Oconee County Detention Center, SC
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How to Visit Facility
Visiting in person is pretty straightforward once you know the rules. Here's what to expect, including scheduling, time limits, and the current mask requirement.
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How to Contact an Inmate at Oconee County Detention Center (SC)
To connect with someone at this facility, you'll first need to know which communication provider they use, then set up remote visitation through that system.
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Three Ways to Put Money on an Inmate's Account at Oconee County Detention Center
Oconee County Detention Center offers three ways to put money on an inmate's account. Here's what you need to know about each method — including fees and vendor rules — so you can pick the best option and avoid any hiccups.
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Visitation
- Onsite visits are free, limited to 30 minutes, and allowed twice per week.
- All onsite visits must be scheduled online through the Visit (customer.Cidnet.net) portal.
- Visitors must wear a face mask during onsite visits or the visit will be terminated.
Communication
- Encartele provides the detention center's visitation and phone services.
- Remote visits may be done via laptop, smartphone, or tablet and each remote visit lasts 30 minutes.
- The scheduler is not limited in the number of visits they can pay for in a week.
Sending Money
- The facility lists three approved methods to deposit funds into an inmate's account.
- A kiosk at the detention center front entrance accepts cash or credit card deposits and transaction fees apply.
- Money orders may be mailed to the detention center only by family and friends who live outside the state.
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Topic Overviews
Visitation
Oconee County Detention Center offers free onsite visits lasting 30 minutes each, with a limit of two per week. You'll need to schedule all onsite visits through the Visit (customer.Cidnet.net) portal. Face masks are required during onsite visits. If you don't comply, staff can end the visit. The facility also supports remote visitation on a laptop, smartphone, or tablet. Remote sessions run 30 minutes, and there's no weekly limit on how many remote visits you can pay for. Encartele is the vendor handling visitation and phone services. Before scheduling, make sure you're on the inmate's approved visiting list and have completed any required visitor application and ID checks.
Read full guideCommunication
Oconee County Detention Center uses Encartele for phone and video visitation services. That means you'll handle account setup, scheduling, billing, and tech support through the vendor rather than the facility itself. Remote video visits run 30 minutes and work on a laptop, smartphone, or tablet. There's no weekly limit on how many remote visits you can pay for. The typical process: confirm you're on the inmate's approved contact or visitor list, create an account in the vendor portal, then book your visits there. Many vendors require scheduling a few days ahead, so plan accordingly. If you need to reach the facility directly, contact the Oconee County Sheriff's Office at 300 S Church St, Walhalla, SC 29691 or 864-718-1066.
Read full guideSending Money
Oconee County Detention Center has three approved ways to deposit funds into an inmate's account. The kiosk at the detention center front entrance accepts cash or credit card deposits, though transaction fees apply. Money orders can be mailed, but only by family and friends living outside South Carolina. The envelope must include the inmate's name and a return address, sent to 300 S Church St, Walhalla SC 29691. Commissary is handled by McDaniel Supply Company. Families can set up a JailPackStore account to order snack packs and other items, with deliveries arriving at the facility once a week on Fridays. Kiosk deposits usually post quickly, while mailed money orders are processed after the vendor or processor receives them.
Read full guideCommon Questions
Showing 6 of 9How long are onsite visits at Oconee County Detention Center?
Onsite visits are 30 minutes long.
VisitationHow do I schedule a visit at Oconee County Detention Center?
You'll need to schedule onsite visits through the Visit (customer.Cidnet.net) site. Before booking, make sure you're on the inmate's approved visiting list and have completed any required visitor application and ID checks.
VisitationAre masks required for visits at Oconee County Detention Center?
Yes. Visitors must wear a face mask, or the visit can be terminated.
VisitationWho provides phone and video visitation services at Oconee County Detention Center?
Encartele provides phone and video visitation services for Oconee County Detention Center.
CommunicationHow long are remote visits and what devices can I use for them?
Remote visits are 30 minutes each. You can complete them on a laptop, smartphone, or tablet.
CommunicationHow do I schedule a remote visit with an inmate at Oconee County Detention Center?
Start by creating an account with Encartele, then schedule your visit through the vendor portal. Make sure you're on the inmate's approved contact or visitor list first, and plan ahead since many vendors require booking a few days in advance.
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Did You Know?
Oconee County Detention Center is located in South Carolina. The facility's commissary is provided by Mcdaniel Supply Company.
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