Anderson County Inmate Records
Anderson County is one of the larger counties in upstate South Carolina. The Anderson County Sheriff's Office serves over 200,000 people across 757 square miles. It operates the Anderson County Detention Center, which holds the local inmate population. Sheriff Ross Brown leads the office from 305 Camson Road in Anderson. This page covers how to search for inmates in Anderson County, find jail roster data, and look up people in state prison or on probation. You can also learn about the SAVIN victim notification system and the court process in Anderson County.
Anderson County Quick Facts
Anderson County Sheriff's Office
The Anderson County Sheriff's Office is a full-service law enforcement agency in upstate South Carolina. It handles patrol, criminal investigations, courthouse security, and detention operations. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at 305 Camson Road, Anderson, SC 29625. For general calls, dial 864-260-4400. For the detention center, call 864-260-4363. For dispatch, call 864-260-4444.
The Sheriff's Office also runs the Unified E-911 Communications Center, which handles all emergency calls across Anderson County. It provides courthouse security at the County Courthouse and Annex. A White Collar Crime Unit investigates identity theft, forgery, and credit card fraud in unincorporated areas of Anderson County. The office sits along Interstate 85, between Atlanta and Charlotte, making it a major hub for law enforcement in the region.
The Anderson County government website provides access to county departments and public services.
This page links to county departments including the Sheriff's Office and courts in Anderson County.
Anderson County Detention Center Inmates
The Anderson County Detention Center holds the local inmate population. It houses pre-trial detainees and people serving short sentences. The jail processes bookings around the clock. Each booking creates a record with the person's name, charges, arrest date, and bond amount. The detention center follows all rules under Title 24 of the South Carolina Code, which sets standards for jails across the state.
To find out if someone is in the Anderson County jail, call the detention center at 864-260-4363. Staff can check the roster and share basic booking details. For a written copy of records, submit a request under the South Carolina Freedom of Information Act. The Sheriff's Office processes these requests and provides public records on inmates held in Anderson County.
Note: Bond amounts are set by the court and may change based on hearing outcomes.
Anderson County SAVIN Victim Notification
Anderson County uses the SAVIN program for victim notification. SAVIN stands for Statewide Automated Victim Information and Notification. It lets victims register to get automatic alerts by phone or email when an inmate's custody status changes. This covers arrests, releases, transfers, and escapes in Anderson County.
The VINE system also serves Anderson County for state inmates. Call 1-866-727-2846 to search for a state inmate or to sign up for alerts. The SCDC Division of Victim Services manages state notifications. You can reach them at 1-800-835-0304. The Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-888-CRIME-SC (274-6372) is also available in Anderson County for anonymous tips 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Anderson County Inmates in State Prison
People from Anderson County who are sentenced to more than one year in prison enter SCDC custody. The department runs 21 institutions across the state. Inmates are classified and assigned to facilities based on their offense, behavior, health, and other factors. Under Section 24-1-130, the SCDC director has exclusive control over the state prison system.
Anderson County inmates in state prison can earn good time credits under Section 24-13-210. Most earn up to 20 days per month off their sentence. Those with "no parole" offenses earn only 3 days per month and must serve at least 85% of their sentence under Section 24-13-150. Work and education credits let eligible inmates cut more time. SCDC also runs education programs through the Palmetto Unified School District, offering GED prep, adult education, and vocational training. These are open to inmates from Anderson County and all other counties in the state.
Use the SCDC inmate search to find state inmates from Anderson County. The tool is free and shows each inmate's facility, sentence, and projected release date.
Note: The SCDC search database is updated each day, so results reflect recent changes.
Criminal Courts in Anderson County
Anderson County has a multi-level court system. The Magistrate Court handles minor charges and holds preliminary hearings. The Circuit Court tries felony cases. The Clerk of Court maintains all case records. You can search for court cases through the South Carolina Judicial Branch website.
After sentencing, inmates go to the Anderson County Detention Center for short terms or to SCDC for longer sentences. Judges may also order probation through SCDPPPS. The Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services supervises people released into the community. Agents in the Anderson County area make home visits and use risk assessments to set supervision levels. High-risk cases get more contact than lower-risk ones. The agency uses body cameras on all agents to protect both staff and the people they supervise.
Anderson County Inmate Population Records
You can access several types of inmate records in Anderson County. These records are public under state law.
Records available include:
- Booking reports and arrest details
- Current charges and bond status
- Court hearing dates and case numbers
- Sentence information for convicted inmates
- State prison facility assignments
- Probation and parole status
For state records, email FOIA@doc.sc.gov. For local records, contact the Anderson County Sheriff's Office at 864-260-4400. The SCDC family services page also has details on visiting inmates, sending mail, and putting money on inmate accounts. All visits to state prisons must be booked at least 15 hours ahead through the GTL system. Visits happen on weekends from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and virtual visits are available on weekdays.
Cities in Anderson County
Anderson County includes the city of Anderson. Inmates arrested by the Anderson Police Department are held at the Anderson County Detention Center.
Nearby Counties
Anderson County borders several other upstate South Carolina counties. Inmates may be held in neighboring facilities depending on the circumstances of their arrest.