North Charleston City Jail Inmate Search and Prison Information

Updated on: March 13, 2024

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Location	2500 City Hall Lane, North Charleston, South Carolina, 29406

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North Charleston City Jail is a low-security jail located in North Charleston, Charleston County, South Carolina. It houses inmates that are convicted of any crimes under South Carolina law who are 18 years and above. Many of the inmates in the North Charleston City Jail are held for less than one year. Moreover, most of them are awaiting sentencing, trial, or taking a plea.

The nature of crimes for most of the inmates at North Charleston City Jail is not serious. The South Carolina Department of Corrections (DOC) operates and maintains the North Charleston City Jail.

Inmate Search

North Charleston City Jail, South Carolina, operates 24 hours, and it can release an inmate anytime. You can search for an inmate by visiting the North Charleston City Jail’s lobby or contact them via telephone. The number to call is , and the North Charleston City Jail’s staff will give you the information you want about an inmate.

Moreover, you can look for the inmate by visiting the South Carolina statewide inmate search page. Type the inmates’ full names, age, sex, inmates ID, and detention day.

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North Charleston, Charleston County, SC Overview

City of North Charleston

nicknames:

“A great place to live, work, and play”

mottos:

“Perseverance – Progress – Prosperity”

Coordinates:

32.88528°N 80.01694°W

Country:

United States

State:

South Carolina

Counties:

Berkeley, Charleston, Dorchester

Government:

Type:

Mayor-council government

Mayor:

R. Keith Summey

Area:

City:

81.06 sq mi (209.93 km2)

Land:

77.62 sq mi (201.03 km2)

Water:

3.44 sq mi (8.90 km2)

Elevation:

25 ft (6 m)

Population (2010):

City:

97,471

Estimate (2019):

115,382

Rank:

US: 271st

Density:

1,486.54/sq mi (573.96/km2)

Metro:

744,526 (US: 75th)

Time zone:

UTC−5 (EST)

Summer (DST):

UTC−4 (EDT)

Area code(s):

843 and 854

FIPS code:

45-50875

GNIS feature ID:

1225072

North Charleston, Charleston County, SC Police Office Basic Information

Type: Local Police Department

Type:Local Police Department

Precincts:2

Full Time Sworn Officers:325

Full Time Civilians:100

Sending a Mail/ Package

You can send mail to your loved one in North Charleston City Jail. However, it would help if you had prior authorization from the authorities. The North Charleston City Jail holds the right to reject any mail that they deem to have not followed the laid down procedure.

Additionally, some contraband is not allowed into the North Charleston City Jail, including foodstuff and cash. The North Charleston City Jail will not be held liable for any mail that will be lost. It is important to address the mail to the right person.

Address mail to:

Inmate Name, ID Number

North Charleston City Jail

2500 City Hall Lane, North Charleston, South Carolina, 29406

Sending Money

The North Charleston City Jail allows inmates to receive money into their commissary account. You can send money orders via mail, checks, or use electronic avenues, including MoneyGram.

When you are sending money via check or money order, ensure you address it to the inmate. Mention their full names and inmate ID. You can also bring cash and deposit it at the North Charleston City Jail lobby.

Phone Calls

The inmates in North Charleston City Jail are allowed to make phone calls to those on the outside. Nonetheless, you have to be on the list of approved members to receive the calls. All calls from and into the North Charleston City Jail take place from 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM.

Each inmate at North Charleston City Jail is allowed 30 minutes in a day to make a call. However, the time is shortened to 10 minutes during rush hour to ensure every inmate gets a chance to call.

Visitation

Before you visit your loved one in the North Charleston City Jail, make sure you are on the approved visitors’ list. No one will be allowed entry North Charleston City Jail if they are not on the list. You must come with a government-issued ID, and you should not be a prior felon. The visiting hours at North Charleston City Jail are 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM throughout the week.

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North Charleston City Jail — General Information

Facility Name	North Charleston City Jail
Facility Type	City Jail 2
Address	2500 City Hall Lane, North Charleston, South Carolina, 29406
City	North Charleston
Postal Code	29406
State	South Carolina
County	Charleston County