North Charleston Jail Roster
The North Charleston jail roster is part of the Charleston County detention system. North Charleston does not have its own city jail. Arrests made by the North Charleston Police Department go to the Sheriff Al Cannon Detention Center. This facility is actually located in North Charleston itself, at 3841 Leeds Avenue. You can search jail roster records for North Charleston arrests through the free county inmate search portal. The system is updated regularly and shows booking details, charges, and mugshots.
North Charleston Quick Facts
North Charleston Detention Facility
North Charleston does not run its own jail. This is standard for most cities in South Carolina. County governments handle detention. The Sheriff Al Cannon Detention Center serves all of Charleston County, including the cities of North Charleston, Charleston, and Mount Pleasant.
The detention center sits at 3841 Leeds Avenue in North Charleston. Despite being within city limits, it is a county facility run by the Charleston County Sheriff's Office. The center processes about 33,000 inmates per year and has a capacity of roughly 1,250 beds. Four buildings make up the facility, with the original Tower A building still in use.
| Facility | Sheriff Al Cannon Detention Center |
|---|---|
| Address | 3841 Leeds Avenue North Charleston, SC 29405 |
| Phone | (843) 529-7300 |
| Sheriff Phone | (843) 554-4700 |
| Inmate Search | inmatesearch.charlestoncounty.org |
Over 700 cameras monitor the facility from a central control room. All visitors must pass through a metal detector and bag scan. The detention center uses a video-only visitation system to reduce contraband.
Note: Inmates must be in custody at least 72 hours before they can receive visits at the Al Cannon Detention Center.
Searching the North Charleston Jail Roster
The Charleston County inmate search portal is the place to look up the North Charleston jail roster. Visit inmatesearch.charlestoncounty.org to start your search. The system is free for everyone.
Type a last name into the search field. You can use partial names. Add a first name to narrow results. The portal also accepts searches by inmate number or booking date range. If you want to see released inmates from the North Charleston jail roster, check the "Show Past Bookings" option.
Results display up to 50 records at a time. Each record shows the full name, mugshot, booking date, charges, bond amount, and arresting agency. Click any record for more details, including housing assignment and warrant information.
The Charleston County inmate search page handles all jail roster lookups for North Charleston and surrounding cities in the county.
North Charleston Police Records
The North Charleston Police Department is a large city agency. It handles patrol, traffic enforcement, and criminal investigations within North Charleston. With about 118,000 residents, North Charleston is the third-largest city in South Carolina.
| Agency | North Charleston Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 2500 City Hall Lane North Charleston, SC 29406 |
| Phone | (843) 743-7200 |
| Website | northcharleston.org |
Police reports are separate from the North Charleston jail roster. Reports document what happened during an incident. The jail roster tracks who is in custody. To get a police report, contact the North Charleston Police records division at 2500 City Hall Lane.
North Charleston has its own municipal court for minor offenses. More serious charges are handled through the Charleston County court system. Major employers in the area include Boeing and Joint Base Charleston.
The North Charleston city website provides links to local departments, including police services and the municipal court.
Jail Roster and Public Records
The North Charleston jail roster is a public record. South Carolina's Freedom of Information Act at S.C. Code Title 30, Chapter 4 makes detention records available to anyone. You can get the names of people jailed in the past three months by visiting the sheriff's office in person during business hours.
For written FOIA requests, the Charleston County Sheriff's Office responds within 10 business days for recent records. The office is located at 3691 Leeds Avenue in North Charleston. You can also reach them by phone at (843) 202-1700.
The North Charleston jail roster reflects bookings from several agencies. The North Charleston Police Department, Charleston County Sheriff's Office, and other local agencies all process arrests through the Al Cannon Detention Center. Each record on the jail roster shows which agency made the arrest.
Note: A printed booking list is posted daily at 9 a.m. in the detention center lobby, but copies of the printed list are not provided.
State Search Tools
If someone is not on the North Charleston jail roster, try these state resources. The SC Department of Corrections inmate search at doc.sc.gov covers state prison inmates. VINE at VINELink.com tracks custody status across most South Carolina facilities and sends free release alerts.
The South Carolina Judicial Branch Public Index at publicindex.sccourts.org shows court case information for all counties. You can search by name or case number to find charges, hearing dates, and case outcomes. This tool works well alongside the North Charleston jail roster for getting a complete picture of someone's case.
Charleston County Jail Roster
North Charleston arrests are handled by Charleston County. Visit the county page for full detention center details.