Greenville Released Inmate Roster
Greenville is the seat of Greenville County and the most populous county in South Carolina. Released inmate records for Greenville come from multiple official sources. The SCDC Released Inmate List covers state prison releases by county. The Greenville County Detention Center is where most Greenville city arrests are processed. The Greenville Police Department handles local arrest records and FOIA requests. This page explains all the tools available for finding Greenville released inmate records, from the state-level SCDC database to local court records.
Greenville Quick Facts
Greenville Released Inmates in SCDC List
The South Carolina Department of Corrections runs the official statewide released inmate database. Greenville released inmates who served time in state prison appear in this system. Visit public.doc.state.sc.us/released-inmate-list and select Greenville County to search for local state prison releases. You can narrow results by entering a release date range. Each result shows the inmate name, SCDC number, release date, and county of commitment. Results load ten at a time.
This system covers only state prison releases from SCDC. It does not include releases from the Greenville County Detention Center. Those are tracked through a separate county system. The SCDC current inmate search at public.doc.state.sc.us/scdc-public shows people still incarcerated in state prison. That is a different database from the released inmate list. Neither system charges a fee.
The SCDC main website at doc.sc.gov links to both the released inmate list and the current inmate search. It also provides information on SCDC facilities, family resources, and victim services. The department employs approximately 5,000 staff across 21 correctional institutions in South Carolina.
Select Greenville County in the SCDC released inmate search to find state prison releases from the Greenville area.
Greenville Police Department and County Detention Center
The Greenville Police Department is located at 204 Halton Road, Greenville, SC. The Records Division can be reached at (864) 467-4392. Arrest records are available through the Records Division. The department also accepts FOIA requests for public records. Online reporting is available for certain incident types. The Greenville Police Department coordinates with the Greenville County Sheriff's Office for inmate housing.
Greenville city arrests are housed at the Greenville County Detention Center at 20 McGee Street, Greenville, SC 29601. Phone for the detention center: 864-467-2330. The facility has a rated capacity of 1,277 inmates, which makes it the largest county detention center in South Carolina. It operates across four separate buildings for different housing needs, including minimum, medium, and maximum security. The facility is operated by the Greenville County Department of Public Safety.
The Greenville County Detention Center website at greenvillecounty.org/DetentionCenter provides current inmate information, visiting hours, and commissary details. Medical, dental, and mental health services are available at the facility. Educational and vocational programs are offered. Visiting hours vary by housing assignment. The Greenville County government portal at greenvillecounty.org provides public records request procedures and county contact information.
The SCDC current inmate search is one of several tools for tracking Greenville area inmates and released inmates.
Greenville Public Records and Municipal Court
The City of Greenville Public Records Request process is available at greenvillesc.gov. This is the official portal for FOIA requests for city-level records. The site includes the fee schedule for copies, response timeframes, and records retention policies. Municipal court records for Greenville can also be accessed through this system.
Greenville Municipal Court handles misdemeanor criminal cases and traffic violations within the city limits. Court records and dockets are available at greenvillesc.gov/272/Municipal-Court. The municipal court handles a high volume of cases given the size of Greenville. Online fine payment is available. Case records from the municipal court may appear in the SC Judicial Branch Public Index when cross-referenced with Greenville County Circuit Court records.
For Greenville released inmates with a history of local charges, searching both the municipal court records and the Public Index will give the most complete picture of their criminal history in the city and county.
South Carolina FOIA statutes govern access to Greenville public records including released inmate information and police records.
SLED CATCH Background Checks for Greenville
SLED is South Carolina's central repository for criminal history records. All Greenville and Greenville County arrests are reported to SLED within 72 hours. The SLED CATCH portal at catch.sled.sc.gov allows name-based criminal history searches. The fee is $25 per subject, plus $1 online. You need the exact last name, first initial, and date of birth. Adding a Social Security Number can help narrow results when multiple records match.
CATCH results show conviction data, arrests from the past three years, and pending charges. Juvenile records, expunged cases, and restricted information are not included. Results are available to view and print immediately after payment. The SLED main website at sled.sc.gov also links to the Sex Offender Registry and other law enforcement resources. SLED headquarters is at 4400 Broad River Road, Columbia, SC. Phone: (803) 737-9000.
SLED at sled.sc.gov is the official source for criminal history and sex offender registry searches for Greenville released inmates.
VINELink Notifications for Greenville Released Inmates
VINELink is the national victim notification network. It covers both SCDC state facilities and many county jails including the Greenville County Detention Center. Visit vinelink.com to register for free, confidential alerts. You can receive notifications by phone, email, text, or TTY. Alerts go out when an offender is released, transferred, escapes, or dies in custody.
The service runs 24 hours a day and the offender cannot find out who has registered. This is especially useful for Greenville residents who want to track a specific released inmate's status without having to contact the detention center or SCDC directly.
VINELink at vinelink.com provides free release alerts for Greenville released inmates at SCDC and Greenville County Detention Center.
Greenville Probation and Parole Supervision
The South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services supervises Greenville released inmates on community supervision. The main office is at 2221 Devine Street, Ste. 600, Columbia, SC 29250. Phone: 803-734-9220. After-hours emergencies: 800-263-7191. A Greenville area office handles local supervision cases.
The online offender search at dppps.sc.gov lets you search by last name, first name, state ID, or birth year. This tool shows current supervision status for Greenville released inmates on probation or parole. Parole and pardon hearing schedules are also listed on the site. Hearings are open to victims and offender supporters. Greenville County has a large supervised population given that it is the most populous county in the state, with over 500,000 residents.
SCDPPPS supervises many Greenville released inmates through the local Greenville County area office.
Greenville Court Records and Public Index
The SC Judicial Branch Public Index at publicindex.sccourts.org covers all Greenville County court records. Select Greenville County to search Circuit Court, Family Court, and Magistrate Court cases. Search by name, case number, or filing date. Case data includes charges, hearing dates, dispositions, and attorney information. Basic access is free. Greenville County is the most populous county in South Carolina, so the database covers a high volume of cases.
For certified copies or full case files, contact the Greenville County Clerk of Court. The courthouse serves all Greenville area court matters. For Greenville released inmates, the Public Index is one of the most useful tools for seeing the full history of charges and outcomes tied to their record in the state court system.
Greenville County Released Inmate Records
Greenville is the county seat of Greenville County. Greenville city arrests are processed at the Greenville County Detention Center, the largest county jail in South Carolina. For county-level detention records, inmate search tools, and Greenville County resources, visit the Greenville County released inmates page.
Nearby South Carolina Cities
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