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How to mail a letter to an inmate at Goodman Correctional Institution

To write to someone held at Goodman Correctional Institution, address your envelope to the inmate's full committed name and SCDC number, Goodman Correctional Institution, 4556 Broad River Road, Columbia, SC 29210. Goodman Correctional Institution is a state prison in Columbia, South Carolina, operated by the South Carolina Department of Corrections.

Inmate mail — Goodman Correctional Institution

[Inmate's full committed name]  [SCDC number]
Goodman Correctional Institution
4556 Broad River Road
Columbia, SC  29210

Put the inmate's full committed name and SCDC number on the first line, and mail to the institution's inmate-mail address here — not its street address. Mail without a usable name and SCDC number is returned.

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Key facts

  • Send mail to Goodman Correctional Institution, 4556 Broad River Road, Columbia, SC 29210 — the institution's inmate-mail address, not its street address.
  • South Carolina sends inmate mail to each institution directly. In the center of the envelope put the inmate’s committed name, SCDC number, living/dorm unit, the institution name, and the institution’s full address.
  • Put your name and complete return address in the upper-left corner. Mail without a return address or the SCDC number can be rejected.
  • Incoming mail is opened and inspected for contraband; only paper letters are accepted, with up to 10 photos per envelope (extras are discarded).
  • People in Restricted Housing (RHU) or Reception & Evaluation (R&E) cannot receive photos or publications. Confirm the person’s current institution on SCDC’s inmate search before mailing.
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How to send your letter

  1. 1

    Confirm the person is still at Goodman Correctional Institution

    Inmates are transferred between facilities without notice. Confirm they are still at Goodman Correctional Institution — and double-check the SCDC number — before you mail anything, using the South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC)'s official inmate locator.

  2. 2

    Address it exactly

    First line: the inmate's full committed name and SCDC number. Then Goodman Correctional Institution, 4556 Broad River Road, Columbia, SC 29210. Add your full return address.

  3. 3

    Keep the contents allowed

    Plain letter-size paper is safest. Do not enclose cash, stamps, gift cards, or any object other than paper — prohibited items get the whole letter rejected. Check the mail rules above before adding photos.

  4. 4

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Common questions

How do I address a letter to an inmate at Goodman Correctional Institution?

Put the inmate's full committed name and SCDC number on the first line, then Goodman Correctional Institution, 4556 Broad River Road, Columbia, SC 29210. Include your full first and last name and return address on the envelope.

Is mail to Goodman Correctional Institution opened, read, or scanned?

Expect it to be. Incoming personal mail is opened and inspected for contraband and can be read under the South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC)'s rules.

What can I send to Goodman Correctional Institution — photos, cards, or books?

Up to 10 photos per envelope (extras are discarded); no polaroids. People in Restricted Housing or Reception & Evaluation cannot receive photos. Books and magazines must come directly from an approved publisher or vendor, and cannot go to anyone in Restricted Housing or Reception & Evaluation.

What can't I mail to Goodman Correctional Institution?

Do not send: Cash, checks, money orders, or postage stamps; Anything other than paper letters (no polaroids, stickers, or anything containing metal); Nude, sexually explicit, or violent/illegal content; More than 10 photos in one envelope; Any photos or publications to someone in Restricted Housing or Reception & Evaluation. Prohibited items get the letter rejected or destroyed.

What if the person has been transferred or released?

The letter will not reliably reach them or come back to you. Confirm they are still at Goodman Correctional Institution before mailing, since the South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) moves people without notice.

Can the inmate write back to me?

Yes, if you include a complete return address. Inmates can send outgoing mail, though they may need to cover their own postage. PostPal prints your return address for you.

Sources

Addresses verified August 2026 against official sources. Always confirm on the official site before time-sensitive filings.

See the full South Carolina inmate mail rules — what you can and can’t send, photos & more →

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