Berkeley County Released Inmates Records

Berkeley County Released Inmates SCDC List

The South Carolina Department of Corrections keeps an updated released inmate list that covers all inmates released from state custody. You can filter results by county of conviction. For Berkeley County released inmates, select Berkeley from the county dropdown and enter a date range. The list is free and available at public.doc.state.sc.us/released-inmate-list.

Each record in the list shows the person's full name, their SCDC identification number, the date they were released, and the type of release. Release types include parole, mandatory supervised release, and completion of sentence. The list covers state inmates only. People released from the Hill-Finklea Detention Center after serving local sentences or after bond is posted are not in this database.

Berkeley County has grown significantly in recent years. More residents means more law enforcement activity and more individuals cycling through both local and state custody. The SCDC list remains the best free starting point for tracking state-level releases tied to this county.

Note: The SCDC released inmate list updates regularly but may not reflect same-day releases due to processing time within the state system.

Hill-Finklea Detention Center Records

The Hill-Finklea Detention Center is located at 2231 Old Hwy 6 in Moncks Corner. The phone number is (843) 719-4235. The facility has a rated capacity of about 500 inmates and houses both pretrial detainees and sentenced individuals. An online inmate search is available for the facility. You can search to see who is currently in custody and identify recent releases from Berkeley County's local jail system.

The detention center handles a wide range of cases. Some inmates are there awaiting trial on state charges. Others are serving short sentences after a conviction. Bond information and charge details appear in the online roster. Visiting hours and other facility information are accessible through the Berkeley County sheriff's office.

The image below is from the SCDC released inmate search portal, which complements the local jail roster by showing state-level releases from Berkeley County.

This tool lets you search state-released Berkeley County inmates by selecting the county and a date range from the dropdown filters.

SLED CATCH Portal for Berkeley County

SLED CATCH is the public criminal history tool run by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division. You can access it at catch.sled.sc.gov. The search costs $25 per query. You enter the person's name and date of birth. The result shows their conviction history and any arrests from the prior three years that were reported to SLED.

For Berkeley County released inmates, CATCH can fill in gaps that the SCDC list and local jail roster do not cover. It shows convictions from local courts, not just state prison admissions. If someone was convicted in Berkeley County General Sessions court and served a sentence supervised locally, CATCH may be the only free-to-access public tool that shows the conviction.

SLED also maintains the sex offender registry at scor.sled.sc.gov. This is free. If you are searching for someone convicted of a qualifying offense in Berkeley County, the registry shows their current registration address and conviction details.

The image below is from the SLED CATCH portal, showing the search interface for South Carolina criminal history records.

The CATCH portal is one of the most thorough tools for confirming the background of a Berkeley County released inmate when you have a name and date of birth.

Note: SLED CATCH results reflect records reported to the state; local arrests that were not forwarded to SLED may not appear in results.

VINELink Notifications for Berkeley County

VINELink provides free custody status notifications for inmates held in South Carolina. The service is available at vinelink.com. Coverage includes both SCDC state prisons and county jails. The Hill-Finklea Detention Center is included. You can register to receive alerts by phone, email, or text message when an inmate is released, transferred, or escapes.

Registering for VINELink does not require much personal information. You provide the inmate's name and location, then choose how you want to be notified. This is especially valuable for people who need advance warning before someone is released from Berkeley County custody.

You can also use VINELink without registering to look up current custody status. Enter the person's name and select South Carolina. Results show the facility where they are held. If they are no longer listed, they have likely been released.

Berkeley County Court Records on SC Public Index

The SC Public Index at publicindex.sccourts.org provides online access to court cases filed in South Carolina circuit and magistrate courts. You can filter searches by county. Berkeley County released inmates often have court records tied to their criminal cases that show charges, plea agreements, sentences, and final dispositions.

Court records help confirm the nature of someone's release. If the Public Index shows a case as closed and the SCDC list shows a release date, you can match the two to understand the full picture. The Public Index is free to search, though not every old case has been digitized.

Berkeley County has seen significant court activity as its population has grown. General Sessions handles felony cases. Magistrate court handles misdemeanors and traffic offenses. Both levels of court records appear in the Public Index when available.

The image below is from the SC probation and parole services site, which is closely connected to post-release supervision of Berkeley County inmates.

SCDPPPS records show whether a Berkeley County released inmate is currently under active supervision in the community.

Berkeley County Released Inmates and Probation

A large share of Berkeley County released inmates leave custody under some form of supervision. Probation and parole are managed by the South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services, which operates at dppps.sc.gov. The public search lets you look up an individual by name, SID number, or birth year to see if they are under active supervision.

Parolees were released from state prison before their full sentence was complete. They must report to a supervising agent and follow conditions set at their parole hearing. Violation of those conditions can result in return to SCDC custody. Probationers in Berkeley County received suspended sentences and serve their time in the community under similar rules.

SCDPPPS agents in the Berkeley County area are assigned based on the released inmate's residential address. If someone was released and moved to the Goose Creek area, they would be assigned to an agent covering that zone.

Note: The SCDPPPS public search shows supervision status but does not display the specific conditions of supervision for privacy reasons.

SC FOIA Rights and Berkeley County Records

South Carolina's Freedom of Information Act is found at scstatehouse.gov/code/t30c004.php. Under Section 30-4-30, jail records are public for a period of at least three months following a booking. This applies to records held by the Hill-Finklea Detention Center. You may submit a written public records request to obtain booking sheets, release records, and related documents.

Requests should be directed to the Berkeley County Sheriff's Office or the detention center administration. Include as much identifying information as possible. The facility has ten business days to respond under state law.

The SCDC main site at doc.sc.gov handles FOIA requests for state prison records. If someone served time in a state facility after conviction in Berkeley County, their release records are accessible through SCDC's public records office.

The image below is from the SC FOIA statutes page, which outlines the public's right to access jail and detention records.

Knowing your FOIA rights helps you request records that are not yet available through online databases for Berkeley County.

Berkeley County Inmate Notification and Safety

Community awareness about released inmates in Berkeley County is supported by both state and local tools. VINELink covers county jail releases. The SCDC list covers state prison releases. SLED CATCH provides criminal history. Together, these tools give residents a reasonable picture of who has been released and when.

Berkeley County's growth has brought new neighborhoods and more people living near county facilities and court areas. Knowing how to access public records about released inmates helps communities stay informed. None of these tools require you to be a victim to use them. They are all public access.

The image below is from the VINELink notification system, which serves both SCDC facilities and Berkeley County's local detention center.

VINELink is the most direct way to receive real-time alerts when a specific person is released from Berkeley County custody.

Cities in Berkeley County

Berkeley County includes communities where released inmates may establish residence after leaving local or state custody. Use the city page below for more specific guidance.

• Goose Creek

Nearby Counties

Records searches sometimes span county lines. If the person you are looking for may have ties to an adjacent county, check these resources as well.

• Charleston County
• Dorchester County
• Colleton County
• Calhoun County
• Orangeburg County