Beaufort County Released Inmates Search

Beaufort County Released Inmates List

The South Carolina Department of Corrections maintains a released inmate list that covers every person released from SCDC custody. You can search by county, which makes it easy to find Beaufort County released inmates specifically. The list is free to use and updates frequently. You search by county of conviction, then narrow results by a date range. Each result shows the person's name, release date, release type, and SCDC identification number.

The official SCDC released inmate search is at public.doc.state.sc.us/released-inmate-list. This covers inmates released from state prison, not the local county detention center. State inmates are those who served sentences of more than one year in most cases. If the person you are searching for was held on a minor charge, they may have been released from the county jail instead, and that information would not appear here.

Beaufort County is a busy coastal county. Its proximity to Bluffton and Hilton Head Island means there is consistent law enforcement activity across a large geographic area. State-level releases tied to Beaufort County convictions appear in the SCDC list. Local releases from the detention center require a separate search.

Note: The SCDC released inmate list only reflects individuals who were in state prison custody, not those held pretrial or serving short sentences at the county level.

Beaufort Detention Center Inmate Records

The Beaufort County Detention Center is located at 1001 Lt. Congleton Drive in Beaufort, SC. The phone number is (843) 255-5000. The facility has a rated capacity of around 400 inmates and houses both pretrial detainees and sentenced individuals serving shorter terms. The detention center provides an online Inmate Inquiry System. You can search by last name, first name, or booking number. Results show current inmates and recently released individuals along with their charges and bond information. Visiting hours are posted on the facility website.

The Beaufort County government website at beaufortcountysc.gov is the starting point for local records. From there you can reach detention center resources, county departments, and contact information for the sheriff's office.

The image below comes from the Beaufort County government website, which hosts official county information including detention center links.

This resource provides access to the county's online inmate roster and links to related public safety information for Beaufort County.

SLED CATCH and Beaufort County Criminal History

The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division runs a public portal called CATCH, which stands for Criminal History Access Through the Web. You can reach it at catch.sled.sc.gov. The fee is $25 per search. You enter a name and date of birth. Results show convictions and arrests from the past three years. This is one of the most thorough public tools available for checking someone's criminal record in South Carolina.

CATCH covers both state and local records that flow into SLED's database. For Beaufort County released inmates, this means you can check for convictions tied to local charges as well as state charges. Not every record is captured perfectly, but coverage is broad. Results are immediate after payment.

The main SLED website at sled.sc.gov also has other tools including the sex offender registry. If you are looking for someone who was convicted of a qualifying sex offense, the sex offender registry at scor.sled.sc.gov is free to search and is updated regularly.

The image below is from the SLED CATCH portal, which provides paid criminal history searches for South Carolina residents and records.

CATCH is useful when you need a more complete picture of someone's criminal background beyond just their release date.

Note: SLED CATCH results are based on records reported to the state and may not include every local arrest if the data was not submitted to SLED in time.

VINELink Victim Notification in Beaufort County

VINELink is a free service that lets you register for notifications when an inmate's custody status changes. The service covers both SCDC facilities and county jails in South Carolina, including the Beaufort County Detention Center. You can register at vinelink.com. Once registered, you receive an alert by phone, text, or email if the person you are tracking is released, transferred, or escapes.

This tool is especially useful for victims who want advance notice before an inmate returns to the community. Registration is free and does not require creating a detailed account. You only need the person's name and the facility where they are held.

VINELink also allows you to look up current custody status without registering for notifications. This can help confirm whether someone is still in custody or has already been released from Beaufort County.

SC Public Index Court Records for Beaufort County

The South Carolina Public Index at publicindex.sccourts.org gives you access to court case records from across the state. You can search by name and filter by county. For Beaufort County released inmates, court records can show the outcome of criminal cases, sentencing details, and whether a person was placed on probation or parole after release.

Court records are free to search. They do not always include every case type, and older cases may not be fully digitized. Still, this is a solid starting point for understanding the legal history behind a release. Charges, dispositions, and case numbers all appear when a record exists.

Pair Public Index results with the SCDC released inmate list for a fuller picture. If the inmate served time in state prison, the SCDC list shows the release. The Public Index shows the court case behind the sentence.

Note: Not all Beaufort County court records have been digitized, so some older cases may require a direct request to the clerk of court.

Probation and Parole for Beaufort County Released Inmates

Many Beaufort County released inmates are not fully free after leaving custody. They may be on probation or parole, which means they are still supervised by the state. The South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services handles this supervision. Their public search tool is at dppps.sc.gov. You can search by name, SID number, or birth year.

A person on parole was released from state prison before completing their full sentence. They must follow strict conditions or risk being returned to prison. A person on probation received a suspended sentence and is serving time in the community under supervision. Both statuses appear in the SCDPPPS database for South Carolina.

If you are a family member trying to reconnect or a community member with safety concerns, the supervision status of a released inmate matters. Parole and probation agents in Beaufort County are assigned based on the person's address after release.

Public Records Access Under South Carolina Law

South Carolina's Freedom of Information Act is codified in Title 30, Chapter 4 of state law. The relevant provision is at scstatehouse.gov/code/t30c004.php. Under Section 30-4-30, jail records are public for at least three months after booking. This means you have a legal right to request release records from the Beaufort County Detention Center for this period.

Requests should be submitted in writing to the detention center or sheriff's office. Include the person's name, approximate booking date, and your contact information. Responses are generally required within ten business days. There may be a small copying fee for paper records.

For state-level release records, SCDC responds to public records requests as well. The SCDC main site at doc.sc.gov has contact information for their public records office. Most routine requests can be resolved by using the free online tools rather than filing a formal FOIA request.

The image below is from the SC state FOIA statutes page, which outlines your right to request public jail and detention records.

Understanding the FOIA law helps you know exactly what records you can request and when facilities are required to respond.

Beaufort County Released Inmates and SCDC Resources

The South Carolina Department of Corrections website at doc.sc.gov is the central hub for state prison information. It includes facility directories, inmate search tools, news about releases, and contact details for all SCDC facilities. Beaufort County released inmates who served time in the state system will have records accessible through SCDC's tools.

The SCDC current inmate search at public.doc.state.sc.us/scdc-public lets you check whether someone is still in state custody. If they do not appear there, they may have already been released. Cross-referencing with the released inmate list confirms the release date and type.

Release types under South Carolina law include parole, mandatory release, and conditional release. Each type has different supervision requirements. The relevant statutes are at scstatehouse.gov/code/t24c013.php, which covers furlough under Section 24-13-710 and parole under Section 24-13-210.

Cities in Beaufort County

Beaufort County includes several communities where released inmates may reside after leaving custody. Use the city pages below for more localized search guidance.

• Bluffton
• Hilton Head Island

Nearby Counties

If the person you are searching for may have been processed in an adjacent county, the following resources may help.

• Jasper County
• Colleton County
• Hampton County
• Charleston County