Sumter County, SC Arrests & Jail Records

Arrest records maintained by the Sumter County Sheriff's Office are open to the public. To get these records, you can submit requests online via the Citizen Request Center. Alternatively, submit a written request by mail or in person to:

Sumter County Sheriff's Office

1281 North Main Street

Sumter, SC 29153

Phone: (803) 436-2774

Records of individuals booked into the county jails are accessible online via the Inmate Search System.

Requesters can obtain arrest reports from the Sumter Police Department located at:

335 N Lafayette Drive

Sumter, SC 29150

Phone: (803) 436-2700

As the only Police agency in the county, the Department is responsible for maintaining records of arrests made within its jurisdiction. Interested parties can submit requests online or call the Department for specific arrest reports.

Anyone can obtain criminal records from the SC Law Enforcement Division through its online database or by submitting a mail request. The state's criminal history records typically contain arrest details such as the offender's name, where the arrest occurred, and the arresting agency involved.

For online access, requesters should open South Carolina's Citizens Access To Criminal Histories (CATCH) portal. Provide search criteria such as the subject's name and birth date in the spaces available. A $25 fee applies for each search, which can be paid using a credit or debit card.

Individuals interested in submitting mail requests must complete the Criminal Records Check Form. Mail requests should include a self-addressed stamped envelope and the $25 fee, payable by money order, cashier's check, or business check to SLED. Submit to:

SLED Records Department

P.O. Box 21398

Columbia, SC 29221-1398

Phone: (803) 737-9000

Requests submitted online via CATCH are typically ready immediately, while mail requests may take five to seven business days to process after receipt.

The Sumter 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:

Sumter County Clerk of Court

215 N. Harvin Street, 3rd floor

Sumter, SC 29150

Phone: (803) 436-2227

To access these files online, members of the public should visit the state's 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 Sumter County arrest records, ensuring faster results and additional search options.