Find Anderson County Jail Roster
Anderson County offers a public jail roster through its MyACSO online portal. The Anderson County jail roster shows current inmates at the detention center on David Lee Coffee Road in Anderson, South Carolina. Sheriff Chad McBride leads the office, which serves over 200,000 residents across 757 square miles along Interstate 85. With an average daily population of 400 to 500 inmates, the Anderson County Detention Center is one of the larger facilities in the Upstate region. This guide covers how to search the Anderson County jail roster online, request detention records, and use state-level tools to track inmates.
Anderson County Jail Roster Quick Facts
Anderson County MyACSO Portal
The Anderson County MyACSO portal is the primary tool for searching the jail roster online. MyACSO stands for "My Anderson County Sheriff's Office." The portal lets you search current inmates, view booking information, and check charges from any device.
Here is a screenshot of the MyACSO inmate search portal.
Enter a name to pull up matching results from the Anderson County jail roster. Each record shows the inmate's charges, booking date, and bond status. The portal updates as the detention center processes new bookings and releases throughout the day.
You can also call the detention center at (864) 260-4363 or dispatch at (864) 260-4444 if you prefer a phone inquiry. The main Sheriff's Office line is (864) 260-4400.
Anderson County Detention Center
| Facility | Anderson County Detention Center 1009 David Lee Coffee Road, Anderson, SC 29625 Phone: (864) 260-4363 |
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| Sheriff's Office | 305 Camson Road, Anderson, SC 29625 Phone: (864) 260-4400 |
| Online Search | andersonsheriff.org/myacso |
Sheriff Chad McBride oversees the Anderson County Detention Center. The facility takes a "constitutionally sound and rehabilitative approach to incarceration" according to its mission statement. It holds pre-trial and sentenced inmates and provides medical, mental health, and educational services.
Anderson County sits along Interstate 85 between Atlanta, Georgia, and Charlotte, North Carolina. The Anderson County Sheriff's Office also runs the Unified E-911 Communications Center, Animal Control, and Emergency Management Division. All of these fall under the Sheriff's Office umbrella.
The Sheriff's Office website shown above provides access to MyACSO, crime maps, and contact information for each division.
Jail Roster Booking Details
Every person booked into the Anderson County Detention Center gets an entry on the jail roster. Staff record the inmate's name, date of birth, arrest date, arresting agency, charges, and bond amount. A booking photo is taken during intake. All of this data feeds into the MyACSO search system.
Bond amounts depend on the charges. Some offenses have a pre-set bond schedule. Others require a bond hearing before a judge. The Anderson County jail roster shows bond status for each inmate, so you can see whether bond has been posted or is still pending.
Inmates may face charges from multiple agencies. Anderson County coordinates with city police departments, the South Carolina Highway Patrol, and federal agencies that operate in the area. All bookings go through the central detention center regardless of the arresting agency.
Note: Booking data on the MyACSO portal is for current inmates only and does not include historical records.
Anderson County FOIA Records
To request copies of Anderson County jail roster records or arrest reports, file a FOIA request. Email foia@andersonsheriff.com or mail your request to Anderson County Sheriff's Office, ATTN: Freedom of Information Act, 305 Camson Rd., Anderson, SC 29625.
The fee schedule includes staff time charges for search, retrieval, and redaction of records. Electronic copies are available when possible. Under Section 30-4-30 of the South Carolina Code, anyone who shows up in person during business hours can get the identities of anyone jailed in the past three months without delay.
The Anderson County jail roster itself is a public record. Basic custody status checks by phone or online do not require a formal FOIA request. FOIA is needed for detailed documents like full arrest reports, incident narratives, or historical booking data.
Anderson County also processes FOIA requests by email for faster turnaround. Include your name, contact details, and a clear description of the records you need. The office will provide a cost estimate before proceeding with larger requests. Electronic delivery helps reduce fees when paper copies would be expensive.
Anderson County Inmate Services
The Anderson County Detention Center provides medical, mental health, and educational services to inmates. These programs support the facility's rehabilitative mission. Inmates on the Anderson County jail roster may access health care, counseling, and educational resources during their time in custody.
The Sheriff's Office serves a large population spread across 757 square miles. Multiple law enforcement agencies operate within the county, including city police departments and state troopers on the I-85 corridor. All arrests within Anderson County feed into the same detention center and appear on the same jail roster regardless of the arresting agency.
Court Records and Criminal History
The Anderson County jail roster shows current custody status. For court case details, use the SC Public Index. Select Anderson County to search criminal cases by name or case number. You will find charges, hearing dates, judge assignments, and case dispositions.
Statewide criminal history checks run through the SLED CATCH system for $25 plus a $1 convenience fee. CATCH pulls from the central criminal records repository and requires an exact match on name and date of birth. For state prison inmates, the SCDC Inmate Search provides photos and details for people in SCDC custody.
- VINE at vinelink.com for custody alerts
- SCDC Released Inmate List for people who left state prison
- SC Probation for offenders under community supervision
- SC Sex Offender Registry for registered offenders
These state resources work alongside the Anderson County jail roster to provide a complete view of someone's criminal justice status in South Carolina.
Nearby Counties
Anderson County shares borders with several Upstate counties that maintain their own jail rosters and detention facilities.