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MacDougall CI 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 - medium 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 1516 Old Gilliard Rd in Ridgeville, SC, MacDougall CI carefully assigns inmates based on their custody level, considering factors like criminal history. MacDougall CI 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.
When someone you care about ends up in a state prison, it can be tough to navigate the ins and outs of the system. From figuring out how to stay in touch to understanding what you can do to make their time easier, it can feel overwhelming. That's where this webpage comes in handy. It's here to help you get the lowdown on SCDC - MacDougall Correctional Institution so you can stay connected and support your loved one during their time inside.
Communication is important, the prison offers a phone program for outbound calls only, with inmates unable to receive incoming calls. Accepting collect calls can be expensive, sometimes exceeding $10 per call. Click here for discounts on inmate calls, especially if the communication with your inmate is frequent. It's important to remember that all phone calls are recorded, and discussing sensitive legal matters over these lines is discouraged.
While incarcerated, reading is often the best use of time. Please note that books and magazines, puzzles, and word searches ordered for inmates must come directly from the publisher. This policy ensures that the items are new, untampered, and comply with the facility's regulations. Prisons and jails enforce this rule to prevent the introduction of contraband or prohibited materials. By restricting orders to publishers, the facility can better maintain security and control over the content entering the institution. Any books or magazines not received directly from the publisher will be rejected and not delivered to the inmate. You may, however, send letters and selfies to inmates with this easy-to-use app, packages starting at only $8.00.
MacDougall Correctional Institution, established in 1966, accommodates male inmates at medium and minimum custody levels. Its educational offerings through Palmetto Unified School District/MacDougall High School encompass GED Preparation, Adult Basic Education (ABE), and career readiness certification via the Worldwide Interactive Network (WIN). Vocational training is robust, featuring Career and Technology Education (CTE) programs in Carpentry, Masonry, and Auto Body Repair, complemented by on-the-job (OJT) certificates in over 80 areas and opportunities for nationally recognized credentials like NCCER and ASE.
Healthcare at MacDougall CI includes routine medical care onsite with round-the-clock emergency services. The facility hosts a variety of programs to support inmate rehabilitation and personal growth, such as religious services, volunteer opportunities, substance abuse support groups like Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous, recreational services, Impact of Crime classes, and comprehensive re-entry initiatives like the Medicated Assisted Treatment program, Certified Peer Support Specialists, and Jumpstart re-entry program.
Furthermore, MacDougall CI collaborates with Shield’s Ministry-MIT Re-Entry Program, Fairhaven Reentry Program, Prison Fellowship Academy, and Voorhees College to offer inmates tailored pathways toward successful reintegration into society. In terms of community engagement, the institution provides an inmate labor crew to the Department of Transportation and organizes a correctional officer-supervised litter crew tasked with maintaining cleanliness along interstate highways. Through these community services, MacDougall CI strives to foster positive connections between inmates and the broader community while promoting social responsibility and rehabilitation.
MacDougall CI 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.
