How to Reach Sumter County Detention Center: Address, Phone, and Office Hours

Sumter County Detention Center is at 1250 Winkles Rd, Sumter, S.C. 29153. The main phone number is 803-436-2340, and fax is 803-436-2428. Copy the address exactly as written if you're using GPS - it'll save you from ending up in the wrong spot.

Office hours run Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call during these times for administrative questions - staff can look up information and point you toward the right process.

Office hours and visiting hours are two different things. Office hours (Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.) are your best window for getting help by phone. Visiting happens Monday through Saturday in two blocks: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Plan accordingly - use weekday office hours for phone questions, and the visiting windows for in-person time.

Who to Call

• ✓ Call the main detention center line (803-436-2340) for general questions.
• ✓ Have the person’s full name ready.
• ✓ If you know it, have the booking date ready so staff can narrow down the search faster.

Quick Tips

• ✓ Call 803-436-2340 before you travel, especially if you’re coming from out of town.
• ✓ Try to call during office hours (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.) for the best chance of reaching the right staff.
• ✓ If you’re planning a visit, keep the visiting windows in mind (Monday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.) and confirm any day-of details by phone during office hours.