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Kershaw County, South Carolina · Camden custody guide
Find a Kershaw County Jail Inmate and Check the Current Roster
For a Kershaw County jail inmate search, start with the live inmate list linked by the Kershaw County Sheriff’s Office. The roster is the most direct public source for checking whether a person is currently held at the Kershaw County Detention Center in Camden. Use the jail record for custody and booking information, then use the South Carolina court system if you need the criminal case, hearing history, or final disposition.
Important distinction: the Sheriff’s Office links to the inmate list, but its jail-information page states that the Kershaw County Detention Center itself is not under Sheriff’s Office jurisdiction. The facility is operated by Kershaw County.
How to Search the Kershaw County Inmate Roster
You do not need to begin with a paid people-search service. The Kershaw County Sheriff’s Office links directly to the county’s inmate-list portal.
- Open the official inmate list. Go to the Kershaw County inmate portal.
- Use the person’s legal name. Search or review the current inmate list using the most accurate spelling available. If a middle name or suffix is known, use it to separate similar names.
- Open the matching custody record. Compare identifying information carefully before assuming a result belongs to the person you are looking for.
- Review the available booking details. Depending on the record, the portal may provide custody, booking, charge, bond, or related information.
- Verify time-sensitive information. If release, bond, a court appearance, or a same-day visit matters, call the Detention Center at (803) 425-1516 before traveling or paying money.
What You Can Learn From a Jail Roster Record
The main purpose of the Kershaw County inmate list is to confirm local custody. Available fields can vary by record and by the stage of booking.
| Information | How to use it |
|---|---|
| Inmate name | Confirm the correct person before relying on other details. |
| Booking or custody information | Helps establish that the person was processed into the local detention system. |
| Listed charges | Shows allegations associated with the booking; a charge is not a conviction. |
| Bond information | May indicate whether a bond has been set, but the amount or conditions can change after court action. |
| Custody status | Useful for checking whether the person remains in local custody at the time of the search. |
A jail entry should not be treated as proof of guilt. For hearings, filings, case progress, and the final outcome, check the official court record.
If You Cannot Find the Person
A missing name does not always mean the person was never arrested. Work through these possibilities in order:
- Booking is still in progress: recently arrested people may not be visible immediately.
- Name mismatch: recheck spelling, legal surname, middle name, and suffix.
- The person was released: a current-custody list may remove someone after release.
- The person was transferred: another county, state agency, federal agency, hospital, or other authorized facility may now hold the person.
- The person entered state prison custody: use the South Carolina Department of Corrections inmate search for people currently sentenced to and incarcerated in SCDC.
- The arrest happened in another county: identify the arresting agency and search that jurisdiction instead.
SCDC specifically explains that its search is for people currently sentenced to and incarcerated in the state prison system; it is not a replacement for a county-jail roster.
Use SC VINE for custody notifications
SC VINE provides custody-status information and, when available, notification of qualifying status changes. It can be useful when you need to know about a later release or transfer instead of repeatedly checking a roster.
Kershaw County Detention Center Contact Information
| Facility | Kershaw County Detention Center |
|---|---|
| Physical address | 101 Bramblewood Plantation Road, Camden, SC 29020 |
| Mailing address | 101 Bramblewood Plantation Road, Camden, SC 29020 |
| Main phone | (803) 425-1516 |
| Published administrative hours | 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Monday–Friday |
| Current county detention page | Kershaw County Detention Center |
| Official detention FAQ | Kershaw County Detention Center FAQ |
The published 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. schedule is the county’s listed office schedule. It should not be interpreted to mean the secure detention facility operates only during those hours.
Bond Hearings, Release Information and Court Records
The county’s current Detention Center FAQ publishes separate hearing periods for Camden municipal matters and county magistrate matters. These schedules can change, so use them as planning information rather than a guarantee.
| Hearing type | Published schedule |
|---|---|
| Camden City Judges | Sunday–Saturday, 7:30–8:00 a.m. and 3:30–4:30 p.m. |
| County Magistrate Judges | Monday–Friday at 8:00 a.m.; Sunday–Saturday, 4:00–5:00 p.m. |
For current bond-hearing information, the county directs callers to (803) 425-1516, option 1. Bond status can change after a hearing or later court order, so do not rely on an old screenshot or an unofficial directory when release depends on the information.
How to check the criminal case
- Open the Kershaw County Court Records page.
- Choose the Kershaw County Public Index or applicable court roster.
- Search the defendant using accurate name information.
- Compare the case number, charge, and other available details with the jail record.
- Use the court record for hearings and case progress rather than assuming the jail roster shows the final legal outcome.
The Clerk of Court’s office is at 1121 Broad Street, Room 313, Camden, SC 29020, and publishes (803) 425-7223 as its main number.
Visiting an Inmate at Kershaw County Detention Center
The current county FAQ says on-site visitation is by appointment only.
- Call for an appointment. Call (803) 425-1516, option 2, Monday through Friday between 10:00 a.m. and noon.
- Schedule the weekend visit. The published procedure is for Saturday and/or Sunday visitation appointments.
- Bring government-issued photo identification. The current FAQ requires adult visitors to have valid state/government picture ID.
- Leave restricted belongings outside. The FAQ says phones, purses, pictures, infant car seats, diaper bags and other items are not allowed in the visitation area.
