Charleston County Released Inmates Search

Charleston County Released Inmates SCDC Search

The South Carolina Department of Corrections maintains a public released inmate list that is updated regularly. The search tool is free and located at public.doc.state.sc.us/released-inmate-list. You can filter results by county of conviction. Selecting Charleston County will return a list of individuals released from SCDC state prisons whose cases originated here. Each record includes the person's name, SCDC number, release date, and release type.

Charleston County produces a significant number of state-level inmate releases each year. The volume of cases processed in its courts and the size of its population mean the list for this county is longer than most others in South Carolina. Results can be filtered by date range to narrow your search. The most recent releases appear at the top by default.

This list covers only those who served time in SCDC facilities. The Al Cannon Detention Center holds thousands of people each year. Those released from the county jail are not in the SCDC list. For those individuals, you need the local jail roster or a VINELink search.

Note: The SCDC released inmate list does not include individuals who were held pretrial at Al Cannon and released after charges were dropped or bond was posted.

Al Cannon Detention Center Charleston Released Inmates

The Al Cannon Detention Center is located at 3841 Leeds Avenue in North Charleston. The phone number is (843) 202-1700. It is the largest county detention facility in South Carolina, with a rated capacity of approximately 2,000 inmates. The facility houses multiple security levels and provides medical, mental health, and dental services. Educational and vocational programs are available. Inmate work programs are also part of daily operations.

The detention center processes a high volume of inmates each day. Releases happen around the clock. Some people are released after posting bond. Others finish short sentences and are released from here rather than from a state facility. The Charleston County Sheriff's Office manages the facility, and their website at charlestoncounty.org provides inmate search access.

The image below is from the Charleston County government website, which links to the detention center roster and other public safety resources for Charleston County released inmates.

The county government portal provides direct access to the Al Cannon inmate roster and links to sheriff's office contact information for release inquiries.

Al Cannon is one of the few county detention centers in South Carolina that provides detailed online inmate information. Charges, booking dates, bond amounts, and court dates are typically visible in the online system. Recent releases may also appear depending on the search window available.

SLED CATCH for Charleston County Criminal History

SLED CATCH is a paid tool provided by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division at catch.sled.sc.gov. Each search costs $25 and requires a name and date of birth. Results include conviction history and arrests from the prior three years reported to SLED. For Charleston County released inmates, CATCH provides one of the most thorough background views available to the public.

Charleston County has a busy court system. Cases are filed in General Sessions for felonies and in magistrate and municipal courts for lower-level offenses. CATCH pulls conviction data from all these levels into a single result. You do not need to know which court handled the case.

SLED's main website at sled.sc.gov also provides access to the sex offender registry. The registry is free and searchable at scor.sled.sc.gov. Charleston County has a large number of registered offenders given its population size. Searching by county or address narrows results quickly.

Note: SLED CATCH shows arrests only from the past three years, so older arrests that did not result in convictions will not appear in results.

VINELink Notifications for Charleston County

VINELink is a free custody notification service available at vinelink.com. It covers both SCDC state prisons and county jails in South Carolina. The Al Cannon Detention Center is included in VINELink's coverage. You can register to receive alerts when a specific person is released, transferred, escapes, or has any other change in custody status.

Given the size of Al Cannon, VINELink is a practical tool for anyone tracking a Charleston County released inmate in real time. Notifications arrive by phone, email, or text. The service is free for victims and the general public. You do not need to explain your reason for signing up.

VINELink also lets you check current custody status without registering for notifications. This is useful for a quick check on whether someone is still held or has already been released from Charleston County custody.

The image below is from the VINELink notification platform, which provides real-time custody alerts covering Al Cannon Detention Center and SCDC facilities statewide.

VINELink is especially valuable in a high-volume county like Charleston because it provides immediate notification rather than requiring repeated manual searches.

SC Public Index and Charleston County Courts

Charleston County's court records are searchable through the SC Public Index at publicindex.sccourts.org. The system covers General Sessions, Common Pleas, and magistrate court cases. For released inmates, the Public Index shows the criminal case underlying a conviction, including charges, plea agreements, and sentencing details.

Charleston County has a high volume of active and closed cases. The Public Index is well-maintained for recent cases. Search by name and select Charleston as the county. Multiple results are common for common names. Narrow by case type or date to find the right record.

The Public Index does not always show the release date directly. Pair it with the SCDC released inmate list or VINELink to confirm when a person left custody. Together, these tools form a complete record trail for Charleston County released inmates.

Charleston County Released Inmates Probation and Parole

A significant number of Charleston County released inmates leave custody under probation or parole supervision. The South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services manages this supervision through their public search at dppps.sc.gov. Search by name, SID, or birth year to see if someone is currently under supervision in South Carolina.

Parolees from Charleston County were released from SCDC before completing their full sentence. They must follow conditions set at their parole hearing and report to assigned agents in the Charleston area. Violations can result in return to state custody. Probationers received suspended sentences and are supervised in the community under similar rules.

Charleston County has multiple SCDPPPS offices serving different parts of the county. A released inmate living in North Charleston would be assigned to a different agent than one living in the city of Charleston or in Mount Pleasant. The SCDPPPS office can direct you to the right agent if needed.

The image below is from the SCDPPPS probation and parole portal, showing the public search tools available for tracking supervised individuals in Charleston County.

The SCDPPPS search is especially important in Charleston County given the high number of released inmates subject to ongoing supervision after leaving custody.

Note: Probation and parole records show supervision status only; specific conditions of supervision are not disclosed to the public through this tool.

SC FOIA and Charleston County Jail Records

South Carolina's Freedom of Information Act at scstatehouse.gov/code/t30c004.php guarantees public access to jail records for three months after booking under Section 30-4-30. This means you can request release records from the Al Cannon Detention Center for recently released individuals. Written requests go to the Charleston County Sheriff's Office or the detention center administration.

For state-level releases tied to Charleston County, the SCDC at doc.sc.gov handles public records requests. Release statutes are found at scstatehouse.gov/code/t24c013.php. Section 24-13-210 covers parole release conditions and Section 24-13-710 covers furlough provisions. Knowing these statutes helps you understand the legal basis for a particular release type.

Charleston County's FOIA requests for recent detention records are generally straightforward. The facility is well-staffed and processes requests regularly. For older records or complex requests, allow extra time and follow up if you do not receive a response within ten business days.

SCDC Current Inmate Search and Charleston County

The SCDC current inmate search at public.doc.state.sc.us/scdc-public lets you check whether someone is still in state custody right now. Enter a name to search. If the person appears, they are still in state prison. If they do not appear, cross-reference with the released inmate list to confirm they were released and when. This two-step process is reliable for tracking Charleston County cases through the state system.

Charleston County generates more SCDC admissions and releases than almost any other county in South Carolina. The system updates regularly. If someone was recently sentenced and transferred to SCDC, they should appear in the current inmate search within a few days of processing.

The image below is from the SLED main website, a hub for public safety tools connected to Charleston County released inmate searches.

SLED coordinates statewide law enforcement data including records connected to Charleston County released inmates and supervised individuals.

Cities in Charleston County

Charleston County includes several major cities, each with their own law enforcement and local court activity. Use the city pages below for more focused search guidance.

• Charleston
• North Charleston
• Mount Pleasant

Nearby Counties

Released inmates from Charleston County may have ties to neighboring counties. Check these resources if your search extends beyond Charleston County lines.

• Berkeley County
• Dorchester County
• Colleton County
• Georgetown County