Hampton County Released Inmates Records

Hampton County Released Inmates and SCDC

The South Carolina Department of Corrections maintains an online released inmate list. It is free to use and covers every person released from SCDC state custody. You can filter results by county of conviction, which lets you pull up Hampton County released inmates specifically. Search by county name, then set a date range to narrow results. Each record shows the person's name, SCDC identification number, release date, and release type.

The SCDC released inmate search is at public.doc.state.sc.us/released-inmate-list. This tool only covers inmates who served time in state prison. State sentences are generally those exceeding one year. If someone served a short sentence at the Hampton County detention center, that release would not appear here. You would need to contact the county facility directly for those records.

Hampton County is a small rural area. Releases tied to state convictions originating in Hampton County appear in the SCDC database. The volume is lower than in larger metro counties, but the same search process applies. Updates to the list happen frequently throughout the week.

The image below is from the SCDC released inmate search portal, which is the primary state tool for finding Hampton County released inmates from state custody.

Use this SCDC tool as your first step when searching for anyone released from a South Carolina state prison with a Hampton County conviction on record.

Note: The SCDC released inmate list reflects only state prison releases and does not include people held at the Hampton County jail on local charges.

Hampton County Detention Center Records

The Hampton County Detention Center handles local bookings, pretrial detainees, and individuals serving shorter sentences. The phone number is (803) 914-2200. The facility has a limited online presence, but records requests are processed by staff. You can call during business hours to ask about current or recently released inmates.

When calling, be ready to provide the full name and approximate booking or release date of the person you are searching for. Staff can confirm whether someone is in custody, has been released, or was transferred. Written records requests are also accepted under South Carolina's Freedom of Information Act.

The Hampton County Sheriff's Office oversees the detention center. Jail records are public for at least three months after a booking under state FOIA law. If you need documentation of a release, a written request submitted to the sheriff's office is the most reliable approach. Processing times vary but are generally completed within ten business days.

Note: Hampton County's detention facility does not maintain a publicly searchable online inmate roster, so direct contact is necessary for local release records.

SLED CATCH Portal for Hampton County Criminal History

The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division operates a public criminal history search tool called CATCH. The full name is Criminal History Access Through the Web. You can access it at catch.sled.sc.gov. The search fee is $25 per query, with a $1 transaction charge. You enter the person's name and date of birth. Results come back quickly and include convictions and arrests from the past three years in South Carolina.

CATCH pulls data from the SLED statewide database. It covers both local charges reported by county agencies and state-level convictions. For Hampton County released inmates, this tool can show records tied to charges processed in Hampton County courts. Coverage is broad but depends on local agencies reporting data to SLED in a timely way.

The image below is from the SLED CATCH portal, the paid criminal history tool for South Carolina public records searches.

CATCH gives a more detailed background snapshot than the SCDC list alone, especially for people who may have served time at the county level rather than in state prison.

Note: SLED CATCH results may not capture every local Hampton County arrest if the data was not submitted to the state database before you run your search.

VINELink Notifications for Hampton County Inmates

VINELink is a free victim notification service. It covers South Carolina county jails and SCDC facilities, including the Hampton County Detention Center. Register at vinelink.com to receive alerts when an inmate is released, transferred, or escapes. Notifications come by phone, text, or email depending on your preference.

Registration is straightforward. You provide the inmate's name and the facility where they are held. No detailed account setup is needed. VINELink also lets you check current custody status without registering for alerts. This is useful when you want a quick confirmation before deciding whether to sign up for ongoing notifications.

This tool matters most for crime victims and family members who need advance notice before someone returns to their community. It is one of the few free tools that works at the local jail level, not just for state prison releases.

Court Records Through South Carolina Public Index

The South Carolina Public Index at publicindex.sccourts.org provides access to court case records across the state. You can search by name and filter results to Hampton County. This is useful when researching Hampton County released inmates because the court record shows the underlying case, charges, and sentencing outcome that led to the release.

Court records are free to search. Results include the case number, charges filed, disposition, and whether probation or parole was imposed after release. Some older cases may not be fully digitized. If a record does not appear online, a request to the Hampton County clerk of court may be needed.

Pairing Public Index results with the SCDC released inmate list gives a more complete picture. The court record explains why someone was incarcerated. The SCDC list confirms when and how they were released. Together they provide a useful timeline for any case tied to Hampton County.

Hampton County Released Inmates on Probation or Parole

Not every released inmate is fully free after leaving custody. Many are under active supervision by the South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services. Their public search tool is available at dppps.sc.gov. You can search by name, SID number, or birth year to see if someone from Hampton County is currently supervised.

Parole applies to people released from state prison before their full sentence ends. They must follow strict conditions or face return to prison. Probation applies to people whose sentences were suspended and are serving their time in the community under supervision. Both types of cases appear in the SCDPPPS database.

Supervision agents are assigned based on the person's address after release. A Hampton County released inmate who remains in the county would be supervised by a local SCDPPPS agent. Knowing someone's supervision status can be important for community members and families trying to understand a person's legal standing.

The image below is from the SCDPPPS website, which provides the public supervision search tool for South Carolina probation and parole records.

Use this resource to confirm whether a Hampton County released inmate is currently under active state supervision.

South Carolina FOIA and Hampton County Jail Records

South Carolina's Freedom of Information Act is found in Title 30, Chapter 4 of state law. The statute is at scstatehouse.gov/code/t30c004.php. Under Section 30-4-30, jail and detention records are public for at least three months after a booking. This gives residents the right to request release records from the Hampton County Detention Center.

Submit your request in writing to the Hampton County Sheriff's Office. Include the name of the individual, the approximate dates of custody, and your contact details. Agencies are generally required to respond within ten business days. Copying fees for paper records may apply but must be reasonable under state law.

For releases from state prison, SCDC also responds to public records requests. Their contact information is listed at doc.sc.gov. Most common inquiries can be resolved through the free online tools before a formal request becomes necessary.

Note: Written FOIA requests are the recommended path for Hampton County jail records because the facility does not maintain an online public roster.

Release Statutes Covering Hampton County Inmates

South Carolina law governs how and when inmates can be released from state custody. The relevant statutes are in Title 24, Chapter 13. Section 24-13-710 covers work release and furlough programs. Section 24-13-210 addresses sentence calculations and earned release credits. These rules apply to all SCDC inmates, including those convicted in Hampton County courts.

Understanding these statutes helps clarify why someone may be released earlier than the length of their original sentence suggests. Earned work credits, good behavior credits, and supervised furlough all affect release timing. The full statute text is at scstatehouse.gov/code/t24c013.php.

County-level releases follow different rules. Short-term detainees at the Hampton County facility may be released on bond, after case dismissal, or after completing a county sentence. Those releases are governed by court orders and county sheriff procedures rather than SCDC statutes.

Nearby Counties

If the person you are searching for may have been processed in a neighboring county, the resources below may help.

• Allendale County
• Colleton County
• Jasper County
• Beaufort County
• Barnwell County