South Carolina Inmate Search

An inmate search in South Carolina shows the inmate's location, personal information, and sentencing information. The search depends on the type of facility where the inmate is currently serving time. The facility can be associated with the county, state, or federal government. South Carolina has four federal facilities, 21 state facilities, and 50 county jails.

If you need to find an inmate in South Carolina, you must know specific information related to the following.

• The name of the inmate
• The inmate's identification number

The inmate's name and identification number are essential in conducting a successful search. If the name or ID number is unknown to you, it may be helpful to know the inmate's gender, race, and age. These details will help you narrow down the search.

Here are four methods you can use to search for an inmate in South Carolina

Inmate Search in Federal Prisons

The Federal Bureau of Prisons operates federal prisons. The Federal Bureau Of Prisons provides the public with inmate records through an offender search tool on its website. The search tool has two options: one uses the inmate's BOP number, and the other uses the inmate's name. The BOP number search is fast and precise since each inmate has a unique number. The name search utilizes the last name and a full or partial first name. You can also include additional details such as the inmate's date of birth, gender, and race. The results on the name search show inmates with similar names, from which you have to scroll down to find your inmate.

Inmate Search in State Prisons

If the inmate you're looking for is in a state facility, you can easily access their records through the South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDOC). The SCDOC is in charge of all state prisons in South Carolina. They provide inmate information through a search tool on their website that uses the inmate's name and DOC number. The results show the inmate's name, alias name, mugshots, conviction, age, race, gender, prison number, release date, and facility of imprisonment. The information on the search tool is subject to quick changes that may compromise its accuracy and completeness. Users are advised to verify the information before making judgments. The South Carolina Department of Corrections has an information line that one can use to verify the data. Contact them at 1-866-727-2846.

Inmate Search in County and Municipal Jails

County and municipal jails serve the county criminal justice system. If an inmate is in a county or municipal jail, their information can be obtained from the county court clerk's office, the county sheriff's office, or the municipal police department.

The court clerk records all information about an inmate as they go through the criminal justice system. Visit the clerk's office or contact them via phone and request access to the information.

You can also visit or contact the county sheriff's office or the municipal police department to get the information. However, some counties have an online platform that provides inmate records easily. Search on the sheriff's website or the police website to see if the county or city has an inline inmate roster.

Inmate Search Using VINE

VINE is a notification service that allows victims of crime and family members to stay informed about the status of an offender. The changes include when an inmate is transferred to another facility, when they are released, or when they escape prison. To get the VINE notification service visit their website or download the mobile app and register.