Why Your Visit Might Be Delayed—And How Long You'll Actually Wait

Most delays come down to timing and capacity. For inmates in Buildings One, Two, and Four, visitation is first come, first served - so if you arrive during a busy stretch, you're simply waiting your turn. Even when you reach the front of the line, you might be asked to wait if all the visitation booths are occupied or if the inmate's housing area is in a meal period. In those cases, you'll wait for a booth to open or for the meal to wrap up.

Here's the good news for planning: if you're asked to wait because booths are full or the unit is in a meal period, facility policy says the wait will never exceed 30 minutes. You might not walk straight in, but there's a clear cap on how long you'll sit before a booth opens up or the meal ends.

Meal Periods

• ✓ Breakfast: 05:30–07:00
• ✓ Lunch: 11:00–12:30
• ✓ Supper: 16:00–17:30

1. Confirm which building your person is in - If you’re not sure, call 864.467.2330 before you go.
2. Steer clear of meal windows when possible - If you arrive during Breakfast (05:30–07:00), Lunch (11:00–12:30), or Supper (16:00–17:30), you may be waiting for the unit to finish eating.
3. Plan around count times - Regular counts begin at 07:00, 15:00, and 22:00 hours, and those periods can slow down movement and create backups.

Working with a tight schedule? Keep that 30-minute maximum in mind. If booths are occupied or a meal period is underway, you know the wait won't stretch past half an hour. That makes it easier to plan your ride, childcare, or other errands around a more predictable window.