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Greenwood County, SC Arrests & Jail Records

How To Search Greenwood County Arrest Records

In South Carolina, more than 175,000 arrests are typically made each year, with approximately 4,500 of these occurring in Greenwood County. Copies of arrest records incur fees ranging from $1 to $25, depending on the details of the request. The South Carolina Freedom of Information Act grants public access to the county's arrest records unless exempt by law. Exempt records include sealed records, medical records, and juvenile records. Authorized entities with access to these records include the individuals named in the records, courts, law enforcement agencies, and the Eighth Judicial Circuit Solicitor's Office.

How To Look Up Greenwood County Arrest Records

Arrest records in Greenwood County are maintained by various agencies, including local Police Departments, the County Sheriff's Office, and the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division.

Sheriff Arrest Records

Arrest records can be accessed through the Greenwood County Sheriff's Office. Individuals seeking arrest records can obtain them by mail or by visiting the Sheriff's Office at:

The County Sheriff's Office

Law Enforcement Center

528 Edgefield Street

Greenwood, SC 29646

Phone: (864) 942-8600

The Detention Center Inmate Search tool on the Sheriff's portal allows individuals to access information about current inmates in the county.

Police Arrest Records

Arrest records in Greenwood County can be obtained from the Police Department that handled the arrest. Most of the county's Police Departments offer online request options through their official platforms. Alternatively, records can be requested by mail or in person at the respective Police Departments. When making requests, individuals will need to provide key details such as the arrestee's full name and the date of the incident. Some of the primary Police Departments in the county include:

South Carolina Law Enforcement Division

Individuals seeking criminal records in Greenwood County can obtain them through the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) using the CATCH (Citizens Access to Criminal Histories) system. This online tool allows users to perform criminal searches using the subject's first initial, last name, and date of birth. For those who prefer to submit requests by mail, the Criminal Records Check form is available on the SLED platform. Completed form should be mailed along with a $25 payment and a self-addressed, stamped envelope to:

SLED Records Department

P.O. Box 21398

Columbia, SC 29221-1398

Requesters may also visit the office in person to obtain copies of criminal records at:

SLED Headquarters

4400 Broad River Road

Columbia, SC 29210

Criminal Court Records

Interested individuals seeking criminal court records in Greenwood County can find information about arrests that led to formal charges by contacting the County Clerk of Court. This office is responsible for maintaining records of criminal proceedings filed within the county. To request criminal court records in person, individuals may visit the Clerk of Court's Office during regular business hours at:

The County Courthouse

528 Monument Street

Room 114

Greenwood, SC 2964

Greenwood County offers an online Public Index portal, where users can access publicly available court case information. The portal allows searches by name, case number, or other identifying details related to criminal proceedings. Alternatively, third-party websites like InfoTracer offer online access to the county's public records, including arrest records.

Arrest Statistics

Greenwood County has an arrest rate of 59.7 per 1,000 residents. Below is a breakdown of the county's key arrest statistics:

Arrest TypeNumber of Arrests
Murder and Non-negligent Manslaughter8
Robbery19
Rape3
Aggravated Assault73
Burglary42
Arson3
Motor Vehicle Theft31
Larceny305
Simple Assault159
DUI305
Drug Law Violations715
Total number of Arrests4,148

Source: South Carolina Law Enforcement Division Crime Statistics.

Greenwood County Sheriff’s Office

It is situated in Greenwood county, South Carolina with a total number of 0 employees - female, male officers and civilians. Greenwood County SO ORI (Originated Agency Identifier) number is SC0240000, it belongs to the South Atlantic division in the South region with a region code of Region III.

Greenwood County Jail

Prisons and Jails in Greenwood County

NameAddressPhone
Leath Correctional Institution2809 Airport Road803-896-1000
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