Richland County Recent Bookings
Richland County recent bookings are held at the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center in Columbia, South Carolina. The facility uses a Jail Management System online portal that gives the public direct access to current inmate records around the clock. Richland County is the most populous county in South Carolina and processes a large volume of bookings each year. This page explains how to use the JMS Online portal, what Richland County booking records contain, and how to submit formal records requests when needed.
Richland County Quick Facts
Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center
The Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center is located at 201 John Mark Dial Drive, Columbia, SC 29209. The facility phone number is 803-576-3200. It serves as the primary intake center for Richland County and holds adults awaiting trial, scheduled for court, or serving sentences after conviction. The detention center has minimum, medium, and maximum security areas to accommodate varying risk levels.
The facility was built in phases starting in 1994 and expanded through 2005. Its rated capacity is 1,693 inmates. Average daily population has historically run at approximately 657 adults and 44 juveniles, though that varies by day. The mission of the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center is to protect public safety while providing fair and constitutional care for all persons in custody.
The Richland County government site provides detailed information about the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center, including visiting hours, programs, and access to current inmate records and recent bookings.
| Detention Center |
Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center 201 John Mark Dial Drive Columbia, SC 29209 Phone: 803-576-3200 Fax: 803-576-3195 |
|---|---|
| Sheriff's Department | Richland County Sheriff's Department Phone: 803-576-3000 |
| Attorney Visits | Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. Email: ASGDCAdmin@richlandcountysc.gov Planner: 803-576-3396 |
Richland County JMS Online Inmate Search
The Richland County Jail Management System Online portal at richlandcountysc.gov provides public access to current booking data. The system operates 24 hours a day and does not require an account to use for basic searches. You can search by last name, first name, date of birth, SPN (System Person Number), or booking number. Last name is the minimum required field to start a search.
One advanced feature of the Richland County JMS is the ability to scroll through the full current roster without entering any search criteria at all. This lets users browse recent bookings as a list and review who is currently held at the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center. Each record in the results displays the full name, photograph, booking date, current charges, bond information, SPN number, and housing location within the facility.
The Richland County Sheriff's Department at rcsd.net provides additional law enforcement information and connects to the JMS portal for inmate search and recent booking access.
The JMS data reflects a specific point in time and may not show every transfer or release in real time. For time-sensitive status checks, call the detention center directly at 803-576-3200. The portal updates regularly, but brief delays between a physical change and the system update do occur.
Note: The JMS Online portal shows current and recently held inmates. Historical booking data is limited in the public portal view.
Richland County Recent Bookings Record Details
Richland County booking records are among the most detailed available in South Carolina's county system. Each entry in the JMS typically includes the individual's full legal name, date of birth, age, gender, race, photograph, booking date and time, SPN number, current charges, bond amounts, court information, and housing assignment within the detention center.
The Richland County Sheriff's Department can be reached at 803-576-3000 for general law enforcement inquiries. The county also operates a work camp program, which is the only county-operated work camp in South Carolina. Re-entry programs and academic opportunities are available for eligible inmates. The Home Detention Program and Work/Punishment Program are also available through the facility.
The official Richland County government website at richlandcountysc.gov provides direct links to the detention center, inmate search portal, public records request process, and other county services.
Visiting Inmates at Richland County Detention
Visiting hours at the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center run Monday through Friday, from 8:15 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Each person in custody may choose one one-hour visit per week. Only two visitors are allowed at a time, including children. Online visitation registration is available through the county website for those who prefer to schedule in advance.
Attorney visiting hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. Attorneys can email ASGDCAdmin@richlandcountysc.gov or call the visit planner at 803-576-3396 to coordinate access. All attorney visit requirements must be met before entry is permitted at the facility.
Richland County Booking Records Under Public Records Law
Recent bookings in Richland County are public under S.C. Code Ann. § 30-4-10. Under § 30-4-30(D), the identities of those confined in the detention center must be available for the past three months without a formal written request. This provision allows immediate access to the basic roster during normal business hours.
For more detailed records or historical booking data beyond what the online portal shows, submit a formal FOIA request. Mail requests to Richland County, 2020 Hampton Street, P.O. Box 192, Columbia, SC 29201. You can also submit in person at the detention center, 201 John Mark Dial Drive, Columbia, SC 29209. Your request should include your name and contact information, the specific records requested, the date range, and the purpose of the request. The county has 10 business days to acknowledge receipt and up to 30 days to produce records for requests involving records less than 24 months old.
Under S.C. Code Ann. § 17-1-40, if a Richland County arrest does not result in a conviction, the arrest record may be eligible for destruction. Dismissed charges and not-guilty findings trigger this process. Under § 17-1-60, demanding payment to remove booking photos from a website is a criminal offense in South Carolina.
Victims can track Richland County detainees through the VINE system at vinelink.com for free custody status notifications. The SLED CATCH system at catch.sled.sc.gov handles full criminal history checks statewide for $25 per search. For court case records tied to Richland County bookings, the SC Judicial Branch Public Index at publicindex.sccourts.org lets you search by defendant name and county. State-sentenced inmates housed outside Richland County can be tracked through the SCDC portal at doc.sc.gov.
Cities in Richland County
Richland County includes the City of Columbia, South Carolina's state capital, along with Forest Acres, Cayce, and other communities. All recent bookings from across Richland County are processed at the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center.
Columbia is the state capital and the largest city in Richland County. A significant share of the county's booking activity originates from Columbia Police Department arrests and other city law enforcement agencies in the area.
Nearby Counties
Richland County borders several other South Carolina counties. Use the links below to search recent booking records in adjacent jurisdictions.