Berkeley County, SC Arrests & Jail Records

The Sheriff's Office has countywide authority over law enforcement matters, including arrests. Its records management office is responsible for facilitating public access to arrest records. Interested persons may obtain these records by submitting an official request in person at:

Records Office

223 N. Live Oak Drive,

Moncks Corner, SC 29461

Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Additionally, you can find information on persons detained within the county's detention center using the online Inmate Lookup.

Several cities and towns in Berkeley County have local police departments (PDs) responsible for making arrests and ensuring public safety. These PDs often maintain arrest records about the municipality that they serve. You may access these records either by visiting the relevant agency's station or by checking out its website or public records portal. Listed below are some of the major local police departments in Berkeley County.

• Goose Creek Police Department
• Hanahan Police Department
• Moncks Corner Police Department
• North Charleston Police Department
• Summerville Police Department

The South Carolina State Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is responsible for providing public access to Berkeley County arrest records and criminal information at the state level.

You can obtain criminal records from SLED electronically through the agency's Citizens Access to Criminal Histories (CATCH) portal. To find records through the portal, users have to provide the record individual's birth date, and name including full last name and the first name initial.

Alternatively, requesters may mail a finalized form for a Criminal Record Check as well as the necessary payment amount within an envelope that's both stamped and self-addressed. The envelope must be sent to:

SLED Records Department

P.O. Box 21398

Columbia, SC 29221-1398

As the judicial arm of Berkeley County, the Circuit Court and Magistrate Courts handle criminal cases resulting from arrests made by law enforcement agencies. The Clerk of Court maintains information on these cases, including details of the defendant's arrest.

Berkeley County criminal court records are available through various public resources like the county's public case index and court documents portals. Requesters may obtain official copies from the clerk's office by submitting a request in person or via mail at:

300-B California Avenue

P.O. Box 219

Moncks Corner, SC 29461

Additionally, you can use search tools provided by third-party platforms like InfoTracer to find Berkeley County arrest records. These platforms often make record searches fast and convenient by allowing users to locate records through various criteria and search options.