How to Search South Carolina Criminal Records (Start Here)
South Carolina criminal records come from two main sources: the state criminal history repository (maintained by the state police or equivalent agency) and individual county court systems. These are separate databases that may show different information.
What this page covers: South Carolina state-level criminal history searches, county court criminal case lookups, and sex offender registry searches. What it does not cover: Federal criminal cases (those require PACER) or arrest records that did not result in charges.
Where to start: For a broad criminal history check, start with the state repository. For specific case details (charges, dispositions, documents), go to the Clerk of Court in the county where the case was filed. For sex offenders, use the state sex offender registry.
Common mistake: A state criminal history search and a county court search are not the same thing. The state repository compiles conviction data from across the state. County courts have the actual case files with full detail. You may need both.
Aiken County | Case Rosters
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Criminal case roster list from the Aiken County Second Judicial Circuit.
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Beaufort County Inmates
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Use this Beaufort County, South Carolina service to search for inmates & offenders by name, date of birth, age at arrest, booking date, and/or.
Berkeley County | Court Records
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Berkeley County Summary Court and Circuit Court records.
Charleston County Court Criminal Records - Clerk of Courts
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Search the Charleston County, South Carolina Court of Common Pleas Civil, Lis Pendens, Criminal and Traffic cases filed after January 1, 1999 and.
Charleston County Court Criminal Records - Magistrates
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Search the Charleston County, South Carolina Magistrates Court Civil, Lis Pendens, Criminal and Traffic cases filed after January 1, 1999 and view.
Charleston County Court Criminal Records - Master in Equity
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Search the Charleston County, South Carolina Master in Equity Court for Civil, Lis Pendens, Criminal and Traffic cases filed after January 1, 1999.
Court Records | Circuit and Summary County Courts
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Search South Carolina Circuit Court or Summary Court civil, criminal & family court records, judgments, and lis pendens cases in all counties of.
Court Records | PACER U.S. District Court
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Provided by: U.S. District Court of South Carolina. Register with the fee-based PACER system to search for Federal civil & criminal court records by.
Criminal Histories (SLED)
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Search this South Carolina S.L.E.D. database of criminal records in South Carolina by name, date of birth, gender, and optionally by maiden name.
Florence County Inmate Releases
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Use this service of the Florence County Sheriff's Office in South Carolina to choose a date and browse a list of their inmate releases on that day.
Greenville County | Court Records
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South Carolina Thirteenth Judicial Circuit Courts criminal records.
Greenville County | Inmates
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Current inmate search from the Greenville County Detention Center.
Inmates
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South Carolina Department of Corrections Inmate Search database by SCDC number, SID number, or name.
Lexington County | Court Records
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Lexington Count Eleventh Judicial Circuit criminal court records.
Newberry County | Current Inmates
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Current inmate lookup from the Newberry County Detention Center.
Newberry County | Inmate History
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Newberry County Detention Center released inmate database.
Offenders | Supervised
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Search for offenders that are under supervision by the Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services of South Carolina.
Orangeburg County | Court Records
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Orangeburg Count First Judicial Circuit criminal court records.
Parole & Pardon Hearings & Results
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Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services parole and pardon hearings search, hearings calendar, and pardon results.
Pickens County | Court records
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South Carolina Thirteenth Judicial Circuit in Pickens County criminal court records.
Registered Offenders
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South Carolina Law Enforcement Division records of registered offenders.
Richland County Court
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Richland County Public Index of Circuit and Summary Court Civil, Criminal and Traffic court cases.
Richland County Inmates
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Search the Alvins S. Glenn Detention Center in Richland County, South Carolina by name for inmates & offenders.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does South Carolina offer a free criminal history search? ▼
It varies. Some states offer free online criminal name searches through the state police website. Others charge a fee. Check the databases listed on this page for the current options in South Carolina.
What is the difference between a criminal history check and a court search? ▼
A criminal history check (through the state repository) shows convictions compiled statewide. A court search (through the Clerk of Court) shows the actual case file — charges, motions, dispositions, and documents. They serve different purposes.
Are arrest records included? ▼
Not always. Many states only report convictions in their public criminal history databases. Arrests that did not lead to charges or convictions may not appear. Check the specific database's scope.
Are federal criminal cases included? ▼
No. Federal criminal cases are in PACER, not the state system. If someone was charged with a federal crime in South Carolina, search the relevant U.S. District Court through PACER.
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