Charleston County Sheriff's Office: Juvenile Detention Center

Juvenile Detention Center #about

The Charleston County Juvenile Detention Center is a secure facility where a juvenile will stay while waiting to go to court or until a placement can be arranged. Juveniles are placed in detention by court order pending hearing, disposition or placement. Prior to adjudication, statute requires that the court review the need for continued secure custody, so juveniles have frequent court appearances where alternatives to detention are considered.

We provide quality services and programs for juveniles based on their individual needs, to give juveniles opportunities for positive behavioral change and development. This facility provides a safe, secure, controlled and humane environment for juveniles and staff.

Each juvenile is processed and oriented to the facility in a timely and thorough manner. This will include physical and mental health assessments, an inventory of their personal property, issuing of detention clothing, orientation of facility rules, and assignment of a room. Their school records will be requested and they will be placed in a school program, equivalent to their current grade placement.

Visitation #visitation

Visitation can be scheduled in advance through the Juvenile Administrative Assistant. Walk-ins are accepted on a case-by-case basis. Visitation sessions are 30 minutes.

Juveniles in Disciplinary segregation are allowed one visit per week, either Sunday or Saturday for thirty minutes.

Visitation Hours

Juveniles will not be discussed over the phone pursuant to SC Code of Laws 63-19-2030. Parents/Legal Guardians must come directly to CCJDC to acquire information regarding their child.

Tuesday & Thursdays | 6:30PM – 8:00PM

Saturdays | 2:00PM – 4:00PM

Sundays | 1:00PM – 3:00PM

Professional Visitation Hours*

Monday – Friday | 8:00AM – 9:00PM

Lunch Break | 11:00AM – 1:00PM

Dinner Break | 5:00PM – 7:00PM

*Weekends by appointment

Visitor Rules & Regulations

All visitors must have a valid picture ID.
Visitors under the influence of alcohol and drugs will not be admitted.
Only parents, legal guardians, legal representation, and grandparents may visit juveniles during visitation hours.
Visitors may not bring additional family members to include children, cousins, or other distant relatives.
Visitation is voluntary. Juveniles may decline visits if they choose not to meet a visitor.
No items may be passed from visitors to a juvenile. Any contraband (letters, pictures, candy, cell phones, narcotics, etc.) seen, found, or given to the child will result in suspension of visitation privileges and may be subject to criminal charges by law enforcement. All visitors are subject to being searched.
Eating, drinking or smoking is not allowed in the visitation areas.
The use of cameras, cell phones, electronics or recording equipment without the consent of the Juvenile Detention Major, or designee is strictly prohibited.

Mail #mail

All personal mail must be addressed in the following manner:

Full Name Address City, State, Zip Code

Juvenile and ID #

Charleston County Juvenile Detention Center

4450 Brickyard Creek Road North Charleston, South Carolina 29405

Juveniles can receive mail on a normal basis. Oversized cards larger than 9x8 will not be accepted. All packages and certified mail will be returned to sender.

Incoming and outgoing mail will be inspected for contraband. Any mail found to contain contraband will be held by the facility and may serve as the basis for disciplinary or criminal charges.

The following items are not permitted to be mailed into the jail:

Food items
Clothing
Books, magazines, newspapers, etc.
Cosmetics, toiletries, etc.
Stationary, envelopes, postage stamps, pencils, pens, etc. (Note: These items are available for purchase on the canteen. Should a juvenile not have sufficient funds to purchase these items, the jail will provide access to such items 'free' at no cost to the juvenile up to two (2) personal letters per week).
Cash, personal checks, second party checks, traveler's checks
Musical or electronic greeting cards.
Paper clips, staples, rubber bands, stickers, glue, tape, string, or other similar items.
Prepaid phone cards
Polaroid photographs
Razor blades, disposable razors, or any item that may be used as a weapon
Any item declared to be contraband under South Carolina State Law and/or by the Juvenile Detention Center Major.

Mail

The following items must be mailed directly to the facility.

All Money Orders* must be addressed in the following manner:

*No personal letters or books

Full Name Address City, State, Zip Code

juvenile Name and ID#

Charleston County Detention Center

3841 Leeds Avenue North Charleston, SC 29405

All Personal Mail* must be addressed in the following manner:

*Effective 5/1/2023 personal mail will no longer be accepted by the Charleston County Detention Center.

