Dorchester County Detention, SC
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How to Find Someone in South Carolina Using the SCDC Inmate Search
Need to confirm where someone is incarcerated in South Carolina? The SCDC inmate search is the fastest way to find out. Here's how to run a search and pull up the inmate detail report.
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How to Request Removal of Personal Information from Dorchester County Court Records Online
Found sensitive personal information in a record image on Dorchester County's public online index? You can request its removal. Submit your request to the Dorchester County register of deeds or the clerk of court—they handle removing specific personal identifiers from record images posted online.
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How to Use the South Carolina DOC Incarcerated Inmate Search (step-by-step)
Looking for someone in South Carolina DOC custody? The SCDC Incarcerated Inmate Search shows you a results list, and when you select the right person, their detailed inmate report opens as a PDF in a new browser window.
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Inmate Lookup
- You can search by entering an inmate’s SCDC number or State Identification (SID) and submitting the form.
- If SCDC number and SID are unknown, you may search by name and may omit the first name if you’re unsure.
- The search uses a phonetic matching method; providing full first and/or last names yields the best results.
Contact Info
- Town of Summerville contact: 200 South Main Street, Summerville, SC 29483; Phone: 843-871-6000.
- Carolina Waste handles the Town’s recycling and can be reached at 843-576-1100 for recycling questions.
- County detention pages or the sheriff’s site commonly list a main detention line plus specialized contacts for visitation, pretrial, and victim services.
Facility Info
- Dorchester County explicitly disclaims responsibility for the accuracy, reliability, or timeliness of information posted on the public index and limits liability for losses from reliance on that information.
- Individuals may request removal (redaction) of certain personal identification numbers from official records on public websites and there is no fee for redaction requests.
- Automated site data scraping of the South Carolina Judicial Department Public Index web sites is expressly prohibited.
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Topic Overviews
Inmate Lookup
The inmate lookup at Dorchester County Detention works fastest when you search by SCDC number or State Identification (SID)—those give exact matches. Don't have an ID number? Search by name instead. You can even leave the first name blank if you're unsure. The system uses phonetic matching, so entering as much of the full name as possible improves your results. Click any inmate row to open the Inmate Search Detail Report, which launches as a PDF in a new browser window. This report may include additional information and photos. A glossary link comes with the report to help you understand the terms.
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Trying to reach the right office in Dorchester County? Start with the correct contact. The Town of Summerville's municipal office is at 200 South Main Street, Summerville, SC 29483, with a main phone line of 843-871-6000. For waste or recycling questions in Summerville, call Carolina Waste at 843-576-1100. For detention-specific needs—inmate search, visitation questions, scheduling, or deposit options—check the county sheriff or detention center website for the direct line. Many facilities list different numbers by topic (pretrial, victim services, etc.), so match your issue to the right office. When calling, have the inmate's full name and booking/ID ready, along with your reason for calling and any documents you need.
Facility Info
Checking Dorchester County Detention–related court information online? Know that Dorchester County disclaims responsibility for the accuracy, reliability, or timeliness of public index information and limits liability for losses from relying on it. If you spot personal identification numbers in online court or public index records, you can submit a redaction request to have them removed—there's no fee. Automated scraping or bulk harvesting of South Carolina Judicial Department Public Index websites is prohibited and may be enforced. Starting January 1, 2026, home address information will no longer display on the public index for new or existing cases. For in-person visits, bring a valid government-issued photo ID and follow posted dress and conduct rules.
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Showing 6 of 9How do I search for someone at Dorchester County Detention?
Search using the person’s SCDC number or State Identification (SID) for the most direct match. If you don’t have those, search by last name (and first name if you know it); the system uses phonetic matching.
Inmate LookupWhat if I don’t know the SCDC number or SID?
Use the name search and leave the first name blank. Enter as much of the last name (and first name, if you know it) as possible—the system uses phonetic matching, so more detail means better results.
Inmate LookupHow can I view an inmate’s detailed report and understand the terms shown?
Click the inmate row in your search results to open the Inmate Search Detail Report as a PDF in a new browser window. Use the glossary link provided with the report to understand the field labels and descriptions.
Inmate LookupHow can I find the direct phone number for Dorchester County Detention?
Check the county sheriff or detention center website for the main detention line, plus inmate-search and visit scheduling tools. Can't find a direct listing? Call the county or sheriff's office and ask for the detention center number and the right department for your request.
Contact InfoIs the Town of Summerville main line the same as the detention center contact?
No. The Town of Summerville main contact is the municipal office at 200 South Main Street, Summerville, SC (843-871-6000). To reach the detention center directly, use the county sheriff or detention center website instead.
Contact InfoWho should I call about recycling or waste collection in Summerville?
Call Carolina Waste at 843-576-1100 for recycling questions. They handle the Town’s waste and recycling-related inquiries.
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To find an incarcerated person, enter their SCDC number or State Identification (SID) and submit the form.
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