Kershaw Correctional Institution is a Medium (Level 2) security level State Prison located in the city of Kershaw, South Carolina. The facility houses Male Offenders who are convicted for crimes which come under South Carolina state and federal laws. The State Prison was opened in 1997. The facility has a capacity of 1,403 inmates, which is the maximum amount of beds per facility.
The facility is part of Kershaw, SC judicial district, which has 0 facilities in total.
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Locating an Inmate in Kershaw Correctional Institution
The best way to locate or get information on any inmate currently incarcerated in Kershaw Correctional Institution is to contact the State Prison for information on the inmate or visit them online at https://www.bop.gov/ .
Be Approved
Make sure an inmate you are visiting has placed you on their approved visiting list.
Be Prepared to Follow Kershaw Correctional Institution Visiting Rules
For official policy that outlines regulations and procedures for visiting a Kershaw Correctional Institution inmate, contact the State Prison directly via 803-475-5770 phone number.
Visitation Days and Hours
Kershaw Correctional Institution State Prison has visiting hours on Fridays. For more information on when you can visit an inmate and get directions contact the State Prison directly.
Visiting a Kershaw Correctional Institution inmate on holidays:
The inmate will be notified as to any changes to the "normal" visitation schedule due to holidays and/or any special commitments.
| USP General Visiting Hours | |
|---|---|
| Mon | — |
| Tue | — |
| Wed | — |
| Thu | — |
| Fri | 3:30pm-6:30pm |
| Sat | 8am-12pm and 1pm-5pm |
| Sun | 8am-12pm and 1pm-5pm |
| Hol | — |
Inmates can receive letters from their family members and friends, as well as packages from home with prior written approval from the inmate's unit team or authorized staff member at Kershaw Correctional Institution.
To make sure the mail and package you are sending comes under approved item list and for more clarification contact the State Prison administration at 803-475-5770.
You can also try to contact the facility by reaching out to them on social media platforms. Visit their Facebook page: here.
For sending a mail or a care package to an Kershaw Correctional Institution State Prison inmate you should have the following information on the parcel:
| Inmate Mail 1 | Inmate Mail 2 | Freight and non-USPS parcels | Staff Mail |
|---|---|---|---|
Inmate Mailing Address: Inmate Name, ID Number Kershaw Correctional Institution 4848 Gold Mine Highway Kershaw, SC 29067 | — | — | — |