Dorchester County Detention Center is a county jail in Summerville, South Carolina, operated by the Dorchester County Sheriff's Office. It holds people awaiting trial or sentencing and people serving shorter county sentences. This guide covers how to find someone, video visitation through HomeWAV, sending money through TouchPay, and mail rules. All data is verified from the Dorchester County Sheriff's Office.
City
Summerville
County
Dorchester County
State
SC
Facility Type
county jail
Gender
Male and Female
Custody Levels
Pretrial and sentenced under 1 year
Operator
Dorchester County Sheriff's Office
Address
212 Deming Way, Summerville, SC 29483
Phone
(843) 832-0215
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View ArticleHomeWAV handles video visits. Call ahead to confirm hours and whether in-person visits are also offered.
View ArticleDeposit at the lobby kiosk or online at touchpaydirect.com, available 24/7.
View ArticleHomeWAV handles video messages. Call (843) 832-0215 to confirm phone call options.
View ArticleMail to 212 Deming Way, Summerville, SC 29483. Include the person's full name on every envelope.
View ArticleDorchester County's official booking search is hosted at cc.southernsoftware.com/bookingsearch (Agency ID: DorchesterCoSC), linked directly from the Sheriff's Office website. Search by name to confirm someone is in custody. You can also call the detention center at (843) 832-0215.
See the full breakdownDorchester County Detention Center offers video visitation through HomeWAV. Register at homewav.com with a recent photo and a copy of your valid government-issued photo ID, then schedule a time with your inmate. The Sheriff's Office does not publish visiting hours, a dress code, or whether an in-person option also exists, so call (843) 832-0215 to confirm before you travel.
See the full breakdownTouchPay handles commissary deposits. Use the kiosk in the detention center lobby, which accepts cash, Visa, and Mastercard, or register online at touchpaydirect.com to deposit any time, day or night. Kiosk deposits are available on the account within 24 hours.
See the full breakdownHomeWAV also handles video messages, which can be sent and viewed outside of a live video visit. Call (843) 832-0215 to confirm the current voice phone call vendor and rates, since this can change and isn't published online.
See the full breakdownMail goes to: [Full Name], Dorchester County Detention Center, 212 Deming Way, Summerville, SC 29483. All mail is opened and inspected for contraband before delivery. Call (843) 832-0215 to confirm current photo and package rules before sending anything beyond a letter.
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Use the county's online booking search at cc.southernsoftware.com/bookingsearch (Agency ID: DorchesterCoSC), linked from the Dorchester County Sheriff's Office website. You can also call (843) 832-0215.
Inmate SearchVideo visitation through HomeWAV is confirmed. Whether in-person visits are also offered isn't published on the official county website; call (843) 832-0215 to ask directly before you travel.
VisitationUse TouchPay at the lobby kiosk (cash, Visa, or Mastercard) or online at touchpaydirect.com, available 24 hours a day. Kiosk deposits post within 24 hours.
Send MoneySend mail to: [Full Name], Dorchester County Detention Center, 212 Deming Way, Summerville, SC 29483.
MailDorchester County Detention Center is a county jail in Summerville, South Carolina, operated by the Dorchester County Sheriff's Office. It holds people who are awaiting trial or sentencing and people serving shorter county sentences.
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All information on this page comes directly from official government and facility sources. How we verify information › Last verified June 30, 2026. Official source: dorchestercountysc.gov/government/public-safety/sheriff-s-office/detention-center ›