Lexington County Jail Roster Search

The Lexington County jail roster lists all inmates currently held at the Lexington County Detention Center. This large facility has a capacity of approximately 1,010 inmates and regularly houses about 700 people daily. The jail roster is available online through the Sheriff's Office inmate search tool. Lexington County is one of the most populous counties in South Carolina and processes a high volume of bookings each year. The detention center phone number is 803-785-2700 for general inquiries. This page covers how to access the Lexington County jail roster and related public records.

How to Search Lexington County Inmates

Lexington County maintains an online jail inmate search at jail.lexingtonsheriff.net. This proprietary system lets you search for current inmates by name. Results show charges, bond amounts, booking dates, and other details. The jail roster updates throughout the day as new bookings and releases are processed.

You can also call the detention center for inmate information. The main number is 803-785-2700. A backup line is available at 803-785-2743. The Sheriff's main line is 803-785-8230. Staff can confirm custody status and share basic charge details for anyone on the Lexington County jail roster.

The Lexington County Detention Bureau Commander is Major Robert Singleton. The facility opened in 1985 and is classified as Medium security. It is one of the larger county jails in South Carolina with a capacity of about 1,010 beds.

Lexington County Detention Center

The Lexington County Detention Center is at 521 Gibson Road in Lexington. It opened in 1985 and holds around 700 inmates on any given day. The facility has a total capacity of about 1,010 beds. Major Robert Singleton leads the Detention Bureau. All arrests in Lexington County result in bookings at this facility, and each booking adds a new entry to the Lexington County jail roster.

The Lexington County Sheriff's Office website provides information about all law enforcement divisions. The screenshot below shows the Sheriff's Office homepage.

The Sheriff's Office does not use third-party portals. It maintains its own proprietary inmate search system. This means all jail roster data comes directly from the county rather than through an outside vendor.

Visitation at Lexington County Jail

Inmates on the Lexington County jail roster are allowed two in-person visits per week. No more than two visitors are permitted at a time. Onsite visitation hours run Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 11 AM and 1 PM to 4 PM. Children younger than 12 can only visit through remote visitation.

Remote visitation is also offered for a fee. Remote hours are broader than in-person hours. They run daily from 8 AM to 11 AM, 1 PM to 4 PM, and 7 PM to 10 PM. This includes weekends, which makes it easier for families to connect with people on the Lexington County jail roster.

All visitors must follow facility rules. Bring valid photo identification. Follow the dress code. Arrive on time. Contact the detention center at 803-785-2700 for current visitation policies before your first visit.

Note: Remote visitation is available seven days a week including evenings, making it the most flexible option for families.

Lexington County Jail Roster FOIA

You can request Lexington County jail records under the South Carolina Freedom of Information Act. Email requests to FOIA@lcsd.sc.gov or mail them to P.O. Box 2019, Lexington, SC 29072. The fee schedule includes $22 per hour for search, retrieval, and redaction of records. Copies cost $0.25 per page for black and white or $0.75 per page for color. CDs cost $5 each.

A 25% deposit is required before the office begins fulfilling your FOIA request. This deposit policy helps cover staff time for records searches. Include specific details in your request to minimize costs. Provide full names, dates, and the exact type of records you need from the Lexington County jail roster.

Basic inmate status can be confirmed by phone without a FOIA request. Call 803-785-2700 for a quick check. For detailed records like arrest reports, booking documents, or incident reports, the written FOIA process is required.

Court and Criminal Records

The Lexington County jail roster covers current inmates. For court records and case history, use the SC Judicial Branch Public Index. Select Lexington County to search criminal cases by name or case number. Results show charges, filing dates, court dates, and dispositions. The system is free to use.

The SCDC Inmate Search covers people sentenced to state prison. It shows photos and public details for current state inmates. It does not include people on the Lexington County jail roster. Use SCDC when you believe someone has been transferred to a state facility after sentencing.

VINE provides free 24-hour custody status checks. Search for Lexington County inmates and register for release alerts by phone, email, text, or app. The service is confidential and runs in multiple languages. VINE is the best way to track someone on the Lexington County jail roster outside of business hours.

Statewide Resources for Lexington County

State tools complement the Lexington County jail roster for broader searches. The SCDC search portal shows state prison inmates across 21 facilities. The SC Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services tracks offenders on community supervision after release.

The VINE notification system screenshot below shows the service available for Lexington County inmates.

VINE is especially useful for victims and families who need real-time custody updates. Registration is free and confidential. You can track multiple inmates at the same time. Alerts go out by phone, email, text, or through the mobile app whenever an inmate's status changes at the Lexington County Detention Center.

Note: The SCDC portal updates nightly and only covers state prison inmates, not those held in county jails like Lexington County.

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