North Augusta Released Inmate Records
North Augusta is a city in Aiken County, South Carolina, located across the Savannah River from Augusta, Georgia. People searching for released inmate records tied to North Augusta can use multiple official tools. The SCDC released inmate list covers state prison releases with an Aiken County filter. The Aiken County Detention Center handles local arrestees. SLED criminal history records include anyone arrested in North Augusta. This guide covers each resource so you can find released inmate records quickly and accurately.
North Augusta Quick Facts
North Augusta Public Safety and Released Inmate Resources
North Augusta has a combined Department of Public Safety that covers police, fire, and emergency services. The Records Division phone is (803) 441-1111. Arrest records and police reports from North Augusta are available through Records Division during business hours. FOIA requests are accepted and processed through the city. The department website is at www.northaugusta.net/departments/public-safety.
The North Augusta Department of Public Safety coordinates with the Aiken County Sheriff's Office for inmate processing and housing. When someone is arrested in North Augusta, the Aiken County Detention Center typically holds them. North Augusta Municipal Court handles local misdemeanor cases and traffic violations within the city. Municipal court records are part of the broader public court records system in South Carolina.
North Augusta is located in Aiken County, which has a population of approximately 170,000. The county seat is the city of Aiken. North Augusta and Aiken are the two largest cities in the county. Their law enforcement agencies work in close coordination with the Aiken County Sheriff's Office on inmate processing and releases.
North Augusta Released Inmates and Aiken County Detention
The Aiken County Detention Center is located at 435 Wire Road, Aiken, SC. Phone: (803) 648-6811. This facility is operated by the Aiken County Sheriff's Office. The main sheriff's website is at www.aikencountysheriff.org. An online inmate inquiry system is available. Search by last name and first name. Results show current inmates and recent releases. Booking photos and charges are displayed. Bond information is included in search results.
The Aiken County Detention Center has a rated capacity of approximately 400 inmates. It houses pre-trial and sentenced inmates. Visitation hours are posted online. Inmate accounts are managed through kiosks and mail. Commissary services and medical and mental health services are provided. Release procedures require valid identification. When North Augusta residents are released from this facility, their information may also appear in the state SCDC database if they had a state sentence.
The Aiken County government portal is at www.aikencountysc.gov. It includes contact information for all county departments and information on public records requests. The county borders Georgia, which means some law enforcement coordination happens across state lines, particularly for fugitives and transfer cases.
SCDC Released Inmate List for North Augusta
State-sentenced North Augusta residents appear in the SCDC released inmate database at public.doc.state.sc.us/released-inmate-list. Use the Aiken County filter and set a date range. Results include inmate name, SCDC number, release date, and county of commitment. The system shows ten results at a time. A sex offender filter checkbox is available as an option.
The SCDC main website is shown below.
Visit www.doc.sc.gov to access the full SCDC portal, including released inmate search, current inmate search, and family resources for North Augusta.
The SCDC database does not include county jail inmates, parolees, or probationers. It only covers people who were formally sentenced to a state correctional facility. For North Augusta residents who only served time in Aiken County Detention, the county-level inmate inquiry system and SLED criminal history tools are more relevant.
SCDC release date calculations are handled under SCDC Policy PS-10.01. Credits include earned work credits, good behavior credits, educational credits for GED completion, and vocational training credits. Inmates with questions about release calculations can use the inmate grievance system through SCDC.
SLED Criminal History for North Augusta
All North Augusta Department of Public Safety arrests are reported to SLED within 72 hours. SLED headquarters: 4400 Broad River Road, Columbia, SC 29210. Phone: (803) 737-9000. SLED records include convictions, arrests from the prior three years, and pending charges for anyone arrested in North Augusta.
The SLED CATCH portal at catch.sled.sc.gov provides public criminal history searches for $25 per search plus a $1 convenience fee. The search requires the subject's last name, first initial, and date of birth. Results are available immediately after payment. Social Security Number may be added to help narrow results.
The SLED main website is shown here.
Go to www.sled.sc.gov to access all SLED tools, including CATCH background checks, the sex offender registry, and other public safety resources for North Augusta.
VINELink Victim Notification for North Augusta
VINELink covers the Aiken County Detention Center and SCDC statewide facilities. Victims and concerned citizens can register to get alerts whenever a specific inmate's custody status changes. Alerts are sent for releases, transfers, escapes, and deaths. The service is free, available 24 hours a day, and fully confidential. Alerts can be sent by phone, email, text, or TTY.
The VINELink homepage is shown below.
Register at www.vinelink.com to receive custody status alerts for inmates held at Aiken County or an SCDC facility connected to North Augusta.
VINELink is run through the national VINE (Victim Information and Notification Everyday) network. The system covers most South Carolina county jails and all SCDC facilities. Offenders have no access to the list of registered users, making this a safe tool for anyone monitoring the custody status of a released inmate from North Augusta.
North Augusta Probation and Parole
SCDPPPS supervises North Augusta residents under community supervision. Main office: 2221 Devine Street, Suite 600, Columbia, SC 29250. Phone: 803-734-9220. After-hours emergency: 800-263-7191. The offender search tool at www.dppps.sc.gov lets you search for North Augusta residents under probation or parole supervision.
The SCDPPPS probation and parole service is shown here.
Search the offender supervision database at www.dppps.sc.gov to find North Augusta residents currently under probation or parole in Aiken County.
SCDPPPS also handles pardon hearings. Hearing schedules are finalized about 30 days before the actual date. Both victims and supporters of offenders may attend hearings. For North Augusta released inmates under supervision, probation agents work in the Aiken County area and maintain regular reporting requirements.
Court Records for North Augusta Released Inmates
Court records for North Augusta cases are available through the SC Judicial Branch Public Index at publicindex.sccourts.org. Select Aiken 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 to access.
The North Augusta Municipal Court handles local misdemeanor cases and traffic violations. Municipal records are accessible through the Public Index. For certified copies of court documents, contact the Aiken County Clerk of Court. The Aiken County Public Index is at publicindex.sccourts.org/aiken for direct access to Aiken County cases.
North Augusta's position on the Georgia border means some cases may involve cross-border law enforcement. Released inmates from North Augusta who committed crimes in both states may have records in both the SC and Georgia court systems. The SCDC and SLED tools only cover South Carolina records.
Aiken County Released Inmate Records
North Augusta is located in Aiken County. All North Augusta arrests are processed through the Aiken County system. The Aiken County Detention Center, county courts, and the Aiken County Sheriff's Office are all part of released inmate information for North Augusta. For more county resources, visit the Aiken County released inmate page.
Nearby South Carolina Cities
These nearby cities also have released inmate records accessible through state and county systems.