Colleton County Released Inmates
Colleton County released inmates are tracked through local detention records and several state databases that cover the South Carolina Lowcountry region. Walterboro serves as the county seat, and the Colleton County Detention Center is the primary local facility for individuals in custody. When someone is released from either the county facility or a state prison, records can be found through the SCDC released inmate list, the SLED CATCH portal, and the SC Judicial Branch Public Index. This guide walks through each tool and how it applies to Colleton County released inmates.
Colleton County Quick Facts
Colleton County Detention Center
The Colleton County Detention Center is located in Walterboro and operates under the Sheriff's Office. The facility holds pre-trial detainees and individuals serving county-level sentences. The detention center can be reached at (843) 549-2211. Like many rural South Carolina counties, Colleton County does not maintain a fully public online inmate roster, but staff can respond to direct inquiries about current custody status and recent releases.
Records requests for detention information in Colleton County are processed through the Sheriff's Office. Written requests submitted under the state Freedom of Information Act can produce booking logs, release dates, and charge data for individuals held at the facility. Staff can guide you through the process if you contact the Sheriff's Office directly.
The Colleton County government website provides contacts for the Sheriff's Office and other departments involved with released inmate records.
The county homepage is a useful starting point for locating Colleton County officials who handle detention and released inmate inquiries.
Note: Colleton County detention records cover only individuals held at the local facility. Those who served state sentences will appear in SCDC records rather than local files.
Colleton County SCDC Released Inmate List
The South Carolina Department of Corrections maintains a public released inmate list that covers individuals released from state-level facilities. This includes people convicted of felony offenses in Colleton County who served time in an SCDC prison. The list is updated regularly and is available at no cost through the SCDC website.
Search the list at public.doc.state.sc.us/released-inmate-list. Results include the inmate's name, SCDC ID, release type, and sentence information. For crimes that resulted in a state prison term, this is often the most direct way to confirm that an individual connected to Colleton County has been released from custody.
You can also view who is currently incarcerated in SCDC facilities at public.doc.state.sc.us/scdc-public. If someone is not listed there, they may have already been released or may be held at the county level rather than a state prison.
SLED CATCH Records for Colleton County Released Inmates
SLED's CATCH portal is a statewide criminal history system open to the public. A search requires the subject's name and date of birth and costs $25 plus a $1 fee for online access. Results include arrests, charges, and conviction records from agencies across South Carolina, including those in Colleton County. CATCH does not show current custody status but provides a full picture of a person's interaction with the criminal justice system.
To run a check, visit catch.sled.sc.gov. This is especially useful when you want to review the full record of a Colleton County released inmate, including past offenses and whether prior supervision applied. The SLED sex offender registry at scor.sled.sc.gov is a free companion resource that shows registered sex offenders by county, name, and address.
Note: CATCH records are only as complete as what has been submitted to SLED. Older Colleton County cases may not always appear if they were handled before electronic reporting became standard.
Colleton County Court Records
The SC Judicial Branch Public Index provides free access to court case records for all 46 counties. Colleton County criminal cases can be searched at publicindex.sccourts.org by name or case number. The system displays charge information, court dates, dispositions, and sentencing details. Reviewing this data can confirm that a sentence was completed, which is one indicator that a person may now be among released inmates from Colleton County.
Felony cases in Colleton County are handled by the Court of General Sessions. Magistrate and Municipal Courts handle lower-level offenses. Both may appear in the Public Index. If you find a completed case with a sentence end date in the past, the individual likely was released at some point and may be living in the community.
The Colleton County departments page lists the offices that process records requests related to released inmates and detention.
Contacting the right department is key when seeking records about Colleton County released inmates that are not available online.
Probation and Parole in Colleton County
The South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services supervises released inmates who are on parole or probation in Colleton County. Officers assigned to the area work with individuals to monitor compliance with release conditions. If a person violates the terms of their release, SCDPPPS can seek revocation and return them to custody.
General information about the supervision process and how to contact Colleton County-area SCDPPPS offices can be found at the agency's website. Not all released inmates will be on active supervision. Those who served their full sentence are released without parole and may not be tracked by SCDPPPS after leaving custody.
VINELink Custody Alerts for Colleton County
VINELink is a free victim notification service that tracks inmate status at both state and county facilities. Registered users receive an alert whenever an inmate they are monitoring is released, transferred, or escapes. This is particularly valuable in Colleton County where local online search tools are limited.
Sign up at vinelink.com using the person's name or inmate ID. You can choose to receive alerts by phone, text, or email. VINELink covers the Colleton County Detention Center and all SCDC facilities. Once registered, you do not need to check records manually because the system notifies you of changes automatically.
Public Records Requests in Colleton County
South Carolina's Freedom of Information Act gives the public the right to inspect and copy records held by state and local agencies. For Colleton County, this includes arrest logs, booking records, and release information held by the Sheriff's Office and the detention center. Requests should be made in writing and addressed to the specific agency that holds the record you need.
The FOIA statute appears at scstatehouse.gov/code/t30c004.php. The law sets timelines for agency responses and outlines what can be withheld. Arrest records and booking logs are generally public. Records tied to open or ongoing investigations may qualify for a limited exemption. Contact the Colleton County Sheriff's Office in Walterboro to begin a request for released inmate records.
For court records, the Clerk of Court for Colleton County maintains case files separately from law enforcement records. Requests for court documents should go to the Clerk of Court office in Walterboro.
Note: Copying fees may apply for large records requests, and some documents may require advance notice before they can be produced in Colleton County.
Cities in Colleton County
Colleton County is a rural Lowcountry county with Walterboro as its main population center. All county-level court and detention records for released inmates in Colleton County are handled through offices in Walterboro.
No additional cities from our records directory are currently listed for Colleton County.
Nearby Counties
Colleton County borders several counties across the Lowcountry and Midlands. Released inmates may have connections or supervision assignments that cross county boundaries. Checking nearby county resources may be helpful when a Colleton County search does not return the expected results.