How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
To mail money to Greenville County Detention Center, send a U.S. Postal or Western Union money order made payable to the Detention Center, in care of the inmate. Do not mail cash. It is not accepted. Address your envelope to 20 McGee Street, Greenville, SC 29601. Other options for adding funds may include online deposits, lobby kiosks, walk-in retail locations, and money-transfer services, but confirm the facility's preferred vendors before sending anything. Keep timing in mind: mailed deposits usually take longer because processing doesn't start until the money order arrives, while online and kiosk deposits typically post faster.
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No. Cash is not accepted through the mail.
Greenville County Detention Center accepts U.S. Postal or Western Union money orders made payable to the Detention Center, in care of the inmate.
Mailed deposits are processed after the money order reaches the processor, so they typically take longer than online, kiosk, or walk-in options.
SHU placement at Greenville County Detention Center affects visiting privileges. If someone lands in the Special Housing Unit for disciplinary reasons, they can't receive visitors right away. Visitation eligibility kicks in on the 7th day after they were received in the SHU.
Visiting hours at Greenville County Detention Center vary by building, pod, and housing type. Before you make the trip, use this guide to find the schedule that matches your person's current housing assignment.
Want to donate reading material to someone at Greenville County Detention Center? The process is straightforward once you know what they accept and where to bring it. Here's what you need to know so your donation actually gets through.
