Search Beaufort County Jail Roster
Beaufort County provides a detailed jail roster through its Inmate Inquiry System on the county government website. The Beaufort County jail roster lets you view the current inmate population sorted by name or booking date, check inmates booked in the last 72 hours, see releases from the past 15 days, and review bookings from the last 90 days. The detention center sits at 100 Ribaut Road in Beaufort and is run by Beaufort County Government. With offices in both Beaufort and Hilton Head, the Sheriff's Office covers a large coastal area. This page details how to search the Beaufort County jail roster, request records, and use related state tools.
Beaufort County Jail Roster Quick Facts
Beaufort Inmate Inquiry System
The Beaufort County Inmate Inquiry System is the official online tool for searching the jail roster. It offers several views of the detention center population. You can see the full current roster sorted by last name or booking date. There is also a view of inmates booked within the past 72 hours and a list of those released in the last 15 days.
Below is a screenshot of the Beaufort County Inmate Inquiry page.
The system also shows inmates booked in the last 90 days, which is helpful for tracking recent arrests even after someone has been released. Each listing includes the inmate's name, booking date, and custody status.
You can call the detention center at (843) 255-5200 if you prefer a phone inquiry. Non-emergency dispatch is available at (843) 524-2777.
Beaufort County Detention Center
| Facility | Beaufort County Detention Center 100 Ribaut Road, Beaufort, SC 29902 Phone: (843) 255-5200 |
|---|---|
| Sheriff's Office | Beaufort: 2001 Duke Street, Beaufort, SC 29902 | (843) 255-3200 Hilton Head: 70 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head, SC 29928 | (843) 255-3300 |
| Online Search | beaufortcountysc.gov Inmate Inquiry |
The Beaufort County Detention Center is operated by Beaufort County Government rather than directly by the Sheriff's Office. This is different from most South Carolina counties. The facility at 100 Ribaut Road handles booking, housing, and release for all arrests in Beaufort County.
Video visitation is available through the HomeWav Kiosk system. Each inmate gets 15 minutes of free visitation per week, which resets on Sundays. Offsite remote visitation is offered through ICSolutions. The Beaufort County Sheriff's Office website provides FOIA forms and department contacts.
Inmate phones are managed by Pay Tel Communications, reachable at 1-800-729-8355. Canteen deposits can be made online at www.team3.inmatecanteen.com with a 10% transaction fee. Personal property dropoff runs Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Valid ID is required and new items must be in sealed packages.
Beaufort County Booking Process
After an arrest in Beaufort County, the person goes to the detention center at 100 Ribaut Road. Staff process the booking by recording personal details, charges, and bond information. A photo is taken. This data enters the Beaufort County jail roster and appears on the Inmate Inquiry System.
The Fourteenth Circuit Solicitor's Office handles criminal prosecutions for Beaufort County. Reach them at (843) 470-3725. Cases may involve charges from the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office, Hilton Head Island law enforcement, or other local agencies. All bookings funnel through the single county detention center.
Bail bonding service is available through a mobile app for those looking to post bond. The facility maintains a PREA (Prison Rape Elimination Act) hotline for reporting any instance of sexual abuse within the detention center.
Note: Bond amounts may be modified at a subsequent court hearing after the initial booking.
Jail Roster Records and FOIA
Beaufort County jail roster records are public under the South Carolina FOIA. Mail FOIA requests to the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office, P.O. Box 1758, Beaufort, SC 29901. An online FOIA form is available at bcso.net.
Fees are calculated according to Beaufort County Ordinance Section 2-435. Payment must be by money order or certified check only. This is more restrictive than many counties. Plan ahead if you expect to owe fees for a large records request.
The Beaufort County government website offers additional department contacts and county services.
The county homepage links to the detention center page, Inmate Inquiry System, and other public resources. Basic jail roster lookups through the online system do not require a FOIA request.
Court and Criminal History
Court records add context to what the Beaufort County jail roster shows. Use the SC Judicial Branch Public Index to search criminal cases in Beaufort County. Select the county, enter a name or case number, and review charges, court dates, and outcomes.
The SLED CATCH system provides statewide criminal history checks for $25 plus a $1 online fee. An exact match on last name, first initial, and date of birth is needed. For state prison inmates, the SCDC Inmate Search shows photos and custody details. VINE covers both state and county facilities for custody notifications.
- SCDC Released Inmate List for people who left state prison
- SC Probation for those under community supervision
- SC Sex Offender Registry for registered offenders in South Carolina
These state tools work alongside the Beaufort County jail roster to track an offender's full journey through the criminal justice system.
Beaufort County Visitation and Services
The Beaufort County Detention Center offers several services for inmates and their families. Video visitation through HomeWav lets family members see and talk to people on the jail roster without traveling to the facility. Each inmate gets 15 free minutes per week. Additional time can be purchased.
Remote visitation through ICSolutions allows visits from outside the facility. Commissary accounts can be funded online at www.team3.inmatecanteen.com with a 10% transaction fee. These funds let inmates buy food, hygiene items, and other approved products from the canteen. Pay Tel Communications manages inmate phone access and can be reached at 1-800-729-8355 for account questions.
Personal property can be dropped off Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. You must show valid ID. All new items must arrive in sealed packages. The Beaufort County Detention Center follows strict intake rules to maintain safety and order for everyone on the jail roster.
Note: Visitation schedules and rules may change without notice, so call (843) 255-5200 to confirm current policies.
Nearby Counties
Beaufort County borders several Lowcountry counties, each with its own jail roster and detention center.