Florence Released Inmates
Florence residents and concerned citizens can search released inmate records through multiple official channels. The city of Florence sits in Florence County and is the largest city in the Pee Dee region of South Carolina. Released inmate data for people committed from Florence County is available through the South Carolina Department of Corrections. Local resources from the Florence Police Department and the Florence County Sheriff's Office provide additional ways to look up arrest and release information in the area.
Florence Quick Facts
Florence Police Released Inmate Resources
The Florence Police Department is the primary law enforcement agency within Florence city limits. The Records Division at (843) 665-3191 handles requests for arrest records and police reports. When someone is arrested by Florence Police, they are booked into the Florence County Detention Center. That means you need to check both city and county resources to get a full picture of released inmates in the Florence area.
The Florence Police Department website at cityofflorence.com/departments/police-department provides contact details and information about how to request records. Officers accept FOIA requests under South Carolina's Freedom of Information Act. Police reports for incidents within city limits are processed through the Florence Police Records Division. You can submit a request in person or by mail during normal business hours.
The department coordinates closely with the Florence County Sheriff's Office when it comes to housing arrested individuals. City arrests go to the county detention center. Released inmate information for people arrested in Florence will show up in both the Florence County detention system and, once state-sentenced, in the SCDC released inmate database.
The Florence Police Department screenshot below shows what the department's online presence looks like. Visit the Florence Police Department website to access current resources.
The Florence Police Department serves all residents within city limits and partners with state agencies to share arrest and release data.
Florence County Detention Center Released Inmates
Florence is the county seat of Florence County. All arrests made by Florence Police and the Florence County Sheriff's Office go to the Florence County Detention Center. The detention center holds both pre-trial defendants and sentenced inmates. Its main contact number is (843) 665-2121. The facility is operated by the Florence County Sheriff's Office at florenceco.org.
The Florence County Detention Center handles pre-trial inmates waiting for court appearances and sentenced inmates serving shorter terms. For people sentenced to more than one year, SCDC takes custody and transfers them to a state facility. Once those individuals are released, they appear in the SCDC released inmate database. People released directly from the county facility are no longer tracked in the detention center system after release. Contact the facility directly at (843) 665-2121 for information about recent releases.
The county government portal at florenceco.org provides access to Sheriff's Office contact information and general public records procedures. FOIA requests for county records go through the County Administrator's office. Florence County is a major hub in the Pee Dee region, and its detention center serves a large population. The county coordinates with Florence Police, South Florence Police, and several smaller municipal departments throughout the area.
The county government page for Florence County shows the full range of services available to the public. Visit the Florence County government website to find current contact information for the Sheriff's Office and Detention Center.
The SCDC released inmate search at public.doc.state.sc.us/released-inmate-list/ lets you filter results by Florence County to find state-released inmates with ties to the area.
Florence SCDC Released Inmate List
The South Carolina Department of Corrections maintains the official released inmate list for all 46 counties, including Florence County. The SCDC released inmate search tool is available at public.doc.state.sc.us/released-inmate-list/. You can search by release date range and filter by county. Select Florence County in the dropdown to narrow results to people committed from Florence. The results show up ten at a time and include the inmate name, SCDC number, release date, and county of commitment.
This is the main official source for released inmate data in South Carolina. It covers everyone discharged from SCDC custody, meaning people who finished their state prison sentences. The database does not include people released from county jails or those supervised under probation or parole only. For those individuals, you need to check the Florence County detention records or the SCDPPPS offender search tool.
The SCDC main website at doc.sc.gov also links to the current inmate search at public.doc.state.sc.us/scdc-public/. That tool lets you find people currently housed in a state facility. Search by SCDC number, State ID, or name. Results include the facility location, sentence information, and estimated release date. Data is updated as of midnight the day before your search. This tool is useful for Florence residents trying to track someone currently in the state prison system before they are released.
Florence Criminal History Through SLED
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division serves as the state's central repository for criminal history records. SLED maintains records of all arrests reported statewide, including those made in Florence by the Florence Police Department and Florence County Sheriff's Office. You can access criminal history through the CATCH portal at catch.sled.sc.gov.
CATCH stands for Citizens Access To Criminal Histories. The system is name-based and requires an exact match on the subject's last name, first initial, and date of birth. Results show conviction data, arrests within the past three years, and pending charges. The standard fee is $25.00 per search, plus a $1.00 convenience fee for online searches. Major credit and debit cards are accepted. You can also request records by mail using the SLED Criminal Records Check Form sent to the SLED Records Department, PO Box 21398, Columbia, SC 29221-1398.
