Lexington Inmate Records
Lexington is the county seat of Lexington County in central South Carolina, just west of Columbia. All 24 hour booking records for the town go through the Lexington County Detention Center. The Lexington Police Department handles local arrests. After a person is taken into custody, they are booked at the county jail. Each record captures the charges, arrest date, and the person's identity. Public search tools make this data available around the clock.
Lexington Quick Facts
Lexington 24 Hour Booking Process
The Lexington Police Department patrols the town and responds to calls. When officers make an arrest, the person is taken to the Lexington County Detention Center for booking. The jail handles intake at all hours. Staff create the booking record during this process. They log the name, charges, date of arrest, and personal details. A photo is taken as part of standard intake.
Bond is usually set soon after. A magistrate reviews the charges. Some offenses have a preset bond. Others require a formal hearing. The bond amount becomes part of the booking record. After bond is posted, the person leaves the jail. If bond is not met, the person stays until a court date is set.
Lexington is one of several towns and cities in Lexington County. West Columbia, Cayce, and other areas also use the same county detention center. All booking records from across the county feed into one system.
| Police Department | Lexington Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 111 Maiden Lane Lexington, SC 29072 |
| Phone | (803) 359-6260 |
| Detention Center | Lexington County Detention Center |
| County | Lexington County |
Note: The Lexington County Sheriff's Office also makes arrests in areas outside town limits that go to the same facility.
Search Lexington Booking Records Online
The Lexington County Sheriff's Office manages the detention center and its public search tools. You can look up inmates and recent bookings on their website. A name search returns results showing charges, bond amounts, and booking dates. This covers all arrests in Lexington County, including those by town police.
The Lexington Police Department website at lexsc.com has general department information. For specific arrest reports or case files, contact the records division at (803) 359-6260. Requests are handled under the South Carolina Freedom of Information Act.
Below is the Lexington Police Department website where you can find contact details for records requests.
Visit the Lexington Police Department website for local records information.
The town police department is located at 111 Maiden Lane in Lexington.
State Record Tools for Lexington
SLED CATCH is the state criminal history database. It holds arrest records from all South Carolina counties. A name search costs a fee and returns results from the state system. This includes records tied to Lexington arrests. Visit SLED CATCH to run a search.
The SC Courts Case Records tool covers all courts statewide. After a Lexington booking, the case enters the court system. You can track case status, hearing dates, and outcomes through this tool. It adds context beyond the booking record by showing how a case progressed.
South Carolina law controls public access to these records. The expungement statute allows some records to be sealed. The publication statute sets rules for how agencies share booking photos and arrest details. These laws apply to all Lexington 24 hour booking records.
Lexington Area Arrest Activity
Lexington County is one of the fastest growing counties in South Carolina. The town of Lexington sits at the center of that growth. More residents means more police activity. The Lexington Police Department handles calls in town. The county sheriff covers areas outside the town limits. Both agencies book people at the same county jail.
The Lexington Municipal Court processes town ordinance cases and some misdemeanor charges. Court records from these cases are separate from the county booking records. You can search court case data through the SC Courts search tool or by contacting the court clerk. The court is located in the town government complex.
Note: Lexington County has seen steady growth in recent years, which can affect the volume of 24 hour booking records in the system.
Lexington County Booking Records
Lexington is the county seat of Lexington County. The county detention center handles all bookings for the area. For full county data, detention center details, and additional lookup tools, visit the Lexington County page.
Nearby South Carolina Cities
Other cities near Lexington also have 24 hour booking records on file. Choose a city to look up arrest data in that area.