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Palmer Pre-Release is for State Prison offenders sentenced anywhere from one year to life by the State Court in the county where the charges were filed
All prisons and jails have Security or Custody levels depending on the inmate’s classification, sentence, and criminal history. Please review the rules and regulations for State Work Release facility.
The phone carrier is Global Tel Link (GTL) - ConnectNetwork, to see their rates and best-calling plans for your inmate to call you.
If you are unsure of your inmate's location, you can search and locate your inmate by typing in their last name, first name or first initial, and/or the offender ID number to get their accurate information immediately Registered Offenders
Located at 2012 Pisgah Rd in Florence, SC, Palmer Pre-Release carefully assigns inmates based on their custody level, considering factors like criminal history. Palmer Pre-Release offers diverse educational and vocational programs aimed at equipping offenders for successful reintegration into society and reducing recidivism. Through these initiatives, inmates gain skills and confidence, fostering personal growth and resilience.
Palmer Pre-Release Center, catering to minimum-out custody level male inmates, focuses on rehabilitation through work programming, pre-release training, and various other programs aimed at facilitating successful reintegration into society. Educational opportunities include Adult Basic Education, GED Preparation, and Work Keys instruction to equip inmates with essential skills.
Healthcare services at Palmer Pre-Release Center entail routine medical care provided by Lee CI medical staff twice a week, supplemented by 24-hour emergency care availability to ensure the well-being of inmates. The center offers religious services, volunteer services, and a Financial Wellness program in collaboration with Truist Bank, along with recreational activities to support inmates' holistic development.
In addition to its core programs, Palmer Pre-Release Center provides recreational programs and access to a satellite library to promote leisure and intellectual engagement among inmates. The center actively engages with the community by deploying inmate labor crews to various local entities, including the City of Florence, Florence County, S.C. Vocational Rehabilitation, Florence National Guard Armory, Darlington County Department of Transportation, and Darlington County National Guard Armory, fostering community ties and contributing to public service initiatives.
Palmer Pre-Release maintains a database of current inmates and their locations within the system. To locate an inmate, begin by using the DOC locator tool, which requires entering the first three letters of the inmate's first and last name, allowing for variations in spelling.
If unable to locate the desired information through free resources, users may opt to use the Arrest Record Search, which requires payment. While this option incurs a small fee, it provides access to the most up-to-date data available.
For visitation updates, virtual visitation, rules for visitors, and FAQs, visit our Visitation Information.
Visitation is now open on Saturdays and Sundays for all institutions not on covid quarantine.
Visits must be scheduled ahead of time on the SCDC/GTL scheduler. If you have not created an account, click here to do so.
For virtual visitation, read carefully: the virtual visitation instructions and FAQ (PDF) before creating an account.
Visits will be from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will be scheduled in 2-hour blocks. General population inmates with visitation privileges will be allowed four in-person visits per month.
Inmates may have one visit per weekend and up to four visits per month.
Inmates may have up to four visitors at a time, one of which must be an adult. Children of all ages can visit. Children age 10 and older must have a government-issued photo ID to visit. Children age nine and younger must show a long-form birth certificate.
Families of inmates who have visitation privileges and live in housing units other than the general population need to schedule visits by calling the institution. For visitation updates, virtual visitation, rules for visitors, and FAQs, visit our Visitation Information.
Questions? Email visitation@doc.sc.gov.