Greenville County Inmate Search
Committing any act or omission that constitutes an offense under the South Carolina Code of Laws or any other state or federal law may result in the arrest and incarceration of individuals in Greenville County, South Carolina. A Greenville County inmate search system allows general public members to look up inmate information about persons incarcerated in jails, prisons, detention centers, or any other correctional facility.
By law, inmate records constitute Greenville County Public Records and are available upon request to members of the public. Inmate searches help families and friends stay updated on arrest data, possible inmate fines, parole, probation, and release dates. It also gives legal representatives access to clients' information and ensures transparency in the justice system.
Inmate records are considered public in the United States and therefore are made available by both traditional governmental agencies as well as third-party websites and organizations. Third-party websites may offer an easier means to search, as these services do not face geographical limitations. However, because third-party sites are not government-sponsored, the information obtained through them may vary from official channels. To find inmate records using third-party aggregate sites, requesting parties must provide:
- The location of the sought-after record, including state, county, and city where the inmate resides.
- The name of the person listed in the record, unless it is a juvenile.
Greenville County Crime and Incarceration Statistics
Statistics from the South Carolina State Law Enforcement Division (SLED) Annual Crime Report indicate that 22,438 people were arrested in Greenville County in 2021. This figure shows a 5.9 percent decrease from the previous year's arrests.
The most prevalent crimes in the county in that year were:
- Drug Law Violations - 4,802 arrests
- Simple Assault - 1,988 arrests
- Driving Under the Influence -1,711 arrests
- Larceny - 1,602 arrests
- Trespass of Real Property - 1,170 arrests.
Although the county experienced fewer arrests and incarcerations in 2021, the difference between the number of incidents reported to offenders arrested and booked is still very high. For example, there were 1,822 reports of aggravated Assault but 704 arrests, 9,925 reports of larceny, and only 1,602 arrests. Furthermore, the county reported 3,146 incidents of vandalism and damage to property but successfully arrested only 628 people concerning the crime.
Greenville County Prison System
The prison system in Greenville County consists of an adult detention center and a juvenile center. The Greenville County Detention Center has three facilities for housing different categories of offenders. According to the South Carolina Department of Corrections, the facilities have a total capacity rating of 1,227. The center provides mental healthcare, medical, welfare, cleaning, food, and transportation services for its detainees. The Greenville County Sheriff's Office oversees the administration and management of the Detention Center.
How to Find an Inmate in Greenville County
Residents can contact or visit the front desk at the Greenville County Sheriff's Office for information on inmates detained in the County Detention Center. Callers will be asked for additional information to help find the records requested, i.e., the inmate's full name, date of arrest, race, sex, and age.
Greenville County Sheriff's Office
4 McGee Street
Greenville, SC 29601
Phone: (864) 467-5300 - Front desk
Phone: (864) 271-5210 - Non-Emergency.
How Does a Greenville County Inmate Search Work?
In line with the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) in South Carolina, members of the public have the right to view and request copies of public records maintained by any government agency with respect to the procedures outlined by the law. Except where records are exempt from public disclosure, the general public has reasonable access to inmate records, sex offender information, arrest records, and criminal case information.
Not all inmates have been convicted or tried for an offense. Some inmates are awaiting trial and, because of the criminal nature of their charges, must remain in custody until the courts reach a verdict. A Greenville County Inmate Search presents the researcher with publicly available information and documents on the arrest, booking, and incarceration of inmates in the custody of the Sheriff and County Detention Centers. Inmate information may include:
- The inmate's first name, middle name, and initial
- The inmate's ID or booking number
- Gender, race and ethnicity
- Date of birth and age
- Physical features ( height, weight, eye color, hair color, scars, and tattoos)
- Disabilities (if any)
- Criminal charges
- Mugshots
- Date of arrest
- Criminal history
- Medical history
- Custody Status
- Bail or bond amount
- Case updates
- Maximum sentence date
- Current holding facility
- Projected release date
- Parole eligibility date
Where to Find a Greenville County Inmate Locator
The Greenville County Detention Center keeps records of all inmates in their custody. Anyone can contact them to find out if the person they're searching for is in their facility. Researchers may also contact the Sheriff's Office for inmate information. Interested persons may use the Greenville County Inmate Locator to find details on persons incarcerated. The searcher must provide the first and last name of the inmate to find the information they desire.
How to Send Money to a Greenville County Inmate
Individuals can send money to inmates in person at the detention center, by post, or online. Inmates often need funds to settle debts and purchase personal hygiene products, stationery, other writing materials, and services from the inmate commissary.
