Find Recent Bookings in Berkeley County

Berkeley County recent bookings are available through the Berkeley County Sheriff's Office inmate lookup portal, which is free to use and requires no registration. The Hill-Finklea Detention Center in Moncks Corner holds between 250 and 300 inmates on a typical day, roughly 70% of them pre-trial detainees. The online system lets you search by name, booking number, arresting agency, date range, or charges. This page explains how to use the Berkeley County inmate search tools, what the records contain, and how to request additional arrest records through the county's official channels.

Hill-Finklea Detention Center Berkeley County

The Hill-Finklea Detention Center is the primary jail for Berkeley County. It sits at 300 California Avenue, Moncks Corner, SC 29461. The main detention phone is 843-719-4550, with an additional line at 843-719-4546. Director Randy Demory, a nationally recognized jail professional with 40 years of experience, manages the facility and can be reached at 843-719-4543. The Berkeley County Sheriff's Office is at 223 North Live Oak Drive, Moncks Corner, SC 29461, reachable at (843) 719-4412.

The facility holds approximately 250 to 300 inmates on a typical day, with recent data showing around 352 males and 47 females in custody. About 70% of inmates are pre-trial detainees waiting for court proceedings. The remaining 30% are serving sentences. A minimum-security Work Camp at the same address allows qualifying inmates to participate in supervised roadside cleanup, building maintenance, and community service projects as an alternative housing arrangement.

Juveniles at the Hill-Finklea Detention Center are held with sight and sound separation from adults per SC Code Section 63-19-820. Specialized services including educational programming and counseling are provided for juvenile detainees.

Berkeley County Recent Bookings Search

The Berkeley County Sheriff's Office provides a free public inmate lookup at sheriff.berkeleycountysc.gov. Search by last name and first name, allowing partial name searches when the full name is not known. You can also filter results by booking number, date range of arrest, arresting agency, or specific charges. Results update multiple times daily, with real-time booking information and immediate release data updates.

The inmate lookup is the fastest way to find Berkeley County recent bookings, with results showing booking photos, charges, bond amounts, arresting agency, and current housing location.

A second search option is available at iml.bcsd.us:8443/IML. This alternative portal provides another path to Berkeley County inmate records when you need a different search interface. The visitation information link within the inmate lookup page shows current visitation schedules and registration requirements.

Both portals draw from the same Hill-Finklea Detention Center data and show current custody status for Berkeley County inmates.

For phone inquiries about Berkeley County recent bookings, call the detention center at 843-719-4550. The Records Division of the Sheriff's Office can be reached at 843-719-4557. Partial name searches are supported online, so you do not need to know the exact spelling to start a search.

Note: The online portal shows only current inmates. Historical data requires a records request. Under S.C. Code Ann. § 30-4-30(D), the identities of people held at Hill-Finklea for the past three months and arrest reports from the past 14 days are available to the public without a formal written FOIA request.

Berkeley County Detention Visitation and Mail

Visitation at Hill-Finklea Detention Center follows a set schedule. General population visits are Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Maximum security inmates may visit Sunday only from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Special housing units require appointments. Professional visits from attorneys and clergy are allowed Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Each session lasts 30 minutes. All visitors must register 24 hours in advance, present a valid government-issued photo ID, and are subject to search. Minors must be accompanied by an approved adult.

Mail to Berkeley County inmates should be addressed as: Inmate Name, ID Number, Berkeley County Detention Center, 300 California Avenue, Moncks Corner, SC 29461. Standard white envelopes only. Blue or black ink required. No perfume, stickers, glitter, polaroid photos, or photos with borders. Standard photos are limited to 10 per envelope at maximum 4"x6" size. Legal mail must be marked "Legal Mail" or "Attorney-Client Communication." Money can be sent online via TouchPay Payment Systems, by kiosk in the lobby, or by mail order only. Limits are $300 per single transaction, $500 per week, and $1,000 per month.

Berkeley County Court Records

The Berkeley County Clerk of Court is at 300 California Avenue, Moncks Corner, SC 29461. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. The Clerk handles Circuit Court and Family Court records, including General Sessions criminal cases tied to recent Berkeley County bookings and arrests.

