How to send messages, photos, and packages
Virtual visits at Livesay Corrections Facility are only available to people on the inmate's approved visitation list. To get added or updated, the inmate must initiate the change using SCDC Form 19-127. Once approved, schedule your visit within the required window: at least 3 days and no more than 7 days in advance. You can attempt changes 2 days ahead and cancel up to 1 day ahead. Test your device and connection before the session. All visits are recorded and monitored, and the rules are strict: no nudity or sexual activity, no gang paraphernalia, no unauthorized people on camera, and no drugs, alcohol, weapons, or other unlawful activity. Visitors age 10+ need photo ID. Children under 10 need a certified long-form birth certificate. Virtual visits cost $0.16 per minute ($8 for 50 minutes) as of Feb 1, 2025.
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Schedule a virtual visit at least 3 days and no more than 7 days in advance. You can attempt to modify it 2 days before and cancel up to 1 day before the scheduled time.
Virtual visits cost $0.16 per minute, which comes to $8 for a 50-minute visit. The rate change took effect February 1, 2025.
Visitors age 10 and older must show a photo ID for the virtual visit. Children under 10 need a certified long-form birth certificate for verification.
Having the right paperwork ready makes check-in much smoother, especially when you're bringing kids. Use the age-based checklist below to plan what to bring for a visit at Livesay Corrections Facility.
Bringing kids to visit at Livesay is allowed, but the ID rules depend on age—and staff enforce them. Here's what to bring, plus one eligibility rule that catches families off guard.
Livesay is one of the South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) medium-security institutions authorized for contact visits. That means no plexiglass barrier between you and your loved one. Here's what that changes, and how to confirm what your visit will look like before you make the drive.
