South Carolina Inmate Directory

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The State of South Carolina has 50 Jails across 46 Counties which includes Greenville County, Richland County, Charleston County, Horry County, Spartanburg County and others.

South Carolina, nicknamed “The Palmetto State,” is located in the South-eastern United States, known for its beautiful coastline, historic charm, and friendly communities. Columbia, the capital city, offers a vibrant southern atmosphere and a mix of historic sites and modern amenities.

  • Capital City: Columbia
  • Population: As of 2023, South Carolina’s population is estimated to be around 5.5 million.
  • Correctional Facilities: The South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) manages the state’s prison system, which includes a network of various facilities:
    • Institutions: South Carolina operates several institutions throughout the state, housing male and female adult offenders with varying sentence lengths. Security levels range from minimum to maximum.
    • Work Release Centers: These facilities allow non-violent offenders to hold jobs while incarcerated.
    • Community Corrections Centers: These facilities house lower-risk offenders serving shorter sentences or participating in rehabilitation programs.
    • County Jails: These hold individuals awaiting trial or serving short sentences. South Carolina has 46 county jails spread across the state.
  • State Prison Population: As of 2021, South Carolina’s prison population was approximately 14,400 inmates. This translates to an incarceration rate of around 262 per 100,000 residents, which is slightly higher than the national average.
  • Probation Population: The exact number of individuals on probation in South Carolina fluctuates, but estimates suggest it’s likely several times higher than the prison population. As of 2021, it was likely in the range of over 60,000 on probation.
  • Violent Crime Rate: South Carolina’s violent crime rate falls within the national average according to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting data. However, crime rates can vary within the state, with urban areas generally having higher rates.

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Resources for Further Information:

The South Carolina Department of Corrections website provides a public inmate search function. You can search for inmates by name or SCDC identification number. The search may not include individuals held in local county jails.

South Carolina Inmate Locator

South Carolina Department of Correction

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