How to visit, scheduling, dress code, and visitor requirements
Visiting at Ridgeland Correctional Institution takes some planning, but it's manageable once you know the steps. Starting June 1, 2025, most adults (18+) with a valid South Carolina driver's license can register online. Paper applications are still available for minors and adults without a South Carolina ID. Every in-person visit must be scheduled through the GTL scheduler at least 15 hours in advance—don't wait until the last minute. The inmate starts your visiting list using SCDC Form 19-127, and each inmate may have up to 15 approved visitors. SCDC guidance typically allows general-population inmates four in-person visits per month (one per weekend). Minors have strict ID rules. Expect screening, and leave phones, smartwatches, fitness trackers, and tobacco at home.
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Visitation approval at Ridgeland Corr Inst goes through South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC). The big change: many adults can now register online, while others still need to submit a paper application.
Getting turned away at the door — or losing time at the start of a video visit — usually comes down to ID. Here's what Ridgeland requires for adults and children, whether you're visiting in person or virtually.
Visiting at Ridgeland is straightforward once you plan around one key requirement: scheduling your in-person visit far enough ahead. Here's how the 15-hour rule works and how to avoid last-minute surprises.
Virtual visits make staying connected easier, but the setup has a few rules that can trip you up. Here's how virtual visitation works at Ridgeland Correctional Institution (SCDC)—including account setup, scheduling, costs, device tips, and what to do if something goes wrong.
You must schedule at least 15 hours in advance. Visits are scheduled through the GTL scheduler.
Starting June 1, 2025, most adults 18+ with a valid South Carolina driver’s license can register online. Paper visitation applications are still available for minors and for adults without a South Carolina ID.
No. Personal wireless communication devices (including fitness trackers and smartwatches) are prohibited, and tobacco products are contraband on SCDC property.
Getting money to someone at Ridgeland comes down to two options: an automated deposit through ConnectNetwork, or a money order mailed to GTL Financial Services with the required SCDC deposit form. The details matter—especially the payee name, the $300 limit, and what goes in the envelope.
Screening keeps everyone safe, but the wrong items in your pocket can get you turned away. Here's what SCDC bans, what trips visitors up most often, and what to expect when you arrive.
If calls from Ridgeland Correctional Institution aren't getting through, your number may be blocked. Here's what usually causes it and the fastest ways to fix it.
