Spartanburg County Jail Inmate Search: Current Inmates, Recent Bookings & the Right Next Step
For someone arrested or detained in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, start with the Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office detention resources. The Sheriff publishes current inmate-population and booked/released information and warns that custody data can change quickly.
After locating the correct person, use the Spartanburg County Bond Court, South Carolina Public Index, SC VINE or South Carolina Department of Corrections only when that separate system matches the next question.
Spartanburg Search Board
Fast Answer: Current Inmate or Recent Booking?
The Spartanburg County Sheriff publishes two different kinds of custody information: an Inmate Population resource for current jail inmates and an Inmates Booked and Released resource for recent booking/release activity. The Sheriff’s homepage currently routes its public “Bookings Search” button to its separate booking-search site.
For a very recent arrest or when online information is unclear, call the Spartanburg County Detention Center at 864-596-2607. Do not treat a missing result as proof that the person was released.
Go directly to the Spartanburg County task you need
- Choose the correct search
- Search inmates and bookings
- Understand search results
- No-result troubleshooting
- Detention Center contact
- Bond and release
- Court records
- Send inmate money
- Mail and books
- Phone and text messages
- Visitation
- Property and intake
- SC VINE alerts
- State-prison search
- Federal custody
- Map
- Official action directory
- FAQs
Which Spartanburg County Search Should You Use?
This selector does not search a jail database. It only helps you choose the official source that answers your question.
Select a situation above
The appropriate official source will appear here.
How to Search Spartanburg County Jail Inmates
- Confirm Spartanburg County, South Carolina. Do not use a similarly named jurisdiction in another state.
- Open the Sheriff’s official Bookings Search. Use the link provided from the Spartanburg County Sheriff homepage rather than a scraped jail directory.
- Decide whether you need current custody or recent booking/release activity. Those are related but not identical questions.
- Search using the legal name. Try the surname first and add the first name if needed.
- Match multiple details. Compare booking details, age/date information, charges, bail information and other available identifiers before assuming two similar names are the same person.
- Save the identifying information. Keep the inmate/name number or other booking identifier for mail, money, calls and jail follow-up.
- Check the court separately. Use the Spartanburg Public Index for filed court information and later disposition.
- Verify before acting. Recheck the jail record or call the Detention Center before paying bond, visiting or mailing funds.
How to Read Spartanburg Booking and Custody Information
| Information | What it helps answer | What it does not prove |
|---|---|---|
| Booking record | That a person was processed into the Spartanburg detention system. | That the person remains in custody today. |
| Current inmate listing | That the person appears in the Sheriff’s current inmate population data. | That no transfer or release process is pending. |
| Charge | The accusation or offense description associated with the jail record. | Guilt or final court disposition. |
| Bail amount | A release condition set in the relevant matter when displayed. | That one payment guarantees immediate release. |
| Booking photograph | Can help distinguish people with similar names. | Guilt, present appearance or current custody by itself. |
| Release entry | That the county detention record recorded a release event. | That no other agency, warrant, supervision or custody exists. |
What to Do if You Cannot Find the Person
Booking May Be Processing
Fingerprinting, photographs, medical screening, property inventory, initial appearance and data entry can occur before a public search is easy to confirm.
Try a Broader Name Search
Check spelling, legal surnames, suffixes and alternate name forms rather than relying on one narrow query.
Release or Transfer
The person may have been released, moved to another local facility, transferred to SCDC or placed under another authority.
Call Detention
For current county custody that remains unclear, call 864-596-2607.
No-Result Sequence
- Confirm the arrest occurred in Spartanburg County, South Carolina.
- Recheck the legal spelling of the name.
- Check both current inmate and booked/released resources where appropriate.
- Allow for a recent booking to finish processing.
- Call the Detention Center when current custody is time-sensitive.
- Check the Spartanburg Public Index for a related criminal case.
- Use South Carolina DOC only after state correctional custody is possible.
- Use BOP only if federal custody genuinely applies.
- Use SC VINE for supported custody-status information and alerts.
Spartanburg County Detention Center Contact Information
Spartanburg County Detention Center
950 California Avenue Spartanburg, SC 29303 Front desk: 864-596-2607 Fax: 864-596-3426The Detention Services Division handles county jail custody and pretrial detention functions under the Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office.
Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office
8045 Howard Street Spartanburg, SC 29303 Front desk: 864-503-4500 Non-emergency: 864-596-2222For an immediate emergency, use 911 rather than the jail-search or general administrative telephone lines.
