When Can You Visit Someone at Sumter County Detention Center (hours & what to know)

Sumter County Detention Center offers onsite visits Monday through Saturday, with two daily windows: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Plan your trip around those times.

The detention center's office is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. That's separate from visiting hours, but it's your best window to reach staff with questions or confirm details before your visit.

1. Call during office hours (Mon–Fri, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.) - this is when you’re most likely to reach someone who can answer visitation questions.
2. Confirm the day’s visiting window - ask whether you should come for the 9–11 a.m. window or the 2:30–4:30 p.m. window.
3. Ask about anything that could affect entry - if you’re unsure about what you can bring, who can visit, or any temporary changes, get the answer before you leave home.

Visits run Monday through Saturday - helpful if weekdays don't work for you. The hours stay the same each day: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. If Saturday is your only option, arrive early and give yourself extra time for check-in.

Sumter County Detention Center houses people at different stages - pre-trial, post-trial, and sentenced. That mix can affect day-to-day operations, which is why sticking to posted visiting windows and calling ahead helps.

Want to avoid showing up at the wrong time? Call ahead during office hours. Sumter County Detention Center is at 1250 Winkles Rd, Sumter, S.C. 29153. The phone number is 803-436-2340, and the fax is 803-436-2428. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• ✓ Call 803-436-2340 during office hours (Mon–Fri, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.) to confirm visitation is running as usual
• ✓ Ask which visiting window to use that day: 9–11 a.m. or 2:30–4:30 p.m.
• ✓ Confirm any temporary changes or closures before you drive to 1250 Winkles Rd, Sumter, S.C. 29153
• ✓ If you need to fax documents, use 803-436-2428

A lot of details that can make or break your visit aren't spelled out in the hours listing - things like accepted IDs, dress code, whether you need to be on an approved visitor list, rules for minors, and what you can bring in. The fastest way to get answers is to call Sumter County Detention Center at 803-436-2340 before you go.