Richland County Released Inmates and Detention Records
Richland County released inmates records are among the most accessible in South Carolina, thanks to the online JMS Public Access portal maintained by the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center. Richland County is the second most populous county in the state with more than 415,000 residents. It is the home of the South Carolina State House and the capital city of Columbia. The Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center at 201 John Mark Dial Drive in Columbia serves as the county's main detention facility. State resources including the SCDC released inmate list, SLED CATCH, and SCDPPPS provide additional records for anyone researching released inmates in Richland County.
Richland County Quick Facts
Richland County Detention Center and JMS Search
The Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center is located at 201 John Mark Dial Drive, Columbia, SC 29209. The main number is (803) 576-3200. The facility offers a Public Access portal known as JMS Online. You can search by last name, first name, date of birth, or SPN number. Results include photographs and booking information. Both unsentenced inmates awaiting trial and sentenced inmates serving time at the facility appear in the system.
The Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center houses inmates at minimum, medium, and maximum security levels. Visiting hours run Monday through Friday from 8:15 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Each inmate may receive one one-hour visit per week. A maximum of two visitors are allowed per visit. Photo ID is required for all visitors. These policies are set by the facility and are subject to change.
For released inmates, the JMS Online portal may show a person's record for a period after release. If a name no longer appears, calling the detention center or submitting a records request is the next step. The facility handles a high volume of bookings given Columbia's size and the presence of multiple city and county law enforcement agencies in Richland County.
The Richland County detention center page provides information on the Alvin S. Glenn facility, inmate search tools, visitation rules, and contact details.
Visit richlandcountysc.gov to access the JMS Online portal and learn more about the detention center.
Note: Columbia PD, Forest Acres PD, and Irmo PD all book arrestees through the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center, so the facility's records cover a broad range of Richland County arrests.
SCDC Released Inmates from Richland County
The South Carolina Department of Corrections released inmate list at public.doc.state.sc.us/released-inmate-list/ is a key tool for anyone researching released inmates from Richland County. Select Richland County from the dropdown and enter a date range. The list shows name, SCDC ID, offense, county of commitment, and release date. Because Richland County is the second largest in the state, its portion of the SCDC released inmate list tends to be one of the longest.
Felony convictions from Richland County that carry state prison time are served at SCDC facilities across South Carolina. When those sentences are complete and inmates are released, they appear on the SCDC list. This tool is separate from the Alvin S. Glenn JMS portal. The two sources together cover both county jail releases and state prison releases for Richland County. Using both is the most thorough approach when researching released inmates here.
State law at S.C. Code Ann. § 24-13-710 governs supervised furlough from state custody. Section § 24-13-210 addresses parole conditions. Both apply to Richland County residents released from SCDC facilities under supervision.
The SCDC released inmate portal is the primary state tool for tracking prison releases from Richland County and all other South Carolina counties.
Access the SCDC main site at doc.sc.gov for agency background and links to the released inmate list.
Richland County Released Inmates and SLED Resources
SLED maintains the central criminal history repository for all of South Carolina. Every arrest in Richland County, whether by the Sheriff's Office, Columbia PD, or any other agency, is reported to SLED. The CATCH portal at catch.sled.sc.gov lets you run a statewide criminal history report by name and date of birth. The fee is $25 plus a $1 online charge. Reports come back instantly after payment and cover all 46 counties including Richland.
Richland County released inmates who are registered sex offenders can be found on the SC Sex Offender Registry at scor.sled.sc.gov. The registry is searchable by name and county. You can limit results to Richland County to see which registered offenders are living in the area. This search is free and does not require an account. It is a useful complement to the CATCH report for anyone who wants a complete picture of a released inmate's record.
The SLED CATCH portal provides statewide criminal history reports that include Richland County arrests, charges, and convictions.
Access CATCH at catch.sled.sc.gov to run a full statewide report covering Richland County activity.