Spartanburg County Bond Court and Release
Spartanburg County operates a Bond Court at the Detention Center. The Sheriff’s current bail guidance says magistrates conduct bond proceedings multiple times each day, including holidays.
At the Detention Center
Spartanburg County Bond Court 950 California Avenue Spartanburg, SC 29303 Phone: 864-596-3424PCSO currently publishes typical bond-hearing times of 11:00 a.m., 6:00 p.m., 9:00 p.m. and midnight, with additional proceedings as needed. Verify current timing before relying on a specific session.
10% Is Not Automatic
The Sheriff’s bail page explains that a surety bond may sometimes be executed by depositing up to 10% in cash only with the judge’s approval. Do not assume every Spartanburg bond can be posted for 10%.
The same current page states that a professional bondsman may charge a fee of up to 15% of the bond and that the fee is non-refundable.
Why a Displayed Bond May Not Mean Immediate Release
- Another criminal case may have a separate bond.
- A bench warrant or other hold may remain.
- A judge may impose release conditions.
- A federal, state or another jurisdictional hold may apply.
- Court authorization still has to reach the facility.
- Release processing and property return still have to be completed.
Home Detention Is Court-Controlled
Spartanburg County also operates a home-detention program for qualifying people when a judge authorizes it. Current Sheriff guidance says the process requires court approval, further jail screening and a stable permanent residence in Spartanburg County; it is not something a family member can simply purchase as an alternative to jail.
Spartanburg County Criminal Court Records
The jail search answers where someone is detained. South Carolina’s court systems answer what has happened in the legal case.
Spartanburg Public Index
Spartanburg County’s official Magistrate Court page directs the public to the South Carolina Judicial Branch Public Index for case status and online records.
Serious Criminal Cases
South Carolina criminal cases within General Sessions jurisdiction are handled through the Court of General Sessions. Spartanburg County currently lists the General Sessions main line as 864-596-2591.
Spartanburg County Courthouse
Spartanburg County Courthouse 180 Magnolia Street Spartanburg, SC 29306 7th Judicial Circuit Clerk of Court: 864-596-2591How to Send Money to a Spartanburg County Inmate
| Method | Current Sheriff guidance | Important detail |
|---|---|---|
| Main-jail kiosk | Cash, credit and debit cards are accepted through the lobby kiosk. | The kiosk at 950 California Avenue is currently listed as available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. |
| Cash kiosk deposit | PCSO currently lists a $3 transaction fee for cash deposited through the kiosk. | Card deductions use a variable fee scale. |
| Online deposit | McDaniel Supply Company / JailPackStore is the current online route linked by PCSO. | Have the inmate’s name or inmate ID number. |
| Postal money order | Only U.S. Postal Service money orders are accepted by mail for this method. | PCSO lists a $3 transaction fee and processes these Monday–Friday excluding holidays. |
| Cash by mail | Not accepted. | Do not put cash inside inmate correspondence. |
Personal Mail, Legal Mail, Money Orders and Books
Personal Mail Is Digitally Scanned
The Sheriff currently directs ordinary inmate correspondence to a Florida processing address and states that personal mail is scanned for digital viewing.
Spartanburg County Detention Center Inmate Name (and name number) PO Box 9133 Seminole, FL 33775Privileged and Legal Mail Uses the Physical Jail
Inmate’s Name 950 California Ave Spartanburg, SC 29303PCSO identifies qualifying privileged mail as correspondence from attorneys, courts, law-enforcement officials, legal-representation groups, PREA/mental-health/victim advocates and governmental officials.
Money Orders Must Be Separate
The Sheriff states that only U.S. Postal Service money orders are accepted through the mail. Write the inmate’s name and inmate number on the money order. If letters or photographs are included in that envelope, PCSO says the entire contents will be returned.
Books
Current Sheriff instructions allow new paperback books purchased and fulfilled directly by Amazon or Barnes & Noble only. Used books, hardcovers, leather covers and books containing thread are prohibited, along with publications that violate facility security or content restrictions.
Phone Calls and SmartInmate Text Messaging
The Spartanburg County Sheriff currently identifies SmartInmate as the Detention Center’s contracted telephone provider.
Initial Free Local Call
Current intake policy permits an arrested person an initial free local call after booking to contact family, friends or an attorney. Subsequent calls are handled through the jail telephone system.
