MARION COUNTY, SC

When an inmate is processed into the Detention Center all personal items, except court papers, are taken from the individual. These are inventoried, labeled and stored in the property room. The inmate is issued Detention Center clothing and a hygiene kit. This kit contains enough soap, toothpaste, toothbrush, etc., to last the inmate until he/she can purchase commissary items. We do not accept packages for inmates. Inmates may purchase special postage-paid envelopes and other items needed through the commissary.  Thirty days after an inmate's release, unclaimed property is disposed of according to Detention Center policy. 

In order for an inmate to release property, he/she must complete a Property Release Form naming the person approved to pick up their property. 

If a person is arrested and taken to jail while driving their vehicle, it will be towed away and stored by a local towing company.  The person must contact the officer that arrested them or the arresting agency to find out where their vehicle was towed.  For example, if the South Carolina Highway Patrol made the arrest, contact that agency.

A magistrate or municipal court judge can set bonds for the majority of the inmates in custody.  The judge will set cash bonds, surety bonds, or 10% bonds on most criminal offenses.  If an inmate's bond is a 10% bond, this type of bond is posted with the court.  A bondsman may be used for surety bonds.  The court also accepts cash for the entire amount of the surety bond or real property is accepted for collateral.  If a person is charged with a crime, such as a traffic violation, which has a cash fine, that person can be released from the Detention Center upon payment to the Magistrate's Office. Persons charged with crimes classified as felonies normally have higher bonds.  Most bonds are set by the magistrate as cash or surety bonds which requires the person to deposit cash with the court or place real property up as collateral.  *Note: Each case or charge is different; therefore, the amount or type of bond depends upon the type of charge. A bondsman may assist with this process for a fee; however, the Detention Center will not make any recommendation or provide contact information for any specific bonding agency or agent. (Also, Click on The Booking Proceess  And The Release Process section under the General Information Section for additional information.)

Prisoners brought to the  Detention Center by Law Enforcement are searched for contraband.  Personal information is obtained from the person and they normally remain in the booking holding area until their bond is set.

See the Booking Process section for more information on the booking process.

The Detention Center  does not accept personal clothing for the inmates to use in the Detention Center. We issue all clothing, and footwear. Undergarments may be purchased from the commissary by the inmate or by the family for the inmate. 

The Detention Center will only accept prescription eyeglasses and valid prescriptions for the inmate. Those items are accepted Monday - Friday anytime between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. daily.  Prescriptions that are considered emergency  or life threatening if not received are accepted at anytime.  Southern Health Partners (SHP) provides medical care and has control over all medical operations for the Detention Center.  SHP will review all prescriptions for validity.

Upon arrival, all inmate funds are counted by the inmate and verified by an officer.  All funds are placed on the kiosk system by the inmate and a receipt given.  Inmates housed at the Detention Center are not permitted to have any funds in their possession.