York County, South Carolina Inmate Search

In York County, South Carolina, inmate searches reveal information about persons currently held in prisons or jails. Such searches may disclose an inmate’s name, physical description, booking date, and court information.

Interested persons or entities may search inmate records by using resources provided by local, state, and federal agencies. At the local level, the York County Sheriff’s Office maintains an online search for pretrial detainees and inmates in the county jail. Record seekers must input the inmate’s last name to view relevant details.

In contrast, the South Carolina Department of Corrections offers an online database of inmates serving time in state-level prisons. To search records on the platform, record seekers must enter the inmate's name, SID number, or SDDC ID.

The Federal Bureau of Prisons’ Inmate Locator is another resource for finding inmate records. Record seekers may find information on York County inmates who were transferred to federal prisons. To look up records, requesters must provide the inmate's name or number.

Besides using online search platforms, record seekers may submit offline requests for inmate records at the county sheriff’s office. The sheriff may process such requests during official business hours at this location:

1826 2nd Baxter Crossing,
Fort Mill, SC 29708,
Phone: (803) 396-8426

York County’s local police departments may offer options for searching inmate records in the county. They may keep arrest logs of recently arrested persons who were detained in the county jail. That being said, record seekers can find inmate records by contacting local police departments during official business hours.

How to Find an Inmate in York County Jail

Record seekers may find current inmates in the York County Jail by using online or offline resources provided by local entities. The York County Sheriff’s Office hosts a searchable portal for pretrial detainees and inmates serving short sentences in the jail. To search records on the portal, record seekers must enter the inmate’s last name or scroll down through the list.

Alternatively, requesters can look up inmate information by submitting an in-person request to the county sheriff’s office. The sheriff’s office may process such requests during business hours at this physical location:

1826 2nd Baxter Crossing,

Fort Mill, SC 29708,

Phone: (803) 396-8426

The Moss Justice Center may also reveal information on current inmates at the county’s detention facility. Record seekers may submit a request to the department’s Records Management Unit between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. at this address:

1675-3A York Highway,
York, SC 29745

How to Use the York County Jail Roster

The York County Inmate in Jail platform provides information on pretrial detainees and convicted offenders in the county’s detention center. Record seekers may look up inmate data by using these simple steps:

1. Visit the York County Sheriff’s website.
2. Click on the Detention Tab in the top section of the homepage.
3. Select “Inmate Search” under the Inmate Information section.
4. Input the inmate’s last name to generate relevant data.
5. The platform also allows users to scroll down to find the inmate's names listed in alphabetical order.

What Information is Included in the York County Inmate Roster

Interested parties may find these details in the York County Inmate in Jail platform:

• Inmate’s name and personal details, including the race, sex, resident city, height, weight, and age.
• Mugshot.
• Booking information, including the number and date.
• Charge description.
• Arresting agency.
• Total bond.
• Incarceration status.

However, specific inmate and related court data are not included in the search platform. State laws, such as the South Carolina Freedom of Information Act and the S.C. Code Ann. § 30-4-10, prevent public access to specific inmate records. The latter prevents current inmates from looking up inmate records. On the other hand, the FOIA prevents public access to these types of inmate data:

• Investigative files and medical reports filed during arrest or case proceedings.
• Information protected under the client-attorney privilege.
• Information that may interfere with an ongoing investigation or prosecution.

Contact Details for York County Jail or Sheriff’s Office

For inmate-related inquiries, the public may contact the county sheriff or detention center at these locations:

York County Sheriff’s Office

1826 2nd Baxter Crossing,
Fort Mill, SC 29708,
Phone: (803) 396-8426

Moss Justice Center

1675-3A York Highway.
York, SC 29745,
Phone: (803) 628-3059

Jail Facility Overview in York County

York County houses the York County Detention Center, a medium-security facility that is located in the Moss Justice Center. It has a 621-bed capacity and houses adult inmates who are either waiting for trial or serving short sentences. The detention center has an annex, which was formerly referred to as the York County Prison. This facility has a 256-bed capacity and houses inmates serving short or long sentences. Unlike the detention center, the annex is a minimum-security facility.

York County does not operate a local juvenile detention center. Pretrial juvenile offenders are held by the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice.

Agency	Office and Mail Address	Phone Number	Office Hours	Email
Moss Justice Center	1675-3A York Highway York, SC 29745	(803) 628-3083	8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday	Send an email through the York County Sheriff's Office online Contact Us portal
South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice	4900 Broad River Road, Building 2007, Columbia, SC 29212. Mail address: P.O. Box 21069 Columbia, SC 29221-1069	(803) 551-6500	8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday	publicinformation@djj.sc.gov

How to Send Money to an Inmate in the York County Detention Center?

Concerned parties may send money to inmates at the detention center using these options:

• Mail a Western Union money order or a U.S. postal money order.
• Deposit funds online via a licensed third-party payment processor.
• Deposit cash in person at the kiosk in the lobby of the detention center.

To deposit funds, concerned parties must provide the inmate’s name and identification number. The facility may reject deposits that do not include these details. Upon receiving the deposit, the facility transfers the amount to the inmate’s account. Inmates may order commissary items once a week.

Note: Depositors may contact the facility to determine restrictions and deposit limits.

Inmate Search by Jail Facility

The York County Sheriff's Office maintains an inmate search platform for detainees and inmates held in the county’s detention center and annex. Record seekers may look up relevant data by providing the inmate’s last name in the required search box.

The platform also allows users to scroll down to find the required inmate information. Inmate names are listed in alphabetical order on the platform.

To find pretrial detainees in the juvenile center, requesters may submit an email request to the facility at publicinformation@djj.sc.gov.

York County Visitation Rules and Schedules

In the York County Detention Center, inmates are responsible for selecting preferred visitors and visitation dates. Inmates must fill out the Inmate Visitation Request Form and list up to six visitors who are at least 17 years old. After completing the form, they must forward it to the appropriate authority for approval. The detention center will assign a specific one-hour visitation slot on a specific day of the week.

Per the facility’s instruction, not more than two visitors may visit the inmates on the appointed date. Visitors must arrive before the appointed time and present a valid government-issued ID. The jail facility may implement these additional rules:

• Visitors must dress conservatively.
• Visitors must not bring in prohibited items, such as drugs and gang-related materials.
• Visitors may contact the facility at (803) 628-3083 to determine the specific rules for minors who accompany adult visitors.

Alternatively, visitors may visit inmates using the video visitation platform provided by a licensed third-party vendor. Interested parties must first set up an account and request to connect with an inmate.

Mailing and Commissary Information | York County Jail

Inmates at the York County Detention Center can receive mail and funds into their accounts. Concerned parties may mail letters, postcards, or greeting cards to inmates at this address:

York County Detention Center

Inmate Name and ID Number

P.O. Box 9148,
Seminole, FL 33775-9148.

Upon receiving the mail, the detention center will scan it to determine if it contains contraband or prohibited items. It will then send scanned items to the inmate’s postal mail.

Concerned parties may send emails to inmates via a platform provided by a licensed third-party provider. To use this option, parties may create an account, fill in the inmate’s name and identification number, and upload required documents.

Inmates can receive funds in their commissary accounts. Concerned parties may deposit funds to inmates via these options:

• In-person deposit at the kiosk in the lobby of the detention center.
• Deposit via an online third-party payment processor.
• Deposit via U.S. postal order to the detention center