Columbia, SC Manning Reentry/Work Release Center View
Manning Reentry/Work Release Center is a South Carolina Department of Corrections reentry and work release facility located in Columbia, Richland County, South Carolina. It is not a county jail for newly arrested pretrial detainees. The facility generally houses sentenced state inmates who meet eligibility requirements for work release, community employment, and reentry programming as they prepare to return to the community. Its role in the justice system is to support supervised transition from prison to release while maintaining custody, accountability, and public safety under state correctional rules.
Contact and Location Information
How to Find an Inmate at Manning Reentry/Work Release Center
To find someone assigned to the facility, use the official inmate search link available on this page. Inmate rosters and state inmate search tools typically list identifying details such as the person’s name, inmate number, admission or booking date, current location, charges or offense information, sentence details, and custody status. Records are not always searchable immediately after a person is received or transferred. Processing, verification, and system updates can take several hours, and transfer information may lag behind the actual move. If the person does not appear right away, check again later or contact the facility or the South Carolina Department of Corrections for guidance.
FAQs
How do I visit an inmate at Manning Reentry/Work Release Center?
Visitation is usually controlled by the facility and may require the visitor to be approved in advance. Contact the facility or check the official corrections website for current visiting days, hours, dress rules, and scheduling requirements.
What do I need to bring when visiting Manning Reentry/Work Release Center?
Visitors generally need a valid government-issued photo ID, such as a driver’s license, state ID, or passport. Bring only approved items, because phones, bags, cash, and other personal property may be restricted.
How do I make phone or video calls with an inmate?
Inmates usually cannot receive incoming personal calls, but they may be able to place outgoing calls through the approved phone provider. Video visits, if offered, must be scheduled through the approved system and are subject to monitoring and facility rules.
How do I send mail to an inmate?
Address mail with the inmate’s full name and inmate number, and use the official mailing address provided by the facility or the South Carolina Department of Corrections. Mail is inspected, and items such as cash, contraband, or unauthorized materials may be rejected.
How does the commissary work?
Commissary allows eligible inmates to buy approved items such as snacks, hygiene products, and writing supplies. Family and friends may be able to deposit money through an approved payment service, subject to fees, limits, and facility rules.
How is bail set and how do I post bond at Manning Reentry/Work Release Center?
Because this is a state reentry and work release facility, most people held here are already sentenced and bail usually does not apply. If the person has a pending case or bond issue, contact the court, the county detention center that handled the arrest, or the inmate’s attorney for instructions.
What happens during the intake process at Manning Reentry/Work Release Center and when will the inmate appear in the system?
During intake or transfer processing, staff confirm identity, review records, assign housing, explain rules, and complete medical or security screening as needed. Records may take several hours to appear or update online, so the person may not show in the search system immediately.