Lexington Arrest Records
The Lexington jail roster tracks people booked into custody after arrests in the town of Lexington, South Carolina. Lexington is the county seat of Lexington County with a population of about 24,000. The town does not operate a jail. All arrests made by Lexington police go to the Lexington County Detention Center. You can search the Lexington jail roster through the county sheriff's website. There is no charge to look up booking records, and results include current inmates with their charges and bond details.
Lexington Quick Facts
Lexington Jail Roster Bookings
Lexington Police handle all law enforcement within the town limits. The department is at 111 Maiden Lane in Lexington, SC 29072. Officers make arrests based on warrants, observed offenses, and investigations. After an arrest, the person goes to the Lexington County Detention Center at 521 Gibson Road.
The county detention center processes every booking. Staff log the charges, take a photo, and record personal details. Once the booking is complete, the person shows up on the Lexington jail roster. The roster is public and updated throughout the day as new inmates are processed.
Lexington is the county seat, so the detention center is close by. Transport from the police station to the jail is short. Most bookings happen within hours of the arrest. The jail roster then reflects the new entry almost right away.
The town has a historic downtown district and is part of the Columbia metropolitan area. Lexington has grown steadily over the past two decades. That growth has meant more calls for service and more activity on the jail roster.
Note: The Town of Lexington does not operate any detention or holding facility of its own.
Search Lexington Jail Roster Online
The Lexington County Sheriff's Department provides an online jail inmate search. This is the main way to check the Lexington jail roster. The tool shows all inmates at the county detention center, including people arrested by Lexington town police.
The Lexington Police Department website is shown below. It provides general information about the department and links to services.
Visit the Lexington County Sheriff website to access the jail inmate search. You can search by name to find anyone currently held at the detention center. Results include the inmate's name, charges, booking date, and bond information.
To search the Lexington jail roster, you need:
- Last name of the person
- First name or initial
- Booking number if you have it
The system is free and open to the public. No login or account is required. You can also call the Lexington County Detention Center at 803-785-2700. Staff can confirm if someone is in custody and share basic booking information.
Lexington Town Resources
The town of Lexington maintains a website with information about local government and services. Below is a view of the town homepage.
Lexington has a municipal court that handles minor offenses. Traffic tickets, misdemeanors, and local ordinance violations go through this court. The municipal court is separate from the jail roster, but many of the same cases appear in both systems. Serious criminal charges are handled by the Lexington County court system.
| Agency | Lexington Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 111 Maiden Lane Lexington, SC 29072 |
| Phone | 803-359-6260 |
| County Jail | Lexington County Detention Center |
| Jail Address | 521 Gibson Road, Lexington, SC 29072 |
| Jail Phone | 803-785-2700 |
Note: Lexington is the county seat, and the detention center is within the town's immediate area.
Lexington Jail Roster Records
Booking records on the Lexington jail roster are public information. The SC Freedom of Information Act supports public access to arrest and booking data. Anyone can search the jail roster without providing a reason. Names, charges, and booking dates are available to all.
For arrest reports from Lexington police, visit the department at 111 Maiden Lane or call 803-359-6260. Officers maintain reports on every arrest. Some records may need a written request. The department can provide copies of incident reports and arrest documents.
Court records for Lexington cases are online through the SC Public Index. This covers all South Carolina counties. Search by name or case number to find hearing schedules, case outcomes, and other details tied to cases from the Lexington jail roster.
Statewide Inmate Tools
Inmates sentenced to state prison after a Lexington arrest leave the county jail roster. The SCDC Inmate Search tracks all inmates in South Carolina state prisons. Use this tool when someone has been transferred out of the Lexington County Detention Center.
The VINE notification system sends alerts when an inmate's custody status changes. You can sign up to track someone on the Lexington jail roster. Notifications come by phone, email, or text when the person is released or moved.
The Lexington County Sheriff website has more details about the detention center. You can find information about visitation, bond procedures, and inmate services on the site.
The SC Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services supervises offenders after release. People from the Lexington jail roster who receive probation fall under this state agency for ongoing supervision.
Lexington County Jail Roster
Lexington is in Lexington County. All arrests in the town go to the Lexington County Detention Center. The county jail roster includes every booking across the county. For full county details and resources, visit the Lexington County page.
Nearby South Carolina Cities
Other cities in the Midlands also process inmates through county facilities. Select a city below for its jail roster information.