Chesterfield County Booking Reports
Chesterfield County booking reports are filed by the Chesterfield County Sheriff's Office in Chesterfield. The Sheriff's Office runs the detention center on Goodale Road and records every arrest in the county. You can search for booking data through the SC Judicial System's Public Records Index or call the detention center for recent arrests. Chesterfield County processes records requests under South Carolina's Freedom of Information Act and provides copies during regular business hours.
Chesterfield County Quick Facts
Chesterfield County Sheriff's Office
The Chesterfield County Sheriff's Office sits at 203 East Main Street in Chesterfield. This is the main law enforcement agency for the county. All booking reports in Chesterfield County are created and stored here. You can call the office at (843) 623-2121 to ask about records.
When someone is arrested in Chesterfield County, deputies fill out a booking report. This report lists the charges, the arrest date, and personal details. It goes into the county records system. Booking reports from Chesterfield County are public records under S.C. Code Ann. § 30-4-10. You have the right to ask for copies.
| Agency | Chesterfield County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 203 East Main Street Chesterfield, SC 29709 |
| Phone | (843) 623-2121 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, regular business hours |
Chesterfield County is in the northeastern part of South Carolina. The county seat shares the same name as the county. The area is mostly rural with several small communities spread across the county.
How to Search Chesterfield County Booking Reports
Chesterfield County booking reports are not always posted online right after an arrest. For older records, you can use the SC Judicial System's Public Records Index. Here is how the process works. Go to the public index site. Click "Accept" after you read the disclaimer. Enter the security check code and click "Validate." Then pick "Bond Court" from the Court Agency dropdown. Type the person's last and first name. Click "Search."
Keep in mind that more than one person may share the same name. When results come up, click the link in the Case Number column. Then click the "Charges" tab to see the details. This gives you the booking and charge data for cases in Chesterfield County.
For recent arrests within the past 12 hours, call the Chesterfield County Detention Center at (843) 623-3385. Give the staff the name of the person you are looking for. You can also visit the detention center at 319 Goodale Road during business hours and ask to see booking reports from a set time frame.
Note: The SC Judicial System site updates on a regular basis, but no promise is made about how fast or complete the data will be for Chesterfield County.
Chesterfield County Detention Center
The Chesterfield County Detention Center is managed by Administrator Troy Ellerbe. It sits at 317 Goodale Road in Chesterfield. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The main booking line is (843) 623-3385.
All arrests in Chesterfield County go through this facility. The booking process includes recording personal data, taking a photograph, and listing all charges. Staff create a booking report for each person brought in. These reports include:
- Full name and personal details
- Date and time of booking
- All charges at the time of arrest
- Bond amount and conditions
- Court dates and case numbers
After someone leaves custody, the booking report remains on file. Chesterfield County stores these records and can pull them for public requests. Contact the detention center or the Sheriff's Office for copies of past booking reports.
The Chesterfield County government website at chesterfieldcountysc.com links to county departments and public safety information.
Chesterfield County Records Requests
Under the South Carolina Freedom of Information Act (§ 30-4-30), you can request Chesterfield County booking reports. The Sheriff's Office must respond within the time frames set by law. Put your request in writing and be specific. Give a name, date, or case number to help staff find what you need.
Chesterfield County may charge fees for copies. These fees cover the cost of staff time and materials. Under § 30-4-50, agencies can charge for the actual cost of searching for and copying records. Most Chesterfield County booking report requests are handled within a few business days. Juvenile records and records tied to open investigations may not be released.
Chesterfield County is part of the Fourth Judicial Circuit. Court records from this circuit show what happened after the arrest. You can look up court case data through the South Carolina Judicial Department online public index.
State Tools for Chesterfield County
Several state resources can help you search beyond Chesterfield County local records. SLED operates the CATCH system for statewide criminal history searches. Under S.C. Code Ann. § 17-1-40, arrest data is part of the public record in South Carolina. CATCH covers all counties, so you can use it if you are not sure where an arrest occurred.
The SCDC inmate search lets you look up people in state prison. If someone from Chesterfield County was sentenced beyond local jail time, their record shows up here. The VINE system lets you track custody status and get alerts when an inmate's status changes. This is free and available around the clock.
SLED is the main state law enforcement agency. It collects criminal data from all South Carolina counties, including Chesterfield County.
Note: For the most current booking data from Chesterfield County, call the detention center at (843) 623-3385 rather than relying on state databases.
Nearby South Carolina Counties
Counties near Chesterfield also keep booking reports. Pick a county below to find arrest records in that area.