How to Find Someone in Lexington County Jail Using the Online Inmate Search

The Lexington County Sheriff's Department runs an online inmate search on their website, complete with booking photographs. Looking for a current custody listing or trying to confirm a booking? Start here.

1. Go to the Lexington County Sheriff’s website: Look for the area that offers inmate search tools and booking photographs.
2. Open the inmate search (or booking photographs) page: This is where current roster information is displayed.
3. Search for the person by name: Use the spelling you have, then try common variations if you do not get a result on the first try.

Each roster entry shows the inmate's name. Getting multiple similar results? Match the full name carefully, including any punctuation and spacing, since that's exactly how the roster displays it.

You'll also see a "Primary Charge" field. This is the main charge on record, and it's often the fastest way to confirm you've found the right person when several names look similar.

The roster lists an arrest date for each entry. If the person was arrested recently, this date helps you verify you're looking at the correct booking, especially when comparing multiple similar results.

You may also see a booking agency field. This tells you which agency booked the person into jail (such as the Lexington County Sheriff's Department) and can clarify who made the arrest when you're tracking down details.

Cant Find Online

• ✓ Call 803-785-2740 for detention center information, including inmate visitation, telephone calls, and inmate financial matters.
• ✓ If the person isn’t showing up in the online search, ask the detention center line whether the person is currently held there and whether there are any details you need to verify (like exact spelling of the name).

Need to locate someone right away or following up on a warrant during business hours? Contact the warrant division at 803-785-2499.

After hours? Call the communications center at 803-785-2521 for immediate help locating someone or following up on a warrant.

The online search and booking photos are a solid first step. But if you can't find who you're looking for, don't stop there. Call the detention center information line at 803-785-2740 to ask about custody status and get help with next steps (visitation, phone calls, or inmate financial questions).