Greenville County Inmate Records
The Greenville County jail roster provides public access to records for inmates held at the Greenville County Detention Center. Greenville County runs one of the largest detention centers in South Carolina. The county offers a free online inmate search tool where you can look up anyone in custody by last name. Results show charges, bond amounts, arresting agency, and a photo. The jail roster is updated on a regular basis and is open to anyone who wants to search it.
Greenville County Jail Facts
Greenville County Detention Center
The Greenville County Detention Center is one of the biggest county jails in all of South Carolina. It can hold up to 1,277 inmates across four buildings. Building 1 is at 20 McGee Street in Greenville. Building 2 is at 4 McGee Street. The Greenville County Department of Public Safety runs the facility. Their vision is to provide humane, safe, and legally compliant confinement for all people on the Greenville County jail roster.
The detention center houses people at different classification levels. Building 2 holds certain groups based on their charges and risk. Staff receive ongoing career development and training to handle the large population. The Greenville County jail roster reflects this size, with hundreds of names at any given time.
You can search the Greenville County jail roster directly through the county's official inmate search tool. This is the fastest and most accurate way to find someone in custody.
The screenshot above shows the Greenville County inmate search page. Enter a last name to see all matching results on the Greenville County jail roster.
| Building 1 |
20 McGee Street Greenville, SC 29601 Phone: 864-467-2330 |
|---|---|
| Building 2 |
4 McGee Street Greenville, SC 29601 Phone: 864-467-2309 |
| Capacity | 1,277 inmates across four buildings |
| Operated By | Greenville County Department of Public Safety |
How to Search the Jail Roster
The Greenville County inmate search is at app.greenvillecounty.org. Type the last name of the person you want to find. The first name is optional but helps narrow results. Hit search and you will see a list of all matching inmates on the Greenville County jail roster.
Each result on the Greenville County jail roster shows useful details. You will see the arresting agency, the charges filed, the bond amount, a physical description, and a photo. This makes it easy to confirm you found the right person. The tool is free and open to the public at all times.
If you prefer not to search online, call the detention center at 864-467-2330. Staff can check the Greenville County jail roster for you. Give them the person's full name. They will tell you if that person is in custody at one of the buildings.
Greenville County Jail Visits
Each inmate on the Greenville County jail roster is allowed two visits per week. Each visit lasts 30 minutes. Visits work on a first come, first served basis. You must check in before the visit starts. There is no sign-up ahead of time. Just show up during visit hours and wait for your turn.
Before you go, search the Greenville County jail roster to make sure the person is still held there. People get released at all hours of the day. A quick check online can save you a trip to the detention center. You can also use VINELink to track an inmate and get alerts when their status changes.
Note: Visit rules may change without notice, so call 864-467-2330 before your first visit to the Greenville County Detention Center.
Greenville County Record Requests
You can request records from the Greenville County Detention Center through a public records request. Send your request by email to publicrecords@greenvillecounty.org. The Greenville County Sheriff's Office processes these under the SC Freedom of Information Act. Allow time for the office to gather the records you asked for.
The Greenville County website above has links to county departments, public safety information, and the inmate search tool for the Greenville County jail roster.
FOIA requests can cover booking records, arrest reports, and other data tied to people on the Greenville County jail roster. Be specific about what you need and include the person's name and date of arrest if you have it. This helps the office find your records faster.
Greenville County Criminal History
The SLED CATCH system is the main tool for criminal history checks in South Carolina. It covers all counties, not just Greenville. You can look up past arrests, charges, and case outcomes by name. This gives you a broader view than the Greenville County jail roster alone.
For people who left the Greenville County jail roster and went to state prison, use the SCDC Public Portal. This database tracks everyone in the South Carolina prison system. You can search by name to find where a person is held or when they were released. The SC Probation department handles people on supervised release after their time in custody.
Nearby County Jail Rosters
Greenville County is in the Upstate region of South Carolina. If you cannot find someone on the Greenville County jail roster, they may have been booked in a nearby county. Try these neighboring facilities.