VISITOR INFO | Anderson County Sheriff's Office

VISITOR INFORMATION

Visitor Information

Visitation

In order in insure the safety of Detention Center personnel, inmates, their families & friends, the Anderson County Detention Center has put in place rules and guidelines for visitation. These rules are not meant to be “arbitrary,” but were put in place to insure the safety of all, and order in the facility. You will find these policies and rules below.

Schedule

Rules & Regulations

If visitors arrive after the inmate's 30-minute time slot is used, they will not be allowed to visit. Visitations will need to be coordinated by the inmate and family/friends since the inmate will only be allowed one visit per week.
If you are feeling unwell, please refrain from visiting the Anderson County Detention Center.
Only visitors who are on the inmate’s visitation list will be allowed to visit. During the intake process, the inmate fills out the list containing ten (10) persons of their choosing and can only be changed every ninety (90) days.
All adult visitors must present photo identification such as driver’s license, state I.D. card, etc.
Visitors entering the facility are subject to a pat-down search. Visitors have the right to refuse the search; however, refusal terminates visitation privileges for that day.
No purses, bags, firearms, or weapons of any type, chemical sprays, cell phones, or cameras will be allowed in the facility. All personal effects must be left at home or in your vehicle.
Officers may refuse a visit if a visitor appears under the influence of any intoxicating substance, refuses to cooperate, fails to produce identification, or acts in a disorderly manner.
All visitors are required to follow the instructions of the Detention Staff. Visitors failing to cooperate will be asked to leave, terminating the visit, and are subject to the revocation of visiting privileges.
Children are to be kept under supervision and control during the visit.
Visitors must wear conservative clothing. Short-Shorts, miniskirts, bathing suits, halter tops, or other revealing clothing is prohibited and will prevent them from visiting. Any visitor who intentionally exposes themselves in violation of state law during a visit will be prosecuted criminally.
Problems encountered with visitation may be addressed with the shift supervisor or the Security Lieutenant in person or by calling 864-260-4363.

Proper Attire

Visitors must wear proper attire which conforms to reasonable standards. Halter tops, underwear-type t-shirts, tank tops, fishnet shirts, or any type of shirt or pants made with see-through fabric are not allowed by any visitor (male or female).
If the Visitation Officer feels that a visitor's clothing is inappropriate, the visit may be denied.
Visitors must remain fully clothed during the visit.
Shoes and shirts are mandatory.

Money

The Anderson County Detention Center operates a commissary for inmates. Certain items can be purchased by inmates through the commissary. The quickest way for family and friends to add to an inmate’s account can now be done online. To add funds to an inmate’s account, simply click here, and follow the on-screen instructions. Be sure to have the inmate’s name and ID number. Be sure to have the receipt sent to your email address for your records.

Fees for an internet deposit will be as follows:
$10.00-$25.00 - $3.95
$25.01-$100.00 - $6.95
$100.01-$200.00 - $8.95
$200.01-$300.00 - $10.95

For information about McDaniel Supply Company, including information about fees and charges click here. This service is provided by the McDaniel Supply Company.

Funds can still be added by using money orders sent to the Detention Center on behalf of the inmate.

Mail

EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 8TH, 2025:

The Anderson County Sheriff's Office Detention Center is implementing a mail scanning service for all non-legal detainee mail.

Nonlegal mail being sent to a detainee should be addressed as follows:

Anderson County Sheriff's Office Detention Center, SC
PO Box 18247
Greensboro, NC 27419
Facility ID Number 5005
Detainee Name

Detainee ID Number

Non-legal mail sent to the jail center after December 8, 2025 will be returned to sender.
A complete list of mail requirements & restrictions is provided to Anderson County detainees accessible by the Pay Tel provided
tablets
The fastest way to communicate with a detainee is by phone calls or messaging.
Detainee friends and family: visit www.paytelconnect.com to set up an account.

Effective Immediately, all non-legal detainee mail must be sent to the following

The envelope must include the Facility Name, Detainee Name, Detainee ID number, and the Facility ID or
the mail will NOT be scanned. The Facility ID for the Anderson County Sheriff's Office Detention Center is 5005.

The envelope must have a complete, legible return address including the sender’s first and last name or the mail will NOT
be scanned.

The sender is responsible for postage. Mail with insufficient postage will be refused.

Mail sent to the facility will be returned to sender after 12/8/25

MAIL & PHOTO REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS

▪ NO cash, personal checks, or money orders mailed to the mail processing center
▪ Mail must be 10 pages or less per envelope
▪ Page size must be no larger than 8.5” x 11”
▪ Mail can include written or typed pages, photos, drawings or greeting cards (NO
Polaroid photos)
▪ NO glitter, glue, tape, 3D elements, or electronic components (lights, music, animation)
▪ NO items containing, depicting, or relating to sexually explicit activity, gang activity, illegal
activity, violence, drug, or alcohol use, etc.
▪ NO photos of nude or partially clothed persons
▪ NO illegal substances or any other items considered to be contraband
▪ NO magazines, books, or packages mailed to mail processing center.
▪ NO originals of important documents or photos such as Birth Certificates, Driver’s Licenses,
Social Security Cards, Green Cards, etc., as they will not be returned
▪ Photos sent to a detainee via the Pay Tel Connect application are $0.25 per approved
photo charged to the sender, not the detainee.

Mail meeting these requirements will be scanned and can be accessed by the detainee via the detainee
tablet. Physical mail will be destroyed.

All scanned mail containing materials considered illegal or breaches of security will be turned over to the
proper authorities for investigation. Any threats of criminal activity will not be permitted in any
correspondence and may result in criminal charges.

LEGAL MAIL / PRIVILEGED MAIL

Do not mail legal/privileged mail to the mail processing center.

Legal mail will be the only item accepted at the facility. Legal mail must be mailed directly to the facility. Legal mail
must be marked on the envelope as “Legal Mail” and will be opened in the presence of the detainee.

Address legal mail as follows:

Anderson County Sheriff's Office Detention Center
Detainee's Full Name
1009 David Lee Coffee Place
Anderson, SC. 29625

SCANNED MAIL AFTER RELEASE:

After release, a detainee can request digital copies of his or her scanned mail. Submit the request to
releasedinmatemail@andersonsheriff.com The request must include:

Anderson County Sheriff's Office Detention Center
Detainee Name Detainee’s
ID Number
Email Address of Recipient

BOOKS, MAGAZINES, and NEWSPAPERS

Do not send books, magazines, or newspapers to the mail processing center.

MONEY ORDERS
Do not send Money Orders to the mail processing center.
Money Orders (without any additional correspondence) must be mailed directly to the facility.

Once the information is verified, an email with a link to download the postal scans will be sent to the email
address provided in the request.

The fastest way to communicate with a detainee is by phone or messaging. To set up an account with
Pay Tel, visit www.paytelconnect.com or call 1-800-PAY-TELL.

Telephones

Telephones are provided to inmates for their use on a collect only basis through Pay-Tel Communications.
In addition to collect calls, inmates may purchase telephone calling cards through the commissary program for $10.00 each.
To stop an inmate from calling, please call Pay-Tel Communications at 1-800-PAY-TELL and advise them you want your number blocked. You may also choose not to accept a call that is placed to you on a one-time basis by selecting the appropriate selection once you hear the initial message when an inmate calls.

Inmate Communications