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How do I find someone at Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center?
Use Richland County's JMS Online detainee lookup at richlandcountysc.gov's JMSOnline portal. Search by first and last name to confirm someone is currently in custody.
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Updated July 9, 2026
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Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center, SC
Physical Address
201 John Mark Dial Drive, Columbia, SC 29209
Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center is Richland County's detention facility in Columbia, operated directly by Richland County government, not the county's Sheriff's Department. This guide covers the JMS Online detainee lookup, visitation hours and scheduling, sending money through McDaniel Supply Company, and mail rules, verified directly from richlandcountysc.gov.
Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center
City
Columbia
County
Richland County
State
SC
Facility Type
county jail
Gender
Male and Female
Custody Levels
County jail, contact visitation
Operator
Richland County Government
Address
201 John Mark Dial Drive, Columbia, SC 29209
Phone
(803) 576-3201
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Quick Facts
Visitation
- ✓ Visiting hours: Monday through Friday, 8:15 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
- ✓ One 1-hour visit per detainee per week. Maximum 2 visitors at a time.
- ✓ Schedule visits online at richlandcountysc.gtlvisitme.com/app.
- ✓ Photo ID required for all visitors.
Send Money
- ✓ Online deposits go through McDaniel Supply Company at jailpackstore.com.
- ✓ Money orders (USPS only) can be mailed to the facility address.
- ✓ In-person money order drop-off and a cash/card kiosk are available in the lobby, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.
- ✓ Commissary orders once a week; deposit deadline is noon Wednesdays.
Phone & Messaging
- ✓ No phone provider or per-minute rate is published on the county's official site.
- ✓ Ask the facility directly which service to set up an account with.
Mail & Photos
- ✓ Address: [Detainee Name, Number, Housing Unit], Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center, 201 John Mark Dial Drive, Columbia, SC 29209.
- ✓ Photos must be 5x7 or smaller; no Polaroids.
- ✓ Hardback books aren't accepted. Books must ship directly from the publisher or bookstore.
- ✓ No stamps, envelopes, stickers, or magnets included in letters.
Articles for This Facility
Inmate Search
Find Someone at Alvin S. Glenn with JMS Online
Richland County's own detainee lookup, searchable by name.
View Article Visitation
Visiting Hours. Monday Through Friday, Scheduled Online
One hour per week, up to 2 visitors, registered through the GTL scheduler.
View Article Send Money
Send Money Through McDaniel Supply Company
Deposit online, by money order, or at the lobby kiosk. Weekly commissary deadline is noon Wednesday.
View Article Phone Calls
Phone Calls. What to Confirm by Phone
No provider or rate is published. Ask the facility directly.
View Article Mail & Photos
Mail & Photos. Address & Rules
Mail to 201 John Mark Dial Drive. Extensive rules on photos, books, and package restrictions.
View ArticleWhat You Need to Know
Verified from Richland County JMS Online
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Richland County runs its own detainee lookup, JMS Online, searchable by first and last name. The page doesn't state a refresh interval for how current the roster is.
See the full breakdown Verified from Richland County: Detention Center
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Visiting hours run Monday through Friday, 8:15 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Each detainee gets one 1-hour visit per week, maximum 2 visitors. Register and schedule online at richlandcountysc.gtlvisitme.com/app. Photo ID required.
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Deposit online through McDaniel Supply Company at jailpackstore.com, mail a USPS money order to the facility, or use the lobby (money order drop-off or cash/card kiosk, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily). Commissary orders once a week, with a noon Wednesday deposit deadline.
See the full breakdown Provider not published
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No phone provider name or per-minute rate appears on the county's official page. Call (803) 576-3201 to confirm which service to set up before expecting to receive calls.
See the full breakdown Verified from Richland County: Detention Center
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Mail goes to the detainee's name, number, and housing unit at 201 John Mark Dial Drive, Columbia, SC 29209. Photos must be 5x7 or smaller, no Polaroids. Hardback books aren't accepted; books must ship directly from the publisher or bookstore. Extensive restrictions apply, covered in the full guide.
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What are the visiting hours at Alvin S. Glenn?
Monday through Friday, 8:15 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Each detainee gets one 1-hour visit per week, with a maximum of 2 visitors at a time (a child counts as one of the two).
Visitation
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How do I schedule a visit?
Register and schedule online at richlandcountysc.gtlvisitme.com/app. You'll need a valid photo ID to check in when you arrive.
Visitation
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How do I send money to someone at Alvin S. Glenn?
Deposit online through McDaniel Supply Company at jailpackstore.com, mail a USPS money order to the facility, or use the lobby (money order drop-off or cash/card kiosk, open 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily).
Send Money
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Is there a deadline for commissary orders?
Yes. Commissary is ordered once a week, and the deposit deadline is noon on Wednesdays for that week's order.
Send Money
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What's the mailing address for Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center?
[Detainee Name, Number, Housing Unit], Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center, 201 John Mark Dial Drive, Columbia, SC 29209.
Mail
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Can I send photos?
Yes, up to 5x7 in size. Polaroid-style photos aren't accepted.
Mail
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Can I send a book?
Only softcover books shipped directly from the publisher or bookstore. Hardback books aren't accepted, and books can't be mailed personally.
Mail
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What phone company does Alvin S. Glenn use?
Not published on the county's official site. Call (803) 576-3201 to ask directly before expecting to receive calls.
Phone Calls
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Who runs Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center?
It's operated directly by Richland County government as its own department, separate from the Richland County Sheriff's Department.
About
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Can I still use walk-in or 'blue-sheet' family visitation scheduling?
Not confirmed on the county's own site. Some third-party sources report that walk-in scheduling was discontinued in favor of the online system, but this isn't verified against Richland County's official page. Confirm current scheduling requirements when you call.
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Where is Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center located?
201 John Mark Dial Drive, Columbia, SC 29209, in Richland County.
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