Lancaster County, SC Arrests & Jail Records

The Lancaster County 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. The office is located at:​

Additionally, for information on individuals incarcerated in Lancaster County, the Sheriff's Office provides an online inmate search tool. This resource is accessible through their official website.

Individuals seeking arrest records within specific municipalities in Lancaster County may contact the respective local police departments in the area. These agencies are responsible for law enforcement within their jurisdictions and maintain official records of arrests and criminal activities. Each department typically has a Records Division dedicated to managing and providing access to these records. Listed below are some police departments in Lancaster County:

• Lancaster Police Department
• Health Springs Police Department
• Kershaw Police Department

Individuals may access criminal records through the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED)'s Citizens Access to Criminal Histories (CATCH) portal. To conduct a search, requesters are required to provide the individual's first initial, last name, and birth date. More information, like the individual's maiden name or Social Security number or maiden name, may enhance the search. 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, Lancaster County arrest records may be obtained by mailing a finalized Criminal Records Check Form to SLED, along with a certified check, money order, or cashier's check for $25.00, and a stamped and self-addressed envelope to:

SLED Records Department

P.O. Box 21398

Columbia, SC 29221-1398

Individuals arrested in Lancaster 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 maintains court documents, including arrest records for the county's Criminal, Civil, and Family Court divisions. Court records are available online through the South Carolina Judicial Branch's Case Records Search, while physical copies may be requested directly from the court where the case was heard.

Additionally, third-party websites like InfoTracer offer access to public records in Lancaster County, including arrest records. Users may search by name, date, or case details.