SCDJJ is responsible for providing custodial care, supervision and rehabilitation for the state’s children (ages 17 and under at the time of the commission of a criminal or status offense) who are incarcerated, on probation or parole and/or in community placement. Learn more about the Juvenile Justice Process.

Visitation schedules vary by facility. Contact the facility directly or review our In-Person Visitation Page to learn about visiting hours and requirements.

Some items may be allowed. Check our In-Person Visitation Page, or check-in with the facility, beforehand for a list of approved items. Unapproved items will not be permitted.

Youth at our secure facilities are encouraged to write to family. We also encourage families to write to their children. Mail is opened and checked for prohibited items.

All incoming letters should be addressed as shown below. Please do not send musical cards.
[Child’s full name]
[SCDJJ Identification Number]
[Location] 
SC Dept. of Juvenile Justice
4900 Broad River Road 
Columbia, SC 29212 
[Social Worker name] 
[Social Worker phone #]

Yes, most facilities allow phone calls. Contact the facility for guidelines and restrictions.

You may contact your child's Intensive Supervision Officer by calling your local county office.

A social worker should contact you within 72 hours of your child's placement into a SCDJJ facility. If you do not have your child's social worker contact information, you may contact the facility where your child is located.

Restitution must come through the SCDJJ Fiscal Affairs Office via Money Order, Cashier's Check or by using the online payment processing service. 

SCDJJ relies heavily on the thousands of volunteers, mentors and interns who generously spend hundreds of thousands of service hours each year investing in and caring for SCDJJ-involved youth, victims' families and the state of South Carolina. Visit our Get Involved page to learn more and see several other ways SCDJJ could use your help.

You are welcome to email publicinformation@djj.sc.gov and your message will be directed to the correct contact.

FOIA requests should be made via email to FOIA@djj.sc.gov