Clarendon County Arrest Records

Clarendon County 24 hour booking records are held at the Clarendon County Detention Center in Manning, South Carolina. The Sheriff's Office operates the detention center and processes all arrests made in the county. Booking records are created during intake and include charges, bond amounts, and personal details of each person arrested. You can search for these records using state tools like SLED CATCH and the South Carolina court system. This page covers how to find Clarendon County booking data and what your rights are under state law.

Clarendon County Detention Center

The Clarendon County Detention Center sits at 13 East Boyce Street in Manning. The Sheriff's Office runs the facility. All county arrests are processed here. Staff handle new bookings throughout the day and night. The jail holds both pre-trial detainees and those serving short sentences.

You can reach the detention center at (803) 435-6171. Staff can confirm if someone is in custody. They also provide basic booking details over the phone, such as charges and bond amounts. In-person visits to the jail for records are possible during regular hours.

The Clarendon County Sheriff's Office website provides information about the detention center. Below is a screenshot of the Sheriff's Office portal.

Visit the website for current contact information and updates about detention center policies in Clarendon County.

Find Clarendon County 24 Hour Booking Data

The SLED CATCH system is the best state tool for searching arrest records in Clarendon County. You enter a last name, first name, and date of birth. Results come from fingerprint-based records across all South Carolina counties. Clarendon County booking data appears in these results alongside records from the rest of the state.

Below is a screenshot of the SLED CATCH portal used for Clarendon County arrest record searches.

SLED CATCH is a name-based search and works best when you have both a full name and date of birth.

You can also look up Clarendon County court cases through the South Carolina Judicial Department. Court records often link to booking events. Search by name or case number to find cases in Circuit Court and Magistrate Court. This free tool covers all South Carolina counties.

For immediate questions about current inmates, call the Clarendon County Detention Center at (803) 435-6171. Phone inquiries are the fastest way to check on recent bookings.

Note: SLED CATCH results depend on fingerprint submissions and may not include very recent arrests until processing is complete.

Clarendon County Booking Records and FOIA

Booking records are public in South Carolina. Under the Freedom of Information Act, Section 30-4-30, anyone can request jail records from the Clarendon County Sheriff's Office. The agency must respond within the time limits set by law. You do not need a reason to ask for these records.

To submit a FOIA request, write to the Sheriff's Office or visit in person at their office in Manning. Include names, dates, and any case numbers you know. There may be a small fee for copies. The Clarendon County government complies with FOIA requirements for public records access. Most standard booking data is provided without significant delay.

Clarendon County 24 Hour Booking Expungement

Certain arrest records in Clarendon County can be expunged. South Carolina Code Section 17-1-40 permits expungement when charges are dismissed or a person is acquitted. Some first-time minor offenses also qualify under state law. The process begins with a petition filed in court.

After a judge grants the order, the booking record is sealed. Clarendon County updates its jail records and SLED removes the entry from public view. Law enforcement keeps a sealed copy. The statute on publishing arrest data, Section 17-1-60, also applies to how Clarendon County booking information can be shared once sealed.

Note: Not all charges are eligible for expungement, and violent offenses are generally excluded.

What Clarendon County Booking Reports Contain

Each booking report from the Clarendon County Detention Center has standard fields. Jail staff fill these in during the intake process. The data becomes part of the public record unless later sealed by a court order.

Typical booking records in Clarendon County show:

• Name and date of birth of the arrested person
• Date and time of the arrest
• Charges at time of booking
• Bond amount and conditions
• Arresting officer and law enforcement agency

Records are available through the Sheriff's Office and the SLED CATCH database. Bond amounts may change after the initial booking if a judge adjusts them at a hearing. Older records remain in state files and can be pulled through a formal request to the Clarendon County Sheriff's Office or through SLED.

Nearby Counties

Clarendon County is in the central part of South Carolina. Surrounding counties each have their own jail and booking systems. Verify the arrest location to search the right county.

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