The South Carolina Judicial Branch Public Index provides free online access to Berkeley County court cases. Search by party name or case number to find criminal matters. E-filing is available for attorneys. For cases not accessible online, or for certified copies, visit the Clerk's office in person during business hours. Per-page copy fees apply for reproductions. Certified copies carry an additional charge.

For those transferred to state prison after conviction, the South Carolina Department of Corrections inmate search is the right tool. SCDC's free database updates daily and shows current facility location, sentence data, and release date for state prisoners. It does not show people held at county jails like Hill-Finklea.

Berkeley County FOIA and Records Requests

Under S.C. Code Ann. § 30-4-10, the South Carolina Freedom of Information Act, the public has the right to request arrest records and booking information from Berkeley County agencies. Submit written FOIA requests to the Berkeley County Sheriff's Office Records Division at 223 North Live Oak Drive, Moncks Corner, SC 29461. The phone is (843) 719-4412. You can also contact the Records Division at 843-719-4557 for detention center records specifically.

Your request should include your full name and contact information, a specific description of the records sought, the date range, the inmate's name and booking date if known, and your preferred delivery method. The agency must acknowledge receipt within 10 business days. Production of records under 24 months old takes up to 30 calendar days. Older records take up to 35 calendar days. Fees include hourly staff charges, per-page copy fees, and media costs. Email requests may also be accepted; contact the Records Division to confirm current submission options.

Under S.C. Code Ann. § 17-1-40, Berkeley County arrest records for charges that were dismissed or resulted in not-guilty verdicts must be destroyed on request. This means some historical booking records may no longer exist. Arrest records that are destroyed cannot be produced in response to a FOIA request.

What Berkeley County Booking Records Contain

Each Berkeley County booking record at Hill-Finklea Detention Center captures a complete picture of the arrest and detention. The record includes the person's full legal name and any aliases, date of birth, age, gender, race, height, weight, and any identifying marks such as tattoos or scars. A booking photograph is taken at intake. Fingerprints are recorded and the booking date and time, booking number, and arresting agency and officer are all documented.

The legal data in a Berkeley County booking record covers every criminal charge filed, including statute numbers and whether each charge is a misdemeanor or felony. Warrant numbers, the type and amount of bond set, whether bond has been posted or denied, court case numbers, and scheduled court dates are included. Housing assignment within the detention center and the inmate's classification level are also tracked. This is the data set visible in the online inmate lookup portal and what records requests will produce. The Berkeley County system is particularly detailed, offering arrest date range filtering and arresting agency filtering in addition to name search.

South Carolina law at S.C. Code Ann. § 17-1-60 bars commercial operators from posting Berkeley County booking photos and demanding payment for removal. Body-worn camera footage from Berkeley County deputies is not a public record under S.C. Code Ann. § 23-1-240, and its release follows specific statutory procedures.

State Resources for Berkeley County Searches

Statewide tools supplement what Berkeley County provides directly. The SLED main website is the hub for South Carolina law enforcement information, criminal history searches, and FOIA guidance. SLED is located at 4400 Broad River Road, Columbia, SC 29210, and their main phone is (803) 737-9000.

The SLED CATCH system provides paid statewide criminal history checks for $25 per search. CATCH covers convictions, pending charges, and some arrest records across all South Carolina counties, including Berkeley. Mail requests go to SLED Records Department, P.O. Box 21398, Columbia, SC 29221-1398. This is useful when you need a broader view of criminal history than the current Berkeley County jail roster provides.

VINE at VINELink covers the Hill-Finklea Detention Center and provides free custody status notifications. Register with the inmate's name to receive alerts by phone, text, or email when their status changes. The VINE toll-free line is 1-800-846-3546.

Cities in Berkeley County

Berkeley County includes several cities and communities in the South Carolina Lowcountry. Bookings from municipal police departments in Berkeley County are processed at the Hill-Finklea Detention Center.

Nearby Counties

Berkeley County borders several other South Carolina counties in the Lowcountry region. Use the links below to find recent bookings in neighboring areas.

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