How to visit, scheduling, dress code, and visitor requirements
Visiting at Livesay Corrections Facility takes a few steps, but it's manageable once you know the process. Starting June 1, 2025, adults 18+ with a valid South Carolina driver's license can register for visitation online. Paper applications are still available for adults without a SC license (including out-of-state IDs), minors, and anyone with computer access issues. These can be mailed to the Division of Visitation. Every visit must be scheduled at least 15 hours in advance through the GTL scheduler. If you don't cancel at least 48 hours ahead, that visit counts toward the inmate's monthly total. Up to four visitors can attend at one time (one must be an adult). General population inmates with visitation privileges get four in-person visits per month, limited to one per weekend.
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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.
Registering for visitation can feel like a lot the first time, especially when the process depends on your ID and who you're trying to register. Here's how to figure out whether you can use South Carolina's online system or need to submit a paper application for Livesay.
Visiting someone at Livesay Corrections Facility starts with getting approved under South Carolina Department of Corrections rules. Here are the key limits and the one paperwork step that matters most.
Scheduling an in-person visit at Livesay comes down to timing. You'll book through the GTL scheduler, and you need to do it far enough ahead to avoid getting blocked by the 15-hour rule.
Virtual visits at Livesay run through SCDC's GTL system. Once you understand the approval process, setting up your account and scheduling a visit is pretty simple.
Virtual visits at Livesay are straightforward once you know the setup: you need to be on the approved visitor list, everyone joining needs their own account, and scheduling has a specific window. This guide walks you through the process so you can avoid common mistakes and keep your visit on track.
Can't make a scheduled visit at Livesay? Timing matters. Cancel late—or not at all—and it still counts against the inmate's monthly visits.
Missing a scheduled visit at Livesay can cost your loved one one of their limited monthly visits. The key rule: a 48-hour cancellation deadline.
Visitation at Livesay comes down to two numbers: how many people can be on the approved list, and how many can visit at the same time. Here's how the limits work and what to do if you need to get added.
If you're 18+ with a valid South Carolina driver's license, you can register online starting June 1, 2025. Don't have a SC license, have an out-of-state ID, need to register a minor, or lack computer access? Complete a paper SCDC visitation application and mail it to the Division of Visitation.
Schedule visits at least 15 hours in advance through the GTL scheduler. Cancel at least 48 hours before the visit or it will count toward the inmate’s monthly visit total.
Up to four people can visit at one time, and at least one visitor must be an adult. General population inmates with visitation privileges are allowed four in-person visits per month, limited to one visit per weekend.
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.
Staying in touch with someone at Livesay Corrections Facility comes down to setting up virtual visitation correctly and using the approved GTL/ConnectNetwork options for phone calls, messages, and funding.
