Lexington SC Released Inmates
Lexington is the county seat of Lexington County, South Carolina, and one of the fastest-growing towns in the greater Columbia metro area. Released inmate records for Lexington can be found through multiple official channels. The Lexington County Detention Center has an online inmate search portal. The SCDC maintains state-level released inmate data with a Lexington County filter. SLED keeps criminal histories for all Lexington arrests. This page walks through each database so you can get the released inmate records you need from Lexington.
Lexington Quick Facts
Lexington Police Department and Released Inmate Records
The Lexington Police Department serves the town. The Records Division phone is (803) 359-6260. Arrest records and police reports from Lexington are available through the Records Division. FOIA requests are accepted and processed through the town. The department website is at www.lexsc.com. Lexington PD coordinates with the Lexington County Sheriff's Department for inmate housing at the county detention center.
Lexington is a rapidly growing community that serves as the administrative center for one of South Carolina's most populous counties. The town's police department handles local arrests. Those arrestees are transferred to the Lexington County Detention Center. The detention center is the main holding facility for all county-level inmate processing. The town and county work together closely because the town is the county seat.
Lexington Municipal Court handles local misdemeanor cases and traffic violations within the town limits. Municipal court records are accessible through the SC Judicial Branch Public Index at publicindex.sccourts.org. The town website at www.lexsc.com also has information on public records procedures and response timeframes under SC FOIA law.
Lexington County Detention Center and Released Inmate Search
The Lexington County Detention Center is located at 521 Gibson Road, Lexington, SC. Phone: (803) 785-8230. The Lexington County Sheriff's Department website is at www.lexingtoncounty.com/sheriff. An online inmate search portal is available. You can search by name, booking number, or date of birth. Results show current inmates and recent releases. Charges, bond amounts, and custody status are included. Next court date information is shown when scheduled.
The Lexington County Detention Center houses pre-trial and sentenced inmates. Visiting hours are by appointment or assignment. Commissary services are available. Inmate accounts are managed through a third-party vendor. Medical, dental, and mental health services are provided. A classification system assigns inmates to housing units. The Records Division handles requests for historical records.
Lexington County has a population of approximately 300,000, making it one of the largest counties in South Carolina. The county government portal is at www.lexingtoncounty.com. The county coordinates with Columbia Police and West Columbia Police for inmate processing in the greater metro area. Public records request procedures are documented on the county website.
SCDC Released Inmate List for Lexington
The SCDC released inmate database at public.doc.state.sc.us/released-inmate-list covers state-sentenced individuals who have been released from South Carolina prisons. Select Lexington County from the dropdown and set a date range to find Lexington released inmates. Results show ten at a time and include name, SCDC number, release date, and county of commitment.
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Check whether a Lexington person is still in SCDC custody at public.doc.state.sc.us/scdc-public before using the released inmate list. Data is updated as of midnight the previous day.
SCDC operates 21 correctional institutions and employs about 5,000 staff. The main site at www.doc.sc.gov provides access to all inmate search tools, family resources, and victim services. FOIA requests to SCDC can be emailed to FOIA@doc.sc.gov. For medical concerns about an inmate, contact MedicalConcerns@doc.sc.gov or (803) 896-8547.
SLED Criminal History Records for Lexington
All Lexington Police Department arrests are reported to SLED within 72 hours. SLED serves as South Carolina's central repository for criminal history. SLED headquarters: 4400 Broad River Road, Columbia, SC 29210. Phone: (803) 737-9000. The Records Department mailing address is PO Box 21398, Columbia, SC 29221-1398.
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Use the CATCH system at catch.sled.sc.gov to run a name-based criminal history check on Lexington residents or anyone with a Lexington County arrest record.
CATCH searches cost $25 plus $1 online convenience fee. The system requires last name, first initial, and date of birth. Results show conviction data, arrests from the prior three years, and pending charges. Juvenile records and expunged cases are not included. The Public Dissemination Unit at (803) 896-1443 handles questions about check results. Mail-in requests are also accepted using the SLED form available online.
VINELink Victim Notification in Lexington
VINELink covers the Lexington County Detention Center and all SCDC facilities. Victims and concerned citizens can register to receive custody status alerts. When an inmate from Lexington is released, transferred, escapes, or dies, VINELink sends an alert. Registration is free, confidential, and available around the clock.
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Register at www.vinelink.com to receive custody alerts for Lexington area inmates held at the county detention center or at an SCDC facility.
VINE notifications are available by phone, email, text, or TTY. The service is always free. Offenders cannot see who has registered. This makes VINELink a safe and reliable resource for Lexington crime victims and anyone monitoring the custody status of a released inmate.
Lexington Probation and Parole Supervision
SCDPPPS oversees Lexington County probation and parole supervision. Main office: 2221 Devine Street, Suite 600, Columbia, SC 29250. Phone: 803-734-9220. Emergency line: 800-263-7191. Given Lexington County's large population, SCDPPPS has agents working in the area on a regular basis. The offender search tool at www.dppps.sc.gov lets you search for Lexington residents under active community supervision.
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Access the SCDPPPS offender search at www.dppps.sc.gov to find Lexington residents currently under probation or parole supervision in Lexington County.
Parole hearings are finalized about 30 days before the date and are open to both victims and supporters. Automated pardon records are available for hearings after July 7, 2021. SCDPPPS also offers online fee payment for probation fees and restitution. Lexington County released inmates under supervision can make payments and check hearing schedules through the SCDPPPS online system.
Court Records for Lexington Released Inmates
Court records for Lexington cases are searchable through the SC Judicial Branch Public Index at publicindex.sccourts.org. Select Lexington County to search local cases. The tool covers Circuit Court, Family Court, and Magistrate Court records at no cost. Search by name or case number. Results show charges, hearing dates, filing dates, and case status. Certified copies require a visit to the Lexington County Clerk of Court.
Lexington County has comprehensive court records going back many years. The county court system handles a large volume of cases due to the county's size and population. For released inmates from Lexington, the Public Index combined with the SCDC database and SLED CATCH system provides the most complete picture of a person's criminal history and release status.
The Lexington County Public Index can be accessed directly at publicindex.sccourts.org/lexington for quick access to county-specific cases.
Lexington County Released Inmate Records
Lexington town is the county seat of Lexington County. All town-level arrests are processed through the Lexington County Detention Center. County court records and county law enforcement resources are central to released inmate information for Lexington. For a full overview of county resources, visit the Lexington County released inmate page.
Nearby South Carolina Cities
These cities near Lexington also have released inmate records accessible through state and county databases.