Colleton County Sheriff's Office Arrest and Booking Records

Colleton County police blotter records show arrests from across this Lowcountry South Carolina county. The Colleton County Sheriff's Office is led by Sheriff Guerry Hill. Staff call him Buddy. The office provides law enforcement to a wide area. Records are public under state law.

Colleton County Sheriff's Office

The Sheriff's Office is on Mable T. Willis Boulevard. It is in Walterboro. This is the county seat. The office handles all law enforcement. Sheriff Buddy Hill leads the team.

Deputies patrol the county. They respond to calls. Investigations are conducted. Court papers are served. The office also runs the jail.

The county has rural and town areas. Walterboro is the main city. Smaller towns are served too. The Sheriff's Office covers all.

Colleton County FOIA and Records Fees

The Sheriff's Office follows FOIA rules. You can request records. Fees apply for this service. Research time costs $25 per hour.

Copy fees vary by format. USB flash drives cost $12. CD or DVD discs cost $5. Black and white copies are $0.25 per page. Color copies cost $0.75 per page.

To request records, email the office. Use ccso-foia@colletoncounty.org. Include your contact info. Describe what you need. Be specific.

You can also write a letter. Mail it to the Sheriff's Office. Include a check for fees. Or wait for an invoice. Records will be sent to you.

Colleton County Detention Center

The detention center is on Klein Street. It is in Walterboro. The jail holds 223 inmates now. Most are male. There are 196 men. Women number 27.

The jail has high turnover. Fifty-five percent change weekly. Some inmates stay briefly. Others await trial dates. Sentenced inmates serve time.

Staff run the jail all day. They book and release inmates. Medical care is provided. Meals follow regulations. Programs help some inmates.

The jail serves many towns. Cottageville is one. Islandton is another. Lodge and Smoaks are included. Walterboro is the main city. Williams is served too.

Accessing Colleton County Police Records

South Carolina FOIA grants rights. You can see public records. The Sheriff's Office must comply. Submit your request properly.

Types of records available:

• Incident reports
• Arrest records
• Booking information
• Accident reports
• Jail rosters

Some records are exempt. Active cases stay private. Juvenile records are sealed. The office explains limits. You may appeal denials.

Fees are set by law. Research time adds up. Copies cost money. Digital media has prices. Pay to get records.

Search Colleton County Arrest Records

Finding records starts with a call. The jail answers 24 hours. Ask about inmates. Give a full name. Staff will search.

State tools expand your search. SLED CATCH shows history. It covers all counties. Pay for each search. Results are detailed.

The Public Index lists courts. It is free to use. Search by name. Cases show status. Criminal charges appear.

VINELink tracks inmates. It is nationwide. County jails participate. Get free alerts. Know about releases.

State Resources for Colleton County

State agencies help your search. SLED maintains records. Their CATCH system works online. Background checks cost money.

The Judicial Branch has Public Index. It lists court cases. You can search free. Find charges and dates. Colleton County is included.

VINELink is a tracking service. It covers jails and prisons. Sign up for notifications. Get alerts on releases. This service is free.

Sex offender registry is online. It lists all offenders. Search by address. Find nearby registrants. Protect your family.

Communities in Colleton County

The Sheriff's Office serves these areas.

Other communities include Islandton and Williams. The Detention Center serves the entire county.

Nearby Counties

Colleton County borders these counties.

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