Beaufort County, SC Arrests & Jail Records

Arrest records maintained by the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office (BCSO) are open to the public. To get these records, you can complete and send the FOI Request Form online. You can also send a written request via mail or in-person to:

Beaufort County Sheriff's Office

P.O. Box 1758

Beaufort, SC 29901

Phone: (843) 524-2777

There may be a fee associated with obtaining copies of records, depending on the number of pages requested. Records of individuals booked into the county jails are accessible online via the Inmate Inquiry System.

Beaufort County residents can obtain arrest reports from these police departments:

• Beaufort Police Department
• Bluffton Police Department
• Port Royal Police Department

Some departments offer daily arrest logs through their websites and guidelines on how to obtain copies of arrest records. Requesters can also visit the local police department where the arrest occurred to request records in person. Police arrest reports in Beaufort are accessible online free of charge; however, obtaining paper copies from these departments may incur copy fees.

Criminal records maintained by the SC Law Enforcement Division are publicly accessible online or via mail requests. These records contain arrest details such as the offender's name, when and where the arrest took place, and the arresting agency involved. To look up records online, open the SLED Citizens Access To Criminal Histories (CATCH). Enter the subject's name, date of birth, and gender in the appropriate fields. Providing the subject's maiden name and Social Security number is optional. Each search costs $25 and can be paid using a credit or debit card.

Mail requesters must complete the Criminal Records Check Form and submit it together with a self-addressed stamped envelope for return delivery. The request must include a money order, cashier's check, or business check for $25 payable to SLED. Submit to:

SLED Records Department

P.O. Box 21398

Columbia, SC 29221-1398

Phone: (803) 737-9000

Online requests through CATCH are typically ready immediately, while mail requests may take 5 to 7 business days after receipt.

The Beaufort County Clerk of Court holds criminal court records, which often contain arrest details of convicted persons. Individuals can submit formal requests by mail or in-person to:

Beaufort County Clerk of Court

102 Ribaut Road, Suite 208

Beaufort, SC 29902

Phone: (843) 255-5057

To access these files online, members of the public should visit the SC Case Records Search portal and enter the defendant's name and case filing dates in the appropriate spaces. Third-party providers, including InfoTracer, offer reliable access to Beaufort County arrest records, ensuring faster results and additional search options.