Full Name Address City, State, Zip Code

Incarcerated Individual and ID#

Charleston, SC County Jail

C/O Securus Digital Mail Center

PO Box 20207 Tampa, FL 33622

Once the mail is received at the SECURUS Digital Mail Center it will be digitally scanned and available to be viewed on tablets.
Failure to properly address the envelope may result in your mail being returned or delayed.
Pictures, drawings etc. will be accepted for scanning and delivered in the same manner.
Anything that cannot be scanned will be returned to sender. This includes but is not limited to paper that exceeds 8.5x 11 inches and all non-paper items.
All packages and certified mail will be returned to sender.
Any person sending any personal mail that wishes to have it returned to them must include a self-addressed, stamped envelope included with the original mail. All physical mail will be destroyed 60 days after it is uploaded.

The following items are not permitted to be mailed into the jail:

Food items
Clothing
Books, magazines, newspapers, etc.
Cosmetics, toiletries, etc.
Stationary, envelopes, postage stamps, pencils, pens, etc. (Note: These items are available for purchase on the canteen. Should an juvenile not have sufficient funds to purchase these items, the jail will provide access to such items 'free' at no cost to the juvenile up to two (2) personal letters per week).
Cash, personal checks, second party checks, traveler's checks
Musical or electronic greeting cards.
Paper clips, staples, rubber bands, stickers, glue, tape, string, or other similar items.
Prepaid phone cards
Polaroid photographs
Razor blades, disposable razors, or any item that may be used as a weapon
Any item declared to be contraband under South Carolina State Law and/or by the Detention Center Administrator

Tablets #tablets

SECURUS Technologies provides handheld tablets to juveniles to allow them to access specialized content and services while they are with us at the Charleston County Juvenile Detention Center. By using the tablets, juveniles will be able to receive and send messages, read available eBooks, get an education, listen to self-help and religious podcasts, access law library, listen to music, watch movies/television episodes, or play games. Tablets enable juveniles to stay in touch and spend their free time productively.

E-Messaging with Juveniles

In order to set up the ability to exchange messages with a juvenile on the internet, friends and family will need to go to SECURUS Technologies Family and Friends website www.SECURUSTech.net or download the SECURUS mobile app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.

After setting up the account and depositing enough money for a message and for the juvenile's reply, friends and family can send the message. You can also send photo or video attachments for an additional fee.

Each Message requires at least one (1) Stamp and each Stamp costs $0.25.

E-Messaging Cost

Each E-Message requires one (1) stamp: Each Stamp costs = $0.25*
E-Message with Photo Attachments: Two (2) Stamps = $0.50*
E-Message with Video Attachments: Three (3) Stamps = $0.75*

Attachments may be sent with or without a message.
* Taxes are not included
** Access to Tablet Services including messaging and subscription services is a privilege. Not all juveniles have access to these services.
*** If you have any questions, please call SECURUS Technologies Customer Service Representatives toll-free at (800) 844-6591.

Please confirm that services are available before depositing funds at www.SECURUSTech.net.

Telephone #telephone

The juvenile will be allowed two free phone calls upon their arrival and prior to their detention hearing. After these first two calls, the juvenile will have access to telephones during their free time. Calls are limited to twenty minutes and the person called must set up an account with SECURUS (1-800-844-6591) in order to receive calls.

Money #money

The Charleston County Juvenile Detention Center operates a cashless system for juveniles. This means incarcerated individuals are not allowed to have U.S. currency.

Money can be deposited into the juveniles Canteen account at the Kiosk located in the Sheriff Al Cannon Detention Center Lobby, 3841 Leeds Avenue North Charleston, SC 29405 or by sending money orders through the U.S. Mail. All money orders should be made out to the Charleston County Juvenile Detention Center. The juvenile's name and number should only be placed on the memo line. Any money orders altered or made out in any other manner will not be accepted and will be returned to sender. (Do not send Cash or Personal Checks), or online at TouchPayOnline.com (Site #229405).

Money can be deposited into the juveniles Phone and Tablet accounts online at www.SECURUSTech.net. All money orders should be made out to the Charleston County Juvenile Detention Center. The juvenile's name and number should only be placed on the memo line. Any money orders altered or made out in any other manner will not be accepted and will be returned to sender.

For money to be available for juveniles to use for the Canteen it must be deposited before 8:00AM on Monday.

Juvenile Canteen #juvenile_canteen

Each juvenile has an account that allows purchases from commissary. The juvenile will utilize their juvenile number located on their armband and their birth date to use the kiosk system in the housing units to place orders. A maximum amount of one hundred dollars can be spent each week on commissary. All commissary items will be stored in the juvenile's bin. In the event a juvenile is released prior to receiving commissary, a refund will be issued within five business days after release. A legal guardian and/or the juvenile may pick up the refund check at the SACDC lobby.

Adults can put money onto a juvenile's account through gtlfsonlinepay.com (use facility code 229405), or by using the kiosk in the lobby of the Sheriff Al Cannon Detention Center.

