Chesterfield County Inmate Search
Chesterfield County inmate population records are accessible through the local sheriff's office and state systems. This rural county in the Pee Dee region of South Carolina has a small detention center operated by the sheriff. State inmates sentenced from Chesterfield County are housed in SCDC prisons. You can use free public search tools to find people held in either the county jail or the state prison system. Below you will find details on each option for searching inmate records in Chesterfield County.
Chesterfield County Sheriff's Office
The Chesterfield County Sheriff's Office enforces the law across the county. Deputies serve warrants, investigate crimes, and make arrests. The sheriff runs the Chesterfield County Detention Center where inmates are held after booking. The jail houses pre-trial detainees and those with sentences under one year. State law under Title 24, Chapter 5 sets the rules that all county jails must follow.
To look up an inmate in the Chesterfield County jail, call the detention center. Provide the full legal name and date of birth. Staff can confirm whether a person is currently held. The Chesterfield County government website lists phone numbers and addresses for the sheriff's office and other county departments.
The image below shows the Chesterfield County government site with links to local services and offices.
This is the main hub for Chesterfield County department contacts and public records.
State Prison Inmates from Chesterfield County
Felony convictions in Chesterfield County can lead to state prison time. The South Carolina Department of Corrections holds about 26,000 inmates in 21 facilities. Their online search tool is free and open to the public. Enter a name or inmate number. The results show a photo, current facility, charges, and projected release date.
Release timing depends on credits. Under Section 24-13-210, inmates earn 20 days of good behavior credit per month. "No parole" inmates earn 3 days per month. Section 24-13-230 allows work and education credits of up to 180 days per year for most inmates and up to 72 days for "no parole" inmates. These credits shape when a Chesterfield County inmate can come home. SCDC also keeps a list of recently released inmates on its site.
The Chesterfield County official website below offers more county resource links.
Use this page to reach courts, tax offices, and public safety contacts in Chesterfield County.
Note: You can request SCDC records not shown online by emailing FOIA@doc.sc.gov.
Chesterfield County Victim Notification
The VINE system lets crime victims in Chesterfield County track inmates for free. Call 1-866-727-2846 any time. Search by name or inmate number. The system runs 24 hours a day in English and Spanish. You can sign up to get automatic alerts when an inmate's custody status changes.
For state-level help, the SCDC Division of Victim Services provides registration for detailed alerts. These cover transfers, releases, escapes, parole hearings for youthful offenders, and more. Call 1-800-835-0304 to register. The division also processes Victim Impact Statements, which become part of the offender's permanent file. Staff can block inmate calls or mail to a victim on request.
Probation Lookup for Chesterfield County
Not every offender from Chesterfield County goes to jail or prison. Many serve probation or parole in the community. The SCDPPPS offender search lets you look up anyone under state supervision. The data is from the prior day. For current details, reach out to the local field office in the Chesterfield County area.
SCDPPPS uses risk assessment to set supervision levels. High-risk offenders get more visits and tighter rules. Low-risk cases have less contact. Agents wear body cameras on every home visit. The agency made more than 86,000 visits last year. The department has warned about scam calls. Fraudsters call families of inmates and demand money through Venmo, Zelle, or gift cards. They promise early release. SCDPPPS never operates this way.
Note: Parole hearing alerts require calling SCDPPPS at 1-888-551-4118, which is separate from SCDC victim notification.
Chesterfield County Court System
Criminal cases in Chesterfield County move through circuit and magistrate courts. The circuit court tries felony charges. Magistrate courts handle misdemeanors and hold preliminary hearings. Search court records through the South Carolina Judicial Branch public index by party name or case number.
South Carolina sentencing rules apply to all Chesterfield County cases. Under Section 24-13-100, a "no parole" offense is a Class A, B, or C felony with 20 or more years. Those convicted must serve 85 percent before early release per Section 24-13-150. Work release requires 80 percent per Section 24-13-125. Escape from a facility adds 1 to 15 years under Section 24-13-410. Section 24-13-20 requires all sheriffs, including the Chesterfield County sheriff, to arrest any escaped convict found in the county.
- Circuit court for felony trials and sentencing
- Magistrate court for misdemeanor cases
- Family court for juvenile proceedings
- Clerk of Court for records and filings
Nearby Counties
Chesterfield County sits in the northeastern part of South Carolina. If you need to search for inmates in neighboring areas, use the links below.