Calhoun County Jail Roster Records

The Calhoun County jail roster works through the Orangeburg-Calhoun Regional Detention Center because the Calhoun County Jail is closed. All Calhoun County inmates are now housed at the regional facility in Orangeburg. If you need to look up a person held on Calhoun County charges, you must search through the regional center. The Calhoun County Sheriff's Office still handles law enforcement across the county, but bookings go to the shared facility. St. Matthews serves as the county seat. This page covers how to find jail roster data, check custody status, and request records tied to Calhoun County arrests.

Calhoun County Jail Is Closed

The Calhoun County Jail no longer holds inmates. It closed, and all detainees moved to the Orangeburg-Calhoun Regional Detention Center. This is a joint facility run by both Orangeburg and Calhoun Counties. It sits at 1520 Ellis Avenue in Orangeburg, SC 29118.

The regional center is a medium-security facility. It can house offenders sentenced to up to 24 months. The average daily population is around 394 inmates. Weekly turnover runs at about 55%. Both pre-trial and sentenced inmates stay here. All Calhoun County bookings are processed at this shared location.

Note: If you call the old Calhoun County Jail number, you will likely be told to contact the regional facility at (803) 531-4139.

How to Search the Jail Roster

To find a Calhoun County inmate, search through the Orangeburg-Calhoun Regional Detention Center. You can call them at (803) 531-4139 or (803) 531-4658. Phone staff can confirm if a person is in custody. They can also share basic booking details.

You may also use VINELink to check custody status. VINE sends alerts when an inmate's status changes. This is free to use. Just select South Carolina and search by name or ID. It covers all state detention facilities.

The SC Public Index is another tool. It shows court case data for Calhoun County. You can find charges, hearing dates, and case status. This does not show the jail roster, but it helps track a case.

Calhoun County Sheriff's Office

The Calhoun County Sheriff's Office is at 120 Mill Street in St. Matthews, SC 29135. Call them at (803) 874-2741. The office handles all law enforcement tasks across the county. Deputies make arrests and transport detainees to the regional center in Orangeburg.

The below screenshot shows the SCDC inmate search tool, which can help locate inmates who have been sentenced to state prison after being held at the regional facility.

The SCDC search covers inmates in state custody. It does not show those still held at the county or regional level.

The First Circuit Solicitor's Office handles prosecutions for Calhoun County. Their office is at 140 N Main Street in Summerville, SC. They manage felony cases that move through the circuit court system.

Requesting Jail Roster Records

South Carolina's Freedom of Information Act gives you the right to ask for public records. Jail roster data, booking logs, and arrest records fall under this law. You can send a FOIA request to either the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office or the Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office for regional facility records.

Put your request in writing. State what records you need. Be as clear as you can about names, dates, and record types. The agency has up to 10 business days to respond. There may be fees for copies and staff time.

You can mail requests to the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office at 120 Mill Street, St. Matthews, SC 29135. For records held at the regional center, contact the Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office.

Note: FOIA requests for the regional detention center may need to go to Orangeburg County since they operate the shared facility.

Custody Alerts and Victim Services

VINE is a free tool for victims and the public. It tracks inmate status changes. You can sign up for calls, texts, or emails. When an inmate at the Orangeburg-Calhoun Regional Detention Center is released or moved, VINE sends a notice right away.

This service works across all South Carolina jails and prisons. You do not need an account to search. But you do need one to get alerts. Registration takes just a few minutes.

State Inmate Search Tools

If an inmate has been sentenced and moved to state prison, the SCDC Inmate Search can help. This tool covers all inmates in the South Carolina Department of Corrections. You can search by name or SCDC number.

The screenshot below shows the VINE victim notification system, which tracks custody changes for inmates held in Calhoun County and across the state.

VINE works for both county jail and state prison inmates. It is one of the most reliable ways to stay informed about a case.

The SCDC Portal also lets you search incarcerated inmates. It shows facility location, sentence length, and projected release dates. The released inmate list tracks those who have left SCDC custody.

Calhoun County Jail Roster FAQ

People often ask how to find someone held on Calhoun County charges. The short answer is to contact the Orangeburg-Calhoun Regional Detention Center. Here are common questions:

• Where are Calhoun County inmates held? At the Orangeburg-Calhoun Regional Detention Center at 1520 Ellis Avenue, Orangeburg, SC 29118.
• Can I search the jail roster online? Check with the regional facility or use VINELink for custody status.
• What is the phone number for the detention center? Call (803) 531-4139 or (803) 531-4658.
• How do I send mail to an inmate? Include the inmate's full legal name and send it to the regional facility address.
• How long can inmates stay at the regional center? Up to 24 months for sentenced offenders.

Note: The regional facility is jointly operated, so policies may differ from a standard county jail.

Nearby County Jails

These nearby counties also maintain jail rosters you can search:

• Orangeburg County Jail Roster
• Lexington County Jail Roster
• Richland County Jail Roster
• Clarendon County Jail Roster