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Posted on: March 13, 2020

[ARCHIVED] Sheriff’s Office Institutes Social Distancing Measures, Detention Visitation Suspended

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YORK COUNTY, SC (YCSO NEWS) - York County is continuing to monitor the progression of COVID-19 across the country and, in particular, South Carolina. Therefore, York County Sheriff’s Office will institute “social distancing” measures for the Sheriff’s Office and Detention Center Lobbies effective immediately.

In addition, in order to follow Governor Henry McMaster’s executive order, all inmate visitation and volunteer led programs at the York County Detention Center have been suspended until further notice.

Sheriff Kevin Tolson is urging anyone who has flu-like symptoms or is “high-risk” for contracting COVID-19 to refrain from entering the Moss Justice Center and District Offices in Rock Hill, Fort Mill and Clover. Additionally, if you have traveled outside of the United States or had close contact with someone who recently traveled outside of the United States and is sick, please refrain from entering the Sheriff’s Office and District Offices. 

Signage is posted at the security entrance to the Moss Justice Center as well as the Sheriff’s Office and Detention Center Lobbies to remind citizens who may feel feverish, have a cough and shortness of breath to stop and call before entering the facility. 

Sheriff’s Office Phone Numbers are as follows:

  • Emergencies: 9-1-1
  • Sheriff’s Office Main Line: 803-628-3059
  • York County Detention Center: 803-628-3080
  • York District 1 Office: 803-628-3059
  • Clover District 2 Office: 803-222-8981
  • Rock Hill District 3 Office: 803-909-7515
  • Fort Mill District 4 Office: 803-396-8426

Here is a sample of the door sign.

COVID 19 Sheriff's Office Door Flier Stop Sign with Icons showing fever coughing and shortness of



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