SLED's main website at sled.sc.gov provides links to the CATCH portal, the sex offender registry, and other public safety resources. Florence County arrests are reported to SLED within 72 hours. The Public Dissemination Unit at (803) 896-1443 can answer questions about background check results. For people searching for released inmate criminal history in Florence, CATCH is one of the most thorough tools available at the state level.
The SLED CATCH portal shown here is where you run criminal history searches for Florence area individuals. Visit catch.sled.sc.gov to start a search.
The CATCH system covers all of Florence County's reported arrests and can return records for recently released inmates from the area.
VINELink Victim Notification for Florence
VINELink provides a victim notification service that covers South Carolina Department of Corrections facilities and many county jails. The service is available at vinelink.com and gives 24-hour access to inmate custody status. Victims and concerned citizens can register to receive alerts when a specific offender is released, transferred, escapes, or dies in custody. Notifications go out by phone, email, text message, or TTY.
Registration is confidential. The offender cannot find out who has registered for notifications. The service is free. For Florence residents who want to stay informed about a released inmate who may return to the area, VINELink is the best tool available. The system covers both state prison releases through SCDC and releases from the Florence County Detention Center.
The VINELink notification system lets Florence area victims register for custody status alerts. Sign up at vinelink.com.
VINELink alerts can go out at any hour of the day when an inmate's status changes.
Florence Probation and Parole Records
The South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services supervises released inmates who are under community supervision in Florence and throughout Florence County. SCDPPPS maintains an online offender search at dppps.sc.gov. You can search by last name, first name, State ID, or birth year. Results show whether someone is currently under supervision in the area.
SCDPPPS has a local office serving Florence County. The main state office is located at 2221 Devine Street, Suite 600, Columbia, SC 29250. The main phone is 803-734-9220. After-hours emergencies can be reported at 800-263-1791. Parole and pardon hearing schedules are also searchable through the SCDPPPS website. Hearings are finalized about 30 days before the actual date and are open to both victims and supporters of offenders.
For Florence residents looking for released inmates currently on supervision, SCDPPPS is a key resource. Someone released from a state prison may still be required to report regularly to a probation officer in Florence County. The offender search tool helps confirm whether a specific person is actively under state supervision.
Visit dppps.sc.gov to search the SCDPPPS offender database. The probation and parole services screenshot below shows the agency's public portal.
SCDPPPS tracks released inmates who remain under community supervision in Florence County.
Florence Court Records
Court records for Florence County are available through the South Carolina Judicial Branch Public Index at publicindex.sccourts.org/florence/. The Public Index covers Circuit Court, Family Court, and Magistrate Court cases. You can search by name or case number. Results show case type, filing date, charges, court dates, and disposition. Basic case information is free. Certified copies of documents require a visit to the Clerk of Court or a written request.
Florence County Circuit Court handles felony criminal cases. Magistrate Court handles misdemeanor cases and traffic matters. The Florence Municipal Court handles cases arising within city limits. Municipal court records for the City of Florence are available through the city clerk's office. For misdemeanor and traffic offenses, check the Magistrate Court records through the Public Index.
Criminal court records are often the best way to verify what charges a released inmate faced and how their case was resolved. The Public Index shows charge information, attorney details, and whether a conviction occurred. It does not include complete court documents. For full files, contact the Clerk of Court for Florence County. The courthouse is in downtown Florence and can be reached through the county website at florenceco.org.
Florence Sex Offender Registry
SLED maintains the South Carolina Sex Offender Registry at scor.sled.sc.gov. You can search by name, city, county, or zip code. Searching for Florence, SC returns all registered sex offenders residing in the city. The registry includes adult offenders age 17 and over who were convicted of qualifying sex offenses.
Registry entries show the offender's identity, conviction records, current residence, and photograph. Most registrants must verify their address annually. Those convicted of more serious crimes or designated as predators must verify quarterly. Florence residents can use the geographic search feature to see all registered offenders within a set distance of a given address. Contact for the registry is available through SLED at (803) 896-2601 or sor@sled.sc.gov.
Florence County Released Inmate Records
Florence is the county seat of Florence County. Released inmate records, detention center information, and county court resources are covered in detail on the Florence County page. Visit the county page for the full list of resources serving the entire Florence County area.
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