Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center
The Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center is an essential part of the criminal justice system in Richland County. The detention center is committed to providing its users and residents of Richland County with quality and efficient service.
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Detainee/Inmate Information
Mission Statement
Inmate Accounts
Contact Administration
Working at Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center
Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA)
Religious Services
Inmate Visitation
Inmate Guide book
Mail Item Rules
Contact and Location
The Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center is located at 201 John Mark Dial Drive, Columbia, SC 29209. Regular hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. The Detention Center is closed Sundays. Click here for a list of contact numbers.