Richland County Inmate Search
A Richland County Inmate Search is a research or audit of government resources to find information about inmates serving time or awaiting trial while in the custody of the Richland County Prison System. By state law, inmate information is public record in Richland County, South Carolina. The public nature of inmate information plays a crucial role in public safety and enforces accountability in the justice system.
Inmate record search helps friends and family know visitation, call, and mail eligibility. This way, families and legal representatives can inquire into inmates' living conditions and advocate for their rights. It also helps residents ensure public safety as people can be informed of inmates being released and on parole or community service in their community.
Richland County Crime and Incarceration Statistics
According to the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) Annual Crime Statistics, 6,379 people were arrested in the county in 2021. These numbers indicate a 27.5 decrease from the previous year, with 8,803 recorded arrests. The most widespread crimes in Richland County in 2021 were:
- Drug Law Violations - 1,027 arrests
- Larceny - 657 arrests
- Simple Assault - 653 arrests
- Driving Under the Influence - 614 arrests
- Weapon Law Violations - 610 arrests
- Aggravated Assault - 421 arrests
- Trespass of Real Property - 257 arrests
- Vandalism - 243 arrests.
Richland County Prison System
The Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center (ASGDC) is a county-owned jail facility. Unlike other county jails, usually, under the authority of the County Sheriff, the ASGDC is currently run by an Interim Director appointed by the Richland County Administrator. As of 2021, the ASGDC had a daily population of up to 750-1100 inmates. Besides the local jail, Richland County has about seven state correctional facilities in its geographical boundaries. These facilities are under the jurisdiction of the South Carolina Department of Corrections.
How to Find an Inmate in Richland County
Residents of Richland County may contact or visit the Sheriff’s Office to find out where a friend or loved one is being detained and details of their arrest, charges, and sentencing. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department has multiple offices in different regions. In-person inquirers can find the address and contact information of regional offices closer to their location.
Richland County Sheriff”s Department
5623 Two Notch Road
Columbia, SC 29223
Phone: (803) 576-3000
Fax: (803) 576-3195
Interested persons may also contact the ASGDC Inmate Records Hotline to confirm if the inmate is indeed in their custody.
Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center
Inmate Records
Phone: (803) 576-3238, (803) 576-3239
How Does a Richland County Inmate Search Work?
Per the South Carolina Freedom of Information Act, people living in Richland County have the right to view, inspect, and retrieve copies of government documents created in the execution of duty. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department and the South Carolina Department of Corrections are under legal obligation to make their records publicly available except those exempt from public disclosure.
Anyone who conducts a Richland County inmate search can expect to find the following information:
- Offender ID
- First, last, and middle name
- Inmate Description (race, sex, age, height, weight, complexion, hair and eye color)
- Citizenship Status
- Current Charges
- Offense Description
- Warrant Code
- Bond Information
- South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC ID)
- State Identification Number (SID)
- Admission Date
- Offender Type
- Location
- Projected Release Date
- Projected Parole Eligibility
- Projected Parole Date
- Disciplinary Sanctions
- Facility Transfer Information
- Earned work and educational credits.
Where to Find a Richland County Inmate Locator
The general public can access information about inmates confined in the Richland County Prison, known as the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center, using its Offender Information Search Tool. All the searcher needs to look up inmate records is the first and last name of the inmate.
For state prisons and correctional facilities in Richland County, the South Carolina Department of Corrections Incarcerated Inmate Search site gives public access to data of all inmates currently serving sentences in any of the South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) facilities. This inmate search does not include information on offenders in the custody of county or federal prisons. It also does not provide public information on juveniles, persons under parole, probation, or community service.
To find an inmate or inmate information, the searcher must provide any of the following details - South Carolina Department of Corrections ID, State Identification Number (SID), and Inmate’s first and last name.
Meanwhile, a viable alternative to government resources is third-party inmate locators. Third-party sites offer low-cost and more straightforward search criteria. All the researcher needs here is the name of the offender or inmate.
How to Send Jail Mail in Richland County
The Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center grants inmates mail privileges. Inmates are allowed to exchange mail with relatives, friends, or other concerned organizations and members of the public. Inmates are, however, expressly prohibited from sending mail to other inmates. Individuals sending mail to inmates in the ASGDC should address it in the format below. Packages addressed incorrectly will be returned to the Post Office.
Sender Full Name
Return Address
Inmate Name and ID Number
Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center
201 John Mark Dial Drive
Columbia, SC 29209.
The Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center accepts cards, letters, and photographs as part of inmate mail. But, the cards and pictures must be no larger than “5x7”. Facility officers will inspect all incoming mail and packages for contraband and other unacceptable items. For public safety and security reasons, the following items are unacceptable in inmate packages:
- Stamps, paper clips, staples, envelopes, note pads, paper, stationery, pens, and other writing tools.
- Stickers, glue, or tape on letters on envelopes
- Magnets, sharp or foreign objects
- Firearms or other offensive weapons or chemical substances
- Electronic devices
- Documents and paperwork of any kind
- Food, clothing items, or shoes
- Cash, checks, credit/debit cards
- Polaroids or pictures larger than “5x7”.
- Correspondence containing obscene language or illustrations
- Mail containing threats of harm, threatening or inciting violence
- Sexually explicit pictures or publications
- Obscene or inappropriate pictures
- Pictures or magazines displaying alcohol, drugs, gang sings
- Hardcover books
- Pirated materials or books
- Publications or letters with gang or cult affiliation.
Richland County Jails and Prisons
Richland County is home to multiple state-owned correctional facilities and the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center, the only jail under the authority of Richland County and its administrators. Below is a list comprising the names, addresses, and contact information of all the correctional institutions, prisons, and detention centers in Richland County, South Carolina.
Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center
201 John Mark Dial Drive
Columbia, SC 29209
Phone: (803) 576-3200
South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice
Juvenile Detention Center
1725 Shivers Road Columbia,
SC 29212
Phone: (803) 896-9440
Kirkland Correctional Institution
4344 Broad River Road
Columbia, SC 29210
Phone: (803) 896-1521
Broad River Correctional Institute
4460 Broad River Road
Columbia, SC 29210
Phone: (803) 896-2234
Camille Graham Correctional Center
4500 Broad River Road
Columbia, SC 29210
Phone: (803) 896-8950
Stevenson Correctional Institute
4546 Broad River Road
Columbia, SC 29210
Phone: (803) 896-8975
Goodman Correctional Institute
4556 Broad River Road
Columbia, SC 29210
Phone: (803) 896-8565
Manning Correctional Institute
502 Beckman Rd,
Columbia, SC 29203
Phone: (803) 935-6000
