How to visit, scheduling, dress code, and visitor requirements
Wateree River Corrections Institution manages visitation through the SCDC/GTL VisitMe portal (scdoc.gtlvisitme.com), where you can register, log in, schedule, and manage visits. Starting June 1, 2025, adults 18+ with a valid South Carolina driver's license can register online. Minors and some adults will need to use paper applications instead. All visits, both virtual and in-person, must be scheduled through GTL. In-person visits require at least 15 hours' notice and run in 2-hour blocks between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. where visitation is available. General population inmates with visitation privileges can receive one visit per weekend and up to four in-person visits per month, with up to 15 approved visitors on their list. For help, call 803-896-1838 or email visitation@doc.sc.gov.
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Starting June 1, 2025, South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) is changing how visitation registration works. Here's how to figure out whether you can register online or need to mail a paper application—and avoid unnecessary delays.
Starting June 1, 2025, South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) lets most adult visitors register for visitation online. Some people still need to submit a paper application, though. Here's how to figure out which path is right for you.
Visiting someone at Wateree River? You'll need to get approved first, then book your slot through the GTL scheduler at least 15 hours ahead. Here's how to make sure your application, name, and ID all match up before your visit.
Visiting at Wateree River Corrections Institution takes some planning. You can't just show up and walk in. The two biggest things to handle first: getting approved in the SCDC/GTL system and scheduling your visit far enough in advance.
Virtual visits at Wateree River are straightforward once you understand the setup rules, the scheduling window, and what you'll need to show on camera. This guide covers the most common last-minute problems so you can avoid them.
Wateree River follows South Carolina Department of Corrections visit-frequency rules. Once you understand the monthly cap and the weekend limit, planning visits without running into avoidable scheduling problems gets a lot easier.
Virtual visits at Wateree River are straightforward once you understand the timing rules, ID requirements, and what can cut a visit short. Here's how to set up your account, schedule within the allowed window, test your device, and avoid common issues.
Register through the SCDC/GTL VisitMe portal (scdoc.gtlvisitme.com). Starting June 1, 2025, adults 18+ with a valid South Carolina driver's license can register online. Minors and adults without a qualifying SC ID must submit a paper application mailed to SCDC Division of Visitation, P.O. Box 212969, Columbia, SC 29221-2969. To update an ID on your VisitMe account, email visitation@doc.sc.gov for instructions.
Schedule all visits through the GTL scheduler. In-person visits must be booked at least 15 hours in advance, and virtual visits must be scheduled at least 3 days and no more than 7 days ahead.
As of Feb. 1, 2025, SCDC set the virtual visitation rate at $0.16 per minute, making a 50-minute visit about $8. Some older materials still list a $10 flat rate for 50 minutes, so double-check the price shown at booking.
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Sending money to someone at Wateree River Corrections Institution comes down to three things: the right payee name, a completed deposit form, and staying within the amount limits.
Your first in-person visit goes smoother when you plan around Wateree River's scheduling rules. Here's how the 15-hour minimum, two-hour time blocks, and monthly limits work—so you don't lose a visit spot.
