Kirkland Correctional Inst, SC
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How to Register for Visiting Privileges at Kirkland Correctional Institution
Adults 18 or older with a valid South Carolina driver's license can register for visitation online at Kirkland Correctional Institution. It's the fastest way to get started if you meet those requirements.
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Setting Up Virtual Visits with Someone at Kirkland: A Step-by-Step Guide
Virtual visits can be a lifeline when you can't make it to Kirkland in person. Here's how to get set up, what it costs, and who to call if something goes wrong.
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Kirkland's Vending Machine Rules: Which Cards You Can (and Can't) Bring
Starting July 1, 2024, vending machines in Kirkland Correctional Institution's visitation area only accept debit and credit cards. PayKeys no longer work. You can bring one eligible debit or credit card into your visit to use at the machines.
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Visitation
- All visits must be scheduled through the GTL scheduler at least 15 hours in advance.
- Adults 18+ with a valid South Carolina driver's license can register for visitation online beginning June 1, 2025; paper applications remain available for those without a SC ID and for minors.
- When checking in, visitors must state the inmate name and SCDC number so the automated system can verify the approved visiting list and print a visitor pass.
Communication
- Virtual visits are scheduled and managed through the GTL portal at scdoc.gtlvisitme.com.
- Each visitor must create an account at scdoc.gtlvisitme.com/app and the name must match the inmate's approved visitation list.
- A maximum of four approved visitors may participate in a virtual visit; minors count toward that limit and require an approved adult.
Sending Money
- The GTL trust deposit form for this site lists GTL customer service numbers 877-650-4249 and (888) 988-4768 and indicates Site ID = 121.
- If a local phone company does not allow correctional facility collect calls to be added to the bill, you can set up a PrePay account by calling 1-800-483-8314.
- Common deposit methods include online vendor portals, lobby kiosks, walk-in retail locations, money-transfer services, or mailed money orders/cashier’s checks.
Contact Info
- Paper visitation applications should be mailed to SCDC Division of Visitation, P.O. Box 212969, Columbia, SC 29221-2969.
- Visitation inquiries are handled via the Visitation Inquiry Line at 803-896-1838 (press 1 for application questions).
- The South Carolina Department of Corrections operates a centralized Visitation office for state prison visitation questions.
Facility Info
- Each inmate may have up to 15 approved visitors on their SCDC visiting list.
- Prospective visitors must be given Form 19-127 by the inmate and mail it to Visitation for processing.
- SCDC has been tobacco-free since January 1, 2008; tobacco products are contraband inside Agency buildings.
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Topic Overviews
Visitation
Visits at Kirkland Correctional Institution must be scheduled through the GTL scheduler at least 15 hours ahead. Weekend visiting runs in two-hour blocks between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Adults 18+ with a valid South Carolina driver's license can register online as of June 1, 2025—paper applications are still accepted for adults without a SC ID and for all minor children. When you arrive, give the inmate's name and SCDC number so the automated check-in system can verify you're on the approved list and print your visitor pass. Expect ID checks and security screening. Level II and III visitors 18+ must submit to a pat/frisk search (female visitors are searched by female staff only), and personal wireless devices like smartwatches are prohibited. General population inmates with privileges get four in-person visits per month (max one per weekend), with up to four visitors at a time and at least one adult present.
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Kirkland Correctional Institution schedules virtual visits through the GTL portal at scdoc.gtlvisitme.com, where you can register, sign in, and book or manage visits. Anyone on the inmate's approved visitation list can request a virtual visit, but each visitor needs their own account at scdoc.gtlvisitme.com/app—use the exact name shown on the approved list. Up to four approved visitors can join a virtual visit; approved minor children count toward that limit and must be accompanied by an approved adult. Visitors 10 and older must show photo ID to the visitation coordinator, while children under 10 need a certified long-form birth certificate. For technical or account issues, call GTL Visitor Support at 1-855-208-7349. Visitation-list or name-change questions go to VirtualVisitation@doc.sc.gov.
Read full guideSending Money
Sending money to someone at Kirkland Correctional Institution? GTL handles trust deposits here, and the Site ID is 121—helpful when contacting support. GTL customer service numbers are 877-650-4249 and (888) 988-4768. You can make deposits online through the vendor, at lobby kiosks, through walk-in retail partners, via money-transfer services, or by mailing a money order or cashier's check. Online, phone, and kiosk deposits typically post quickly, while mailed payments take longer since they're processed after the vendor receives them. If collect calls can't be billed through your local carrier, set up a PrePay phone account by calling 1-800-483-8314.
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To submit a paper visitation application for Kirkland Correctional Institution, mail it to the SCDC Division of Visitation, P.O. Box 212969, Columbia, SC 29221-2969. Questions? Call the Visitation Inquiry Line at 803-896-1838 and press 1 for application help. South Carolina Department of Corrections handles many visitation issues through a centralized Visitation office, so check SCDC resources for official updates and other contact options. Have the inmate's full name ready when you call or write—their ID or booking number helps speed things up too. Review SCDC or facility web pages first for tools like inmate lookup, visit scheduling, or deposit portals.
Common Questions
Showing 6 of 16How do I register to visit someone at Kirkland Correctional Institution?
Adults 18+ with a valid South Carolina driver’s license can register for visitation online starting June 1, 2025. If you don’t have a SC ID (including out-of-state ID), have technical issues, or you’re registering a minor, use a paper visitation application instead.
VisitationWhat should I bring and provide during check-in at Kirkland?
At arrival, state the inmate’s name and SCDC number so the automated system can verify the approved list and print your visitor pass. Children age 10 and older must have a government-issued photo ID; children nine and younger must present a long-form birth certificate.
VisitationWhat happens during security screening and are any items restricted at check-in?
Visitors age 18+ entering Level II and III institutions must submit to a pat/frisk search; female visitors are searched only by female staff. Personal wireless communication devices, including smartwatches and fitness trackers, are not allowed inside. During a two-hour visit, restroom use is allowed only once, and children nine or younger must be accompanied by the adult (which uses both visitors’ one-time restroom access).
VisitationHow many people can join a virtual visit at Kirkland Correctional Institution?
A virtual visit can include a maximum of four approved visitors. Approved minor children count toward the four-person limit and must be accompanied by an approved adult.
CommunicationWhat ID do children and adult visitors need for virtual visits at Kirkland?
Virtual visitors age 10 and older must show a photo ID to the visitation coordinator. Children under 10 must provide a certified long-form birth certificate.
CommunicationWho do I contact for technical problems with virtual visits at Kirkland?
For technical or account problems, call GTL Visitor Support at 1-855-208-7349. For visitation-list or name-change issues, email VirtualVisitation@doc.sc.gov (or use the facility contact provided).
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As of June 1, 2025, adults 18 and older who hold a valid South Carolina driver's license can register for visitation online.
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