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Family visitation can make a positive change in the youth’s journey at SCDJJ. We strongly encourage that families and loved ones visit when possible.

Request a Visit

If you cannot visit during regular visitation times, special visits may be provided. Please contact the child’s assigned Social Worker to arrange a special visit outside of normal visiting times.

 

Visitors with disabilities may request special accommodations for parking through the Facility Administrator prior to visiting.

Each of our facilities has unique visitation guidelines, from hours to who is allowed to visit.

Detention Center

One visitor is allowed per visitation date.

Allowed Visitors

  • Parents/guardians
  • Grandparents
  • Siblings 18+

Visitation Hours

1:00-2:00 and 2:00-3:00 on Wednesdays.

Coastal Evaluation Center (CEC)

One visitor is allowed per visitation date.

Allowed Visitors

  • Parents/guardians

Visitation Hours

2:00-3:00 on Wednesdays.

Upstate Evaluation Center (UEC)

One visitor is allowed per visitation date.

Allowed Visitors

  • Parents/guardians

Visitation Hours

2:00-3:00 on Wednesdays.

Midlands Evaluation Center (UEC)

One visitor is allowed per visitation date.

Allowed Visitors

  • Parents/guardians

Visitation Hours

1:00-2:00 and 2:00-3:00 on Wednesdays.

Broad River Road Complex (BRRC)

Two visitors are allowed per visitation date.

Allowed Visitors

  • Parents/guardians
  • Step-parents and foster parents
  • Siblings, including step-siblings and half-siblings
  • Grandparents
  • Great-grandparents
  • Spouse (proof of marriage is required)
  • Children (birth certificate required)

Please note that family members under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an approved adult visitor. In addition, visitors may be limited to parents/guardians only if the youth is in specialized housing.

Visitation Hours

  • In-person: Saturdays and Sundays, 1:00-5:00 pm. Visitations may be up to 2 hours.

Virtual: Wednesdays, 12:00-5:00. Visitations may be up to 45 minutes.

Approved Visitors

Even if you fall into the location’s “allowed visitors” list, you must also be on the individual’s pre-approved visitor’s list, which is established by the DJJ Community Specialist and Probation/Parole Officer.

You will not be allowed entrance if you have been prohibited or suspended from visiting.

Any visitors age 13+ must have a picture ID. Acceptable picture IDs include:

  • Driver’s license
  • State government issued identification card
  • Military identification card
  • Student identification card
  • SC Bar card
  • DJJ Volunteer card.

Upon Arrival

You must register upon arrival to the facility. Any bags or purses must be locked in your vehicle and keys must be turned over upon registration. You will be required to empty the contents of your pockets for inspection.

Legal and licensed weapons are not allowed on DJJ property. Visitors possessing legal weapons will be instructed to park off-property.

If you have a life-saving medication, you can bring it into the facility. It must be declared at registration, be in its original prescribed package with your name on it and be in a clear plastic bag with a zip-top closure.

Contraband

Youth are not allowed to receive any property or packages during visitation. Furthermore, providing or attempting to provide, the youth with any of the following items is a felony.

  1. Weapons and any devices that may be used as a weapon, including but not limited to firearms, knives, blades of any and all descriptions, clubs, billies or any other articles that may be used for offense or defense.
  2. Illegal drugs and medicines that have not been prescribed by a physician.
  3. Drug paraphernalia.
  4. Any and all types of alcohol and any liquids containing any concentration of intoxicating alcohol.
  5. Poisons or other chemicals.
  6. Flammable liquids of any type including, but not limited to gasoline, kerosene and lighter fluids.
  7. Locks and keys.
  8. Tools of any kind, including pocketknives.
  9. Money or any money instrument, including checks, money orders, credit cards and telephone cards.
  10. Writing markers, ink pens and materials other than a black lead pencil.
  11. Medicine, syringes and needles.
  12. Tobacco products and materials.
  13. Matches, lighters or any type of igniting devices.
  14. Electronic devices, computer materials, videocassettes, televisions or any other technological communication equipment.
  15. Any type of devices with audio/video recording capability, cameras (video and still) or any equipment capable of photographing.
  16. DJJ computer printouts, carbon paper and other confidential office materials.
  17. Pornographic materials.
  18. Any toxic, caustic or flammable material.
  19. Gang-related materials.
  20. Tattooing devices, inks, toners, markers or any other material used for tattooing.

Dress Code

  1. Shoes are required at all times.
  2. Shirts/blouses will either be tucked in or be long enough to cover the tops of pants/skirts. Shirts/blouses may be sleeveless, but must cover up to within 3 inches of front and back of neck.
  3. Shorts/dresses/skirts must be at least one (1) inch longer than where the person’s middle finger rests while standing with arms at sides.
  4. Clothing materials must not be transparent.
  5. Clothing with printed derogatory statements or pictures and gang-oriented clothing (bandanas, colors) are prohibited.

Halter tops, tube tops, bare-midriffs, biker shorts, spandex shorts and tight fitting or revealing clothing are prohibited.