The SCDC Office of Inspector General is responsible for investigating criminal acts (suspected or alleged) believed to have been committed by SCDC inmates, employees, or others when the crime relates to the agency. This is accomplished utilizing skilled investigative personnel, criminal analysts, and support from other agency components and outside law enforcement partnerships.
Requests from outside law enforcement entities to meet with or speak with an inmate in the SCDC should be directed to the Office of Inspector General. Agents will assist in coordinating any approved law enforcement visits with the institution.
Requests may be submitted electronically: (preferred method)
Through US Mail:
Office of Inspector General
South Carolina Department of Corrections
Post Office Box 21787
Columbia, SC 29210
By phone:
(803) 896-4766
(803) 896-8507
(803) 896-5214
The use of cellphones and social media sites by offenders in the custody of the South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) is strictly prohibited. This activity constitutes a security violation/possession of contraband and appropriate disciplinary actions will be taken.
If you know of an SCDC offender who has a cellphone or maintains information on a social networking website, please report the suspicious activity using the form provided.
Report Offender Use of Cell Phones / Social Media
Tips may be submitted anonymously.
Service of arrest warrants upon SCDC inmates and bond hearings for the warrants served is coordinated through the SCDC Office of General Counsel in compliance with the SC Court Administration instructions.
- Subpoenas for inmate phone records prior to January of 2012 should be submitted to the following:
- Mel Khanthavong or Angela Perry
- Securus Technologies
- 3000 Kellway Drive Suite 150
- Carrollton, TX 75006
- Subpoenas for inmate phone records on or after January of 2012 should be submitted to:
- Andrea Melera
- Executive Assistant - Legal
- Global Tel*Link Corporation
- 12021 Sunset Hill Road #100
- Reston, VA 20190
