Lee County Recent Bookings
Lee County recent bookings are processed at the Sumter-Lee Regional Detention Center, a shared facility that serves both Lee County and Sumter County in South Carolina. Lee County is one of the smaller counties in the state, and its inmates are housed through this regional arrangement rather than a standalone county jail. Residents can contact the facility directly or use state-level tools to search for current booking records. This page explains how to find Lee County arrest records and what public access options are available.
Lee County Quick Facts
Lee County Booking Records at Sumter-Lee Regional
Lee County uses the Sumter-Lee Regional Detention Center for housing inmates. The facility is at 1250 Winkles Road, Sumter, SC 29153. Phone: 803-436-2340. This regional arrangement means Lee County inmates share a facility with Sumter County detainees.
The Sumter-Lee Regional Detention Center does not currently offer a standalone public online inmate roster specifically for Lee County on a Lee County Sheriff's official website. Inmate lookup is available by contacting the facility directly at 803-436-2340, or through the P2C (Police to Citizen) portal that supports the regional facility. An offline inmate lookup is available by calling the facility during business hours.
Note: The South Carolina Department of Corrections inmate search at doc.sc.gov does not show people held at county detention centers like Sumter-Lee Regional. Use the phone contact or P2C portal for county-level booking searches in Lee County.
How to Find Lee County Recent Bookings
Because Lee County does not have its own standalone jail website, finding recent bookings requires using a few different channels. Start with a direct call to the Sumter-Lee Regional Detention Center at 803-436-2340. Staff can confirm whether a specific individual is in custody and provide basic booking information.
South Carolina public records law makes this information accessible. Under S.C. Code Ann. § 30-4-30(D), the identities of individuals confined in any county jail must be made available during normal business hours without a formal FOIA request, for the past three months. This applies to Lee County bookings processed at the regional facility.
The South Carolina Judicial Branch Public Index at sccourts.org provides court case records for Lee County. Search by defendant name, case number, or filing date to find criminal case information following an arrest. This covers Circuit Court and Magistrate Court cases from Lee County. Home address data has been redacted from online results since January 1, 2026.
For formal public records requests about Lee County arrest reports or booking records, contact the Lee County Sheriff's Office directly. A written FOIA request under S.C. Code Ann. § 30-4-10 gives you the right to obtain these records. The Sheriff's Office must acknowledge your request within 10 business days.
State Resources for Lee County Arrest Records
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division maintains statewide criminal history records. The CATCH system at catch.sled.sc.gov allows name-based statewide searches for $25 per person. This is broader than a local booking search and covers the full South Carolina criminal record for that individual.
SLED's main website at sled.sc.gov provides additional resources including the Sex Offender Registry for Lee County. You can search the registry by name or geographic area to find registered offenders living in Bishopville or elsewhere in Lee County.
The South Carolina Department of Corrections at doc.sc.gov hosts an inmate search for state prison inmates. If someone from Lee County was sentenced to a term served at a SCDC facility, they will appear in this database. The search is updated daily and includes photographs and sentence information. This is separate from county detention records.
Under S.C. Code Ann. § 17-1-40, arrest records must be expunged when charges are dismissed or the person is found not guilty. If you believe a Lee County booking record should have been removed, contact the Clerk of Court in Bishopville or the Sheriff's Office.
Victim Notification for Lee County Inmates
The VINE (Victim Information and Notification Everyday) service covers most South Carolina county facilities. VINE allows victims and concerned individuals to register for free custody status notifications. When a Lee County inmate's status changes at the Sumter-Lee Regional Detention Center, registered users receive an automatic alert by phone, text, or email.
VINE is available around the clock at 1-800-VINE-LINK (1-800-846-3546). Registration is free. The service covers more than 2,900 jails and prisons across 48 states. For Lee County, check whether the Sumter-Lee Regional Detention Center is listed as a participating facility when you register.
Note: Under S.C. Code Ann. § 23-1-240, body-worn camera footage from Lee County law enforcement is not a public record under standard FOIA procedures. Separate rules govern any requests for that material.
Cities in Lee County
Lee County is a small, rural county. Bishopville serves as the county seat. All bookings for the county are processed at the regional detention facility in Sumter.
Nearby Counties
Lee County borders Darlington, Florence, Clarendon, Sumter, and Kershaw counties. Booking records for neighboring counties are held at each county's own detention facility.