How to visit, scheduling, dress code, and visitor requirements
Visits at Trenton Correctional Institution are scheduled through the GTL/SCDC visitation scheduler, and they're contact visits (no plexiglass). 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 specific cases and can be mailed to SCDC's Division of Visitation. Every visit must be scheduled at least 15 hours in advance, with two-hour blocks offered between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. General population inmates with visitation privileges can receive up to four in-person visits per month (one per weekend) and keep up to 15 approved visitors on their list. Miss a visit without canceling at least 48 hours ahead, and it still counts toward your monthly total. Children 10 and older need a government photo ID. Younger children need a long-form birth certificate.
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Your first visit goes a lot smoother when you show up with the right ID for everyone in your group—and leave prohibited items locked in the car before you walk up to the entrance.
A smooth visit starts before you leave home. This guide covers the right documents for kids, what you can't bring onto SCDC property, and what to expect during the required search procedures.
Before you can visit someone at Trenton Correctional in person, you'll need to register. Some visitors can do this online; others must mail a paper application. Here's how to figure out which option applies to you.
If you’re 18 or older and you have a valid South Carolina driver’s license, you can register for visitation online starting June 1, 2025. This is the quickest path for most adult visitors, as long as your ID is current and issued by South Carolina.
Visiting someone at Trenton requires advance planning. You'll need to schedule through the GTL scheduler at least 15 hours before your visit. The visitation window runs from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and each appointment is a two-hour block.
To schedule a visit at Trenton Correctional Institution, sign in to the GTL/SCDC visitation scheduler site. Booking ahead guarantees your time slot instead of hoping for walk-in availability.
Virtual visitation can be a lifeline—but it comes with strict scheduling, ID, and behavior rules. This guide walks you through setting up your account, booking a time, and avoiding the common issues that get visits ended early.
Virtual visits are a reliable way to stay connected with someone at Trenton Correctional Institution. The system has strict timing, ID, and conduct rules, so here's what you need to know to get scheduled and avoid a cancelled visit.
Visiting someone at Trenton can feel overwhelming the first time—especially if you're used to talking through plexiglass. Here's what contact visits actually mean at this facility, plus how scheduling, visit limits, and entry searches work.
Trenton Correctional Institution is a medium-security facility that allows contact visits. This means no plexiglass booths separating you from your loved one. You can sit together, talk face to face, and have physical contact during your visit.
Contact visits can make a real difference—especially if you're used to talking through glass. Here's what to expect at Trenton Correctional Institution and how to prepare.
Visits are scheduled in two-hour blocks between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. You must book through the GTL scheduler at least 15 hours in advance.
Starting June 1, 2025, adults 18 and older with a valid South Carolina driver’s license can register for visitation online. Paper visitation applications are still used in specific cases and may be mailed to SCDC’s Division of Visitation.
Each inmate can have up to 15 approved visitors on their list. General population inmates with visitation privileges get up to four in-person visits per month and one per weekend. If you miss a visit without canceling at least 48 hours ahead, it still counts toward that monthly total.
Staying in touch with someone at Trenton Correctional Institution is easier when you know the South Carolina Department of Corrections rules upfront. Here's what you need to know about phone calls and sending money, plus a few things worth double-checking before you start.
Scheduling ahead is the fastest way to lock in a visit time at Trenton. The GTL scheduler lets you manage changes without standing in line or wondering whether you're actually confirmed.
Scheduling a visit at Trenton comes down to timing and using the right tool. Once you get the hang of the GTL scheduler and the 15-hour rule, booking a slot is pretty simple.
