Dorchester County Jail Inmate Lookup is a service where you can search for information about people who are currently in the Dorchester County Jail.

This search can provide details such as the Dorchester County Jail records, inmate’s name, booking date, and charges.

This includes finding out if someone is in jail and seeing their Dorchester County mugshot, which is a photo taken when they were booked into the jail.

It helps people find out about the status of someone who might be in jail in Dorchester County.

Dorchester County Detention Center – General Information

Facility Name	Dorchester County Jail
Facility Type	County Jail
Address	212 Deming Way, Summerville, SC 29483
Phone	(843) 832-0300
City	Summerville
Postal Code	29483
State	South Carolina
County	Dorchester County
Official Website	www.dorchestercountysc.gov

Dorchester County Jail Inmate Lookup

To find someone in Dorchester County Jail, do this:

• Visit Dorchester County’s Sheriff’s website.
• Navigate to the “Inmates Lookup” page.
• Access current confinements, admissions within specified date range, names, charges, and arresting agencies.
• You can also make the search more specific by adding their date of birth.
• Click ‘Search’ after putting in the info.
• You’ll see a list of inmates that match.

When you look up an inmate, the Dorchester County Jail list shows:

• Last and First Name
• Age/Race/Sex
• Booking Number
• Booked
• Arresting Agency
• Arresting Date/Time
• Bond
• Charge

Dorchester County Detention Center Visitation

To visit someone in Dorchester County Jail, do this:

• Check if You Can Visit: Make sure the person you want to see can have visitors. Sometimes, they might not be allowed to see anyone.
• Sign Up: You might need to fill out a form and show ID before you can visit.
• Book Your Visit: Call the jail to set up your visit. You can usually do this over the phone or online.
• Get There Early: Be there at least 30 minutes before your visit to go through security.

Visiting Rules:

• ID Needed: Bring a valid photo ID issued by the government.
• Dress Right: Wear clothes that follow the jail’s rules. Avoid clothes that show too much or are rude.
• No Personal Stuff: Leave bags and phones in your car. You can’t bring them inside.
• Behave: Act well and follow the jail’s rules. If you cause trouble, your visit might end.
• Be Ready for a Search: They might check you before you go in.
• Kids: Kids need to come with a grown-up and be watched all the time.

Inmate Call

Inmates at Dorchester County Jail can use the jail’s phone system to make calls, but there are rules:

• Collect Calls: Inmates can make collect calls. The person receiving the call pays for it.
• Prepaid Accounts: You can set up a prepaid account so the inmate can call without it being collect.
• Call Time Limit: Calls are usually limited to 15-20 minutes.
• Monitoring: Calls might be watched or recorded, except for calls with lawyers.

Inmate Mail

To send a letter to someone in Dorchester County Jail, follow these steps:

• Write the Address: On the envelope, write the inmate’s full name and booking number, then the jail’s address.

Inmate’s Full Name, Booking Number
Dorchester County Jail
212 Deming Way
Box 9, Summerville, SC 29483

• Put Your Address: Write your full name and address in the top left corner of the envelope.
• Check the Rules: Make sure what you’re sending follows the jail’s rules (check Guidelines below).
• Send It: Put the letter in a mailbox or take it to the post office to send it off.

Sending Money to Inmates

Here’s how you can send money to an inmate:

• Online: Use websites like JPay or Access Corrections. You’ll need the inmate’s booking number and the jail’s ID.
• Money Orders: Send a money order by mail. Make sure it’s addressed to the inmate and includes their booking number.
• In-Person: Some jails have kiosks where you can deposit money using cash or cards.
• Over the Phone: Call the jail’s phone service provider and follow their instructions to send money.

Location and Contact Details

Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office Address

212 Deming Way
Summerville, SC 29483

Official Phone Number

Main Jail Number: (843) 832-0300
Detention Center: (843) 832-0215