Charleston County Detention Center
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- Facility Type
- County Facility
- Security Level
- Pretrial / Sentenced
- Inmate Capacity
- Not available
- Established
- Not available
- Operated By
- Charleston County Sheriff's Office
Charleston County Detention Center Inmate Communication Overview
The Charleston County Detention Center, also known as the Sheriff Al Cannon Detention Center, is the county jail in Charleston, South Carolina, operated by the Charleston County Sheriff's Office. Located on Leeds Avenue in North Charleston, it houses pretrial and sentenced inmates from across Charleston County.
Inmates have access to Securus tablets for electronic messaging, and personal mail is processed through the Securus Digital Mail Center and delivered digitally. Phone calls run through the facility's Securus-based phone system; families fund calling accounts so the inmate can call them.
Onsite visits are offered in daily time blocks, and visitors must follow the facility's scheduling and dress code rules. Because messaging, mail, and phones all run through Securus, one family account covers most communication options. All communications are monitored and recorded except legal communications.
Facility Information
Contact details and location information for this correctional facility.
Address
3841 Leeds Ave, Charleston, SC 29405
Main Phone
(843) 529-7300
Administrative line — not for inmate calls
Communication Options
Available communication services at Charleston County Detention Center.
Messaging
Electronic messages to and from the inmate.
Provider: Securus
Available. Electronic messaging through Securus tablets.
Video Calls
Remote or in-person video visitation.
Onsite visits in daily time blocks; remote video provider not confirmed. Check the sheriff's visitation page.
Photo Sharing
Send approved digital or physical photos.
Provider: Securus
Available. Photo attachments through Securus messaging where enabled.
Phone Calls
Inmate-initiated phone calls to approved numbers.
Provider: Securus
Available. Inmate-initiated calls through the Securus phone system.
Money Transfer
Send funds to commissary or phone accounts.
Deposit options are listed on the sheriff's inmate information page.
Communication Providers at Charleston County Detention Center
These providers operate communication services at this facility. Each may cover different services.
Securus
Electronic messaging via Securus tablets; scanned mail through the Securus Digital Mail Center.
View Securus ServicesCommunication Rules at Charleston County Detention Center
- Set up a Securus account for phone calls and electronic messaging.
- Onsite visits run in three daily time blocks; scheduled visits get priority.
- Personal mail goes to the Securus Digital Mail Center and is delivered digitally.
- Visitors must follow the dress code and scheduling rules.
- All communications are monitored and recorded except legal communications.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Charleston County Detention Center
Common questions from families about communication at this facility.
- How do I message an inmate at Charleston County Detention Center?
- Inmates use Securus tablets for electronic messaging. Create a Securus account to exchange messages.
- How do phone calls work?
- Calls run through the facility's Securus phone system. Fund a calling account so the inmate can call you.
- How do visits work?
- Onsite visits are offered every day in three time blocks: morning, afternoon, and evening. Scheduled visits get priority over walk-ins.
- Where do I send mail?
- Personal mail goes to the Securus Digital Mail Center: inmate name and number, c/o Securus Digital Mail Center, PO Box 20207, Tampa, FL 33622.
- Where is the detention center?
- 3841 Leeds Avenue, Charleston, SC 29405. Call 843-529-7300 for information.
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