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 Detention Center - Inmate Information

Property & Money

Inmate Property

When an inmate is processed into the center all personal items, except court papers, are taken from the individual. These are labeled and stored in the property room. The inmate is issued center clothing and a hygiene kit. This kit contains enough soap, toothpaste, toothbrush, etc., to last the inmate until he/she can purchase commissary items. We do not accept packages for inmates. Inmates may purchase special postage-paid envelopes and other items needed through the commissary. In order for an inmate to release property, he/she must complete a Property Release Form naming the person approved to pick up their property. Thirty days after an inmate's release unclaimed property will be disposed of according to center policy.

Inmate Property Accepted Into The Center

We do not accept personal clothing for the inmates to use in the detention center. We issue all clothing, underclothing and footwear.

Money

Cash, credit cards or debit cards can be used to deposit money into an inmate’s account by using the kiosk located in the lobby. This kiosk is open for use 24-hours a day, 7 days a week. A transaction fee of $2.00 is deducted from the total amount of money deposited, and a receipt is printed from the kiosk. The money is immediately added to the inmate’s account.

Cash, money orders or cashiers checks are accepted through the US Postal Service, and deposited into an inmate’s account Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, from 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. A receipt is given to the inmate the day after these types of deposits are processed.

Inmate Money

  • Upon arrival, all inmate funds are inventoried, a receipt is written and given to the inmate. The funds are placed into a secured box and each weekday morning it is entered into our inmate accounting system under the inmate's name and booking number.

  • Family members may bring money for inmates Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, between the hours of 8:00am and 4:30pm. The center will accept cash, money orders or cashiers checks made payable to the inmate.

  • Money may be mailed, but the center recommends funds in the form of a money order or cashiers check. (4150 J. Reuben Long Ave., Conway, SC 29526)

  • Inmates housed in the main building are not permitted to have any funds in their possession. All personal funds shall be maintained in an inmate funds account.

  • Inmates assigned to the Minimum Security Building shall be permitted to keep $30.00 with them to purchase items from the vending machines.

  • Western Union Money Orders must be made payable to J. Reuben Long Detention Center in care of (C/O) the inmate. The Detention Center will only pick up funds sent via Western Union intended to post fines and/or bonds (not for canteen purposes).

Commissary

General Population- Commissary order forms are picked up each Monday morning and Thursday morning and sent to the commissary vendor. The commissary packages are delivered to the inmates each Tuesday and Friday (Holidays may alter this schedule). Inmates assigned to general population housing units may purchase items up to $75.00 each order. Orders shall not be filled if sufficient funds are not in the inmate's account.

Maximum Security - Inmates assigned to Maximum Security shall be limited to hygiene items and writing material purchases only. Inmates assigned to the Special Housing unit may be limited on purchases. Minimum Security - Inmates assigned to the Minimum Security Building can submit a Money Request Form and receive up to $30.00 (cash) from their account each Tuesday to purchase items from the vending machines as well as order canteen from the commissary.


 
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