Greenwood County Arrest Records and Recent Bookings
Greenwood County recent bookings are maintained by the Greenwood County Sheriff's Office and Detention Center, both located at 528 Edgefield Street in Greenwood, South Carolina. The Law Enforcement Center houses both the Sheriff's Office and the Detention Center in one building. The facility serves the communities of Greenwood, Hodges, Ninety Six, and Ware Shoals. Searching for recent bookings in Greenwood County can be done online through the Sheriff's Office website or by calling the detention center directly.
Greenwood County Quick Facts
Greenwood County Sheriff and Detention Center
The Greenwood County Sheriff's Office is at 528 Edgefield Street, Greenwood, SC 29646. Sheriff Dennis Kelly leads the office. The general phone number is (864) 942-8600, and the email for the Sheriff is dkelly@greenwoodsc.gov. The Sheriff's Office website at greenwoodcounty-sc.gov/sheriff provides law enforcement information and community programs for Greenwood County.
The Greenwood County Detention Center shares the same address at 528 Edgefield Street. Jail Administrator Kathy Tucker can be reached at (864) 943-8059 or kgtucker@greenwoodsc.gov. The Detention Center website at greenwoodcounty-sc.gov/detention-center offers information about the facility and inmate services. An online inmate search is available through the Sheriff's Office website.
Greenwood County detains about 4,660 offenders each year, with an average of 233 inmates in custody at any given time. The weekly turnover rate is approximately 55 percent. Male inmates make up about 88 percent of the population, while female inmates account for about 12 percent. The facility serves residents of Greenwood, Hodges, Ninety Six, and Ware Shoals.
The Greenwood County Sheriff's Office at greenwoodcounty-sc.gov/sheriff is the official resource for law enforcement information, community programs, and recent booking data in Greenwood County.
Searching Greenwood County Recent Bookings
The online inmate search for Greenwood County is accessible through the Sheriff's Office and Detention Center websites. Visit greenwoodcounty-sc.gov/detention-center to find the inmate lookup tool. You can also search through public records databases that aggregate Greenwood County booking data.
The SLED CATCH system at catch.sled.sc.gov provides statewide criminal history searches covering Greenwood County and all 46 South Carolina counties. A name-based check costs $25. CATCH returns conviction history and pending charges from across the state, giving a broader picture than the local inmate roster alone.
SLED CATCH covers all South Carolina counties and complements the local Greenwood County inmate roster by returning statewide conviction and arrest history for any individual you search.
Under S.C. Code Ann. § 30-4-30(D), the identities of individuals in the Greenwood County Detention Center for the past three months are public records. You can obtain this information during normal business hours without a formal written request.
Greenwood County Detention Center Details
The Greenwood County Detention Center is part of the Law Enforcement Center at 528 Edgefield Street. This combined facility houses both the Sheriff's Office and the jail in one location. Greenwood County Administration is nearby at 600 Monument Street, Greenwood, SC 29646, phone (864) 942-8500. The Clerk of Court for Greenwood County is Elizabeth Robinson, located at 528 Monument Street, Room 114, Greenwood, SC 29646.
The Greenwood County Detention Center at greenwoodcounty-sc.gov/detention-center provides an online inmate search and information about facility operations and inmate services for anyone looking up recent bookings.
A booking record in Greenwood County typically includes the person's full name, booking date, current charges, mugshot, bond amount, and custody status. Recent bookings displayed through public databases show arrest dates and charges updated regularly. Everyone listed is presumed innocent under South Carolina law. Under S.C. Code Ann. § 17-1-40, arrest records from cases ending in dismissal or acquittal may be expunged from the record.
Note: The online inmate search for Greenwood County shows current detainees. For historical booking records, a written FOIA request to the Sheriff's Office is required.
Greenwood County Public Records Requests
South Carolina's Freedom of Information Act at S.C. Code Ann. § 30-4-10 gives the public the right to request arrest and booking records from Greenwood County. Written requests should be sent to the Greenwood County Sheriff's Office, 528 Edgefield Street, Greenwood, SC 29646. General office inquiries go to (864) 942-8600. Include the subject's full name, approximate booking dates, your name, and your contact information.
Responses are required within 10 business days for records under two years old and 20 business days for older records. Records must then be produced within 30 to 35 calendar days depending on age. Fees may apply based on hourly research and retrieval costs plus copying charges. Voluminous requests may require a deposit of up to 25 percent of the estimated cost before processing begins.
Greenwood County court records are searchable through the South Carolina Judicial Branch at sccourts.org. Search by party name, case number, or filing date to find criminal and civil cases filed in Greenwood County. Under S.C. Code Ann. § 17-1-60, commercial use of booking photos for extortion is a criminal offense in South Carolina.
Statewide Tools for Greenwood Arrest Records
South Carolina Law Enforcement Division at sled.sc.gov operates the CATCH system at catch.sled.sc.gov. SLED CATCH provides name-based criminal history searches covering conviction and arrest records statewide for a $25 fee. The local Greenwood County booking search is free and focuses on current county jail inmates only.
The VINE notification service at vinelink.com is a free resource for victims and families. Register to receive alerts when a Greenwood County inmate's custody status changes. VINE sends automated notifications by phone, text, or email and covers most South Carolina county detention centers.
The South Carolina Department of Corrections at doc.sc.gov maintains inmate records for those in state prisons. This database does not include people held at the Greenwood County Detention Center. If someone was sentenced to more than one year and transferred to state custody, use the SCDC search. SCDC data updates daily and includes mugshot, facility location, and sentence information. The SCDC toll-free number is 1-866-727-2846.
SLED CATCH at catch.sled.sc.gov extends the reach of local Greenwood County booking searches to cover statewide criminal history records maintained by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division.
Cities in Greenwood County
Greenwood County covers an area of 463 square miles and includes several communities. All recent bookings for county residents are processed at the Detention Center at 528 Edgefield Street in Greenwood.
Greenwood is the county seat. The Detention Center also serves Hodges, Ninety Six, and Ware Shoals. Law enforcement from these communities brings arrested individuals to the Greenwood County Detention Center for booking and processing.
Nearby Counties
Greenwood County borders several South Carolina counties. Each has its own detention facility and booking records system. Use the county where the arrest was made to find the correct booking records.