Darlington County, SC Arrests & Jail Records

The Sheriff's Office maintains countywide criminal information, including arrest records. To obtain these records, requesters may submit an official request along with any applicable fees directly to the Sheriff's Office at:​

1621 Harry Byrd Highway

Darlington, SC 29532

Phone: (843) 398-4501

Fax: (843) 398-4502

For information on individuals incarcerated in the county, the Sheriff's Office provides an online inmate search tool. This resource allows users to search for current inmates by name, date of birth, or arrest number. It includes details such as bail amounts, visitation times, and recent bookings. The inmate search tool is accessible through their official website.

To obtain arrest records in specific municipalities in the county, individuals may contact the local Police Departments. These departments handle law enforcement and maintain official arrest and criminal records, usually through a dedicated Records Division. Listed below are some Police Departments in Darlington County:

• Darlington Police Department
• Hartsville Police Department
• Lamar Police Department

Individuals may conduct name-based criminal records checks through SLED's Citizens Access to Criminal Histories (CATCH) portal. To conduct a search, requesters are required to provide the individual's last name, first initial, and date of birth. Additional details, such as a Social Security number or maiden name, may improve search accuracy. Each search incurs a non-refundable fee of $25.00, payable via major credit or debit cards. An additional $1.00 convenience fee applies to online transactions.

Alternatively, interested persons may obtain arrest records by mailing a completed Criminal Records Check Form to SLED, along with a certified check or money order for $25.00, and a self-addressed stamped envelope to:

SLED Records Department

P.O. Box 21398

Columbia, SC 29221-1398

Individuals arrested in Darlington County are processed through either the Magistrate's Court for minor offenses or the General Sessions Court for more serious charges. The Clerk of Court oversees the management of court documents, including arrest records across the county's Criminal, Civil, and Family Court Divisions. These records may be accessed online through the South Carolina Judicial Branch's Case Records Search or requested in person from the appropriate court. Additionally, third-party websites like InfoTracer provide public access to arrest records, allowing users to search by name, date, or specific case information.