Where it stands
Beaufort County · 7 facilities on this plate
Particulars
- Type
- County jail
- Capacity
- 255 beds
- Population
- 189
- Security level
- Maximum
- County
- Beaufort County
- State
- South Carolina
- Country
- United States
- Court
- Beaufort County General Sessions Court
- Roster checked
- October 16, 2026
Also in Beaufort County
- University of South Carolina - Beaufort Police Dept.Special jurisdiction police
- Bluffton Police DepartmentPolice department
- Beaufort County Sheriffs Office - Hilton Head Island SubstationSheriff's office
- Port Royal Police DepartmentPolice department
- Beaufort County Sheriffs Office - Main StationSheriff's office
- Beaufort Police DepartmentPolice department
Frequently asked
Where is Beaufort County Detention Center located?
Beaufort County Detention Center is at 100 Ribaut Rd, Beaufort, SC 29902 (Beaufort County, South Carolina).
How can I call Beaufort County Detention Center?
The main number on record is (843) 255-5200. Numbers can change, so check the agency's official website if the call does not connect.
How do I find out if someone is held at Beaufort County Detention Center?
Use the agency's official inmate lookup, linked on this page, or call the facility on (843) 255-5200. Official agency records are the final authority on custody status.
What kind of facility is Beaufort County Detention Center?
Beaufort County Detention Center is a county jail run by the county sheriff's office. County jails hold people awaiting trial and those serving short sentences, usually under a year.
What is the capacity of Beaufort County Detention Center?
Its sources list a capacity of 255 places and a population of about 189 at the last count. Actual occupancy changes from day to day.
What are the visiting rules at Beaufort County Detention Center?
Visits usually have to be booked in advance, and visitors bring official photo identification. Rules differ from one facility to the next, so contact Beaufort County Detention Center before travelling or read the visiting section of its website.
How do I send a letter to someone at Beaufort County Detention Center?
Address the envelope with the person's full name and booking or inmate number, followed by Beaufort County Detention Center, 100 Ribaut Rd, Beaufort, SC 29902. Many facilities only accept plain letters and photos, so check its mail rules before sending anything else.
What area does Beaufort County Detention Center belong to?
Beaufort County Detention Center is in Beaufort County, South Carolina. Beaufort County has its own page in the atlas with every facility in the area.