Lexington County Jail Booking Records
Lexington County is one of the most populated counties in South Carolina. It sits just west of the state capital, Columbia. The public can search 24 hour booking records through the Lexington County Detention Center and state databases. The Lexington County Sheriff's Department manages the jail and handles arrests across the county. Booking records are public under state law. They contain arrest details, charges, and intake data. Lexington County works with state law enforcement to maintain updated records for public access.
Lexington County Detention Center
The Lexington County Detention Center is located on Gibson Road in Lexington. This is the primary jail for the entire county. Anyone arrested by Lexington County deputies or local police within the county is processed at this facility. The detention center operates around the clock and handles a high volume of bookings due to the county's large population.
During intake, staff collect the person's name, date of birth, address, and physical description. They log all charges from the arrest. A booking photo is taken and fingerprints are collected. The fingerprints go to SLED for state record keeping. All of this data forms the 24 hour booking entry. The detention center also offers video visitation, commissary services through an approved vendor, and medical and mental health care for inmates.
You can call the Lexington County Detention Center to ask about a recent booking. Staff can confirm if someone is in custody and share basic charge information.
| Facility |
Lexington County Detention Center 521 Gibson Road Lexington, SC 29072 Phone: (803) 785-2707 |
|---|---|
| Sheriff | Lexington County Sheriff's Department |
Note: The detention center booking log shows initial charges at intake, which may differ from final charges after court proceedings.
24 Hour Booking Search in Lexington County
Several methods exist for searching 24 hour booking records in Lexington County. The fastest option is a phone call to the detention center on Gibson Road. Staff can tell you if a person was booked and what charges are listed. Beyond that, two state databases cover Lexington County arrest and court data.
The SLED CATCH system is South Carolina's central criminal record search tool. It pulls arrest data from all counties, including Lexington County. You search by name and date of birth. Results show charges, arrest dates, and the arresting agency. SLED CATCH is available to any member of the public who wants to look up 24 hour booking records in Lexington County.
SLED CATCH records come from fingerprint submissions made at the Lexington County Detention Center during the booking process. This means new arrests in Lexington County appear in the state system shortly after booking is completed.
Search Lexington County arrest records on the SLED CATCH portal.
After searching, you will see matching arrest records for Lexington County. Each result shows the person's name, charges, and dates. You can print the page for your records.
The South Carolina Judicial Department Public Index provides court record searches for Lexington County. It covers case filings, hearing dates, and dispositions. Lexington County has several magistrate courts, including Central Traffic Court, Irmo Magistrate Court, Lexington Magistrate Court, Swansea Magistrate Court, Cayce-West Columbia Magistrate Court, Oak Grove Magistrate Court, and Batesburg-Leesville Magistrate Court. The Public Index covers all of them. You can search for traffic and criminal cases handled by any of these courts.
Each case record on the Public Index shows the defendant name, case number, court and judge name, filing date, offense description, disposition date, and disposition type. There is also an action tab with details about payment agreements and compliance, along with a financials tab showing outstanding fines and payment history.
Lexington County Public Records Access
South Carolina's Freedom of Information Act guarantees public access to government records. This includes 24 hour booking records at the Lexington County Detention Center. You may submit a written request to the Lexington County Sheriff's Department for copies of booking logs, arrest reports, and other documents. The county must reply within the time frame required by state law.
Most adult arrest records in Lexington County are public. You do not need to provide a reason. There are limited exceptions. Juvenile records are sealed. Ongoing investigations may delay release of certain records. But the law places the burden on the government to justify withholding any public record in Lexington County.
The expungement statute in South Carolina allows certain charges to be erased from a person's record when specific conditions are met. Once expunged, those records will not appear in any 24 hour booking search for Lexington County. The publication statute governs additional rules on distributing arrest information to the public.
Note: An expunged record is removed from all public systems, so it will not show in a Lexington County booking lookup.
How Arrests Are Processed in Lexington County
When a person is arrested in Lexington County, they are brought to the detention center on Gibson Road. The booking process starts immediately. Jail staff collect identifying information and record every charge. Fingerprints are taken and sent to SLED. A booking photo is also taken. All of this creates the 24 hour booking record for that arrest.
Once the booking is finished, most of the data becomes public. The record is kept in the Lexington County system and also enters state-level databases. Because of this, a SLED CATCH search can show a Lexington County arrest soon after it takes place. The volume of arrests in Lexington County is higher than in many other South Carolina counties due to its population size and proximity to Columbia.
- Personal details and charges are logged at intake
- Fingerprints are submitted to SLED for state records
- A bond hearing is held, usually within 24 hours
- The booking entry becomes part of the public record
After booking, a magistrate holds a bond hearing. Bond is set based on the charges and the person's background. If bond is posted, the person is released pending trial. Otherwise, they remain at the Lexington County Detention Center. The booking record stays on file no matter the outcome of the case.
About Lexington County
Lexington County is in the central part of South Carolina, directly west of Richland County and the city of Columbia. It is one of the fastest growing counties in the state. The town of Lexington serves as the county seat. Other communities in the county include Irmo, Cayce, West Columbia, Batesburg-Leesville, Swansea, and Oak Grove. The county has a mix of suburban areas close to Columbia and rural land farther west.
The large population means the Lexington County Detention Center processes a significant number of bookings. The sheriff's department is well staffed and coordinates closely with SLED and other state agencies to keep 24 hour booking records current. If you are searching for a recent arrest in Lexington County, the tools on this page should help you find the information you need.
Note: Because Lexington County borders Richland County, some arrests near the county line may be processed in Columbia or Richland County instead.
Lexington County Cities
The following city within Lexington County has its own dedicated booking records page. You can visit it for city-level arrest and booking data.
Nearby Counties
Searching for booking records near Lexington County? These neighboring counties may have relevant arrest data if the incident occurred close to a county border.