Columbia, SC Kirkland Reception and Evaluation Center View
Kirkland Reception and Evaluation Center is a South Carolina Department of Corrections facility in Columbia, Richland County, South Carolina. It functions primarily as the state reception, evaluation, and classification center for newly sentenced male inmates entering SCDC custody. The facility is not a county jail and generally does not hold local pretrial detainees awaiting bond. Its role is to receive inmates from courts and county facilities, complete intake screening, assess custody and program needs, and assign inmates to appropriate SCDC institutions within the state prison system.
Contact and Location Information
How to Find an Inmate at Kirkland Reception and Evaluation Center
To find someone at Kirkland Reception and Evaluation Center, use the official inmate search link available on this page for the facility’s roster or SCDC inmate search. Inmate listings typically show identifying details such as name, inmate number, admission or booking date, charges or offense information, assigned location, and custody status. Records do not always appear immediately after arrival because intake, verification, and data entry can take several hours, and state prison transfers may take longer to update. If the person was recently arrested and has not been sentenced to SCDC custody, check the county jail or court records instead.
FAQs
How do I visit an inmate at Kirkland Reception and Evaluation Center?
Visits are usually allowed only after the inmate is processed and the visitor is approved under SCDC visiting rules. Contact the facility or check the official SCDC visiting information for current schedules, application steps, and any restrictions.
What do I need to bring when visiting Kirkland Reception and Evaluation Center?
Bring a valid government-issued photo ID and follow the facility dress code and security rules. Do not bring prohibited items, and arrive early enough to complete check-in.
How do I make phone or video calls with an inmate?
Inmates generally cannot receive incoming calls, but they may place outgoing calls through the approved phone system. Families usually need to create or fund an account with the approved service provider before calls can be made.
How do I send mail to an inmate?
Use the inmate’s full name and SCDC number, and follow the facility’s current mailing rules. Mail is inspected, and items such as cash, prohibited photos, or unauthorized materials may be rejected.
How does the commissary work?
Inmates may be able to buy approved items through commissary using funds in their inmate account. Family members can usually add money through approved deposit methods listed by SCDC.
How is bail set and how do I post bond at Kirkland Reception and Evaluation Center?
This is a state prison reception and evaluation facility, so inmates here are typically already sentenced to SCDC custody and bond is not posted at the facility. If there is an open court matter, contact the court, county detention center, or clerk’s office handling that case.
What happens during the intake process at Kirkland Reception and Evaluation Center and when will the inmate appear in the system?
Intake usually includes identity verification, property inventory, health screening, records review, and classification. Records may take several hours or longer to appear online, especially after a transfer from a county facility or court.