- Dress appropriately. Proper attire, including shoes, is required.
Video visitation is also referenced by the county. The current FAQ points visitors to Video Visit Anywhere for additional information.
How to Put Money on an Inmate Account
The current Kershaw County Detention Center FAQ lists three deposit methods:
- Lobby kiosk: cash may be deposited through the facility kiosk.
- Bank-issued debit or credit card: the kiosk accepts qualifying cards according to the county FAQ.
- Online: the county currently references JailPackStore.
- Money order: the county says money orders must be drawn on the U.S. Postal Service and are accepted through the mail.
Before sending a large amount or using a third-party payment vendor, verify the inmate’s current custody and the currently approved deposit method. Release or transfer can occur before a payment is processed.
Mail, Phone Calls and Contact With an Inmate
Mailing an inmate
Kershaw County still links to a family-and-visitors resource guide revised in December 2019. That guide instructs senders to address correspondence as follows:
c/o Kershaw County Detention Center
101 Bramblewood Plantation Rd
Camden, SC 29020
The same county guide says the envelope must have a return address and warns against writing, pictures, perfume, or stickers on the outside of the envelope. Because mail rules can change for security reasons, confirm the current policy with the facility before sending unusual enclosures, photographs, publications, or packages.
Phone calls
The county’s still-linked 2019 resource guide says inmate telephone access was generally available from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. unless facility conditions required otherwise, and it listed Securus for telephone support. Because phone vendors, rates, and schedules can change, confirm the current provider before funding an account based only on older web information.
Emergency contact
The county resource guide directs urgent inmate-contact situations to the Detention Center administration. For a present-day emergency or urgent family matter, call the main facility number at (803) 425-1516 and explain the nature of the request to staff.
Older Arrest Records, Incident Reports and FOIA Requests
The live inmate list is designed for current custody. If you need an older criminal case, begin with the Kershaw County court index. If you need a Sheriff’s Office incident report or another qualifying law-enforcement record, use the Kershaw County Sheriff’s Office public-record process.
The current KCSO Freedom of Information Act page asks requesters to provide details such as the case/report number, incident address, date, full name, date of birth, and other information that can identify the record.
| Current published FOIA fee item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Search, retrieval and redaction | $15 per hour |
| Incident report | $5 |
| CD/DVD | $10 |
| Statement | $5 |
The Sheriff’s Office states that its fee schedule is subject to change. Confirm the current amount before submitting payment.
Which record source should you use?
| Your goal | Best starting point |
|---|---|
| Confirm current Kershaw County custody | Official Kershaw County inmate list |
| Check a booking or listed bond | Current inmate record, then Detention Center for time-sensitive confirmation |
| Check hearings or criminal case progress | Kershaw County / South Carolina court public index |
| Find someone transferred to state prison | South Carolina Department of Corrections inmate search |
| Receive custody-status notifications | SC VINE |
| Request an older Sheriff’s incident record | KCSO FOIA process |
Kershaw County Jail Inmate Search FAQs
1. How do I search for an inmate in Kershaw County, South Carolina?
Use the official Kershaw County inmate list at kershaw-so-sc.zuercherportal.com. Search or review the current roster, open the matching record, and verify the person’s identifying, booking, custody, charge, and bond information where available.
2. What is the Kershaw County Detention Center phone number?
The county publishes (803) 425-1516 as the main Kershaw County Detention Center number. The current FAQ directs callers to option 1 for bond-hearing information and option 2 for visitation scheduling.
3. Where is the Kershaw County jail located?
Kershaw County Detention Center is located at 101 Bramblewood Plantation Road, Camden, South Carolina 29020.
4. Why is a recently arrested person not showing in the inmate search?
Booking or data entry may still be underway. Recheck the legal name and spelling, search again later, and call the Detention Center if you need immediate confirmation. The person may also have been released or transferred.
5. Can I find bond information in the Kershaw County jail roster?
Bond information may appear with an inmate or booking record. Because bond amounts and conditions can change after a hearing or court order, confirm time-sensitive release information with the Detention Center or appropriate court.
6. How do I schedule a visit with a Kershaw County inmate?
The current county FAQ says visitation is by appointment. Call (803) 425-1516, option 2, Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to noon to request a Saturday or Sunday visit. Adult visitors need valid government-issued photo identification.
7. How can I put money on a Kershaw County inmate’s account?
The county FAQ says deposits can be made through the lobby kiosk using cash or a bank-issued debit or credit card, online through the currently referenced JailPackStore service, or by mailing an eligible U.S. Postal Service money order.
8. How do I send mail to an inmate at Kershaw County Detention Center?
The county’s still-linked family resource guide uses the inmate’s name, c/o Kershaw County Detention Center, 101 Bramblewood Plantation Rd, Camden, SC 29020. Include a return address and confirm current mail restrictions before sending anything beyond ordinary correspondence.
9. What if the inmate was transferred to a South Carolina state prison?
Use the South Carolina Department of Corrections inmate search. SCDC explains that its system covers people currently sentenced to and incarcerated in state-prison custody and does not replace a county-jail roster.
10. How do I check the court case connected to a Kershaw County booking?
Use the Kershaw County Clerk of Court’s online public index and court rosters. The court record is the better source for hearings, filings, case progress, and the final disposition; a jail booking or listed charge by itself does not establish a conviction.