Find Greenwood County Booking Releases

Greenwood County booking releases are handled by the Greenwood County Sheriff's Office and the county detention center. Greenwood County has a population of about 70,000 and sits in the western part of South Carolina. Sheriff Dennis Kelly leads the office. The detention center provides an online inmate search that shows current inmates and recent booking releases. Under South Carolina's FOIA law, records of persons held in the preceding three months are public. You can search these records at no cost.

Greenwood County Detention Center Search

The Greenwood County detention center has an online inmate search tool. Go to greenwoodcounty-sc.gov/detention-center to access it. The tool shows current inmates with mugshots, charges, and bond amounts. It is free and open to the public.

The Greenwood County website is the main source for county services and records. The detention center page links to the inmate search and provides contact details. You can reach the detention center by calling (864) 942-8600 and pressing extension 3. Kathy Tucker serves as the detention administrator.

Greenwood County booking releases appear in the online search as inmates are processed. When someone is released, the record is updated. You can search by name to find both current and recent booking releases from Greenwood County. The system covers the preceding three months of records.

The Greenwood County Sheriff's Office and detention center share the same address at 528 Edgefield Street in Greenwood.

Requesting Greenwood County Booking Records

Under South Carolina's Freedom of Information Act, S.C. Code Ann. Section 30-4-10, the public has a right to view and copy public records. Booking releases from Greenwood County fall under this right. Records of persons confined in the detention center for the preceding three months are public under state law.

You can submit a FOIA request to the Greenwood County Sheriff's Office. Include the full name of the person and the date range you need. Put your request in writing and send it to 528 Edgefield Street, Greenwood, SC 29646. You can also call (864) 942-8600 to ask about the process.

Under Section 30-4-30, you have the right to inspect records in person during business hours. Some records may be exempt. Active case files or records tied to ongoing investigations can be withheld. Most standard booking releases in Greenwood County are open to the public without restriction.

Note: Ask about copy fees when you submit your request. Greenwood County may charge a per-page fee for printed records.

Greenwood County Booking Photos

Mugshots are taken when someone is booked into the Greenwood County detention center. These photos appear in the online inmate search. South Carolina law under Section 17-1-40 governs the release and use of booking photographs. The law limits how mugshots can be used and provides protections for people whose charges are later dismissed.

Greenwood County booking releases may show mugshots in the online search results. If a person is acquitted or charges are dropped, they can request removal from certain sites. For official copies of booking photos, contact the Greenwood County detention center or submit a written records request.

Greenwood County Court Case Search

After an arrest in Greenwood County, the case moves to the court system if charges are filed. You can track court cases through the South Carolina Judicial Branch case search. It is free and covers all counties. Search by name or case number to find cases from Greenwood County.

Court records show hearing dates, plea entries, and outcomes. They add context to the booking release data. A booking record tells you about the arrest. A court record tells you what happened with the charges after that. Use both sources for a full picture of a case in Greenwood County.

The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division holds statewide criminal history records that may include Greenwood County bookings. SLED pulls data from all 46 counties into one system. A full background check through SLED requires a fee and may take several days.

Greenwood County Release Notifications

VINELink provides free custody alerts for all South Carolina detention centers. You can register to get a call, text, or email when an inmate's status changes at the Greenwood County detention center. The service is free and runs at all hours.

To use VINELink for Greenwood County, search for the person by name on the VINELink website. Register for alerts. You will be notified when the person is released or transferred. This is a useful tool for anyone who needs to know when someone leaves Greenwood County custody.

Types of Releases in Greenwood County

People leave the Greenwood County detention center in several ways. The release type is logged in the booking release record. Bond is the most common path. A judge or magistrate sets the bond amount, and once it is paid, the person is released.

Other ways someone may be released from Greenwood County include:

• Personal recognizance bond with no cash required
• Surety bond through a bonding company
• Court order after a hearing
• Charges dropped by the solicitor
• Time served on a short sentence
• Transfer to another facility

Each type of release appears in the Greenwood County booking system. The record shows when and how the person left custody. This data can be found through the online search or by contacting the detention center directly.

Note: The online system may take a short time to update after a release from Greenwood County. For the most current information, call the detention center.

Nearby Counties

Greenwood County shares borders with several South Carolina counties. Arrests near the county line may be processed in a neighboring jurisdiction. Check the arresting agency to confirm where the booking release record is held.

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