Barnwell County Detention Records
The Barnwell County jail roster lists all inmates held at the detention center on Wall Street in Barnwell, South Carolina. Barnwell County does not provide an online search for its jail roster, so phone calls remain the standard method for checking inmate status. The detention center phone number is (803) 541-1039. Barnwell County serves around 22,000 residents and covers the towns of Barnwell, Blackville, Elko, Hilda, Kline, Snelling, and Williston. This page covers the process for searching the Barnwell County jail roster, obtaining records through FOIA, and using state databases for additional inmate information.
Barnwell County Jail Roster Quick Facts
Searching the Barnwell Jail Roster
Barnwell County has no online jail roster search. Call the detention center at (803) 541-1039 to ask about inmates. The jail line is (803) 541-0283. Give staff the full name of the person you want to check on, and they can confirm whether that person is in custody.
The Sheriff's Office main number is (803) 541-1187. Administration can be reached at (803) 541-1052. These lines operate during normal business hours. For after-hours inmate checks, VINE runs 24 hours a day and covers Barnwell County. You can search by name and register for custody change alerts at no cost.
Barnwell County Detention Center
| Facility | Barnwell County Detention Center 57 Wall Street, Barnwell, SC 29812 Phone: (803) 541-1039 |
|---|---|
| Sheriff's Office | 1 Main Street, P.O. Box 384, Barnwell, SC 29812 Phone: (803) 541-1187 |
| Online Search | Phone inquiries only - (803) 541-1039 |
The Barnwell County Detention Center sits at 57 Wall Street, separate from the Sheriff's Office at 1 Main Street. The facility holds both male and female inmates. Medical services are handled by contracted healthcare providers. Average daily population runs around 90 inmates, with a weekly turnover rate of roughly 55%. The facility processes about 1,800 bookings each year.
Legal mail for inmates should go directly to 57 Wall Street, Barnwell, SC 29812. Personal mail uses a different route through a third-party processing center with a San Antonio, Texas PO Box address. The distinction matters because legal mail receives different handling at the facility.
The Barnwell County jail roster at this facility records every person brought in. Each entry captures the name, charges, bond amount, booking date, and release date when applicable. The roster serves as the official log of who is in custody at any given time.
Barnwell County Jail Roster Updates
The Barnwell County jail roster changes daily. New bookings add names. Releases, transfers, and bond postings remove them. With about 1,800 bookings per year and a 55% weekly turnover, the roster is one of the more active records in the county.
When someone is arrested in Barnwell County, they are booked at the detention center on Wall Street. Staff log their personal information and charges. A magistrate sets bond, and the details appear on the roster. If bond is posted, the person is released and removed from the active jail roster.
Inmates awaiting trial may stay on the Barnwell County jail roster for weeks or months. Sentenced inmates serving short terms also appear. Those sentenced to state prison eventually transfer to an SCDC facility and leave the county roster.
Note: Transfers to state prison may take several weeks after sentencing depending on bed availability.
FOIA Requests for Jail Records
Barnwell County jail roster records are accessible under the South Carolina Freedom of Information Act. Submit written requests to the Barnwell County Sheriff's Office, 1 Main Street, P.O. Box 384, Barnwell, SC 29812. The office must respond within 10 business days for records less than 24 months old.
Under Section 30-4-30 of the South Carolina Code, people who appear in person during business hours can get the identities of anyone jailed in the past three months without waiting. Fees for copies and research time follow the state FOIA schedule, which typically includes $0.25 per page for paper copies.
You can view South Carolina's FOIA statutes through the state legislature's website for full details on your rights and the response timelines that apply to Barnwell County.
The page above shows the full text of Title 30, Chapter 4 of the South Carolina Code, which governs public records access including jail rosters.
Barnwell County Court Records
Court records provide details beyond what the Barnwell County jail roster shows. The SC Judicial Branch Public Index covers criminal cases in all 46 South Carolina counties. Select Barnwell County to search by name or case number. Results show charges, hearing schedules, and case outcomes.
The SLED CATCH system pulls criminal history data from the statewide repository. A search costs $25 plus $1 online. You must provide the person's last name, first initial, and date of birth. Results cover arrests and convictions across South Carolina.
State Inmate Search Tools
Several state databases complement the Barnwell County jail roster. The SCDC Inmate Search covers people in state prison. The SCDC Released Inmate List tracks those who have completed their state sentences.
The SC Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services monitors offenders under community supervision. The SC Sex Offender Registry maintained by SLED provides information on registered sex offenders living or working in the state.
Together, these tools let you track a person from arrest (on the Barnwell County jail roster) through trial, incarceration, release, and community supervision. Each database covers a different stage of the process.
Note: State databases do not replace the local jail roster, which remains the best source for current custody status in Barnwell County.
Nearby Counties
Arrests near the Barnwell County line may result in a booking at a neighboring county's detention center.