Richland County Court Records for Released Inmates
The SC Public Index at publicindex.sccourts.org offers free access to Richland County court records. Search by name or case number to find criminal cases. For a released inmate, the Public Index shows what charges were filed in Richland County, how those charges were resolved, and what sentence was imposed. Richland County circuit court handles felonies and serious criminal matters. Magistrate court covers misdemeanor and lower-level offenses.
Richland County is home to the South Carolina State House and several state agencies, making it a county with a high volume of court activity. The Public Index reflects this volume. Records go back many years. Multiple divisions of the Richland County court system are searchable. Cases originating from Columbia PD, Forest Acres PD, or any other agency with jurisdiction in Richland County are included. The Public Index is the most complete free resource for Richland County criminal case histories.
Note: Certified copies of Richland County court records are available from the Clerk of Court at the Richland County Judicial Center in Columbia.
Public Records Access in Richland County
South Carolina's FOIA statute at S.C. Code Ann. § 30-4-30 makes jail booking records public for the prior three months. The Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center is a public facility, and its booking and release records fall within the scope of this law. You can submit a written request to the Richland County Sheriff's Office or the detention center at (803) 576-3200. The agency must respond within the timeframes set by the statute.
The Richland County government website at richlandcountysc.gov provides department directories, contact information, and guidance on public records requests. Given the size and complexity of Richland County government, the website is a useful starting point for identifying the right contact. For jail and detention center records, the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center at 201 John Mark Dial Drive in Columbia is the direct point of contact.
The Richland County government website lists all county departments and provides contact details and public services information for the state capital county.
Visit richlandcountysc.gov for department listings, contact information, and public records resources in Richland County.
Victim Notification and Supervision for Richland County Released Inmates
VINELink at vinelink.com offers free automated alerts for releases from the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center and all SCDC state facilities. Register online and choose alerts by phone, email, or text. Anyone can sign up regardless of whether they are a named victim. VINELink is one of the most widely used notification tools in South Carolina and is fully integrated with the Richland County detention system.
SCDPPPS supervises released inmates from Richland County who are on probation, parole, or supervised furlough after state prison. The public name search at dppps.sc.gov shows whether a person is under active supervision. You search by name, SID number, or birth year. People under supervision must comply with court or Parole Board conditions. Violations can lead to revocation and return to custody. Given Richland County's large population, SCDPPPS maintains a significant presence in the area.
The SCDPPPS public site provides supervision status records for released inmates statewide, with a substantial number of active cases from Richland County.
Search SCDPPPS records at dppps.sc.gov to check supervision status for Richland County released inmates.
Note: The SC Sex Offender Registry at scor.sled.sc.gov can be filtered by Richland County to locate registered sex offenders who have been released and are residing in the county.
Richland County Released Inmates and South Carolina Law
South Carolina law governs both the process and conditions of inmate releases from state facilities. S.C. Code Ann. § 24-13-710 covers supervised furlough. S.C. Code Ann. § 24-13-210 addresses parole eligibility and conditions. Both statutes apply to Richland County inmates who are released from SCDC state prisons. Understanding these laws gives context to the supervision conditions that attach to state releases and explains why some released inmates remain under state oversight after leaving custody.
The FOIA statute at S.C. Code Ann. § 30-4-30 provides the public's legal right to access booking and release records from the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center. Richland County's high booking volume makes this an important right for researchers, attorneys, journalists, and members of the public who regularly seek detention records from the capital county. Requests under this statute go to the Sheriff's Office or the detention center directly.
The state release statute page provides the full text of the laws governing inmate release and supervision in South Carolina, applicable to all Richland County releases.
The statutes at scstatehouse.gov apply to all inmates released from South Carolina state facilities, including those committed from Richland County.
Cities in Richland County
Columbia is the largest city in Richland County and the state capital. Criminal cases from Columbia and other municipalities in Richland County are processed through the county court system and the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center.
Counties Near Richland County
Richland County borders several South Carolina counties. If records are not found in Richland County, these neighboring systems may be helpful.