PCSO states that ordinary inmate calls are recorded and subject to monitoring for security purposes.
SmartInmate Text and Photo Messages
The Sheriff’s current mail page says inmates can receive SmartInmate messages and currently lists rates of $0.50 per text and $1.00 per picture.
Prices and provider terms can change, so confirm the amount displayed before purchasing.
Spartanburg County Jail Visitation
The current Sheriff visitation policy provides two 30-minute visitation time slots per week for a detained inmate and one paid remote visit of 20 or 40 minutes when available, unless visitation has been restricted.
Video-Based System
PCSO says general visits with friends and relatives use a video-visitation system. Visits must be scheduled through the facility’s current scheduling process.
Arrive Before the Slot
The current policy instructs visitors to arrive before the scheduled visit to complete lobby check-in. A late arrival may cause the visit to be lost and still count toward the weekly allowance.
Bring Photo ID
Adult visitors generally need picture identification and must comply with current visitor-registration, dress, search and security requirements.
Children and Visitor Rules
- Children are limited to qualifying immediate-family relationships under the current policy.
- No more than two children are permitted without prior approval.
- Children must remain with a parent or legal guardian.
- Visitors are subject to security screening.
- Weapons, contraband and prohibited items are not permitted.
- Visits can be refused or terminated for security, court-order, behavior, dress or operational reasons.
Read Current Visitation Policy ↗
Booking, Property and Medication
During booking, PCSO records personal information, inventories property, photographs and fingerprints the person and asks medical questions. Money taken during intake is placed into the inmate’s personal account rather than remaining in the housing area.
Written Authorization Is Required
The current intake policy allows an inmate to release property to a person outside the jail. The inmate must sign authorization and the recipient must have proper identification.
Do Not Simply Drop Off Medication
The visitation policy describes only limited medication-related exceptions subject to review and approval. Contact the facility first and follow medical staff instructions rather than arriving with medication expecting automatic acceptance.
SC VINE Custody Notifications
SC VINE provides custody information and notifications for adult offenders held in participating South Carolina county detention centers and other state justice systems.
Name or Offender Number
SC VINE allows custody searches using a name or offender number, with additional identifying information available to narrow common names.
Telephone, Text or Email
Registration options include telephone, text, TTY and email where supported.
Not a Safety Guarantee
SC VINE expressly states that it cannot guarantee a victim’s safety. It should not be the only part of a personal safety plan.
When to Use South Carolina DOC Instead
The Spartanburg County Detention Center and South Carolina Department of Corrections are different custody systems.
County Detention
- Recent local arrest
- Pretrial detention
- County booking information
- Bond Court
- County jail visits
- Spartanburg jail mail and commissary
State Prison Custody
- Person sentenced to SCDC
- State-prison institution
- SCDC inmate number
- State-prison contact rules
- State-prison visitation and money
SCDC states that its public inmate search covers people currently sentenced to and incarcerated within SCDC as of midnight the previous day. It does not include people sentenced only to county detention facilities, released SCDC inmates or ordinary probation/parole supervision.
Federal Custody and Federal Detainees
Spartanburg’s visitation policy includes separate attorney procedures for federal inmates, so a person physically housed in the county facility can still have a federal case. Physical jail location and the court system should therefore be checked separately.
For a person actually in Federal Bureau of Prisons custody, use the BOP Inmate Locator. A federal pretrial detainee may instead be under U.S. Marshals authority while housed in a local contract facility.
Spartanburg County Detention Center Map
The main detention facility is at 950 California Avenue, Spartanburg, South Carolina 29303. This is also the location of Spartanburg County Bond Court. The main county courthouse is a different location at 180 Magnolia Street.
Spartanburg County Detention Center
950 California Avenue
Spartanburg, SC 29303
Front desk: 864-596-2607
Official Spartanburg County Action Directory
Use the Sheriff-linked system for local booking and inmate information.
Open Search ↗Official Sheriff information about current inmate resources and the detention facility.
Open Detention Page ↗Review Spartanburg County bond-hearing and surety information before making payment decisions.
Open Bail Guide ↗Use the court index for public case status and disposition information.
Open Court Records ↗Verify kiosk, online deposit and postal money-order instructions.
Open Money Rules ↗Check personal-mail, legal-mail, book and money-order requirements.
Open Mail Rules ↗Review video visits, weekly allowances, identification and visitor restrictions.
