Lee County Inmate Search Records

The Lee County jail roster is managed through the Sumter-Lee Regional Detention Center, a shared facility that serves both Lee County and Sumter County. Lee County does not operate its own standalone jail. All Lee County inmates are held at this regional detention center in Sumter, South Carolina. The facility phone number is 803-436-2340. An online inmate inquiry system is available through the Sumter County website. This page explains how to search the Lee County jail roster and find related public records for people held in this shared facility.

Sumter-Lee Regional Detention Center

Lee County shares the Sumter-Lee Regional Detention Center with Sumter County. This is the only detention facility for Lee County. All arrests made by Lee County law enforcement result in bookings at this regional center. The facility is located at 1250 Winkles Road in Sumter, SC 29153. It serves all law enforcement agencies in both Sumter and Lee Counties.

Because this is a regional facility, the Lee County jail roster is combined with Sumter County inmates. When searching online, look for inmates from both counties in the same system. The online inmate inquiry is available through the Sumter County detention center page.

Note: Lee County inmates are housed in Sumter, not in Lee County itself. The facility is about 30 miles from Bishopville, the Lee County seat.

How to Search Lee County Inmates

To find someone on the Lee County jail roster, use the Sumter County online inmate inquiry system. This covers all inmates at the Sumter-Lee Regional Detention Center, including those arrested in Lee County. Search by name to find booking details, charges, and bond amounts.

You can also call the detention center directly at 803-436-2340. Staff can confirm if a Lee County inmate is in custody and provide basic booking information. For after-hours checks, VINE provides 24-hour custody status searches. VINE covers the Sumter-Lee Regional Detention Center and lets you register for free release alerts.

The Lee County homepage is shown in the screenshot below for general county information.

The detention center uses the Securus system for inmate phone services. Families can set up accounts through Securus to receive calls from inmates on the Lee County jail roster.

Lee County Jail Roster FOIA Process

FOIA requests for Lee County jail records go through the Sumter County Sheriff's Office since they operate the shared detention center. Send written requests to P.O. Box 430, Sumter, SC 29151-0430. Be specific about what records you need and include names and dates.

Under the South Carolina Freedom of Information Act, the detention center must provide the names of anyone held in custody within the past three months. A 25% deposit may be required before the office fulfills your request. The full balance must be paid before records are released. Records older than 24 months may require up to 20 business days for response.

Basic inmate status checks do not need a formal FOIA request. A phone call to 803-436-2340 is usually enough to confirm if someone is on the Lee County jail roster. For detailed booking documents or incident reports, use the written request process.

Court Records for Lee County

The Lee County jail roster shows current custody status. Court records provide the full case history. The SC Judicial Branch Public Index covers criminal cases in all 46 South Carolina counties, including Lee County. Search by name or case number to find charges, court dates, and case outcomes. The system is free to use.

For state prison records, the SCDC Inmate Search covers inmates in state custody. This tool does not include people held at the Sumter-Lee Regional Detention Center. The SC Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services tracks offenders under community supervision after release from custody.

These tools complement the Lee County jail roster by covering different stages of the criminal justice process. Use the detention center search for current inmates, court records for case details, and state tools for people in state prison or on supervision.

Lee County Booking Records

When someone is arrested by Lee County law enforcement, they are transported to the Sumter-Lee Regional Detention Center for booking. Staff record the person's name, date of birth, charges, and arresting agency. Fingerprints and a booking photo are taken. This data appears on the Lee County jail roster once processing is complete.

The shared nature of the facility means Lee County arrests are processed alongside Sumter County arrests. Both counties use the same booking system. When searching the inmate roster online, Lee County inmates appear in the same results as Sumter County inmates. There is no separate Lee County-only roster.

Bond amounts are set by a judge based on the charges. Some offenses have a pre-set bond schedule. Others require the inmate to appear before a magistrate. The jail roster shows current bond status for each person in custody.

Statewide Inmate Resources

Several state tools go beyond the Lee County jail roster. The SCDC search disclaimer page leads to the state prison inmate search. The SCDC portal is shown in the screenshot below.

This state search updates nightly and covers all 21 state prison facilities. It does not include inmates at the Sumter-Lee Regional Detention Center. VINE remains the best tool for tracking Lee County inmates in real time. The service provides custody alerts by phone, email, text, or app at no cost.

The SCDC system shows photos and public details for each state inmate. For people who have left state custody, the released inmate list and probation records help track their status.

Note: Lee County inmates appear in the same search results as Sumter County inmates because they share the same regional detention facility.

Nearby Counties

If you cannot find someone on the Lee County jail roster, they may be held in a neighboring county facility. Lee County borders several other South Carolina counties.

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