John G. Richards Youth Detention Center
John G. Richards Youth Detention Center
State Juvenile Detention / Evaluation FacilityMailing Address
[Inmate / Resident Full Name] — [ID if known]
John G. Richards Youth Detention Center
4900 Broad River Road, Columbia, SC 29212
John G. Richards Youth Detention Center
4900 Broad River Road, Columbia, SC 29212
Physical Address
4900 Broad River Road, Columbia, SC 29212
Governing Agency
South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice
Inmate ID
Youth / Client ID — Not required
Last Verified
September 28, 2026
Facility Mailing and Service Information
Confirm the youth's current placement and South Carolina DJJ correspondence rules before mailing.
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Verify current DJJ photo/content restrictions before sending photographs.
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Verify current DJJ publication/package rules before sending.
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Do not send cash. Confirm any approved youth-account procedure with DJJ.
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Confirm current youth placement and family/guardian visitation requirements before travel.
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How to Address Your Letter
Confirm the youth's current placement and South Carolina DJJ correspondence rules before mailing.
About John G. Richards Youth Detention Center
John G. Richards Youth Detention Center is a South Carolina correctional, juvenile, federal or reentry facility record reviewed on 2026-09-28.