Chesterfield County Recent Bookings
Chesterfield County recent bookings are processed at the Chesterfield County Detention Center on Goodale Road in Chesterfield, South Carolina. The facility books approximately 3,040 people per year and maintains an average daily population of 152 inmates. Booking records are public under South Carolina law. You can access recent arrest data by calling the detention center, submitting a FOIA request, or using the Citizen Connect portal. This page covers how to find Chesterfield County booking records and the tools available for searching recent arrests.
Chesterfield County Detention Center Quick Facts
Chesterfield County Detention Center Overview
The Chesterfield County Detention Center is located at 319 Goodale Road in Chesterfield, SC 29709. The main detention and booking phone is 843-623-3385. The jail direct line is 843-623-9713. The general sheriff's office number is 843-623-2261. Office hours run Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Troy Ellerbe serves as administrator and can be reached at tellerbe@chesterfieldsheriff.org. The facility also operates a work camp at the same address. Mail for inmates should be sent to the inmate's full name and inmate ID at Chesterfield County Detention Center, 319 Goodale Road, Chesterfield, SC 29709.
The Chesterfield County Sheriff's website at chesterfieldsheriff.org includes a dedicated page for booking records requests. This page explains exactly how to request recent booking records, including specific steps for arrests within the past 12 hours versus older records. It is one of the more transparent booking records processes among South Carolina counties. Reading that page before you contact the detention center or file a formal request will save time.
The Chesterfield County Sheriff's booking records request page provides step-by-step guidance on how to get arrest data for recent and older bookings in Chesterfield County.
How to Access Chesterfield County Recent Bookings
For arrests within the past 12 hours, call the Chesterfield County Detention Center directly at 843-623-3385 and provide the person's name. You can also visit the detention center in person at 319 Goodale Road during business hours and request to view booking reports for that time period. This is the fastest way to find a very recent arrest. Staff can confirm whether someone is in custody and provide basic booking information.
For older bookings, use the South Carolina Judicial System's Public Records Index. Visit the SC Public Index, click "Accept" after the disclaimer, enter the security check code, select "Bond Court" from the Court Agency dropdown, and enter the person's last and first name. Click Search and review the results. To see charges, click the link in the Case Number column and then select the "Charges" tab on the next page. Keep in mind that multiple people may share the same or similar names, so review each result carefully before drawing conclusions about a specific individual in Chesterfield County.
The Citizen Connect portal run by Southern Software at cc.southernsoftware.com is another tool for accessing Chesterfield County Detention Center confinement records. Select Chesterfield County Detention Center as the agency when prompted. This portal provides a structured way to browse confinement data and recent bookings from the county jail.
The Citizen Connect portal is powered by Southern Software and gives online access to Chesterfield County Detention Center confinement records, including current and recent inmates.
Note: Booking records are not always immediately available online in Chesterfield County. Real-time status is best confirmed by calling the detention center directly.
Chesterfield County Work Camp and Inmate Services
Chesterfield County operates a work camp in addition to the main detention facility. Both are located at 319 Goodale Road in Chesterfield. The work camp is administered through the county's Public Works department and holds inmates who qualify for work release or supervised work programs. Information about the work camp is available through chesterfieldcountysc.com. The work camp reduces costs and provides labor for county projects while giving qualifying inmates a path toward structured activity during their confinement.
The Chesterfield County work camp page outlines the types of work programs available and eligibility requirements for inmate participation.
Inmates at the Chesterfield County facility can be tracked through the VINE system at vinelink.com, which sends automated custody status alerts to registered users. This service is free and available to anyone who wants to stay informed about whether a specific individual remains in custody at the Chesterfield County Detention Center.
Chesterfield County Booking Photos and Inmate Records
Mugshot requests for Chesterfield County must be submitted in writing. Send your request to: Chesterfield County Detention Center, 319 Goodale Road, Chesterfield, SC 29709, Attention: Media Relations - Inmate Mugshot Request. Include the full name of the subject, the approximate booking date, and your contact information. Written requests help the facility process your inquiry efficiently and ensure the correct record is provided.
A third-party inmate search resource for Chesterfield County is available at jailexchange.com. This database aggregates public booking data including mugshots for people booked at the Chesterfield County Detention Center. It can be a helpful starting point, but it may not reflect real-time changes to inmate status. Always verify booking information with the detention center before relying on any third-party source.
The JailExchange inmate search tool aggregates public booking data for Chesterfield County and can be useful for finding recent arrest records and mugshots from the detention center.
Chesterfield County FOIA and Arrest Record Rights
South Carolina's Freedom of Information Act at S.C. Code Ann. § 30-4-10 makes booking and arrest records available to the public. Written FOIA requests to the Chesterfield County Sheriff's Office should include your name and contact details, the specific records you want, and a date range. The agency must acknowledge your request within 10 business days and produce records within 30 calendar days for documents less than 24 months old. Fees for staff time and copies may apply. A deposit of up to 25% of estimated costs may be required upfront for larger requests.
Under S.C. Code Ann. § 17-1-40, arrest records must be destroyed when charges are dismissed or when the defendant is found not guilty. If you were arrested in Chesterfield County and your case was resolved without a conviction, you may petition for expungement. The law at § 17-1-60 also prohibits commercial websites from charging you to remove a booking photo. Under § 23-1-240, body-worn camera footage is not a public record and is subject to a separate release process.
Cities in Chesterfield County
Chesterfield is the county seat of Chesterfield County. All county booking records are processed at the Chesterfield County Detention Center on Goodale Road in Chesterfield, SC.
Nearby Counties
Chesterfield County is in the northeastern part of South Carolina. If an arrest occurred near a county line, check with the correct county's sheriff's office to confirm which jurisdiction processed the booking.