Bamberg County Jail Roster
Bamberg County keeps a jail roster at its detention center on Second Street in the town of Bamberg, South Carolina. Sheriff J. Edward Darnell leads the office, which provides law enforcement and detention services for the communities of Bamberg, Denmark, Ehrhardt, Govan, and Olar. The Bamberg County jail roster does not have an online search tool, so phone calls are the main way to check inmate status. The facility books around 1,840 offenders per year with an average daily count of about 92 inmates. This guide explains how to access the Bamberg County jail roster, file records requests, and use state resources for inmate searches.
Bamberg County Jail Roster Quick Facts
How to Check Bamberg Jail Roster
Bamberg County does not offer an online jail roster search. Call the detention center at (803) 245-3020 for current inmate information. The Sheriff's Office main line is (803) 245-3011. Have the full name of the person you need to look up.
Staff can tell you if someone is in custody. They can also share the charges and bond amount on file. The Bamberg County jail roster updates each time a new booking or release is processed. With a weekly turnover rate of about 55%, the roster changes often.
For digital options, VINE covers Bamberg County. Search by name or ID to check custody status at any hour. VINE also lets you set up free release alerts by phone, email, or text.
Bamberg County Detention Center
| Facility | Bamberg County Detention Center 444 Second Street, Bamberg, SC 29003 Phone: (803) 245-3020 |
|---|---|
| Sheriff's Office | P.O. Box 928, Bamberg, SC 29003 Phone: (803) 245-3011 Email: sheriff@bambergcounty.sc.gov |
| Online Search | Phone inquiries only - (803) 245-3020 |
Sheriff J. Edward Darnell runs the Bamberg County Sheriff's Office and detention center. The facility houses adult male and female offenders. A detention center director manages day-to-day operations at the Second Street location. Medical and mental health services come through contracted providers.
The Bamberg County Sheriff's Office website has basic information about the department. Visit the Bamberg County Sheriff's Office page for contact details and department structure.
The page above shows the Bamberg County Sheriff's Office layout and contact information for reaching detention staff.
The facility serves as a primary resource for the local criminal justice system. Pre-trial detainees and short-term sentenced inmates make up the population. About 1,840 people are booked into the Bamberg County jail roster each year.
Bamberg County Booking Data
Each arrest in Bamberg County leads to a booking at the detention center. During intake, staff collect the person's name, date of birth, and other identifying details. They record all charges and set an initial bond when applicable. A booking photo is taken. All of this goes onto the Bamberg County jail roster.
The average daily population sits at about 92 inmates. Weekly turnover is around 55%, which means roughly half the roster changes in a given week. Many people held at the facility are awaiting trial. Others serve short sentences for misdemeanor offenses.
Note: Bond amounts may change after a court hearing, so the initial figure on the jail roster is not always final.
Bamberg County Jail Roster and VINE
Without an online search tool, VINE fills the gap for Bamberg County. VINE is free and works around the clock. Search by inmate name or ID to check custody status at the Bamberg County Detention Center. You can also register for automatic alerts when an inmate is released or transferred.
VINE notifications come by phone, email, text, or app. Create a 4-digit PIN when you register. This PIN verifies that you received the alert. The service runs in English and Spanish with translation support for other languages. A live operator is always available at 1-800-846-3546. For Bamberg County residents who need timely updates about someone on the jail roster, VINE is a reliable choice.
Jail Exchange also lists basic Bamberg County detention information, though it is not an official source. Always confirm details through the detention center or VINE for the most current data from the Bamberg County jail roster.
Bamberg Jail Records and FOIA
Bamberg County jail roster records fall under the South Carolina Freedom of Information Act. Email sheriff@bambergcounty.sc.gov to submit a written records request. The Bamberg County Sheriff's Office has a clear fee schedule for FOIA requests:
- $15.00 per hour for search, retrieval, and redaction
- $15.00 per hour for dispatch 911 call searches
- $5.00 per DVD or CD
- $0.25 per paper copy
Under state law, the office must respond within 10 business days for records less than two years old. Walk-in requests for basic jail roster data, such as the names of people held in the past three months, should be fulfilled right away during business hours.
The Bamberg County government website shown above links to all county departments including the Sheriff's Office.
Court and State Records
The Bamberg County jail roster captures who is in custody right now. Court records tell you what happened in a case. The SC Judicial Branch Public Index lets you search Bamberg County criminal cases by name or case number. You can find charges, court dates, judges, and case outcomes.
For statewide criminal history, the SLED CATCH system runs name-based checks for $25 plus a $1 online fee. State prison records are on the SCDC Inmate Search. Released inmates appear on the SCDC Released Inmate List.
The SC Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services tracks people under community supervision after they leave custody. These tools work with the Bamberg County jail roster to show the full status of an offender in South Carolina.
Note: The SCDC search does not include people held in county detention centers like Bamberg.
Nearby Counties
Several counties border Bamberg and maintain their own detention facilities and jail rosters.