Anderson County, SC Arrests, Mugshots & Jail Records

The Sheriff's Office is responsible for compiling crime-related information from all communities in Anderson County. You can access arrest records maintained by the agency by mailing a completed Freedom of Information Act Request form to:

Anderson County Sheriff's Office

ATTN: Freedom of Information Act

305 Camson Road

Anderson, SC 29625

Additionally, you can find inmates in Anderson County by name, sex, arrest date, and release date using the Sheriff's Office Inmates Search website.

Several communities in Anderson County have municipal-level law enforcement agencies, commonly referred to as local police departments. These agencies are a useful source of arrest records, particularly when the record seeker can identify the city, town, or district where the arrest occurred. Local police departments may provide public access to arrest records within their jurisdiction through public records portals or records offices. Some of the major local police departments in Anderson County include the following:

• Anderson Police Department
• Clemson Police Department
• Easley Police Department
• Belton Police Department
• Williamston Police Department

Anderson County arrest records are part of criminal records maintained at the state level by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED). You can obtain comprehensive criminal history information from SLED by mailing a completed Criminal Records Check Form to:

SLED Records Department P.O. Box 21398 Columbia, SC 29221-1398

Your application should also include a self-addressed stamped envelope and the applicable fees. SLED-maintained records cost $25, payable by a cashier's check, a business check, or a money order.

Alternatively, you can conduct a quick name-based search through the Citizens Access to Criminal Histories (CATCH) portal. To conduct a search through the platform, requesters need personal details of the record subject, including name, date of birth, and gender.

Criminal cases instituted in Anderson County may be brought before the Circuit Court or a Magistrate Court. As a result, records maintained by the Clerks of these courts may include details of arrests resulting in the charge. These criminal court records may be accessed online through the county's public case index. Requesters may also submit official requests to the Clerk's Office in person or by mail at:

100 South Main Street

P.O. Box 8002 Anderson, SC 29622

Additionally, third-party websites like InfoTracer provide electronic access to Anderson County arrest records. These platforms compile information from various agencies, making record searches simple and convenient.