Lexington County Recent Bookings
Lexington County recent bookings are managed by the Lexington County Sheriff's Department and processed at the Lexington County Detention Center on Gibson Road. The department uses the P2C (Police to Citizen) system to provide free public access to current inmate data and booking records. Lexington County sits just west of Columbia and is one of the more densely populated counties in South Carolina. This page explains how to search Lexington County booking records, what information is available, and which tools to use.
Lexington County Quick Facts
Lexington County Sheriff's Department
The Lexington County Sheriff's Department is the primary law enforcement agency for the county. Their website at lexingtonscsheriff.com provides access to the P2C inmate search system, general law enforcement information, and FOIA request tools. The department is located at 521 Gibson Road, Lexington, SC 29072.
The Sheriff's website is the main starting point for anyone searching Lexington County recent bookings. From there, the P2C portal is accessible for inmate lookups. The department handles all arrest records, incident reports, and detention operations for the county.
Lexington County Recent Bookings P2C Search
The P2C (Police to Citizen) system is the primary tool for searching Lexington County recent bookings online. Access it through the Lexington County Sheriff's Department website. The system is free and available to the public with no registration required.
You can search by first and last name, booking number, or date of birth. The system is updated daily with current booking information. Recent releases within 30 days may also be visible. Here is how to use it:
- Visit the Lexington County Sheriff's Department website
- Click on the "Inmate Search" link
- Enter a name or booking number
- Review the list of matching records
- Click individual records for full booking details
Each booking record in the P2C system displays the person's full name, booking photograph, current charges, booking date, bond information, housing facility, and next court date. The system reflects real-time status for the Lexington County Detention Center.
Note: The P2C portal currently only shows active inmates and recent releases. For older booking records or archived data, a formal FOIA request to the Sheriff's Department may be necessary.
Lexington County Detention Center
The Lexington County Detention Center is at 521 Gibson Road, Lexington, SC 29072. Phone: 803-785-8230. This facility processes all arrests for Lexington County and is operated by the Sheriff's Department. It provides housing for pre-trial detainees and sentenced inmates.
Programs available at the Lexington County Detention Center include faith-based programs, Alcoholics Anonymous, Work Keys educational preparation, general educational programs, and library services. These programs serve the rehabilitation goals of the facility and are available to eligible inmates during their stay.
The Lexington County Clerk of Court is Lisa Y. Comer, located at 205 East Main Street, Lexington, SC 29072. Phone: 803-785-8212. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. The Clerk of Court manages the Eleventh Judicial Circuit's public case index. Court record inspections are free; copies cost $0.25 per page. Certified copies carry an additional fee.
FOIA Requests for Lexington County Booking Records
Formal public records requests for Lexington County booking and arrest records go to the Lexington County Sheriff's Department at 521 Gibson Road, Lexington, SC 29072. Email: FOIA@lcsd.sc.gov. A request form is available on the department website. You must provide your name, address, a description of the records requested, a date range, and your preferred format (digital or paper).
South Carolina's Freedom of Information Act under S.C. Code Ann. § 30-4-10 establishes the public's right to access government records. Under § 30-4-30(D), detention center inmate identities for the past three months are available without a written request during normal business hours. This includes Lexington County booking records.
The Lexington County Sheriff's Department FOIA fee schedule is specific. Search, retrieval, and redaction costs $22.00 per hour. CD/DVD copies are $5.00 each. Black-and-white letter copies are $0.25 per page, and color letter copies are $0.75 per page. Legal-size copies run $0.50 (B/W) and $1.00 (color). A 25% deposit is required before processing begins. The full balance is due before records are released. Payment must be by cashier's check payable to the Lexington County Sheriff's Department.
Standard processing: 10 business days to acknowledge, 30 days to produce 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. Contact the Clerk of Court if you believe a record should have been removed.
State Tools for Lexington County Records
The South Carolina Judicial Branch at sccourts.org provides the Public Index for Lexington County. Search by name or case number to find criminal, civil, and family court cases. The Eleventh Judicial Circuit covers Lexington County. All court records reflect public case information, with home address data redacted since January 1, 2026.
For a statewide criminal history, SLED's CATCH system provides name-based searches at $25 per person. The main SLED website at sled.sc.gov also hosts the Sex Offender Registry with geographic search capability for Lexington County. The SCDC inmate search at doc.sc.gov covers state prison inmates, separate from county-level bookings.
The VINE notification service covers Lexington County. Register for free to receive automatic alerts about custody status changes at the Lexington County Detention Center. Notifications come by phone, text, or email. VINE is available 24 hours a day at 1-800-VINE-LINK.
Cities in Lexington County
Lexington County includes the town of Lexington as the county seat, along with West Columbia, Cayce, Batesburg-Leesville, and other communities. All arrest bookings for the county are processed at the Lexington County Detention Center.
Nearby Counties
Lexington County borders Richland, Saluda, Newberry, Orangeburg, and Calhoun counties. Each county uses its own detention facility for booking records.