South Carolina Inmate Search Guide

Find inmates incarcerated in South Carolina (SC) State prisons, Federal prison, County jails and the South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) systems.

South Carolina Incarceration Stats for Federal, State and Local Jail Jurisdiction:

• South Carolina Total Incarceration  : 19,541
• South Carolina Total Incarceration per 100,000 Adults : 494
• South Carolina Total Incarceration per 100000 (All Ages) : 386
  *Per 2017 US DOJ Bureau of Justice Statistics based on sentenced South Carolina prisoners.

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Table of Contents

• South Carolina DOC Inmate Search

• South Carolina DOC Information

• South Carolina Department of Correction Facilities
  

• South Carolina Federal Inmate Search

• South Carolina County Jail Inmate Search
  

South Carolina Department of Corrections Inmate Search

Step 1: Visit the South Carolina incarcerated inmate search service page, where you will find the search below:

Step 2: If known, enter the inmate’s SCDC ID number to be taken directly to their offender profile. Otherwise, you will need to enter at least a last name (though you may filter further by choosing a first name or first initial. South Carolina also allows for phonetic matches (i.e. names that sound similar) by checking the box provided. Once you have entered the offender information, click the ‘Submit’ button.

Step 3: After pressing ‘Submit’, scroll down the page where you will find a list of all the matching On the next page you can see list of all inmate matching the information you entered. You will see a full name, the sex, the race, the height & weight, and the age of the South Carolina offender. You will also be given the SCDC ID number, for future reference.

If desired, you may click on the COE Register ‘+‘ button in the row of the inmate you’re interested in to register as a Custodian of Evidence.  More information on this legal provision may be found with the South Carolina Legislature.

Step 4: By clicking on the row, you will be taken to a detailed Inmate Search report document, which includes a photo, detailed physical description, location of the prison where they are resident, the list of current offenses for which they have been imprisoned, a list of facility movements, and other details regarding their time in prison.

South Carolina Department of Corrections Information:

Address: Headquarters
P. O. Box 21787
4444 Broad River Road
Columbia, SC 29210
Phone: 803-896-8500
Email: corrections.info@doc.state.sc.us

Other South Carolina Offender Searches

South Carolina Sex Offender Search

The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division, in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Justice, maintains a searchable sex offender registry. By agreeing to the terms and conditions, you will be able to search using a name or geographic location.

The search results include a full name, small photo, and primary address for the sex offenders that match the information entered.

Clicking on a name will take you to a detailed report, which includes a larger photo (and past photos, if available), a physical description, and information on the sex offense conviction.

South Carolina Most Wanted Fugitives

There are several South Carolina agencies that maintain most wanted lists, including the Department of Corrections, the Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services, and various city & county sheriff offices, which all may be found through South Carolina Law Enforcement Division link above.

Search for South Carolina Prisons
Search by the name of the South Carolina prison, jail, or federal facility for visitation hours, phone numbers, addresses, direct website links, and other prison details.

South Carolina Department of Correction Facilities Inmate Search

South Carolina Federal Inmate search

South Carolina County Inmate Search