The Georgetown County jail roster is a public resource that lists individuals currently held in the Georgetown County Detention Center in South Carolina. GeorgetownCourt.us can help you find publicly available information about current and recent inmates, including booking details and charges. You can also access jail roster information through the Georgetown County Sheriff's Office website, by calling the detention center directly, or by visiting in person. A jail roster search lets the public confirm whether someone is in custody, view the charges against them, and check bond information. The Georgetown County Sheriff's Office maintains the roster, which is typically updated throughout the day and hosted on the sheriff's office website.
Search Current Inmates in Georgetown Jail
There are several ways to look up someone currently held in the Georgetown County Detention Center.
Online Search
- Visit GeorgetownCourt.us to search for publicly available court and inmate information.
- You can also check the Georgetown County Sheriff's Office website, which typically publishes a browsable jail roster. If the roster is displayed as a full list rather than a search field, use your browser's built-in find function (Ctrl+F on Windows or Cmd+F on Mac) to locate a name quickly.
- For case-related court records, the South Carolina Judicial Department Public Index allows you to search by name or case number across the state court system.
What You Need to Search
- The inmate's full legal name (first and last name at minimum)
- A booking number, if known, can help narrow results
Juvenile offenders are not included on the public jail roster.
By Phone
Call the Georgetown County Detention Center to ask whether a specific individual is currently in custody. Be prepared to provide the person's full legal name and date of birth.
In Person
You can visit the detention center lobby during regular business hours to request inmate information from staff at the public information window.
For matters handled by the Georgetown Municipal Court, including warrants and bond hearings, the court is located at the Law Enforcement Center at 2222 Highmarket Street in Georgetown. Bond hearings are held daily at 10:30 AM.
Find Georgetown Jail Booking Records Online
A booking record is created each time an individual is processed into the Georgetown County Detention Center. This happens after an arrest, when jail staff collect personal information, photograph the individual, and log the details of the charges.
Each booking record typically includes:
- Booking number
- Date and time of booking
- Charges filed at the time of arrest
- Arresting agency (Georgetown County Sheriff's Office, Georgetown Police Department, South Carolina Highway Patrol, or another law enforcement agency)
- Bond amount, if set
- Mugshot
Most current booking records are viewable on the jail roster published by the Georgetown County Sheriff's Office. If you need a booking record that is no longer displayed on the online roster — for example, after an inmate has been released — you may need to submit a public records request to the sheriff's office. Under South Carolina's Freedom of Information Act, booking records are generally considered public, though certain information may be redacted in specific circumstances.
If someone has been sentenced and transferred to a state facility, the South Carolina Department of Corrections inmate search can help locate them. For individuals on supervised release, the SCDPPPS offender search is another option.
Search the Georgetown Jail Roster by Last Name or Booking Number
The Georgetown County jail roster supports two primary search methods:
Search by Last Name
- Enter the inmate's last name into the search field on the roster page, or scroll through the alphabetical list.
- If a first name field is available, add it to narrow your results — especially for common surnames.
- Double-check spelling. A single incorrect letter can prevent a match.
Search by Booking Number
- If you have a booking number (sometimes provided by the arresting agency or the jail), enter it directly.
- This method returns a single, specific record and is the fastest way to pull up the right entry.
Tips When a Search Returns No Results
- Try alternate spellings or shortened versions of the first name (e.g., "Rob" instead of "Robert").
- Confirm you are searching the correct county — Georgetown County, not the City of Georgetown's municipal records.
- The person may have already been released, transferred, or may not yet appear due to a processing delay.
- If you still cannot find someone, call the detention center at (843) 546-5102 to verify custody status.
- For statewide criminal history checks, SLED CATCH (Citizens Access to Criminal Histories) provides name-based searches of South Carolina criminal records.
Jail Roster Updates and Search Limitations in Georgetown
The Georgetown County jail roster is generally updated multiple times per day as new bookings and releases are processed. However, there are practical limitations to keep in mind:
- Processing delays: After an arrest, it can take several hours before an individual appears on the roster. The booking process — which includes paperwork, fingerprinting, and photographing — must be completed first.
- Release lag: An inmate who has posted bond or been released may still appear on the roster briefly until the system is updated.
- Current custody only: The online roster reflects who is currently in the detention center. It is not a historical archive. Once someone is released or transferred, their record is typically removed.
- Data entry variations: Names may appear differently than expected due to legal name discrepancies, aliases, or data entry differences. If a name search fails, try variations.
- No juvenile records: Individuals under 18 are excluded from the public roster entirely.
If you need records for someone who is no longer listed, contact the Georgetown County Sheriff's Office to submit a records request. For court case information, the South Carolina Judicial Department Public Index may have relevant filings even after an inmate has left the detention center.