Hill-Finklea Detention Center

Hill-Finklea Detention Center only offers video visitation through HomeWAV. Before you can schedule a visit, you'll need to get approved through the standard SCDC visitor process: the inmate starts the visitor application, you complete the questionnaire and release form, then the facility runs a background screening. Bring a valid government-issued photo ID that matches the approved visitor list. Minors need birth documentation, and adults with a South Carolina ID can register online. The lobby kiosk operates Monday through Sunday from 8am to 10am and 6pm to 8pm, including during visitation hours. Arrive early for ID checks and security screening. Planning around a release? Allow extra time since releases can take one to four hours. Call 843-719-4546 with any questions.

Staying in touch with someone at Hill Fenkley Detention Center works through a few specific channels. All visitation, whether on-site or remote, happens by video through HomeWAV. You'll need to create an account there to schedule sessions and handle billing. Use the HomeWAV portal for setup, scheduling, and tech support rather than calling the facility. Most vendor systems require advance booking and limit how late you can change or cancel, so plan your time slot early. For general questions, the detention center's main line is available 24 hours a day at 843-719-4546. Sending mail? Include your name and return address along with the inmate's full booked name, and follow the facility's Smart Communication PO Box addressing format.

You have three ways to add money to an inmate's canteen account at Hill-Finklea Detention Center: mail a money order, use the front-lobby kiosk, or deposit online through the facility's third-party link. The kiosk sits in the Berkeley County Sheriff's Office front lobby, accepts cash or credit card, and posts funds immediately. Online deposits require the inmate's full name, housing location, and ID number. The detention center won't provide those details to depositors, so confirm them beforehand. Mailed money orders work but take longer since processing only starts after the vendor receives them. Double-check all inmate details and follow the vendor's required account format to avoid delays.