Search Aiken County Jail Records

Aiken County provides a public jail roster through the Doris Gravat Detention Center and the Sheriff's Office website. The Aiken County jail roster lets you search current inmates by name and view booking photos, charges, and bond amounts. Sheriff Michael Hunt oversees all detention operations in Aiken County. The facility holds an average of 350 to 400 inmates daily, including both pre-trial detainees and sentenced offenders. This page explains how to use the Aiken County inmate search, request jail records, and access related criminal history tools across South Carolina.

Aiken County Online Inmate Search

The Aiken County Sheriff's Office runs a Detainee Public Search feature on its website. Visit the Aiken County Inmate Search page to look up people currently held at the Doris Gravat Detention Center. The tool provides real-time updates on who is in custody.

You can search by first or last name. Each result shows the inmate's booking photo, charges, bond amount, and booking date. This is the fastest way to check the Aiken County jail roster without calling the facility. The search runs 24 hours a day from any device with internet access.

Here is a screenshot of the Aiken County inmate search page.

The search results refresh as the detention center processes new bookings and releases. Bond amounts shown may change after a court hearing.

Note: The online search only covers people currently in Aiken County custody, not those released or transferred.

Doris Gravat Detention Center

The Doris Gravat Detention Center is named in honor of a former Aiken County sheriff. It sits at 435 Wire Road in Aiken. The facility is part of the Aiken County Sheriff's Office organizational structure under Sheriff Michael Hunt. Both pre-trial detainees and sentenced inmates are held here.

You can also visit the Aiken County government website for general county information and services. The Aiken County jail roster reflects all bookings processed at this detention center.

The Sheriff's Office also offers a mobile app for public tips and information. Specialized units include a Bloodhound Tracking Team and a Project Lifesaver partnership for locating adults and children with Alzheimer's or autism who may wander.

Aiken County Booking Process

After an arrest in Aiken County, the person is transported to the Doris Gravat Detention Center for booking. Staff take a photo, record personal details, and log all charges. Bond amounts are set based on the offense. This information goes into the Aiken County jail roster and becomes available through the online search tool.

Fingerprinting services are available at the Aiken County Sheriff's Office. Residents pay $12 and non-residents pay $20. Hours are Tuesdays from 9 to 11 AM and Wednesdays from 2 to 4 PM. These prints are separate from the booking process and serve other needs.

For anonymous tips about crimes in Aiken County, contact Midlands Crime Stoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC. Tips can lead to arrests that add new entries to the jail roster.

The Aiken County jail roster tracks pre-trial detainees and sentenced offenders at the Doris Gravat Detention Center. Pre-trial inmates make up the larger share of the daily count. Some remain on the roster for weeks or months while awaiting trial. Sentenced inmates serving shorter terms also appear. Those headed to state prison transfer out of Aiken County once bed space opens at an SCDC facility. At that point, they leave the county jail roster and enter the state inmate search system instead.

Bond hearings happen within a day or two of booking for most charges. A judge reviews the charges, the person's ties to the community, and any flight risk before setting a bond amount. The Aiken County jail roster reflects these updates as the court makes its decisions.

Jail Roster Records and FOIA

Aiken County jail roster records are public under the South Carolina FOIA. You can request copies of booking records, arrest reports, and other detention documents. The Records Division handles these requests at (803) 642-1773. You may also email sheriffrecords@aikencountysc.gov or contact public information at (803) 642-1770.

Mail written FOIA requests to the Aiken County Sheriff's Office, 420 Hampton Avenue NE, Aiken, SC 29801. Under state law, agencies must respond within 10 business days for records less than 24 months old. Section 30-4-20(a) defines sheriff's departments and detention centers as public bodies subject to FOIA.

The Aiken County government website above provides links to various county departments and services beyond the jail roster.

Aiken County Court Records

Court records give more context than the jail roster alone. Use the SC Judicial Branch Public Index to search Aiken County criminal cases. Select Aiken County from the menu, then search by name or case number. Results show charges, court dates, and case outcomes.

The SLED CATCH system provides statewide criminal history searches for $25 plus a $1 online fee. This covers arrests and convictions across South Carolina, not just Aiken County. You need an exact match on last name, first initial, and date of birth.

Note: CATCH does not include wanted persons or sex offender data, which must be checked through separate state databases.

State Inmate Resources

If someone has moved from the Aiken County jail roster to a state facility, the SCDC Inmate Search can help. This tool shows photos and custody details for people in state prison. The VINE notification system tracks custody changes at both county and state facilities and sends free alerts when an inmate's status changes.

People released from state prison appear on the SCDC Released Inmate List. Those under community supervision show up in the SC Probation system. These tools work alongside the Aiken County jail roster to give a full picture of an offender's status in South Carolina.

Nearby Counties

People arrested near county borders may appear on a neighboring jail roster rather than the Aiken County jail roster.

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