Medical, Dental, and Mental Health Services #health_services

Glasses and prescription medication for juveniles are only accepted with the contracted medical company's approval.

VitalCore Health strategies is dedicated to providing quality care for all whom we encounter. We have licensed medical providers and nurses available 24/7. Our dentist is on site three days per week. The services offered to our juveniles are as follows:

Medical Services

Sick call requests
Medication administration
Pregnancy testing
Wound care and management
Immunizations
Drug testing
Withdrawal treatment and management
Chronic care management

Tuberculosis screening
Sexually transmitted infection testing and treatment
Weekly rounding by a medical provider
Annual health assessments
Monthly weight monitoring
Radiology services
Optometry services

Dental Services

Tooth extraction
Infection management
Pain management
Dental assessments

Behavioral Health Services

The Behavioral Health team provides comprehensive mental health support for all youth entering the Juvenile Detention Center. A licensed mental health therapist completes an assessment with every juvenile at intake to identify clinical needs, safety concerns, and recommended services.

Behavioral Health also offers psychiatric medication management for youth who were previously prescribed mental health medication or who request to begin psychiatric treatment. Our psychiatric provider evaluates medication needs, monitors progress and collaborates with parents or guardians when appropriate.

Suicide prevention is a core focus of our services. The team implements all suicide protocols, conducts suicide risk assessments, and provides ongoing monitoring and support for youth identified as at risk. After a youth is removed from suicide watch, the Behavioral Health team continues to follow the patient for 30 days to ensure continued safety, stability, and progress. An evaluation is completed at the 30-day mark to determine if further services or follow-up are needed.

Suicide prevention
Crisis management/intervention
Mental health assessments
Mental health counseling
Psychiatric assessments
Psychiatric follow up and medication management

Education #education

The educational program at the Juvenile Detention Center is part of Turning Point Academy (TPA), which is an alternative program in the Charleston County School District. Under the leadership of Principal Michael De Jong, the program is dedicated to ensuring students remain on track academically while in a secure setting. Adhering to the CCSD academic calendar, the program also offers an extended year summer session to support continuous learning. Throughout the school year, students engage in a 6-hour daily school schedule, designed to meet their unique needs.

Contact

Michael DeJong, Principal

Phone: (843) 830-4263

Bonnie McLaughlin, Assistant Principal

Phone: (843) 529-7300 (x8984)

Julia Gorton, Parent Advocate

Phone: (843) 529-7300 (x8985)

Each learner receives a tailored educational plan, which may include special education and related services. While some continue in their prior CCSD school coursework, others are enrolled in the CCSD school district, and a new schedule is developed based on the current school transcript. In addition to core academics, students also receive twice-weekly Social Emotional lessons from a CCSD school counselor and vocational instruction from a CCSD career specialist, leading to various work certifications such as OSHA.

Juvenile PREA Standards #prea

Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA)

The Charleston County Juvenile Detention Center (CCJDC) has a ZERO Tolerance Policy for Sexual Assault/Sexual Harassment.

Zero Tolerance means that no sexual act, contact or harassment, will be tolerated between any juvenile with another juvenile and/or between a juvenile and an employee per South Carolina Code of Laws 44-23-1150. Staff found guilty of such violations will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including immediate termination and possible criminal prosecution. Juveniles will be subject to disciplinary action consistent with the requirements of the CCJDC's disciplinary procedures, and may be subject to criminal prosecution.

Contact

Stephanie Lipsey, PREA Coordinator

Phone: (843) 529-7315

Email: SLipsey@CharlestonCounty.org

Senior Sergeant T. Tatum, PREA Investigator

Phone: (843) 529-7432

Email: TTatum@CharlestonCounty.org

The CCJDC is committed to its "Zero-Tolerance Policy" of sexual assault and sexual victimization. Assaults or victimizations that are sexual in nature should be reported to staff members, in writing, on the tablet/kiosk. Any reports will be kept as confidential, as the circumstances allow.

Falsely reporting incidents that did not actually occur may result in disciplinary action or criminal investigations.

Information regarding sexual harassment or abuse of a juvenile should be emailed to Stephanie Lipsey, PREA Coordinator or by phone at (843) 529-7315.

For more information, please visit Juvenile Standards.

Volunteering #volunteering

The Charleston County Juvenile Detention Center (CCJDC) welcomes individuals who are interested in volunteering and making a positive impact in the lives of juveniles. Volunteers play an important role by supporting programs and services that promote growth, accountability, and positive development.

If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Ms. Aesperita Pickney, Community Resource Coordinator, at (843) 529-7423. After contacting Ms. Pickney, all prospective volunteers must successfully complete and pass a background check and the required volunteer training program prior to beginning any volunteer activities at the CCJDC.