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How to Visit Facility

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How to Visit Facility

Have questions about visiting? Call the Lexington County Detention Center at 803-785-2744. It's the quickest way to confirm current rules and get answers specific to your situation.

Lexington County Detention Center offers both in-person visits and online video visits. Schedules and sign-up steps can change, so confirm the details before you make the trip or block off time for a video call.

Steps to Follow

  • ✓ Call 803-785-2744 and ask how to schedule a visit.
  • ✓ Confirm whether you should schedule an in-person visit, an online visit, or both.
  • ✓ Ask what you need to do before your first visit (registration, approvals, or paperwork).
How to Visit Facility
  1. Call the visitation line (803-785-2744), confirm the number is current, and tell staff you want to visit someone at the Lexington County Detention Center.
  2. Confirm the visit option for the specific inmate by asking whether you can schedule an in-person visit, an online visit, or either.
  3. Ask for the exact requirements before you schedule including what ID is accepted, when visits can be scheduled, whether there are any fees for online visits, and what steps you must complete to be approved.

Note: Visiting hours, fees, registration steps, and approved video platforms aren't listed here. Contact the facility directly before your visit.

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