SCDC - Trenton Correctional Institution

State Prison

Last Updated: February 12, 2024
Address
84 Greenhouse Rd, Trenton, SC 29847
County
Edgefield
Phone
803-896-3000
Email
corrections.info@doc.state.sc.us

Trenton 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

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You can support your loved ones at Trenton CI on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 803-896-3000.

Located at 84 Greenhouse Rd in Trenton, SC, Trenton CI carefully assigns inmates based on their custody level, considering factors like criminal history. Trenton 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 - Trenton 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.

Trenton CI accommodates medium and minimum custody male inmates and offers a range of educational programs, including literacy, GED preparation, high school courses, Title I and special education, as well as Work Keys and Claflin University opportunities. Vocational training covers welding, brick masonry, carpentry, landscaping, crop production, and greenhouse management skills.

In terms of industries, Trenton CI is involved in packaging various products for the Inmate Package Program, allowing inmates' families and friends to order package combinations for shipment to the institution. The facility provides routine medical and dental care onsite to ensure the well-being of its inmates.

Programs at Trenton CI encompass multi-faith religious services, recreational activities, and specialized sessions such as Authentic Manhood, yoga, Toastmasters, Corrective Thinking, grief counseling, AA/NA, Jumpstart, and Real Man/Real Talk. Additionally, the facility offers the Prison Fellowship Academy, Spanish Bible Study, Proverbs 22:6, Kairos, Rock of Ages, pre-release programming, Impact of Crime, and violence prevention initiatives.

Regarding community engagement, Trenton CI offers an Operation Behind Bars program upon request for local groups, providing insights into prison life. The facility also organizes two correctional officer-supervised work crews: one assists Palmetto Pride with litter control along the state's interstate highway system, while the other maintains the Hickory Knob State Park Golf Course for the SC Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism. Through these services and programs, Trenton CI aims to support inmate rehabilitation and contribute positively to the community.

Inmate Locator

Trenton 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.

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Visitation Information

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.

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