How to Get on an Inmate’s Visitor List at Greenville County Detention Center

Each inmate at Greenville County Detention Center can have up to three adults on their approved visitor list. The catch? Inmates can only update that list once every 30 days. If you're trying to get added - or swapped in for someone else - coordinate with the inmate and the other adults ahead of time. Otherwise, someone might end up waiting a full month for the next change window.

Being on the list doesn't mean unlimited visits. Inmates get two 30-minute visits per week total - not per visitor. If multiple people want to see the same inmate, you'll need to plan ahead. Rotate visits or decide together which days matter most, because adding more names to the list doesn't add more visit time.

• ✓ A single visit may include one adult and up to two minor children.

Bring a picture ID when you visit, and make sure the name on it matches exactly what the inmate put on the visitor list. Had a name change? If your ID doesn't match the list, you'll be turned away at check-in.

1. Present your picture ID at check-in - staff use it to confirm you’re the approved visitor.
2. Surrender your ID to receive a visitor badge - you won’t be allowed into the facility until the badge is issued.
3. Keep the badge visible during your visit - it must be visible at all times while you’re in the secure portion of the facility.
4. Return the badge when the visit ends - once you turn it back in, your identification card will be returned to you.

For inmates in Building One, Two, or Four, visitation is first-come, first-serve. Show up early. Arriving late could mean a long wait - or missing your visit entirely.

Need to get added to the list? The key constraint is timing: inmates can only update their visitor list once every 30 days. Double-check spelling and full legal names before the inmate submits anything. A small typo can take a full month to correct.