Mount Pleasant Released Inmates
Mount Pleasant is one of the fastest growing cities in South Carolina and is located in Charleston County. Released inmate records for Mount Pleasant are available through state and county tools. The SCDC Released Inmate List covers state prison releases. The Al Cannon Detention Center, operated by the Charleston County Sheriff, is where Mount Pleasant arrests are typically housed. The Mount Pleasant Police Department Records Section handles local arrest records and police reports. This page explains how to find Mount Pleasant released inmate records through each official channel.
Mount Pleasant Quick Facts
Mount Pleasant Released Inmates in SCDC List
The SCDC Released Inmate List is the official state-level tool for finding people released from South Carolina prisons. Mount Pleasant released inmates who served time at a state correctional facility will appear here. To search, go to public.doc.state.sc.us/released-inmate-list and choose Charleston County from the county dropdown. You can set a release date range to narrow results. Each result shows the inmate name, SCDC number, release date, and county of commitment.
This database only covers releases from SCDC state prisons. It does not reflect releases from the Al Cannon Detention Center at the county level. The SCDC current inmate search at public.doc.state.sc.us/scdc-public is a separate tool for people still incarcerated in state prison. Data in both systems is updated as of midnight the previous day. Neither system covers county jail inmates or those on parole or probation in the Mount Pleasant area.
Filter by Charleston County in the SCDC released inmate search to find Mount Pleasant area state prison releases.
Mount Pleasant Police and Al Cannon Detention Center
The Mount Pleasant Police Department serves the town. The Records Section can be reached at (843) 884-4176. Arrest records are available by request. Incident reports can also be requested through the Records Section. FOIA requests are processed through Town Hall. The department coordinates with the Charleston County Sheriff's Office for inmate housing. When Mount Pleasant officers make an arrest, the person is typically transferred to the Al Cannon Detention Center.
The Al Cannon Detention Center is the main jail for Charleston County. It is located at 3841 Leeds Avenue, North Charleston, SC. Phone: (843) 202-1700. This facility is the largest county detention center in South Carolina, with a capacity of approximately 2,000 inmates. Online inmate search is available through the Charleston County Sheriff's website. The search shows current bookings, charges, and bond information. Charleston County government information is at charlestoncounty.org.
Release procedures at the Al Cannon Detention Center involve coordination between the facility and the arresting agency. When a Mount Pleasant released inmate is discharged from the county jail, release records are maintained by both the county and the originating police department. For recent releases, calling the detention center directly at (843) 202-1700 is the most direct approach.
SLED CATCH Records for Mount Pleasant Released Inmates
SLED serves as the central criminal records repository for South Carolina. All Mount Pleasant arrests are reported to SLED within 72 hours. The SLED CATCH portal at catch.sled.sc.gov offers name-based criminal history searches for a fee of $25 per subject, plus $1 online. The search requires an exact last name, first initial, and date of birth. Providing a Social Security Number can help when multiple records exist for similar names.
CATCH results show conviction data, arrests from the past three years, and pending charges. The system does not include expunged records or juvenile records. Results can be viewed and printed immediately after payment. For questions about specific CATCH results, the SLED Public Dissemination Unit can be reached at (803) 896-1443.
The SLED main website at sled.sc.gov also provides access to the Sex Offender Registry and other law enforcement tools useful for researching Mount Pleasant released inmates. SLED headquarters is located at 4400 Broad River Road, Columbia, SC 29210.
The SLED CATCH portal processes Mount Pleasant criminal history searches for $25 per subject.
VINELink Release Notifications for Mount Pleasant
Victims and concerned citizens in Mount Pleasant can register for free release notifications through VINELink. The service covers both SCDC facilities and many county jails. Visit vinelink.com to register. You can choose to receive alerts by phone, email, or text when an offender's status changes. Status changes include release, transfer, escape, or death. Registration is confidential and available 24 hours a day.
VINELink is especially helpful for Mount Pleasant residents who want to know when a specific person is released from either the Al Cannon Detention Center or a state SCDC facility. The system runs in real time for most facilities. The offender has no way to see who has registered for alerts.
VINELink at vinelink.com sends free release alerts for Mount Pleasant inmates held in SCDC and many county jails.
Probation and Parole Records in Mount Pleasant
The South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services supervises released inmates on community supervision. Mount Pleasant released inmates on probation or parole report to a local SCDPPPS office. The main statewide office is at 2221 Devine Street, Ste. 600, Columbia, SC 29250. Phone: 803-734-9220. The online offender search at dppps.sc.gov lets you search by name or state ID number to find people under active supervision.
Parole and pardon hearing schedules are available on the SCDPPPS site. Hearings are open to both victims and supporters of the offender. Automated pardon records are available for hearings held after July 7, 2021. The SCDPPPS mission focuses on public safety, victim assistance, and preparing offenders for successful reentry into the community. For Mount Pleasant released inmates under supervision, the online search can confirm current supervision status.
Mount Pleasant Court Records
Court records for Mount Pleasant are part of the Charleston County public index. Search at publicindex.sccourts.org by selecting Charleston County. The Public Index includes Circuit Court, Family Court, Magistrate Court, and Municipal Court records. Search by name, case number, or filing date. Case information includes charges, hearing dates, and dispositions. Basic access is free to the public. Full documents must be requested from the Clerk of Court.
Mount Pleasant Municipal Court handles misdemeanor cases within town limits, including traffic violations and local ordinance matters. Case records from the municipal court appear in the broader public index system. For Mount Pleasant released inmates with a history of local charges, searching the Public Index under Charleston County will show all court activity tied to their name.
South Carolina statutes on public records access are found at scstatehouse.gov. Under the SC Freedom of Information Act, records identifying confined persons for the preceding three months are available for public inspection on demand. This covers both the Al Cannon Detention Center records and Mount Pleasant Municipal Court records.
Mount Pleasant Sex Offender Registry
Some Mount Pleasant released inmates are required to register as sex offenders. The South Carolina Sex Offender Registry is maintained by SLED at scor.sled.sc.gov. You can search by city, county, name, or zip code. The registry covers adult sex offenders age 17 and over. Results include identity, conviction records, current residence, and photographs.
Registered sex offenders in Mount Pleasant must comply with annual or quarterly registration requirements, depending on the nature of their offense. Non-compliance results in penalties under state law. The registry is updated when new information is reported. Searching by the city of Mount Pleasant will show all registered offenders currently living in the town.
Charleston County Released Inmate Records
Mount Pleasant is part of Charleston County. Arrests from Mount Pleasant are processed through the Al Cannon Detention Center, which is the main county jail. For complete Charleston County detention records, inmate search tools, and county-level resources, visit the Charleston County released inmates page.
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