State prison · South Carolina

Palmer Pre-Release Center

South Carolina Department of CorrectionsMinimum security

Palmer Pre-Release Center is a state prison in Florence, South Carolina, run by the South Carolina Department of Corrections. The state classifies it as minimum security. Federal facility data from 2020 put its capacity at about 292 beds.

Palmer Pre-Release Center Address and Phone

Facility type
State prison
Address
2012 Pisgah Rd, Florence, SC 29501Open in Google Maps
Main phone
(843) 661-4770
Operated by
South Carolina Department of Corrections
County
Florence County

Visiting, Mail and Phone Calls

Visiting days, visitor approval, dress rules and the mailing format for letters are set by the South Carolina Department of Corrections and can change at short notice. Read the official facility page and call ahead before you travel.

Official listing on doc.sc.gov

Jails and Police Near Palmer Pre-Release Center

Anyone arrested near Florence is booked into the county jail first; a state facility only receives people after sentencing, commitment or transfer.

Other State Prisons in South Carolina

Open status checked against the official doc.sc.gov facility listing in November 2026. Address and phone come from that listing or, where it shows none, from the federal HIFLD prison dataset. This page lists no inmates.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find an inmate at Palmer Pre-Release Center?
Use the official offender search of the South Carolina Department of Corrections (public.doc.state.sc.us). Search by name or state inmate number; the result shows the current facility. People in state prison are not listed on county jail rosters.
What is the phone number for Palmer Pre-Release Center?
The listed main number for Palmer Pre-Release Center is (843) 661-4770.
Who runs Palmer Pre-Release Center?
Palmer Pre-Release Center is operated by the South Carolina Department of Corrections and is located in Florence County.