North Charleston Released Inmate Lookup
North Charleston is the third largest city in South Carolina and is located in Charleston County. Released inmate records for North Charleston come from state and county sources. The SCDC Released Inmate List covers those released from state prison. The Al Cannon Detention Center, run by the Charleston County Sheriff, houses most North Charleston arrests. The SLED CATCH system holds criminal history records. This page covers all major tools for finding North Charleston released inmate information.
North Charleston Quick Facts
North Charleston Released Inmates in SCDC Database
The South Carolina Department of Corrections maintains the statewide released inmate list. North Charleston released inmates who served time in state prison will appear in this database. To search for North Charleston releases, go to public.doc.state.sc.us/released-inmate-list and select Charleston County from the dropdown menu. You can also filter by a specific release date range. Results show name, SCDC number, release date, and county of commitment, displayed ten at a time.
The SCDC search is specifically for state prison releases. It does not include people released from the Al Cannon Detention Center or those who were booked and released locally. For those cases, you need the Charleston County detention center records. The SCDC also offers a current inmate search at public.doc.state.sc.us/scdc-public for people still serving time in state prison. These are two distinct systems with different data.
Select Charleston County in the SCDC released inmate search to find North Charleston area releases from state prison.
North Charleston Police Department and County Detention
The North Charleston Police Department serves the largest city in South Carolina by land area. The Records Division can be reached at (843) 740-2803. Arrest records are available through the Records Division. The NCPD accepts FOIA requests and coordinates with the Charleston County Sheriff's Office. Police reports for certain incidents can be requested online or in person.
North Charleston arrests are housed at the Al Cannon Detention Center. This facility is run by the Charleston County Sheriff's Office and is located at 3841 Leeds Avenue, North Charleston, SC. The phone number is (843) 202-1700. The Al Cannon Detention Center is the largest county detention center in South Carolina, with a rated capacity of approximately 2,000 inmates. It has multiple housing units organized by security level. Online inmate search is available through the county system. Current bookings, charges, and bond information are displayed. Visit charlestoncounty.org for access to Charleston County resources.
The image below shows the SCDC main website, which provides links to all inmate search tools relevant to North Charleston released inmates.
The SCDC main website at doc.sc.gov provides the released inmate list and current inmate search tools used by North Charleston residents.
SLED Criminal History for North Charleston Released Inmates
SLED is South Carolina's central repository for criminal records. All North Charleston arrests are reported to SLED within 72 hours. The SLED main website at sled.sc.gov links to the CATCH portal, Sex Offender Registry, and other public safety tools. SLED headquarters is at 4400 Broad River Road, Columbia, SC 29210. The main phone is (803) 737-9000.
The CATCH portal at catch.sled.sc.gov lets you run a name-based criminal history check. The standard fee is $25 per subject, plus $1 online. You need the exact last name, first initial, and date of birth. The system shows conviction data, arrests from the past three years, and pending charges. Results are available to view and print right after payment. A mail-in form is also available for those who prefer not to pay online.
The CATCH results for North Charleston released inmates will reflect all reportable arrests and convictions tied to that person in the SLED database. The system does not include expunged records, juvenile records, or other restricted information. The Public Dissemination Unit at (803) 896-1443 can answer questions about specific results.
SLED at sled.sc.gov is the starting point for criminal history checks on North Charleston released inmates.
Victim Notification for North Charleston Releases
VINELink provides free, confidential notifications for victims and concerned citizens. The service covers SCDC facilities and many county jails in South Carolina. North Charleston residents can register at vinelink.com to receive alerts when a specific person is released, transferred, escapes, or dies in custody. Alerts go out by phone, email, text, or TTY.
The offender does not know who has registered. Registration is available 24 hours a day. This tool is useful for anyone who wants to track the release status of a North Charleston released inmate without having to call the detention center directly.
Probation and Parole in North Charleston
The South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services supervises many North Charleston released inmates after their release from SCDC or county detention. The main SCDPPPS office is at 2221 Devine Street, Ste. 600, Columbia, SC 29250. Phone: 803-734-9220. After-hours emergencies: 800-263-7191.
You can search for individuals under supervision at dppps.sc.gov. Search fields include last name, first name, state ID, and birth year. Parole and pardon hearing information is also available on the site. The system covers current supervision status for parolees and probationers connected to North Charleston cases. Many North Charleston released inmates are on some form of supervised release, so this database is a key resource for tracking their current status.
SCDPPPS supervises North Charleston released inmates on probation or parole and provides an online offender search tool.
North Charleston Court Records
Court records for North Charleston cases are searchable through the South Carolina Judicial Branch Public Index at publicindex.sccourts.org. Select Charleston County to search records covering North Charleston. The system includes Circuit Court, Family Court, Magistrate Court, and Municipal Court cases. Search by name or case number. Case data includes charges, hearing dates, dispositions, and attorney information. Basic access is free.
North Charleston Municipal Court handles misdemeanor cases within the city limits. These can include traffic violations and city ordinance matters. Case records from the municipal court may appear in the Public Index. For certified documents, contact the Clerk of Court. For questions about North Charleston court cases, the Charleston County courthouse in downtown Charleston is the primary point of contact for court-related records.
The South Carolina statutes governing inmate release and supervision are found at scstatehouse.gov. These statutes set out the rules for supervised furlough, parole eligibility, and other release conditions that apply to North Charleston released inmates.
Charleston County Released Inmate Records
North Charleston is part of Charleston County. The Al Cannon Detention Center handles all county and city arrests in the North Charleston area. For full details on Charleston County detention records, inmate search tools, and related county resources, visit the Charleston County released inmates page.
Nearby South Carolina Cities
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