Open Visit Policy ↗Use only when state-prison custody rather than county detention applies.
Open SCDC Search ↗Before You Pay, Visit, Mail or Rely on a Release Status
- Confirm current Spartanburg custody. Do not rely on an old screenshot or third-party mugshot page.
- Match the correct person. A common name or booking photograph alone is not enough.
- Read all charges and bond information. Another matter may change release eligibility.
- Use the Public Index separately. Jail charges are not the final court outcome.
- Do not assume a 10% bond. PCSO says a partial cash deposit requires judicial approval.
- Use the correct mail lane. Personal mail goes to Florida processing; legal mail goes to the California Avenue facility.
- Confirm the inmate before sending money. Use the currently approved kiosk, JailPackStore or postal-money-order process.
- Check visitation immediately before the visit. Eligibility and facility operations can change.
- Switch to SCDC only after state-prison custody applies.
Spartanburg County Jail Inmate Search FAQs
What is the official Spartanburg County jail inmate search?
The Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office provides inmate-population and booked/released resources. Its public homepage currently links the Bookings Search to mugshots.spartanburgsheriff.org.
What is the Spartanburg County Detention Center phone number?
The current Detention Services page lists the front desk at 864-596-2607.
Where is Spartanburg County Detention Center?
The facility is at 950 California Avenue, Spartanburg, South Carolina 29303.
Does a Spartanburg booking record mean someone was convicted?
No. A booking or jail charge is not a conviction. The Sheriff explicitly says its inmate information does not represent a person’s criminal history. Use court records for later case developments and disposition.
What should I do if I cannot find someone in the inmate search?
Recheck the legal name, check current and recent-booking resources, allow for intake processing, call the Detention Center, and check the Spartanburg Public Index. Use SCDC or federal systems only when transfer to another custody level is possible.
How do I send mail to a Spartanburg County inmate?
Ordinary inmate mail is currently sent to Spartanburg County Detention Center, inmate name and name number, PO Box 9133, Seminole, FL 33775. The Sheriff says ordinary mail is scanned for digital viewing. Legal and privileged mail is sent to 950 California Avenue in Spartanburg.
How do I send money to an inmate?
Current PCSO guidance permits deposits through the main-jail lobby kiosk, online through its McDaniel Supply/JailPackStore route, or by qualifying U.S. Postal Service money order. Check current fees and the inmate’s custody before depositing.
How many visits can a Spartanburg County inmate receive?
The current Sheriff policy generally allows two 30-minute visitation time slots per week plus one paid 20- or 40-minute remote visit when available, unless visitation has been restricted.
Can every Spartanburg County bond be paid at 10%?
No. The current Sheriff bail page says a judge may approve a cash deposit of up to 10% in certain surety-bond situations. It is not an automatic option for every bond.
When should I use the South Carolina DOC inmate search?
Use SCDC when the person has entered South Carolina state-prison custody. SCDC says its public search does not include people sentenced only to county detention facilities, so it should not replace the Spartanburg County search for a recent local arrest.
Final Spartanburg County Verification Checklist
- Spartanburg County, South Carolina was confirmed.
- The official Sheriff booking/inmate source was used first.
- The person was matched with more than a common name where possible.
- Current custody was rechecked before an important action.
- Every charge and bond entry was reviewed.
- The Public Index was used separately for court status.
- The Bond Court was contacted when release terms remained unclear.
- The Florida address was used for ordinary scanned mail.
- The California Avenue address was reserved for qualifying privileged/legal mail.
- Only currently approved money and communication services were used.
- Current visitation eligibility was checked before travel or payment.
- SC VINE was considered for custody alerts.
- SCDC was used only for state-prison custody.
- An arrest, booking or mugshot was not treated as proof of guilt.
Official Sources Reviewed for This Guide
- Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office
- Spartanburg Sheriff — Bookings Search
- Detention Services Division
- Detention Intake Information
- Spartanburg Sheriff — Bail Proceedings
- Spartanburg Sheriff — Sending Mail
- Spartanburg Sheriff — Sending Money
- Spartanburg Sheriff — Telephone Services
- Spartanburg Sheriff — Visitation Policy
- South Carolina Judicial Branch — Spartanburg County
- Spartanburg County Public Index
- Spartanburg County — General Sessions
- South Carolina VINE
- VINELink
- South Carolina Department of Corrections — Inmate Search
- Federal Bureau of Prisons — Inmate Locator