Kershaw County Booking Records
The Kershaw County jail roster tracks all inmates held at the Kershaw County Jail in Camden, South Carolina. This 89-bed facility was built in 1991 and serves the entire county. Kershaw County provides online inmate searches through a Zuercher portal and the county website. Residents can search by name or booking number to find current charges, bond amounts, and booking photos. The detention center phone is 803-425-1500 for direct inmate inquiries. This page covers how to search the Kershaw County jail roster and access related criminal records.
Kershaw County Jail Roster Quick Facts
How to Search Kershaw County Inmates
Kershaw County provides two ways to search the jail roster online. The county website at kershaw.sc.gov lists current inmates. The Zuercher portal offers a more detailed search that includes booking photos, charges, bond information, and scheduled court dates.
The Zuercher portal for Kershaw County is shown in the screenshot below.
Both systems let you search by name or booking number. Online jail booking records update at least once per day. For the most current information, call the detention center at 803-425-1500. Staff can confirm if a person is on the Kershaw County jail roster and provide bond amounts.
Note: Booking processing time can range from a few hours to 24 hours, so new arrests may not appear immediately.
Kershaw County Jail Details
| Facility | Kershaw County Jail 101 Bramblewood Plantation Road, Camden, SC 29020 Phone: 803-425-1500 |
|---|---|
| Sheriff's Office | 821 Ridgeway Road, Lugoff, SC 29078 Phone: 803-425-1512 |
| Prison Manager | Commander Dan Brereton |
| Online Search | kershaw-so-sc.zuercherportal.com |
The Kershaw County Jail is an 89-bed facility at 101 Bramblewood Plantation Road in Camden. It was built in 1991 and sits on the second floor of the sheriff's office building. Commander Dan Brereton manages the jail operations. The Dispatch Center is at the core of the prison facility, providing constant monitoring of all areas.
The facility houses male offenders convicted under state and federal laws, as well as pre-trial detainees awaiting court. The Kershaw County jail roster includes everyone currently in custody regardless of charge type. The Sheriff's Office headquarters are at a separate location in Lugoff.
Kershaw County Jail Roster Records
Each entry on the Kershaw County jail roster contains key data. Booking records typically include the inmate's full name, physical characteristics, mugshot, charges, bond amount, arresting agency, and booking date. Court dates are also listed when scheduled. This data is public under South Carolina law.
The roster includes booking photos for most inmates. Charges range from minor offenses to serious felonies. Bond information shows the total amount set by the court and whether it has been paid. When an inmate posts bond or is released, they are removed from the active Kershaw County jail roster.
You can file a FOIA request for more detailed records. Write to the Kershaw County Sheriff's Office at 821 Ridgeway Road, Lugoff, SC. Fees apply for copies and research time. Under the South Carolina FOIA, basic inmate status must be provided upon request for anyone held in the past three months.
Court Records and Criminal History
The Kershaw County jail roster shows current custody. Court records tell the full story of a case. The SC Judicial Branch Public Index covers Kershaw County criminal cases. Search by name to find case numbers, charges, court dates, and case outcomes. This system is free and open to the public.
VINE provides around-the-clock custody status checks for Kershaw County inmates. You can search by name and register for alerts when someone is released or transferred. The service is free and confidential. Alerts come by phone, email, text, or app. VINE is especially useful for victims tracking someone on the Kershaw County jail roster.
For state prison records, the SCDC Inmate Search shows inmates in state custody. This tool does not include people held at the Kershaw County Jail.
Note: The SC Public Index does not include juvenile records, which are sealed under South Carolina law.
Kershaw County Booking Process
When someone is arrested in Kershaw County, they are transported to the jail at 101 Bramblewood Plantation Road in Camden. Staff process the intake by recording the person's full name, date of birth, physical characteristics, charges, and arresting agency. A mugshot and fingerprints are taken. This data becomes part of the Kershaw County jail roster.
Processing time can range from a few hours to a full 24 hours depending on the volume of arrests. During busy periods, the booking process takes longer. The Kershaw County jail roster does not show a person until their booking is fully processed. If you believe someone was recently arrested but cannot find them online, try again later or call the detention center at 803-425-1500.
Bond hearings happen after booking. A judge reviews the charges and decides the bond amount. Some offenses carry a pre-set bond that allows faster release. Others require the inmate to wait for a hearing. The Kershaw County jail roster shows the current bond status for each inmate.
Statewide Resources for Kershaw County
State tools extend your search beyond the Kershaw County jail roster. The SCDC inmate search disclaimer page is the starting point for finding state prison inmates. The SC Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services tracks offenders on community supervision after release.
The SCDC search portal is shown below. It covers all state prison inmates but does not include Kershaw County jail detainees.
These state resources help when someone has moved from county custody to the state prison system. Use the Kershaw County jail roster for people held locally and the SCDC portal for those sentenced to state institutions.
Nearby Counties
If you cannot find someone on the Kershaw County jail roster, they may be held in a nearby county. Check these neighboring facilities.