Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center
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- Facility Type
- County Facility
- Security Level
- Pretrial / Sentenced
- Inmate Capacity
- Not available
- Established
- Not available
- Operated By
- Richland County Sheriff's Office
Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center Inmate Communication Overview
Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center is a county detention facility in Richland County, South Carolina, operated by the Richland County Sheriff's Office. Communication for families follows the standard process used across Richland County jail operations: contact is inmate-initiated, all communications are monitored, and each service is funded through a separate account.
Communication at Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center is handled through Securus and GettingOut. Securus handles phone calls, video visits. GettingOut handles electronic messaging, photo sharing, money transfers. Create an account with each provider you plan to use, and be ready with the inmate's full name and ID number when you set up.
Before creating any account or sending funds, confirm your loved one's current facility placement using the appropriate inmate locator. Providers and rules change when someone is transferred to a state prison after sentencing, so an account that works today may not be correct after a move. Visiting hours and communication rules can also change with little notice, so check the operating agency's website before relying on any single method.
Communication Options
Available communication services at Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center.
Messaging
Electronic messages to and from the inmate.
Provider: GettingOut
Electronic messaging is reviewed by facility staff before delivery.
Video Calls
Remote or in-person video visitation.
Provider: Securus
Video visits are scheduled in advance through the provider platform.
Photo Sharing
Send approved digital or physical photos.
Provider: GettingOut
Digital photos can be attached to messages through the provider.
Phone Calls
Inmate-initiated phone calls to approved numbers.
Provider: Securus
Calls are inmate-initiated. Fund an account so calls can connect.
Money Transfer
Send funds to commissary or phone accounts.
Provider: GettingOut
Deposit funds for commissary and communication through the provider.
Communication Providers at Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center
These providers operate communication services at this facility. Each may cover different services.
Securus
Handles phone calls, video visits.
View Securus ServicesGettingOut
Handles messaging, photo sharing, money transfers.
View GettingOut ServicesCommunication Rules at Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center
- GettingOut handles messaging. Create your account first and add the inmate using their full name and ID number.
- Securus handles phone calls. Fund an account so inmate-initiated calls can connect.
- All communications are monitored and reviewed under the operating agency's policy.
- Confirm current facility placement with the inmate locator before creating accounts or sending funds.
- After sentencing to state prison, communication providers change at the receiving facility.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center
Common questions from families about communication at this facility.
- How do I message someone at Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center?
- Create an account with GettingOut, add the inmate by name and ID number, and send your message. Messages are reviewed by staff before delivery, so allow some time for a reply.
- How do phone calls work at Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center?
- Phone calls run through Securus. Set up a prepaid account linked to your phone number so the inmate can call you. All calls are inmate-initiated and subject to the facility's monitored call schedule.
- Can I do a video visit with someone at Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center?
- Video visits are available through Securus. Create an account, look up the facility, and schedule an available time slot in advance.
- How do I find out where someone is being held?
- Use the operating agency's online inmate search to confirm current custody status and facility before setting up any communication account. Providers differ by facility, so verifying placement first avoids funding the wrong platform.
- How do I send money to someone at Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center?
- Deposits go through GettingOut. Create an account, select the inmate's trust account, and add funds by debit or credit card. Processing usually takes one to three business days.
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