Orangeburg County Detention Center, SC
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Guides for This Facility
Visiting Orangeburg County Law Enforcement Complex: What to Expect At the Front Lobby (COVID-era Guidance)
Visiting in person can feel stressful—especially when procedures have changed. Here's what to expect at the front lobby of the Orangeburg County Law Enforcement Complex during COVID-era restrictions, so you can show up prepared.
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How to Pay or Post Bond in Orangeburg County (Law Enforcement Complex, 1520 Ellis Ave)
Trying to get someone released after an arrest in Orangeburg County? You'll deal with two places: Bond Court (where bond gets set) and the Central office (where you pay or post it). Here's what you need to know about hours, location, and what happens when you arrive.
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What Orangeburg County Victim Services Can Do for You (transportation, court advocacy, crisis support)
If you're a victim of a crime in Orangeburg County, you don't have to navigate the court process alone. The Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office Victims' Services Unit helps with practical needs like transportation to court, advocacy during hearings, and crisis support when things are urgent.
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Visitation
- The facility uses GTL VisitMe for scheduling in-person visits, video-from-home visits, and video visits at facility stations, and the VisitMe service is free to use.
- To schedule a visit you must register visitors and the inmate at www.gtlvisitme.com, select the facility, add the inmate, and click 'Schedule'.
- Visitors typically must be on an inmate’s approved visiting list and complete required visitor application steps before visits can be scheduled.
Communication
- Orangeburg County Detention Center uses a visitation scheduling service that supports in-person and remote video visits and is free to use.
- You must be on the inmate’s approved visitor/contact list and your name should match exactly as registered.
- Create an account with the facility’s approved vendor portal and complete any required identity verification before scheduling visits.
Mail & Letters
- AdvancePay mail payments should be made payable to 'AdvancePay Service Department' and mailed to AdvancePay Service Department, 1722 PO BOX 209722, DALLAS, TX 75320-9722.
- Many South Carolina jails inspect incoming mail and often scan letters for electronic delivery to inmates.
- Always put the inmate’s full booked name and ID or booking number on the envelope and include a complete return address.
Sending Money
- ConnectNetwork Trust Fund deposits place money directly into an inmate’s commissary account at the facility.
- ConnectNetwork accepts major credit cards (Visa and MasterCard) online and supports 24/7 transactions via its website and mobile apps.
- Automated AdvancePay, PinDebit and DebitLink deposits post immediately; Trust Fund deposits transmit to the facility within one business day and mailed deposits are generally processed the next business day after receipt.
Inmate Lookup
- Searching by SCDC number or State ID (SID) returns the fastest and most specific inmate results.
- If you don’t have ID numbers, the public search supports phonetic name matching and you may leave the first name blank.
- Clicking an inmate row in search results opens a detailed PDF report containing public information and photos for listed inmates.
Contact Info
- Orangeburg County Law Enforcement Complex is at 1520 Ellis Avenue, Orangeburg, SC 29118.
- Victim’s Services Building (Chestnut Square) is located at 1032 Chestnut Street, Orangeburg, SC 29115.
- Orangeburg County Sheriff’s daily administrative hours are Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, with 24-hour police patrol.
Facility Info
- Bond Court is held daily at the Orangeburg County Law Complex, 1520 Ellis Avenue, from 9:00 am to 2:30 pm.
- Bonds may be paid or posted at the Central office Monday through Friday from 8:30 am until 5:00 pm.
- The Victims’ Services Unit’s mission is to protect victims' rights and provide advocacy and support to all victims of crime in Orangeburg County.
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Topic Overviews
Visitation
Orangeburg County Detention Center schedules visits through GTL's VisitMe system. The platform supports traditional in-person visits, video visits from home, and video visits at facility stations—and it's free to use. To book, go to www.gtlvisitme.com, register, select Orangeburg County Detention Center, add the inmate to your list, then click
Read full guideCommunication
Orangeburg County Detention Center offers in-person visits and remote video visits, all scheduled through the facility's visitation scheduling service. The portal supports visits from home and from facility stations, and it's free to use. Since a third-party vendor typically runs these systems, you'll create an account in their portal, complete identity verification, and handle scheduling, billing, and tech support there. Before booking, confirm the incarcerated person can receive remote visits and that your name appears on their approved visitor/contact list exactly as you'll register it. Most visits need to be scheduled ahead of time, and vendors often limit how long you have to modify or cancel.
Mail & Letters
Mailing a payment connected to AdvancePay for Orangeburg County Detention Center? The vendor instructions require it be payable to
Sending Money
Orangeburg County Detention Center uses ConnectNetwork for Trust Fund deposits, which put money directly into an inmate's commissary account. You can deposit online with Visa or MasterCard—ConnectNetwork supports 24/7 transactions through its website and mobile apps. Timing varies by method: automated AdvancePay, PinDebit, and DebitLink deposits typically post immediately. Trust Fund deposits transmit within one business day. Mailed deposits are generally processed the next business day after receipt. Mailing an AdvancePay payment? Make it payable to
Read full guideCommon Questions
Showing 6 of 22How do I schedule a visit with someone at Orangeburg County Detention Center?
Go to GTL's VisitMe portal at www.gtlvisitme.com. Register, select Orangeburg County Detention Center, add the inmate, then click
VisitationCan I do a video visit from home with an inmate at Orangeburg County Detention Center?
Yes. VisitMe supports video visits from home, along with video visits at facility stations and traditional in-person visits.
VisitationWhat ID or paperwork do I need to bring to visit in person?
Bring a valid government-issued photo ID that matches the name on the approved visiting list. Minors need any required birth documentation. Complete the visitor application and background-check steps before you schedule or show up.
VisitationHow do I schedule a video visit with someone at Orangeburg County Detention Center?
Schedule through the facility's visitation scheduling service. Create an account in the approved vendor portal and complete identity verification. Before booking, confirm the incarcerated person can receive remote visits and that you're on the approved visitor/contact list. Check the modification and cancellation rules too.
CommunicationIs the visitation scheduling service free to use?
Yes. The visitation scheduling service used to book both in-person visits and video visits is free to use.
CommunicationWhat if my name doesn’t match the inmate’s approved visitor list?
Your name must match exactly what appears on the incarcerated person's approved visitor/contact list. Confirm you're listed, then use that exact legal name when registering in the vendor portal.
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Did You Know?
Orangeburg County Detention Center serves Orangeburg County, South Carolina. The Orangeburg County Clerk of Court’s Office provides administrative support for the 1st Judicial Circuit Court and Family Court.
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