Turbeville Correctional Institution
P.O. Box 252
Turbeville, SC 29162
(843) 659-4800
(803) 896-3100
Warden: Gregory Knowlin
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Opened: 1994Security: Level 2 (Male)
Special Mission: The institution houses adult male offenders mostly sentenced under the Youthful Offender Act. The Youthful Offender Intensification Program, which focuses on the needs of inmates ages 17-25 sentenced by the courts as Youthful Offenders, has four phases. A 256 bed phase I and Phase II unit provides programs including education, work details, and a controlled environment with few privileges. Phase III inmates are place in the general population with some inmates assigned to a 272 bed Correctional Recovery Academy which deals with substance abuse problems, some being assigned to the Sex Offender Treatment Programs, and some assigned to general population. Additionally, we have 408 beds assigned to the adult straight-time population. The mission is directed by three majors area - administration, operations, and program services. These functions are developed and administered by personnel trained to interact professionally with both inmates and staff.
Education: Educational opportunities are provided based on the individual’s needs. A language arts program (reading, spelling, grammar), mathematics, and literacy training is offered. High School credentials can be earned by a student successfully passing the General Education Development (GED) Test. College credit courses are offered to those who qualify.
Vocational Training: Plumbing, carpentry, Brick Masonry, and Heavy equipment.
Health Care: Routine medical and dental service on site with 24-hour emergency care available. Area Mental Health Center.
Programs: Physical and Mental Health care, religious services, Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, Sexual Offender Treatment Program, Impact of Crime classes, and Substance Abuse Treatment Program.
Community Services: Provide a correctional officer to supervise an inmate litter crew to pick up trash along the interstate highways, state highways and secondary roads. We are committed to keeping South Carolina highways in pristine condition. We provide for Palmetto Pride, supervised inmates who ensure that the cleanliness of the Prideways, that are assigned to us, are maintained.
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