Lexington Correctional Facility

Visitation information for Lexington Correctional Facility is limited, but one source indicates you can schedule either an in-person or online visit. Until you confirm local rules, plan on the standard process: submit a visitor application, wait for approval (often with a background check), then request a time slot. A requested visit typically isn't confirmed until staff explicitly approves it, so don't assume your scheduled request is final. Bring a government-issued photo ID that matches the name on your visitor approval, and double-check any facility-specific ID or dress requirements before you arrive. Hours, visit types, and possible fees vary, so verify current procedures directly with the facility.

Need help connecting with someone at Lexington County Detention Center? Start with the main phone contacts: the Detention Center visitation line at (803) 785-2744 and the Inmate Information Center at (803) 785-8230 (option 2). These lines can help you figure out the right way to communicate based on what's available for the person you're trying to reach. For incident reports or official records, contact the Lexington County Sheriff's Department Records Unit at (803) 785-8230. The facility also provides PREA reporting contacts, including Sergeant David Orr and Lieutenant Walter Todd, with listed emails and phone contacts for reporting sexual abuse or harassment. Many facilities use third-party vendors for phone calls, video visits, and electronic messaging, which usually requires an account and phone-number registration. Calls are typically outgoing and may be monitored or recorded.

To deposit money for someone at Lexington Correctional Facility, start with the facility's website, which provides instructions for adding funds to an inmate's account. Deposit options vary by facility but often include an online payment portal, lobby kiosk, mailed money orders, or an approved vendor site. Confirm which methods Lexington accepts before you pay. You'll need the inmate's full name and ID number to complete a deposit. Inmates typically use these funds for commissary purchases, phone or video calls, and certain fees or debts. If money remains at release, it's usually returned to the inmate or applied to outstanding balances, depending on the facility's refund rules.