How to Contact an Inmate at Lexington Co Jail (SC)

For most detention center questions, call 803-785-2740. This is the number the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department lists for detention center information, including inmate visitation, telephone calls, and inmate financial matters.

For questions about an inmate's health or a medical concern, call the detention center medical unit at 803-951-3490. This gets your message to the right staff faster than going through the general information line.

Steps

• ✓ Call 803-785-2740 for detention center information like visitation, telephone calls, and inmate financial matters.
• ✓ Call the detention center medical unit at 803-951-3490 for health-related questions.
• ✓ To report sexual abuse or sexual harassment (PREA), email Sergeant David Orr at Dorr@LCSD.SC.GOV or call 803-785-2500.
• ✓ To report sexual abuse or sexual harassment (PREA), email Lieutenant Walter Todd at WTodd@LCSD.SC.GOV or call 803-785-2701.

When you call 803-785-2740, confirm the details for your specific situation before making plans or sending money. Ask about the current visitation process, how inmate phone calls work, and what options exist for inmate financial matters.

For medical concerns, use the medical unit number (803-951-3490) and ask what information they can share. Staff may not be able to discuss details without the inmate's consent, so come prepared with your basic concern and any urgent information you need passed along.

When making a PREA report using the contacts above, ask about the preferred way to submit information (email, phone, or both) and what happens next. Keep a simple record for yourself: dates, times, who you spoke with, and any reference or confirmation numbers you receive.