- Online Deposits - Individuals can send money to an inmate's account online through the facility-recommended third-party service
- In-Person Deposits - The detention center accepts all cash denominations credit and debit cards. Visitors should go to the public lobby kiosk in the facility to make their deposit. Although there are no restrictions on cash deposits, credit card payments are limited to one payment every 48 hours not exceeding $100. This is especially recommended for persons requiring assistance or with unanswered questions about the process.
- Mailed Deposits - The acceptable forms of mailed deposit are money orders. Do not send personal checks or cash via mail. The Greenville County Detention Center only honors U.S. postal money orders and Western Union money orders. Any cash sent in the mail will be kept as part of the inmate's personal property in the property room. Money orders must be sent directly to the detention center and made payable in the inmate's Full Name c/o Greenville County Detention Center (for example, "Jill Smith c/o Greenville County Detention Center").
Greenville County Detention Center
20 McGee Street
Greenville, SC 29601
How to Visit a Greenville County Inmate
Inmates in the Greenville County Detention Center can receive visitors twice weekly from Monday through Sunday. Only people on the inmate's visitation list can visit them at the holding facility. The visitation list accommodates only three visitors and can be revised every 30 days.
The visitation time depends on what building the inmate is in. The visitation hours for Building 1 differ from that of Building 2 and 4. Detainees are allowed to have two 30-minute visits per week. Visits from attorneys or employers do not affect the standard twice-weekly visit rule. Also, an adult visitor has the option to come along with two young children on the scheduled visiting day. Individuals may schedule their visits at the holding facility 30 minutes before the visitation time. However, unauthorized visitors will not be allowed to schedule an appointment to see an inmate.
Visitors must present a valid ID Card (driver's license, State ID Card, or other picture identity card) that matches the information on the visitation list. Other rules that apply to inmate visits include:
- Dress formally.
- Do not bring any items to the inmate. The facility will provide a locker for visitors to keep their belongings.
- Firearms, cameras, mace, chemical sprays, lighters, tobacco products, purses, bags, letters, and other contraband items are prohibited in the facility.
- All visitors must present themselves to the facility staff for search.
How to Send Jail Mail in Greenville County
The general public, family, friends, and legal representatives can exchange correspondence with persons incarcerated in the Greenville County Detention Center via mail. Postal mail may be greeting cards, letters, or postcards. To ensure that the letters get delivered to the inmate, senders must address their mail in the format below:
Sender's Full Name
Address
City, State, Zip Code
Inmate Full Name-ID Number
C/O Securus Digital Mail Center
Greenville P.O. Box 969
Lebanon, MO 65536
The Greenville County Detention Center works with Securus Technologies. This third-party digital mail company receives inmate mail on behalf of the county and scans them into a computerized system. The scanned mail is then available for inmates to view at kiosks in the holding centers. Alternatively, interested persons can sign up on Securus Technologies to send email-like messages, including text messages, images, and eCards, to inmates.
Legal mails should be addressed directly to the detention center. Any mail marked as legal or official must only be opened by facility officials in the presence of the inmate it addresses. Facility officials inspect all mail for contraband. According to the law in South Carolina, providing or attempting to provide an inmate with contraband is a criminal offense and is punishable with a fine or imprisonment sentence. The Greenville Detention Center has declared the following articles as contraband:
- Maps, jailbreak plans, blueprints, or descriptions of the holding facility
- Formula for manufacturing drugs or alcoholic drinks
- Anything related to gang activity
- Sexually explicit pictures, drawings, or writings
- Threats of violence
- Content intended to incite a riot, criminal acts, disorderliness, or cause a breach of peace
- Information relating to the production of offensive weapons (explosives, firearms, and chemicals)
- Magazines, newspapers, or hardcover books
- Any material that endorses prejudice, racism, or religious bigotry
- Musical/audio greeting cards, stamped envelopes, carbon paper, prepaid phone cards, plain sheets of paper, and stationery.
- Food items, cigarettes, and electrical appliances
- Toiletries and personal care products.
Individuals can purchase newspaper, magazine, and paperback book subscriptions for inmates. However, they must be shipped directly from publishing houses and book distributors without contraband content.
Greenville County Jails and Prisons
Greenville County has only two correctional facilities. Below are the names, addresses, and contact information of detention centers in Greenville County.
Greenville County Detention Center
20 McGee Street
Greenville, SC 29601
Phone: (864) 467-2330
Juvenile Detention Facility
Greenville County Law Enforcement Complex
108 McGee Street
Greenville, SC 29601
Phone: (864) 467-2436
