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What to Bring (and Leave Behind) for Visiting Turbeville Correctional Institution

A smooth visit at Turbeville Correctional Institution comes down to two things: bringing the right documents and leaving the wrong items behind. This guide will help you avoid getting turned away at the door.

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What to Bring (and Leave Behind) for Visiting Turbeville Correctional Institution

ID requirements depend on age. Anyone 10 or older needs a public-safety photo ID to enter Turbeville Correctional Institution. For children under 10, bring a certified long-form birth certificate instead. Have these ready at check-in - you don't want to be digging through bags or running back to the car.

Don't show up too early. Turbeville asks visitors to arrive no more than 30 minutes before their scheduled time. Getting there earlier won't speed up processing - it just means more waiting.

Be ready for hands-on screening. Visitors 18 and older at Level II and Level III institutions - including Turbeville - must submit to a pat/frisk search on top of standard security procedures. Knowing this ahead of time makes check-in feel less stressful.

Tip: Wear simple, modest clothing and follow staff directions during the pat/frisk search. Keep your photo ID (or a child’s long-form birth certificate) out and ready so check-in moves faster.

Use the restroom before you go in. During a two-hour visit at Turbeville, you get one restroom break. If you have a child nine or younger, they must accompany you - and that trip counts as both your break and theirs.

Leave all tobacco products in your car. The South Carolina Department of Corrections is completely tobacco-free - no tobacco, paraphernalia, or lighters allowed in any buildings or on agency property. Check your pockets, purse, and car console before heading to the entrance.

What to Bring (and Leave Behind) for Visiting Turbeville Correctional Institution

Bring a card for vending machines, not cash. As of July 1, 2024, Turbeville CI's visitation-area vending machines only accept debit or credit cards.

  • ✓ Bring only one accepted debit/credit card into visitation for your entire visiting group.
  • ✓ Make sure the name printed on the card matches the name on your photo ID.
  • ✓ Leave extra cards, wallets, and anything you don’t need secured in your vehicle.

Heads-up: Only one card can come in, so decide beforehand who in your group will carry it. Keep purchases simple to avoid confusion about who's paying for what.

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