Recent Bookings in Pickens County
Pickens County recent bookings are processed at the Pickens County Detention Center on South Catherine Street in Pickens, South Carolina. The state-of-the-art facility opened in 2019 and is designed to accommodate up to 363 inmates. The Pickens County Sheriff's Office provides an online inmate search portal so the public can look up current detainees at any time. This page explains how to access Pickens County booking records, what those records contain, and the legal framework governing public access in South Carolina.
Pickens County Quick Facts
Pickens County Detention Center
The Pickens County Detention Center is located at 701 South Catherine Street, Pickens, SC 29671. The newly constructed facility opened in 2019 under the direction of Sheriff Rick Clark. It was designed as a state-of-the-art detention center with a capacity of up to 363 inmates. The facility houses both individuals waiting to appear before a judge and those who have been convicted and are serving their sentences.
The Pickens County Sheriff's Office main location is at 216 C David Stone Road, Pickens, SC 29671. The non-emergency phone number is 864-898-5500. For emergencies, call 911. The sheriff's website at pickenssheriff.com provides access to the inmate search portal, jail information, and news updates from the office.
The Pickens County Sheriff's Office site at pickenssheriff.com provides the official inmate search portal, detention center information, and news about recent booking activity in Pickens County.
| Detention Center |
Pickens County Detention Center 701 South Catherine Street Pickens, SC 29671 |
|---|---|
| Sheriff's Office |
216 C David Stone Road, Pickens, SC 29671 Non-Emergency: 864-898-5500 |
| Inmate Search | pickenssheriff.com |
Search Pickens County Recent Bookings
The Pickens County Sheriff's Office website provides an inmate search portal that lets you look up anyone currently held at the detention center. The portal is accessible online and does not require registration to use. Searching by name is the most common approach. Results show current detainees along with basic booking information and charge data.
Easley is the largest city in Pickens County and generates a significant share of county booking activity. Arrests made by the Easley Police Department and other local agencies are processed at the Pickens County Detention Center. If you are searching for recent bookings from Easley, use the same inmate search portal at pickenssheriff.com. The portal covers all facilities in the county. See the Easley city page for more information on local arrests in that area.
You can also call the sheriff's office non-emergency line at 864-898-5500 for booking inquiries. For emergencies, always call 911. In-person visits to the detention center at 701 South Catherine Street in Pickens are another option for records access or status inquiries.
Note: The inmate search portal shows current detainees only. Those who have been released or transferred may not appear in the results.
Contacting Pickens County Inmates
All personal mail sent to detainees at the Pickens County Detention Center is processed through the Securus Digital Mail Center rather than delivered directly to the facility. The mailing address format is: Inmate's Full Name and Inmate ID#, C/O Securus Digital Mail Center-Pickens County Prison, 701 S. Catherine St., Pickens, SC 29671.
Commissary funds for Pickens County detainees can be deposited online through McDaniel Supply Company or sent by U.S. Postal money order. Money orders should include the detainee's full name, date of birth, and detainee number. Deposit fees apply: $3.95 for amounts of $10.00 to $25.00, and $6.95 for amounts of $25.01 to $100.00. Internet account deposits are processed through the same McDaniel Supply Company platform.
Pickens County Booking Records and Public Access
Recent bookings at the Pickens County Detention Center are public records under S.C. Code Ann. § 30-4-10. South Carolina's Freedom of Information Act requires government agencies to make records available to the public. Under § 30-4-30(D), the identities of those confined in any county jail must be available for the past three months without a written FOIA request. This means the basic roster is accessible to anyone who asks during normal business hours.
Exempt information includes Social Security numbers, medical data, mental health records, and juvenile records. The core booking data, including name, charges, and booking date, remains public. Under S.C. Code Ann. § 17-1-40, if an arrest in Pickens County does not lead to a conviction, the record may be eligible for destruction after the case is dismissed or the person is acquitted.
The VINE system at vinelink.com is a free tool for tracking custody changes. Register once and receive alerts by phone, email, or text when a Pickens County detainee's status changes. SLED's CATCH service at catch.sled.sc.gov handles statewide criminal history checks for a $25 fee and covers convictions and pending charges from all South Carolina counties. For state-sentenced inmates transferred out of Pickens County, use doc.sc.gov to track current location.
Under § 17-1-60, using Pickens County booking photos to extort individuals by charging for removal is a crime under South Carolina law. Report any such activity to the South Carolina Attorney General's Office.
Cities in Pickens County
Pickens County includes several cities and towns. All recent bookings from across the county are processed at the Pickens County Detention Center.
Easley is the largest city in Pickens County. Arrests made in Easley and the surrounding communities are booked at the county detention facility on South Catherine Street in Pickens.
Nearby Counties
Pickens County borders Oconee, Anderson, and Greenville counties. Use the links below to search recent booking records in neighboring jurisdictions.