West Columbia Police Jail

Police Department Jail

Last Updated: April 19, 2024
Address
200 North 12th St, West Columbia, SC 29171
County
Lexington
Phone
803-794-0721

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 Police Station - Medium facility.

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

You can work with your local police at the West Columbia Police Jail webpage on InmateAid

The West Columbia Police Jail is a short-term police lock-up located at 200 North 12th St in West Columbia, SC. It serves as the holding facility for the West Columbia Police Department or agencies within the judicial district of Lexington County. Police jails are locally operated to hold inmates awaiting transfer to the Lexington County Jail or another jurisdiction that issued the arrest warrant.

It is later at the county jail where the offender will be arraigned and read the charges before a magistrate. It is then determined whether the accused will be offered bail. If you are seeking more detailed information about an inmate, please call 803-794-0721 and ask for the booking department or click here for the latest arrest records.

Please be mindful that this lockup is a temporary holding before transfer. Offenders are here no longer than 48-72 hours at the most, therefore commissary, visitation, incoming mail, or telephone calls are NOT AVAILABLE here. If you are reading this to determine your inmate's location for any of these services, you should try the link below for the free Lexington County Jail inmate search.

Beyond its operational functions, the West Columbia Police Jail deeply embraces community policing principles. This collaborative approach fosters partnerships between law enforcement and residents to identify, address, and prevent community safety issues.

Community policing involves active engagement with residents to understand neighborhood concerns, administer justice fairly, and conduct extensive public outreach and education. Through this partnership, trust is cultivated, relationships are fortified, and the community experiences reduced crime rates and improved quality of life.

Within West Columbia's city limits, the police department delivers essential services including patrol, investigations, and support, with mutual aid agreements in place for specialized services. Guided by the tenets of Community Oriented Policing, the department emphasizes proactive engagement and high visibility to enhance community safety and crime prevention efforts.

Inmate Locator

To utilize the Inmate Search page on InmateAid, begin by selecting the relevant prison facility in South Carolina. This allows you to view the current list of inmates housed at West Columbia Police Jail.

The second section features the InmateAid Inmate Search tool, providing a user-generated database of inmates. You can access this resource to utilize any of InmateAid's services. If you require assistance in creating an inmate profile to maintain communication, please contact us at aid@inmateaid.com, and we'll gladly help you locate your loved one.

As a last resort, you might have to pay for that information if we do not have it. The Arrest Record Search will cost you a small amount, but their data is the freshest available and for that reason, they charge to access it.

Visitation Information

Visiting hours for West Columbia Police Jail are subject to change, so it's crucial to confirm them by contacting the facility directly by phone. Please reach out to 803-794-0721, on visitation procedures, applications, or directions to the facility in West Columbia. Please note that visitors will undergo a thorough search before entering the premises, and personal belongings, including cell phones, are strictly prohibited. Individuals under probation, parole, or community corrections supervision must obtain approval from their supervising officer and the superintendent before visiting, although such visits are not typically approved.

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