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Who to call with questions about someone at Lexington County Detention Center

Getting a quick, accurate answer about someone at Lexington County Detention Center starts with calling the right number. Here are the phone lines families use most—and what each one handles.

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Who to call with questions about someone at Lexington County Detention Center

For most questions, start with one of two lines: Visitation or the Inmate Information Center. Need to ask about seeing someone - rules, scheduling, visit-related details? Call Visitation at 803-785-2744. Looking for inmate information? Call 803-785-8230 and select option 2.

  • ✓ Visitation: 803-785-2744
  • ✓ Inmate Information Center: 803-785-8230 (select option 2 for inmate information)

For formal concerns or requests that need to go to command staff, contact the Detention Center commander, Major Robert Singleton, at 803-785-2700.

Note: The commander’s line is best for command-level questions or escalation, not routine visitation or basic inmate-information requests.

Who to call with questions about someone at Lexington County Detention Center

Call the Visitation line (803-785-2744) when your question is specifically about visits - anything affecting whether you can see someone and how to do it. For inmate information, call 803-785-8230 and choose option 2. If your issue can't be resolved through normal channels, or you need to escalate something formally, reach out to the Detention Center commander, Major Robert Singleton, at 803-785-2700.

  • ✓ Questions about visitation: call 803-785-2744
  • ✓ Questions for the Inmate Information Center: call 803-785-8230, then select option 2
  • ✓ Command-level or formal escalation: call Major Robert Singleton at 803-785-2700

No answer on the first try? Call back later, or try the other main line if it fits your situation. Can't reach Visitation at 803-785-2744? If your question is actually about inmate information, try 803-785-8230 (option 2) instead - and vice versa.

Tip: Stick to the official numbers listed above. Check the Lexington County Sheriff's Office detention information page for any updates to phone menus or contacts.

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