How to visit, scheduling, dress code, and visitor requirements
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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Planning a visit at Kirkland? The key detail is lead time—and published guidance varies depending on whether you're booking in-person or virtual. Here's how scheduling works for each type, plus how to confirm the rules before you book.
Got a valid South Carolina driver's license? You can register for visitation online and manage your visits through GTL's scheduling portal. Here's who qualifies, how to sign up, and what to do if the online option doesn't work for you.
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.
Virtual visits at Kirkland Correctional Institution are straightforward once you know the rules. You need to be an approved visitor, book within the allowed window, and use a compatible device. Here's how scheduling, costs, IDs, and tech support work.
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.
Planning a visit to Kirkland Correctional Institution? The most common check-in snag is simple: having the right ID for each child based on their age. Here's what you need for both in-person and virtual visits.
Visits go smoother when you show up with only what's allowed. Use the checklist below to avoid a trip back to your car—or worse, a contraband violation.
Trying to visit someone at Kirkland Correctional Institution but stuck on paperwork, virtual visits, phone issues, or refunds? The fastest fix is calling (or emailing) the right office the first time. Here's who handles the most common visitation problems.
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.
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.
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).
Getting money onto someone's trust (commissary) account shouldn't be a guessing game. Here's what you need to know about deposit options for Kirkland Correctional Institution—including the Site ID, timing, and the mailed money order limit—so your deposit doesn't get delayed or returned.
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.
Visiting at Kirkland comes down to timing. Miss the scheduling windows—even by a little—and your visit either won't happen or it'll still count against your loved one's monthly total.
