Simpsonville Released Inmate Roster
Simpsonville is a fast-growing city in Greenville County, South Carolina. Released inmate records connected to Simpsonville are accessible through several public databases. The SCDC released inmate list covers state prison releases with a Greenville County filter. The Greenville County Detention Center holds Simpsonville arrestees. SLED CATCH provides criminal history records for anyone arrested in the area. This page explains each tool and how to use it to look up released inmate records in Simpsonville.
Simpsonville Quick Facts
Simpsonville Police Department and Released Inmate Information
The Simpsonville Police Department serves the city. The Records Section phone is (864) 967-9536. Arrest records and police reports from Simpsonville are available through the Records Section. FOIA requests are processed by the city. The department website is at www.simpsonville.com. Simpsonville PD coordinates with the Greenville County Sheriff's Office for inmate housing at the county detention center.
The Simpsonville Police Department website is one of the few city police sites in the area that has a working online presence for public inquiries. The department photograph is shown below.
Contact the Simpsonville Police Department at (864) 967-9536 to request arrest records and reports related to released inmates from Simpsonville.
Simpsonville has grown rapidly as part of the Greenville metro area. The city's police department handles local arrests, which are then processed through Greenville County. Anyone arrested in Simpsonville by local officers is housed at the Greenville County Detention Center unless transferred elsewhere.
Simpsonville Released Inmates and Greenville County Detention
Simpsonville sits in Greenville County. Arrestees from Simpsonville are held at the Greenville County Detention Center, located at 20 McGee Street, Greenville, SC 29601. Phone: 864-467-2330 (administration) or 864-467-2309 (detention). The facility is run by the Greenville County Department of Public Safety. It has a rated capacity of 1,277 inmates and is the largest county detention facility in South Carolina.
The detention center has four separate buildings for different security and housing needs. Classification determines which building an inmate is placed in. Medical, dental, and mental health services are provided on site. Educational and vocational programs are available. Commissary and phone services are available to all inmates. Visiting hours vary by housing assignment.
The Greenville County Detention Center page has full information on visiting, inmate services, and release procedures. The Greenville County government portal at www.greenvillecounty.org handles public records requests for county-level information. When a Simpsonville released inmate completes a county sentence, they exit the facility at 20 McGee Street.
SCDC Released Inmate List for Simpsonville
State-sentenced Simpsonville residents appear in the SCDC released inmate list at public.doc.state.sc.us/released-inmate-list. Use the Greenville County filter and select a date range. The database shows results ten at a time, with each record including name, SCDC number, release date, and county of commitment. An optional checkbox lets you filter to show only sex offenders.
The SCDC manages 21 correctional institutions across South Carolina and employs approximately 5,000 staff members. The SCDC main site at www.doc.sc.gov includes information on institutions, family services, victim resources, and inmate programs. Simpsonville residents with questions about a state-sentenced person can also call SCDC's Ombudsman at (803) 896-9409 or email Ombudsman@doc.sc.gov.
For people currently in SCDC custody from Simpsonville, the current inmate search at public.doc.state.sc.us/scdc-public returns photos and public information. Search by name, SCDC number, or State ID. Data is updated as of midnight the previous day.
SLED Criminal History for Simpsonville
SLED serves as South Carolina's central repository for criminal history records. All arrests in Simpsonville are reported to SLED within 72 hours. The SLED headquarters are at 4400 Broad River Road, Columbia, SC 29210. Phone: (803) 737-9000. The CATCH portal at catch.sled.sc.gov lets anyone request a name-based criminal history check for $25 plus $1 convenience fee.
The SLED main website has links to all public safety resources.
Use the tools at www.sled.sc.gov to access criminal history records, the sex offender registry, and background check options for Simpsonville.
CATCH search results include conviction data, arrests from the prior three years, and pending charges. The system uses name, first initial, and date of birth as the main search criteria. Adding a Social Security Number can help narrow results when the name is common. Mail-in requests are also accepted using the SLED Criminal Records Check Form. The Public Dissemination Unit at (803) 896-1443 handles questions about check results.
VINELink Notifications for Simpsonville
VINELink covers the Greenville County Detention Center and all SCDC facilities. Victims and concerned citizens can register to receive custody status alerts. When an inmate connected to Simpsonville is released, transferred, escapes, or dies, VINELink sends an alert. Registration is free, confidential, and available by phone, email, text, or TTY.
The VINELink service is available at its national website.
Register at www.vinelink.com to receive custody alerts for inmates held at Greenville County or SCDC facilities connected to Simpsonville.
The VINE system is fully confidential. Offenders cannot determine who has registered for notifications about them. Simpsonville victims who need to track a released inmate's custody status will find VINELink to be a safe and reliable notification tool.
Probation and Parole for Simpsonville Released Inmates
The South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services (SCDPPPS) supervises people released into Simpsonville under community supervision. Main office: 2221 Devine Street, Suite 600, Columbia, SC 29250. Phone: 803-734-9220. After-hours emergency: 800-263-7191.
The SCDPPPS offender search at www.dppps.sc.gov accepts last name, first name, State ID (SID), and birth year. When a Simpsonville released inmate is placed on probation or parole, their record appears here. SCDPPPS parole hearings are open to the public. Schedules are posted about 30 days in advance. Pardon records for hearings after July 7, 2021, are also available through the site.
SCDPPPS probation agents have authority to search supervised individuals without a warrant under South Carolina law. Under S.C. Code Ann. Section 24-13-210, those on parole must agree to such searches before they are released. This is an important aspect of how released inmate supervision works in Simpsonville and across the state.
Court Records for Simpsonville Released Inmates
Simpsonville court records are in the SC Judicial Branch Public Index at publicindex.sccourts.org. Select Greenville County to search local cases. The tool is free and covers all court divisions. Search by name or case number. Results show charges, filing dates, hearing dates, and dispositions. The Simpsonville Municipal Court handles city-level misdemeanors.
The Simpsonville Municipal Court website is at www.simpsonville.com/departments/municipal-court. Municipal court cases include traffic violations and local ordinance violations. Cases that move from municipal to circuit court are also visible in the Public Index. Certified copies of court documents require a visit to or request from the Greenville County Clerk of Court.
For court records combined with released inmate data, the Public Index and SCDC database together give the most complete view of a person's criminal history and release status in Simpsonville.
Greenville County Released Inmate Records
Simpsonville is located in Greenville County. All Simpsonville arrests are processed through the Greenville County system. County detention, county court records, and the Greenville County Sheriff's Office all tie into released inmate information for Simpsonville. For more county-level resources, visit the Greenville County released inmate page.
Nearby South Carolina Cities
These neighboring cities also have released inmate records available through state and county systems.