Kershaw County Released Inmates Search Tools

Kershaw County Released Inmates and the SCDC List

The South Carolina Department of Corrections maintains a free online released inmate list at public.doc.state.sc.us/released-inmate-list. Filter by Kershaw County to see state-level releases tied to convictions from this county. Each result includes the person's name, SCDC identification number, release date, and release type. The list updates frequently throughout the week.

State prison releases in this database reflect people who served sentences longer than one year in most cases. Kershaw County generated convictions are included in the state database along with all other South Carolina counties. You can narrow searches by setting a date range if you know approximately when the release occurred.

The SCDC main website at doc.sc.gov also provides a current inmate search. If someone does not appear in active SCDC custody, cross-referencing the released inmate list can confirm whether they have already been released and when.

Releases from state custody are governed by South Carolina statute. Section 24-13-710 covers work release and furlough. Section 24-13-210 covers sentence credit calculations. Both are found at scstatehouse.gov/code/t24c013.php and explain why some inmates are released before their full sentence is served.

Note: The SCDC released inmate list covers only state prison releases and does not reflect people held and released at the Kershaw County detention facility for local charges.

Kershaw County Detention Center Online Inmate Search

The Kershaw County detention center is reachable at (803) 425-1511. An online inmate search is available for current bookings. The search displays charges, bond information, and booking dates for people currently in custody. Checking current bookings can confirm whether someone is still held or has been released. Recently released individuals sometimes appear in the online system for a short period after discharge.

For records of people who were released but no longer appear in the online system, contact the detention center directly by phone. Staff can check records and confirm release dates during business hours. Written requests under the South Carolina Freedom of Information Act are also an option for obtaining documentation.

The Camden Police Department and Kershaw County Sheriff's Office both feed bookings into the county detention system. This means arrests from across the county, including Camden, are visible when searching the detention center's booking records.

Note: Online booking records at the Kershaw County detention center reflect current and recent bookings and may not include releases that occurred more than a few weeks prior to your search.

SLED CATCH and Kershaw County Criminal History

The SLED CATCH portal at catch.sled.sc.gov is a paid criminal history search tool operated by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division. The fee is $25 per search with a $1 transaction charge. You enter a name and date of birth. Results include statewide convictions and arrests from the past three years. For Kershaw County released inmates, CATCH provides a broader view than the SCDC list because it covers both county-level charges and state convictions.

CATCH results are immediate after payment. Coverage is broad when local agencies submit data to SLED on schedule. For Kershaw County, the sheriff's office and Camden PD both contribute to this statewide database. A person who served only county time would appear in CATCH if those records were reported to SLED.

The image below is from the SLED CATCH portal, the primary paid criminal history search tool for South Carolina public records including Kershaw County cases.

Use CATCH when the SCDC list does not return results or when you need more complete background information on a Kershaw County released inmate.

Note: SLED CATCH covers the past three years of records. Older convictions may not appear and would require a direct request through SLED or the courts.

VINELink Notifications for Kershaw County Inmates

VINELink at vinelink.com is a free notification service that tracks inmate custody status. You can register to receive alerts by phone, text, or email whenever a specific inmate at the Kershaw County detention center or a South Carolina state prison is released, transferred, or escapes. No detailed account setup is required to register.

VINELink also allows you to look up current custody status without registering for notifications. Enter the person's name and facility to confirm whether they are still in custody or have been released. This is a useful quick check before deciding whether to set up ongoing alerts.

The service covers county jails and SCDC facilities statewide. For Kershaw County specifically, the detention center is included in the VINELink system alongside state prison facilities where Kershaw County inmates may be housed following sentencing.

Public Index Court Records for Kershaw County

The South Carolina Public Index at publicindex.sccourts.org provides free access to court records across the state. Filter by Kershaw County to search cases originating there. For released inmates, court records show the charges, sentencing outcome, and any supervision conditions ordered by the court. This context helps explain what a person was convicted of and what their obligations are after release.

Court records are free and require no login. Results include the case number, charges filed, dispositions, and whether probation was imposed as part of the sentence. Some older Kershaw County cases may not be digitized and would require a request to the county clerk of court. Most felony and general sessions cases from recent years are accessible online.

Cross-referencing Public Index data with the SCDC released inmate list produces a fuller picture of any case. The court record shows why someone was incarcerated. The released inmate list shows when and how they were released.

Kershaw County Released Inmates on Probation or Parole

A significant number of Kershaw County released inmates remain under active supervision after leaving custody. The South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services tracks this supervision. Their public tool is at dppps.sc.gov. You can search by name, SID number, or birth year to check current supervision status.

Parole releases come from state prison before the full sentence ends. Parole conditions are set by the Parole Board and must be followed or the person can be returned to prison. Probation is a suspended sentence served under agent supervision in the community. Both statuses appear in the SCDPPPS public database.

Supervision agents for Kershaw County are assigned based on the person's home address after release. Camden and the surrounding Midlands area have SCDPPPS coverage through the regional office. Knowing whether a Kershaw County released inmate is currently supervised matters for community awareness and family contact alike.

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

Check the SCDPPPS tool to confirm whether a Kershaw County released inmate is currently required to report to a state supervision agent.

FOIA Rights for Kershaw County Jail Records

South Carolina's Freedom of Information Act is codified at scstatehouse.gov/code/t30c004.php. Under Section 30-4-30, jail records are public for at least three months following a booking. This means residents can request release records from the Kershaw County Sheriff's Office or detention center in writing.

A written request should include the person's full name, approximate booking and release dates, and your contact information. Agencies must respond within ten business days in most situations. Copying fees for paper records may apply. Requests for digital records may be processed more quickly.

For state-level releases, SCDC also accepts public records requests. Their contact information is at doc.sc.gov. In most cases, using the free online tools resolves the inquiry before a formal request becomes necessary.

Nearby Counties

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

• Richland County
• Sumter County
• Lee County
• Chesterfield County
• Lancaster County
• Fairfield County