Tyger River Correctional Facility, SC

Visiting Tyger River Correctional Facility takes some planning, especially your first time. Starting June 1, 2025, most South Carolina adults with a valid SC driver's license can register online, while minors and adults without an SC license (or those having technical issues) use paper applications. Every visit must be scheduled through the SCDC/GTL scheduler at least 15 hours in advance. In-person visitation for medium and closed security runs Saturdays and Sundays in three two-hour blocks: 8:00 to 10:00 am, 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, and 2:00 to 4:00 pm. Up to four visitors can attend per visit, with at least one adult required. Both visitors and inmates are screened (100.0°F cutoff), and masks may be required during Enhanced COVID status. You can use the restroom once per visit, and vending machines accept major credit cards only.

Virtual visits at Tyger River Correctional Facility must be scheduled at least three days out, but no more than seven days in advance. Book through the vendor portal, which also handles billing and support. Each session runs 50 minutes and costs a flat $10. Up to four approved visitors can join a single virtual visit, and approved minors count toward that limit. The virtual visit coordinator will ask for photo ID from anyone age 10 and older. For children under 10, you'll need a certified long-form birth certificate. All visits are recorded and monitored. Staff can end a visit immediately for inappropriate conduct. Plan to be in front of your device 15 minutes before your scheduled start time.

To fund an SCDC phone or trust account for someone at Tyger River Correctional Facility, you can make a cash deposit through ConnectNetwork Walk-In Retail at more than 26,000 participating stores nationwide. Sign into ConnectNetwork and select Walk-In Retail before heading to the store. Other options include third-party vendor websites, lobby kiosks, money-transfer services, or mailing a money order or cashier's check to the processor. Rules vary by vendor. Online, phone, and kiosk deposits usually post quickly, while mailed payments take longer since they're processed after the vendor receives them. Requesting a GTL refund? Expect a mailed check in about 2 to 4 weeks. If 30 days pass with no refund, call 1-866-640-5445.