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 The S.C. Department of Corrections is committed to providing useful information and being transparent with the public.

 

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Media questions should be directed to:

Chrysti Shain 
Director of Communications
(803) 413-8206
shain.chrysti@doc.sc.gov

For ongoing current information, visit one of the agency’s social media accounts:

Twitter-Facebook-Instagram-LinkedIn

See our Petition to Jam Cell Phones (PDF)

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Freedom of Information and Research requests

FOIA: If you are interested in making a request under the South Carolina Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). you can email the request, along with your name and contact information, to FOIA@doc.sc.gov. You can find more information about the FOIA and SCDC processes here.

RESEARCH: If you are interested in more detailed information for use in research or media reports, please see our Research page. This contains a host of data including population, salary, recidivism and other information.

 

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Inside an institution
Institutions
Institutions, information for family members, visitation, S.C. DHEC Food Safety Inspections, inmate searches, and inmate programs.
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Programs, Reentry, and Rehabilitation
For our Programs information, Victim Services, and our Palmetto Unified School District.
Law Books
Legal Information
Freedom of Information Act requests, SCDC Research, and our Policy Listing.

FOIA requests can be emailed to:
FOIA@doc.sc.gov
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Medical Services
Information regarding Medical Administration, Medical Planning, and other Clinical Services

Get info or report an inmate medical issue:
MedicalConcerns@doc.sc.gov
(803) 896-8547
HQ building
Behavioral Health
Information regarding mental health programs, Residential Care, Addiction Recovery Services, and other Behavioral Health programs and services.
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Criminal Investigations
Office of Inspector General, Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), Fugitives, and reporting Sexual Abuse / Harassment or Offender Usage of Cell Phones / Social Media.