Union County Released Inmates in South Carolina
Union County released inmates can be located through local and state resources in this upstate South Carolina county. The city of Union serves as the county seat, and the Union County Detention Center handles most local custody. Online roster access at the county level is limited, so state databases like the SCDC released inmate list and the SLED CATCH portal are often the most productive starting points. Records requests are accepted at the detention center for those who need more detail than the online tools provide. This guide covers each resource and how to use it effectively for Union County released inmate searches.
Union County Quick Facts
Union County Detention Center Information
The Union County Detention Center is located at 1657 Jonesville Highway, Union, SC 29379. The facility can be reached by phone at 864-429-2818. It is operated by the Union County Sheriff's Office and holds individuals awaiting trial as well as those serving shorter sentences. The detention center has a limited online roster, which means real-time inmate status information may not always be available through a public web tool.
For Union County released inmates who are not shown in an online search, records requests are accepted directly by the facility. Submitting a written request with the person's full name and approximate date of custody can speed up the process. Staff at the facility can confirm whether a specific individual was held there and provide release information within the bounds of what is publicly available.
Some individuals with Union County criminal histories may have been housed at a regional facility. If a search at the local level comes back empty, asking whether a transfer occurred to another county's facility or to an SCDC institution is a reasonable follow-up step.
The Union County government website provides contact information and resources for the Sheriff's Office and detention center.
The Union County government site is the primary local starting point for detention center contact and released inmate inquiries.
Note: The limited online roster means some Union County released inmate records may only be accessible by calling or visiting the detention center directly.
Union County SCDC Released Inmate Search
The South Carolina Department of Corrections publishes a released inmate list for all SCDC facilities across the state. Union County released inmates who were convicted of felony offenses and sentenced to a year or more would have served that time at a state facility. The SCDC released inmate list includes their name, SCDC number, and release date. The search is free and requires only a name.
Search the list at public.doc.state.sc.us/released-inmate-list. This resource is updated on a regular basis and is the most reliable tool for individuals who completed a state sentence with ties to Union County. The SCDC main site at doc.sc.gov offers additional background on the department and its records.
The SCDC released inmate list covers all South Carolina state prisons, including individuals with Union County case histories.
The SCDC portal is the most useful statewide source for Union County released inmates who served felony sentences in state custody.
Individuals who served their entire sentence at the Union County Detention Center for misdemeanor offenses will not appear in the SCDC database. Those cases require a direct inquiry to the county facility or a search through the Public Index court records.
Note: The SCDC list includes only those released from state custody. County-level releases in Union County are tracked separately by the Sheriff's Office.
SLED CATCH Records for Union County
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division operates the CATCH portal, a paid background check tool that pulls criminal history records from across the state. A CATCH search for a Union County released inmate will show arrest records, convictions, and other documented criminal history entries from within South Carolina. The cost is $25 plus a $1 online fee.
CATCH is particularly helpful when you want a broader picture of a person's record beyond just custody status. It draws on data submitted by local agencies statewide, including those in upstate South Carolina counties like Union. Access the portal at catch.sled.sc.gov. You will need the subject's name and date of birth to run the search.
SLED CATCH provides Union County criminal history and background records through a statewide database.
CATCH is a reliable statewide tool for building a complete picture of a Union County released inmate's criminal history.
Note: CATCH results reflect what local agencies reported to SLED. Gaps may exist if arrests were not fully entered into the state system by Union County law enforcement.
Union County Court and Public Index Records
The South Carolina Public Index at publicindex.sccourts.org provides free access to court case records for all counties, including Union. You can search by name to see criminal cases filed in Union County, including charges, hearing dates, dispositions, and sentence length. This helps confirm whether someone is a released inmate whose sentence has been completed according to court records.
Felony cases in Union County are heard by the Court of General Sessions. Minor offenses go through Magistrate and Municipal Courts. Both types appear in the Public Index. Reviewing the outcome of a case can tell you whether the individual has served their sentence and should now be considered a released inmate in Union County.
Keep in mind that court records may not be updated in real time. A sentence shown as complete in the Public Index may still be subject to a hold, appeal, or modification that affects actual release status. The detention center or SCDC would have the most current custody information.
VINELink Notifications for Union County
VINELink is a free victim notification service that covers both state and county facilities in South Carolina, including those connected to Union County. Registering for VINELink alerts lets you receive automatic notifications when an inmate's custody status changes. Alerts are sent by phone, email, or text. You do not need to check databases manually once you are registered.
Visit vinelink.com to register using the inmate's name or ID number. The service is available at no cost around the clock. For Union County released inmates, VINELink is especially useful given the limited online search options at the local county level. A single registration covers the individual across all covered facilities in South Carolina.
Union County Probation and Parole Overview
Released inmates from Union County who are serving a parole term or a probationary sentence fall under the supervision of the South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services. SCDPPPS officers assigned to upstate counties manage these cases and are responsible for monitoring compliance with the conditions of supervision.
The SCDPPPS does not publish a public list of people currently under supervision. However, its website at dppps.sc.gov describes the supervision structure and provides contact details for regional offices. Reaching the local office serving Union County may help confirm whether a specific person is currently on active supervision following their release.
Not every Union County released inmate will be on supervision. Those who complete their full sentence without parole are discharged outright. Only those granted parole by the Parole Board or sentenced to probation are subject to ongoing SCDPPPS oversight.
Public Records Requests Under South Carolina FOIA
South Carolina's Freedom of Information Act applies to all government agencies in Union County, including the Sheriff's Office and the detention center. Under the FOIA, the public can request booking records, arrest logs, and other documentation related to released inmates. Requests should be submitted in writing to the agency that holds the records.
The full text of the FOIA statute is at scstatehouse.gov/code/t30c004.php. It covers response timelines, the types of records subject to public access, and allowable exemptions. Records tied to open investigations may be partially or fully withheld, but most closed case files and booking records for Union County released inmates are accessible. Court records are a separate matter handled by the Clerk of Court.
The South Carolina FOIA statute governs public access to Union County booking and detention records.
FOIA requests give the public a formal path to obtain detention and release records from Union County government offices.
Note: Include specific details in your FOIA request such as full name, approximate date of custody, and the type of record you need. This helps Union County staff locate the correct file faster.
Cities in Union County
Union County is anchored by the city of Union, which serves as both the county seat and the largest population center. All major detention and court records for Union County released inmates are processed through county facilities in the city of Union. No additional cities from our records directory are currently listed for Union County.
Nearby Counties and Released Inmate Records
Union County is an upstate South Carolina county surrounded by several neighboring counties. When a Union County released inmate has connections across county lines, checking nearby county records can help fill gaps that a local search may leave behind.