Find Anderson SC Released Inmates
Anderson, South Carolina is the county seat of Anderson County in the Upstate region. Released inmate records for Anderson are spread across several official databases. The Anderson County Sheriff's Office runs the MyACSO portal with a detention inmate search. SCDC maintains state-level released inmate data. SLED holds criminal histories for all Anderson arrests. This page covers each tool and how to use it to find released inmate records connected to Anderson, SC.
Anderson Quick Facts
Anderson Police Department Released Inmate Records
The Anderson Police Department serves the city. The Records Division phone number is (864) 231-2231. Arrest records and police reports are available through the Records Division. FOIA requests are accepted and processed through the city. The department website is at www.cityofandersonsc.com. Anderson PD coordinates with the Anderson County Sheriff's Office for inmate housing.
When someone is arrested in Anderson, they are typically processed through the Anderson County system. The Anderson County Detention Center at 308 David Bolt Drive holds most city-level arrestees. Anderson Police and Anderson County Sheriff's Office work closely together since the city is the county seat. The Sheriff's Office contact number is (864) 260-4400.
Anderson Municipal Court handles local misdemeanor cases and traffic violations within the city. Municipal court records are public and accessible through the SC Judicial Branch Public Index. The city's website also has information on public records request procedures and response timeframes.
Anderson County Detention Center and Released Inmate Data
The Anderson County Detention Center is located at 308 David Bolt Drive, Anderson, SC. The main Sheriff's Office phone number is (864) 260-4400. The facility has a rated capacity of about 700 inmates. It houses both pre-trial and sentenced inmates. Classification systems determine housing assignments. The detention center provides medical, dental, and mental health services. Educational programs and commissary services are available.
The MyACSO portal at www.andersonsheriff.org/myacso provides multiple services through one website. The portal includes a detention inmate search, a sex offender registry search, a warrant search, and an incident reports request system. This is one of the most comprehensive local law enforcement portals in South Carolina. It allows public users to look up current inmates and recent releases from the Anderson County Detention Center.
Anderson County has a population of approximately 200,000. The county seat is the city of Anderson. The Sheriff's Office is the largest law enforcement agency in the county. It coordinates with Anderson Police and other municipal departments. For Mauldin, Belton, Pendleton, and other towns in Anderson County, the county detention center is typically where inmates are held.
The Anderson County government portal is at www.andersoncountysc.org. It includes information on public records request procedures and department contact details.
SCDC Released Inmate List for Anderson
The South Carolina Department of Corrections maintains the state released inmate database at public.doc.state.sc.us/released-inmate-list. This tool covers people who served sentences in a state correctional facility. Anderson residents who were state-sentenced appear here after release. Select Anderson County from the dropdown and set a date range to filter results. Each result shows the inmate name, SCDC number, release date, and county of commitment.
The SCDC current inmate search at public.doc.state.sc.us/scdc-public lets you search for people still incarcerated in state prisons.
Use the SCDC current inmate tool to confirm whether someone from Anderson is still in state custody before checking the released inmate list.
The SCDC does not track county jail inmates, probationers, or parolees in the released inmate list. For those cases, the MyACSO portal and SLED CATCH system are the right tools. The SCDC database focuses on state prison releases. Anderson County has a significant number of state-sentenced residents due to its large population, so the Anderson County filter in the SCDC tool is often productive for released inmate searches.
SLED Records for Anderson Released Inmates
All Anderson Police Department arrests are reported to SLED within 72 hours. SLED maintains the statewide criminal history database at its headquarters at 4400 Broad River Road, Columbia, SC. Main phone: (803) 737-9000. The Public Dissemination Unit at (803) 896-1443 handles questions about background check results.
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Run a criminal history check for Anderson area individuals through SLED CATCH at catch.sled.sc.gov for $25 per search.
CATCH searches require the subject's last name, first initial, and date of birth. Social Security Number can help narrow results. The system shows conviction data, recent arrests, and pending charges. Juvenile records and expunged cases are not included. For organizations that qualify under South Carolina law, reduced fees may apply. The mail-in option is also available using the SLED Criminal Records Check Form.
The SLED main website at www.sled.sc.gov also links to the sex offender registry at scor.sled.sc.gov, where you can search for registered sex offenders living in Anderson by name, city, or zip code.
VINELink Victim Notification in Anderson
VINELink covers both the Anderson County Detention Center and SCDC facilities. Victims and concerned citizens can register online or by phone to receive custody status alerts for specific inmates. The VINE system runs 24 hours a day. Alerts are sent when an offender is released, transferred, escapes, or dies. Registration is always free and confidential.
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Register at www.vinelink.com for custody status alerts on inmates held at Anderson County or SCDC facilities.
VINELink is especially useful for Anderson residents who want to know when a released inmate from a local case is being let out of custody. You can choose notification by phone, email, text, or TTY. The offender has no way to know who is registered for notifications. This makes the service safe and reliable for victim use.
Anderson Probation and Parole Supervision
Anderson County has a dedicated SCDPPPS office serving released inmates under community supervision. The state SCDPPPS main office is at 2221 Devine Street, Suite 600, Columbia, SC 29250. Phone: 803-734-9220. After-hours emergencies: 800-263-7191. The offender search tool at www.dppps.sc.gov lets you search for Anderson residents under active supervision.
Parole hearing schedules are finalized about 30 days before the actual hearing date. Hearings are open to victims and supporters of offenders. Automated pardon records are available for hearings conducted after July 7, 2021. If an Anderson released inmate violates their parole or probation terms, reporting procedures are available through the SCDPPPS emergency line at 800-263-7191.
Anderson Court Records and Public Index
Court records for Anderson cases are searchable through the SC Judicial Branch Public Index at publicindex.sccourts.org. Select Anderson County to search local cases. The tool covers Circuit Court, Family Court, Magistrate Court, and Municipal Court records. Search by name or case number. Results include charges, hearing dates, case status, and dispositions. Basic case information is free. Certified copies require a visit to the Anderson County Clerk of Court.
Anderson County is part of the 10th Judicial Circuit of South Carolina. The county courthouse is in the city of Anderson. Court records go back many years and cover both criminal and civil cases. For released inmates from Anderson, court records show the full picture: charges, conviction, sentence, and sometimes post-conviction motions.
The Horry County Public Index link for reference: publicindex.sccourts.org/anderson. Use this direct link to search Anderson County cases quickly.
Anderson County Released Inmate Records
Anderson city is the county seat of Anderson County. All city arrests flow through the Anderson County Detention Center. County resources, the MyACSO portal, and county court records are all part of the released inmate picture for Anderson. Visit the Anderson County page for more detail on county-level resources.
Nearby South Carolina Cities
Released inmate records for nearby cities are accessible through county and state databases.