Mount Pleasant Jail Roster Search
The Mount Pleasant jail roster falls under Charleston County. The Town of Mount Pleasant does not operate a municipal jail. When Mount Pleasant police arrest someone, that person is transported to the Sheriff Al Cannon Detention Center. You can search the Mount Pleasant jail roster through the Charleston County inmate search portal at no cost. The online system shows current inmates along with booking dates, charges, and bond details for all arrests processed through the county facility.
Mount Pleasant Quick Facts
Where Mount Pleasant Arrests Go
Mount Pleasant does not have a town jail. This is typical in South Carolina. Most municipalities rely on the county detention center to hold inmates. All arrests in Mount Pleasant are processed through the Charleston County Sheriff's Office at the Al Cannon Detention Center.
The detention center is located at 3841 Leeds Avenue in North Charleston, SC 29405. It serves the entire county, including Mount Pleasant, Charleston, and North Charleston. The facility processes about 33,000 bookings each year and has space for roughly 1,250 inmates at a time.
| Facility | Sheriff Al Cannon Detention Center |
|---|---|
| Address | 3841 Leeds Avenue North Charleston, SC 29405 |
| Phone | (843) 529-7300 |
| Inmate Search | inmatesearch.charlestoncounty.org |
Mount Pleasant is one of the fastest-growing areas in South Carolina. With about 90,000 residents as of the 2020 Census, it is a large suburban town east of Charleston across the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge. The town is home to the Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum.
Note: Mount Pleasant has its own municipal court that handles minor offenses, while more serious criminal charges go through the Charleston County court system.
Mount Pleasant Jail Roster Lookup
To search the Mount Pleasant jail roster, go to the Charleston County inmate search at inmatesearch.charlestoncounty.org. The portal is free and open to the public around the clock.
Enter a last name to start. Partial names are accepted. You can add a first name or use the booking date range filter to narrow your results. The system also allows searches by inmate number. Check the "Show Past Bookings" box to see people who have been released from the jail roster.
Each jail roster record for Mount Pleasant arrests includes:
- Full name and booking number
- Mugshot and date of birth
- Charges with statute references
- Bond amount and type
- Arresting agency and housing assignment
The arresting agency field tells you whether the Mount Pleasant Police Department or another agency made the arrest. Up to 50 records appear per search. Click on any result for the full record.
The Charleston County inmate search handles all jail roster lookups for Mount Pleasant and other cities across the county.
Mount Pleasant Police Department
The Mount Pleasant Police Department provides law enforcement services within town limits. Officers handle patrols, traffic stops, and criminal investigations. After an arrest, the person enters the Charleston County jail roster through booking at the Al Cannon Detention Center.
| Agency | Mount Pleasant Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 100 Ann Edwards Lane Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 |
| Phone | (843) 884-4176 |
| Website | townofmountpleasant.com |
Police records and incident reports are handled by the Mount Pleasant Police Department records section. Contact the department at 100 Ann Edwards Lane, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 to request copies. The jail roster is separate from police reports. Reports detail the incident. The jail roster shows current custody status.
Public Records and FOIA
Jail roster information for Mount Pleasant falls under South Carolina's Freedom of Information Act. Under S.C. Code Title 30, Chapter 4, detention records are public. You can visit the Charleston County Sheriff's Office during business hours and get names of people jailed within the past three months on the spot.
For written FOIA requests, contact the Charleston County Sheriff's Office at 3691 Leeds Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29405. The office has 10 business days to respond to requests for records under two years old. Fees apply for copies and staff research time.
The booking process at the Al Cannon Detention Center includes medical screening, fingerprinting, and a mugshot photograph. Staff take inventory of personal property and issue uniforms. After classification, the inmate gets a housing assignment. The jail roster updates as new bookings are processed.
The Charleston County Sheriff's Office website provides information about the detention center, FOIA requests, and other public safety services.
Note: The detention center uses a cashless system, so all inmate funds must go through commissary account kiosks in the facility lobby.
State Inmate Search Options
If someone is not on the Mount Pleasant jail roster, they may be in a state facility. Search the South Carolina Department of Corrections portal at doc.sc.gov for state prison inmates. Use VINELink.com for free custody status checks and release notifications across most South Carolina facilities.
The SC Judicial Branch Public Index at publicindex.sccourts.org provides access to court records for all 46 counties. You can search by party name or case number to find charge details, hearing dates, and case outcomes. This complements the Mount Pleasant jail roster by showing what happens after the booking stage.
Charleston County Jail Roster
Mount Pleasant arrests are handled by Charleston County. Visit the county page for full detention center details.