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Is there an online inmate search for Barnwell County Detention Center?
Not confirmed. No official inmate lookup tool was found on the county's site. Call (803) 541-1102 to confirm whether someone is currently in custody.
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Updated July 9, 2026
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Barnwell County Detention Center, SC
Physical Address
57 Wall Street, Barnwell, SC 29812
Barnwell County Detention Center is a small county jail in Barnwell, South Carolina, operated by the Barnwell County Sheriff's Office. Visitation is video-only through HomeWAV, with no general in-person visiting lobby. This guide covers what's confirmed directly from the county's site, including two different mailing addresses depending on what you're sending, and exactly what to ask by phone for the details the county doesn't publish, like commissary and phone providers.
Barnwell County Detention Center
City
Barnwell
County
Barnwell County
State
SC
Facility Type
county jail
Gender
Male and Female
Custody Levels
County jail, video visitation only
Operator
Barnwell County Sheriff's Office
Address
57 Wall Street, Barnwell, SC 29812
Phone
(803) 541-1102
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Quick Facts
Visitation
- ✓ Visitation is video-only, through HomeWAV. There is no general in-person visiting.
- ✓ Specific visitation days and hours aren't published. Call (803) 541-1102 to confirm.
- ✓ Attorney visits are available Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., appointment preferred.
- ✓ Photo ID is required for all visitors. No tobacco, handbags, or cell phones.
Send Money
- ✓ No commissary vendor is named on the county's official site.
- ✓ Call (803) 541-1102 to ask which vendor, method, and deposit limits currently apply.
Phone & Messaging
- ✓ No phone provider or rate is published on the county's official site.
- ✓ Ask the facility directly which service to set up an account with.
Mail & Photos
- ✓ Personal letters: [Inmate's Name], PO Box 2925, PMB 79078, San Antonio, TX 78299-2925.
- ✓ Money orders, legal mail, and publisher-shipped books: [Inmate's Name], Detention Center, 57 Wall Street, Barnwell, SC 29812.
- ✓ These are two different addresses. Sending to the wrong one can delay or return your mail.
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Find Someone at Barnwell County Detention Center
No online roster is published. Here's who to call and what to ask.
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Visitation. HomeWAV Video Calls, What to Confirm
There's no in-person visiting lobby. Hours and registration need a phone call.
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Send Money. What to Confirm by Phone
No vendor is named on the county's site. Here's what to ask.
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Phone Calls. What to Confirm by Phone
No provider or rate is published. Ask the facility directly.
View Article Mail & Photos
Mail & Photos. Two Different Addresses
Personal letters and legal mail or money orders go to different addresses. Get both right.
View ArticleWhat You Need to Know
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Barnwell County doesn't publish an online inmate roster or lookup tool. Calling the facility directly is the reliable way to confirm whether someone is currently in custody.
See the full breakdown Verified from Barnwell County: Detention Center
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General visitation happens through HomeWAV video calling, with no in-person visiting lobby for family and friends. Days and hours for general visitation aren't published. Attorneys can visit in person Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., appointment preferred.
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The county's official site doesn't name a commissary or money transfer vendor. Call (803) 541-1102 to confirm the current deposit method, limits, and fees before sending money.
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No phone provider name or per-minute rate appears on the county's site. Call (803) 541-1102 to confirm which service to set up before expecting to receive calls.
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Personal letters route through a mail-scanning PO Box in San Antonio, TX, while money orders, legal mail, and publisher-shipped books go to the physical facility at 57 Wall Street, Barnwell, SC 29812. Confusing the two is the most common mistake families make with this jail's mail system.
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Can I visit someone in person at Barnwell County Detention Center?
Not for general visitation. The county's official page describes visitation through HomeWAV video calling, with attorney visits as the confirmed in-person exception.
Visitation
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What are the visitation hours?
Not published for general visitation. Call (803) 541-1102 to confirm current days and hours before setting up a video visit. Attorney visits are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Visitation
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How do I send money to someone at Barnwell County Detention Center?
Not confirmed publicly. The county's site doesn't name a commissary vendor. Call (803) 541-1102 to ask which vendor, deposit method, and limits currently apply.
Send Money
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Why are there two different mailing addresses for this facility?
Personal letters route through a third-party mail-scanning address in San Antonio, TX. Money orders, legal mail, and books shipped directly from a publisher go to the physical facility at 57 Wall Street, Barnwell, SC 29812. Sending mail to the wrong address for its type is a common and avoidable mistake.
Mail
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What's the mailing address for a personal letter?
[Inmate's Name], PO Box 2925, PMB 79078, San Antonio, TX 78299-2925.
Mail
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Where do I send a money order or legal mail?
[Inmate's Name], Detention Center, 57 Wall Street, Barnwell, SC 29812. This is the physical facility address, different from the personal-letter address.
Mail
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What phone company does Barnwell County Detention Center use?
Not published on the county's official site. Call (803) 541-1102 to ask directly before expecting to receive calls.
Phone Calls
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Who runs Barnwell County Detention Center?
The Barnwell County Sheriff's Office, currently under Sheriff Steven W. Griffith.
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Where is Barnwell County Detention Center located?
57 Wall Street, Barnwell, SC 29812. This is the jail's address, separate from the Sheriff's Office administrative building at 599 Joey Zorn Blvd.
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