Chesterfield County Booking Records
Chesterfield County 24 hour booking records are maintained at the Chesterfield County Detention Center on West Main Street in Chesterfield, South Carolina. The Sheriff's Office oversees the jail and all booking operations in the county. You can search for arrest and booking data using the SLED CATCH system, the Sheriff's Office website, and court record tools. Booking records show charges, bond amounts, and arrest details for each person processed. This page explains how to access Chesterfield County booking records and what they contain.
Chesterfield County Quick Facts
Chesterfield County Detention Center
The Chesterfield County Detention Center is at 55 West Main Street in Chesterfield. The Sheriff's Office runs this facility. All arrests in the county are processed at this location. The jail handles intake, booking, and release for everyone brought in by local law enforcement. Staff are on duty around the clock to handle new bookings.
The Chesterfield County Sheriff's Office website provides public safety information and links to record search resources. Below is a screenshot of the Sheriff's Office site.
The Sheriff's Office site is a good starting point for finding detention center details and contact information.
| Facility |
Chesterfield County Detention Center 55 West Main Street Chesterfield, SC 29709 Phone: (843) 623-2121 |
|---|---|
| Operated By | Chesterfield County Sheriff's Office |
| Website | chesterfieldsheriff.org |
Search Chesterfield County 24 Hour Booking Data
The SLED CATCH system is the primary state resource for criminal record checks. It covers all South Carolina counties, including Chesterfield. You search by last name, first name, and date of birth. Results are tied to fingerprint records. This tool shows arrest history from Chesterfield County and across the state.
The Chesterfield County Sheriff's Office also provides information about SLED background checks on its website. The Sheriff's Office notes that SLED checks cover only South Carolina criminal records. National checks are available only in limited situations. Below is a screenshot of the background check information page.
This page on the Sheriff's site explains how SLED background checks work and what they cover for Chesterfield County.
For court records tied to Chesterfield County bookings, use the South Carolina Judicial Department search tool. It covers court cases across all counties. You can search by party name or case number.
The SLED CATCH system is shown below for statewide searches that include Chesterfield County arrests.
SLED CATCH is a name-based search tool that pulls results from fingerprint records submitted by law enforcement agencies across South Carolina.
Chesterfield County 24 Hour Booking and FOIA
Booking records in Chesterfield County are public under South Carolina's Freedom of Information Act, Section 30-4-30. Any person can submit a records request. You do not need to explain why you want the records. The Sheriff's Office must respond within the time limits set by law.
Requests can be made in writing or in person at the Sheriff's Office in Chesterfield. Include names, dates, and any other identifying details. Copy fees may apply. Most basic booking information is readily available. Records tied to open investigations may have limited access, but standard 24 hour booking data for completed cases is generally released without issue.
Note: Response times may vary based on the age and complexity of the records you request.
Removing Chesterfield County Arrest Records
South Carolina allows expungement of certain arrest records. Under Section 17-1-40, records can be sealed when charges are dropped or dismissed. Not guilty verdicts also qualify. Some first offenses are eligible as well. You must file a petition with the court in Chesterfield County.
Once granted, the booking record is no longer public. The Chesterfield County jail and SLED update their systems. The record still exists in law enforcement files but cannot be seen by the public. Publication rules under Section 17-1-60 also govern how booking data can be shared after a case is closed or expunged.
Chesterfield County Booking Report Details
Each booking report from the Chesterfield County Detention Center contains data collected at intake. The jail staff enter this information when a person is processed after arrest.
Standard booking record fields include:
- Full legal name and date of birth
- Date and time of arrest
- Charges at booking
- Bond amount set
- Arresting agency and officer
- Release date and time if applicable
You can request copies of these records from the Sheriff's Office. The SLED CATCH system also holds Chesterfield County arrest records going back many years. Older records remain on file and can be pulled through formal requests. Bond conditions may shift after the initial booking if a judge makes changes at a hearing.
Nearby Counties
Chesterfield County is in the northeastern Pee Dee region of South Carolina. Bordering counties each manage their own jail and booking records. Confirm the arrest location before searching a specific county.