South Carolina criminal records are available through various government offices.  These are often maintained in criminal records databases that are shared amongst the law enforcement agencies as well as the courts.  Below you will find a variety of resources which may prove helpful in your search for free criminal records, whether they be for your own personal use or for background checks.

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South Carolina Sex Offender Registry - Megan's Law Site

South Carolina Department of Corrections - Information and Overview

South Carolina Inmate Search

South Carolina Family Information - Information for Family Members of Inmates

South Carolina Victims Services - Dept. of Corrections

South Carolina Crime Victims/Inmate Status Inquiries - Victim Notification

Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center, Richland County South Carolina - Offender Search

South Carolina Beufort County - Inmate Online Search

South Carolina Cherokee County - Inmate Online Search

South Carolina York County Sheriff's Department Prisoners In Jail - Online Search

South Carolina York County Prison - Current Prisoners in Jail Search

South Carolina Department of Public Safety - Office Information

South Carolina "Sled Catch" - Citizens Access to Criminal Histories

South Carolina Criminal Justice Information Services - Crime Information Services

South Carolina Judicial Department - Overview of the Courts

South Carolina Department of Social Services - Battered Spouse Intervention Program

South Carolina Office of the Governor - Crime Victims' Ombudsman

South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services - Victim Services

South Carolina Dept. of Social Services - Child Abuse and Neglect Report Phone Numbers Directory

South Carolina Dept. of Corrections - Fugitives

South Carolina Attorney General - South Carolina Registry of Missing Children

South Carolina Dept. of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services - Most Wanted Offenders

South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy - State Crime Links

South Carolina Law Enforcement Division - Leave a Crime Tip

South Carolina Law Enforcement - Homepage and Information on the Division