How to visit, scheduling, dress code, and visitor requirements
Visiting Evans Correctional Institution takes some planning, but the process is straightforward once you know the steps. Starting June 1, 2025, adults 18+ with a valid South Carolina driver's license can register online. Minors and visitors without a South Carolina ID must use paper applications and provide relationship documentation. All visits are scheduled through the SCDC/GTL scheduler, and you can only book if you're on the inmate's approved visiting list (the inmate starts approval with Form 19-127). Weekend in-person visits run in two-hour blocks between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., and Evans allows contact visits. General population inmates with privileges get one visit per weekend and up to four in-person visits per month. Bring the right child documentation, expect search procedures, and note that vending is cards-only (since July 1, 2024). Cancel at least 48 hours ahead so a missed visit doesn't count against the monthly total.
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Starting June 1, 2025, registering for visits at Evans Correctional Institution is getting simpler for many adults. Here's who can register online, who still needs to use paper forms, and what to do once you're approved.
Starting June 1, 2025, SCDC is changing how visit registration works. Here's how to register for visits at Evans Correctional Institution—plus what to do if the online system isn't an option for you.
Visiting someone at Evans Correctional Institution takes a little setup up front. Once you're registered and approved, scheduling is straightforward.
Virtual visits at Evans are straightforward once you know the two big requirements: you must be on the inmate's approved visitation list, and you have to schedule through the GTL system. Here's the quickest way to get set up, avoid common scheduling problems, and understand what you'll actually be charged in 2025.
Virtual visits at Evans are straightforward once you know the rules: you need to be on the inmate's approved visitation list, schedule within a specific window, and have a compatible device. Here's how it all works, including the updated 2025 pricing.
Planning a visit at Evans? The big thing to know is this: Evans is a contact-visit facility. No plexiglass booths. Here's what that actually means for scheduling, time slots, and how many people can come with you.
A virtual visit can end abruptly if your location or on-camera behavior breaks the rules. At Evans Correctional Institution, visits are recorded and can be reviewed for appropriateness. Knowing what triggers an immediate shutdown (and what puts future visits at risk) can save you a lot of frustration.
Your first visit to Evans Correctional Institution goes smoother when you handle the paperwork and scheduling ahead of time. Show up with the right ID, know what to expect from security screening, and be ready for the restroom limits and card-only vending machines.
Adults 18+ with a valid South Carolina driver’s license can register online beginning June 1, 2025. Minors and adults without a South Carolina ID must submit a paper visitor application with supporting documentation, which can be mailed to the Division of Visitation at the listed Columbia, SC P.O. Box.
Schedule visits through the GTL scheduler once you're on the inmate's approved visiting list. If you don't cancel at least 48 hours in advance, the missed visit still counts toward the inmate's monthly total.
Children 10 and older need a government-issued photo ID. Children 9 and younger must present a long-form birth certificate. Minor nieces and nephews are generally not eligible unless the inmate meets specific multi-year and policy criteria.
Getting in touch with someone at Evans Correctional Institution usually comes down to two things: phone calls and money for their trust account. Here are the quickest, SC DOC-specific steps to get set up.
Sending money to someone at Evans Correctional Inst.? The fastest way to avoid delays is to follow the trust account money order rules exactly. Two details matter most: who the money order is made payable to, and the maximum amount allowed per money order.
Need to put money on an Evans inmate's trust account? You have three main options: mail a money order to GTL, use ConnectNetwork's automated deposit tools, or pay cash at a participating retail store. The right choice depends on how quickly you need the funds to arrive and what payment method works for you.
