Institutions
The Department of Corrections has 21 institutions and they are categorized into four distinct security levels: close security , medium security , minimum security and community-based pre-release/work centers . The architectural design of the institution, type of housing, operational procedures, and the level of security staffing determine an institution's security level. Inmates are assigned to institutions to meet their specific security, programming, medical, educational, and work requirements.MINIMUM-OUT LEVEL (MO)
Minimum-out level facilities are community-based pre-release/work centers that house minimum-security non-violent inmates who are within 36 months of release. These units are work and program oriented, providing intensive specialized programs that prepare the inmates for release to the community. Housing is mainly double bunk, open-bay wards with unfenced perimeters.
MINIMUM LEVEL (MI)
Minimum level institutions are minimum-security facilities that house inmates with relatively short sentences or time to serve. Housing is mainly double bunk cubicles with unfenced perimeters. Operational procedures at minimum level facilities impart a higher level of security compared to minimum-out level facilities.
MEDIUM LEVEL (ME)
Medium level facilities are medium-security institutions. Housing is primarily double bunk, cell type with some institutions having double-bunk cubicles. With single fenced perimeters and electronic surveillance, medium level institutions provide a higher level of security than minimum level facilities.
CLOSE LEVEL (CL)
Close level facilities are high-security institutions designed primarily to house violent offenders with longer sentences, and inmates who exhibit behavioral problems. Housing consists of single and double cells, and all perimeters are double-fenced with extensive electronic surveillance. Inmates at close level facilities are closely supervised and their activities and movement within the institution are highly restricted.
S.C. DHEC Food Safety Inspections ("Food Grades")
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control inspects our food service operations just as they would any other retail or institutional food establishment. To check for past or more recent inspections, visit the S.C. DHEC Food Grades website.
INSTITUTIONAL LISTING
| Headquarters |
Livesay Correctional Institution |
Allendale Correctional Institution (ME) |
MacDougall Correctional Institution (ME/MI) |
Broad River Correctional Institution (CL/ME) |
Manning Reentry/Work Release Center (MI) |
Broad River Secure Facility (CL) |
McCormick Correctional Institution (CL) |
Graham (Camille Griffin) Correctional |
Palmer Pre-Release Center (MO) |
Evans Correctional Institution (ME) |
Perry Correctional Institution (ME) |
Goodman Correctional Institution (MI) |
Ridgeland Correctional Institution (ME) |
Kershaw Correctional Institution and Reentry Center (ME) |
Trenton Correctional Institution (ME/MI) |
Kirkland Reception and |
Turbeville Correctional Institution (ME) |
Leath Correctional Institution |
Tyger River Correctional Institution (ME) |
Lee Correctional Institution (CL/ME) |
Wateree River Correctional |
Lieber Correctional Institution and Reentry Center (CL) |