Sc Arrest Records
Start with your county sheriff inmate roster or booking log; request arrest reports from the sheriff if needed.
Find South Carolina arrest records or recent bookings for a person.
Inside This Page:
Official arrest and jail lookup routes in South Carolina
| Official Path | Best For | How to Access | What You May Find |
|---|---|---|---|
| County sheriff inmate lookup or booking log | Checking recent arrests and current county jail custody in a specific county. | Open the county sheriff site and search the inmate roster or view recent bookings. | Custody status, booking date/time, charges, bond; sometimes release notes. |
| Sheriff records access (arrest report request) | Obtaining the official arrest report or incident details for a specific arrest. | Submit a records request to the arresting sheriff’s office with name, date, and location. | Arrest report, incident summary, arresting agency details; some data may be restricted. |
| Official corrections locator (state prison inmate search) | Finding individuals moved from county jail to state prison custody. | Search the state corrections inmate database by name or inmate number. | Prison location, custody status, sentence details; not county arrest reports. |
| Clerk follow-up for filed case details | Confirming case number, court dates, and dispositions after charges are filed. | Contact the county clerk of court for the arrest county to search or request the case file. | Case docket, filings, and outcomes; arrest narrative is held by the sheriff. |
How to search
Start with the jail roster
Go to the county sheriff’s inmate lookup or booking log and search the person’s name.
If not located
Check nearby county rosters or use the state corrections inmate locator if the person may be in prison.
Get the arrest report
Submit a records request to the arresting sheriff’s office for the arrest report or incident summary.
Quick answers
Who keeps South Carolina arrest records?
County sheriffs and local police create arrest records; county jail rosters list bookings, and arrest reports are obtained from the arresting sheriff’s records unit.
Is there a statewide arrest log?
No. Use the county sheriff’s roster for bookings; the state corrections locator only lists individuals in state prison, not county arrests.
How do I find a DUI/DWI arrest?
Search the county booking log for the arrest date and name, then request the arrest report from the sheriff for details.