Who to Call at Lexington County Detention Center: Quick Phone List for Families

For most day-to-day questions about the detention center, start here: 803-785-2740. This line handles visitation, telephone calls, and inmate financial matters.

For general Lexington County Sheriff's Department questions, call 803-785-8230. One important warning: if you get a call asking you to pay bail over the phone, treat it as a scam. The sheriff's department will never call to demand bail payments by phone. Don't send money or share personal information.

For questions about an inmate's health or medical care, contact the detention center medical unit at 803-951-3490.

To report sexual assault or sexual harassment, you can submit a written report or call the monitored reporting line at (803) 785-2701. When calling, share as many specifics as you can (who, what, when, and where) so staff can route your report correctly.

You can also contact Sergeant David Orr (PREA Manager) directly at Dorr@LCSD.SC.GOV or 803-785-2500.

Another PREA contact is Lieutenant Walter Todd (PREA Coordinator). Email WTodd@LCSD.SC.GOV or call 803-785-2701.

Trying to locate someone or follow up on a warrant? During regular business hours, contact the warrant division at 803-785-2499.

After hours, call the communications center at 803-785-2521.

Need a copy of an incident report filed with the Lexington County Sheriff's Department? You can get one through the records unit at 521 Gibson Road in Lexington.

For routine case questions, call detectives at 803-785-8230. Be ready to leave a detailed message so the right person can get back to you.

Not sure where to start? For detention-related questions (visitation, calls, inmate financial matters), call 803-785-2740. For broader sheriff's department questions, use the main line at 803-785-8230.