship to the inmate
- ✓ One clear question at a time (write it down before you call)
- ✓ A pen and paper to record names, dates, and any instructions
The Dillon County Sheriff's Office is located at the Dillon County Judicial Center, 1033 Old Latta Highway, P.O. Box 627, Dillon, SC 29536. The office phone is 843-774-1432. This is the right number for general Sheriff's Office questions, administrative issues, or county-level law enforcement matters that don't involve a specific inmate's housing or day-to-day status at the detention center.
Need to escalate a facility-level concern beyond a routine question? The detention center's director is Sarah Samuel. Her phone number is 843-774-1435, and her email is ssamuel@dillonsheriff.org. This contact is better suited for serious complaints or policy-level concerns, not quick inmate-status checks.
What to Have Ready
- ✓ The inmate’s full legal name (and any common nicknames)
- ✓ Date of birth, if you know it (helps staff confirm you have the right person)
- ✓ Booking number, if available
- ✓ Your relationship to the inmate
- ✓ The specific information you are trying to confirm (for example, release status, property questions, or visit-related questions)
- ✓ A callback number and a time you can be reached, if you need to leave a message
If you can't get someone on the phone right away, try again during office hours (8:30 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday) and leave a clear message when that's an option. Keep it simple: the inmate's name, what you're trying to find out, and the best number to reach you. If your situation involves victim or witness support, the Dillon County Sheriff's Office directs people to the Fourth Judicial District Victim Assistance and the State of South Carolina's Victim/Witness Assistance Program for more information.
Victim/witness help: For victim or witness assistance resources, look for the Fourth Judicial District Victim Assistance and the State of South Carolina's Victim/Witness Assistance Program, both referenced by the Sheriff's Office.
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