Anderson Inmate Population
Anderson inmate population records are maintained by the Anderson County Sheriff's Office. The city of Anderson is the county seat and the largest city in Anderson County. The Anderson Police Department makes arrests within city limits, and those inmates are held at the Anderson County Detention Center. You can search for inmates from Anderson using the county's systems. This guide covers how to look up inmate records, contact the jail, and find people in custody from Anderson, South Carolina.
Anderson Arrests and Booking
The Anderson Police Department patrols the city and makes arrests. Their office is accessible through andersonpd.com. When officers arrest someone in Anderson, that person is taken to the Anderson County Detention Center for booking. The jail logs their name, charges, bond amount, and personal details. This data becomes part of the Anderson County inmate population record.
As shown on the Anderson Police Department website, the department serves the city with patrol, investigations, and community policing programs.
Anderson sits along Interstate 85 between Atlanta and Charlotte. The county covers 757 square miles and serves over 200,000 people. The city police handle arrests inside Anderson. The Anderson County Sheriff's Office handles arrests in the rest of the county. Both agencies book inmates into the same detention center.
Note: The Anderson Municipal Court handles city ordinance violations and is separate from the county court system for felonies.
Anderson County Sheriff's Office
Sheriff Ross Brown leads the Anderson County Sheriff's Office. The office is at 305 Camson Road in Anderson. Their main phone number is 864-260-4400. The Sheriff's Office runs the detention center, provides court security, and patrols areas outside city limits. They play a key role in the inmate population for all of Anderson County.
The Anderson County Sheriff's Office website provides information about their services. Their mission focuses on enforcing the law with compassion and being proactive in crime prevention. The office also runs a White Collar Crimes Unit that investigates identity theft, forgery, and credit card fraud in the county. These cases can lead to arrests that add to the Anderson inmate population.
The Anderson city government website at cityofandersonsc.com covers city services and local government details. For information about the broader county, the Anderson County government website has resources on courts, public safety, and county departments.
The city of Anderson and Anderson County work together on public safety. Both agencies share information and coordinate on cases that cross city and county lines.
Anderson County Detention Center
The Anderson County Detention Center holds all inmates from the city of Anderson and the surrounding county. You can reach the detention center at 864-260-4363 for inmate information. Staff can tell you if someone is in custody, what charges they face, and what their bond amount is. The center handles pre-trial detainees and sentenced inmates serving short terms.
The detention center operates around the clock. Bookings happen at any time of day. When the Anderson Police or the Sheriff's Office bring someone in, the jail staff process them through intake. The inmate population count shifts daily as new people come in and others bond out or get released. For dispatch and emergency calls, use 864-260-4444.
- Detention Center phone: 864-260-4363
- Sheriff's Office main line: 864-260-4400
- Dispatch and emergencies: 864-260-4444
- Address: 305 Camson Rd., Anderson, SC 29625
- Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM (admin)
The jail itself runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The office hours above apply to the administrative staff. You can call the detention center any time to check on an inmate from Anderson.
Anderson Victim Notification
If you are a victim of a crime in Anderson, you can track the offender's custody status. The SAVIN program provides automatic notifications by phone and email. When an inmate's status changes at the Anderson County Detention Center, registered victims get an alert. This covers releases, transfers, and escapes. Register through the Anderson County Sheriff's Office or the statewide SAVIN website.
Crime Stoppers also serves Anderson County. You can call 1-888-CRIME-SC (274-6372) at any time to report tips. Calls are anonymous. This program helps law enforcement solve crimes and catch people who may become part of the inmate population. The SCDC Division of Victim Services provides additional support for victims of crimes where the offender is in state prison. Their toll-free line is 1-800-835-0304.
State Inmate Records for Anderson
People convicted of serious crimes in Anderson may serve time in state prison. The South Carolina Department of Corrections runs 21 institutions across the state. Their online inmate search lets you find anyone in state custody. Search by name to locate people from Anderson who were sentenced to state prison.
Under S.C. Code Title 24, Chapter 13, inmates can earn good behavior credits of up to 20 days per month. For "no parole" offenses, inmates must serve at least 85% of their sentence before early release. These rules affect how long someone from Anderson stays in the inmate population at a state facility. The Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services supervises offenders after release.
Note: State prison inmates and county jail inmates are tracked in different systems. Check both if you are looking for someone from Anderson.
County Resources for Anderson
Anderson is the county seat of Anderson County. The county handles jail operations, court cases, and most law enforcement outside city limits. For full details on the Anderson County inmate population, detention center rules, and sheriff's office services, visit our Anderson County page.
Nearby South Carolina Cities
Cities near Anderson are in neighboring counties with their own jails and courts. Pick a city below to find inmate population records for that area.