How to visit, scheduling, dress code, and visitor requirements
Before visiting Turbeville Correctional Institution, you'll need approval. Starting June 1, 2025, most adults with a valid South Carolina driver's license can register online. Paper applications are still available for minors or adults without SC ID. The process begins when the inmate sends SCDC Form 19‑127 to prospective visitors—once approved, you're added to their visiting list. Every visit must be scheduled through the SCDC/GTL scheduler on the agency website at least 15 hours ahead. Arrive no more than 30 minutes before your time slot. General population inmates with privileges get up to four in-person visits per month (one per weekend). Closed-security inmates without restrictions may have one per week. Weekend sessions run 8–10am, 11am–1pm, and 2–4pm—each lasting two hours with up to four visitors (at least one adult required). Anyone 10 or older needs photo ID. Level II/III visitors 18+ may be pat/frisk searched. Vending machines are card-only.
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Your first in-person visit at Turbeville goes smoothly when you know the timing rules, what ID to bring (especially for kids), and what to expect once you arrive. Use this checklist before you leave home.
Getting approved to visit at Turbeville starts with one form: SCDC Form 19-127. Once you understand how to get it, whether to submit online or by mail, and who to contact with questions, the whole process becomes much more manageable.
If your loved one is at Turbeville Correctional Institution, SCDC rules for closed-security facilities limit how often you can visit. Here's the breakdown of in-person visits allowed—and how the weekly rule and monthly cap actually work together.
Starting June 1, 2025, you can register for visitation online if you're 18 or older and have a valid South Carolina driver's license. Meet both requirements? Online registration is your starting point for getting approved.
Scheduling trips most people up the first time. At Turbeville Correctional Institution, you'll book your in-person visit through the SCDC/GTL scheduler—and you need to do it far enough ahead to actually get a slot.
Virtual visits at Turbeville go through SCDC's GTL VisitMe system. Get your account set up correctly, schedule within the allowed window, and steer clear of behaviors that get calls terminated—you'll have a much smoother experience.
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.
Up to four visitors can attend a visit at one time, and at least one visitor must be an adult. An inmate may have up to 15 approved visitors on their visiting list.
Yes. Visitors age 10 and older must show ID at entry, and visitors 18+ entering Level II and III institutions are required to submit to a pat/frisk search in addition to existing search procedures.
Vending machines in the visitation area accept debit and credit cards only (no cash). Accepted cards are Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express; prepaid debit cards aren’t accepted and can’t be brought in. Only one card per visiting group is allowed, and the cardholder name must match the ID.
Sending money to someone at Turbeville Correctional Institution? You'll need the right payee name, Site ID, and mailing address to avoid delays or returned deposits.
Planning to grab snacks from the vending machines during your visit at Turbeville? You'll need the right card. Cash doesn't work anymore, and the wrong card means no vending for your entire visit.
