Spartanburg County Booking Search: Find Custody, Bail, Visits and Court Details
The Spartanburg County Sheriff publishes a live bookings search for current inmates and people recently booked and released. A useful search, however, involves more than finding a name: you must verify the correct person, understand the bail entry, identify the current facility, and know what can be done next.
This guide puts the county’s important rules in one place—search steps, failed-search troubleshooting, intake, bond, visitation, deposits, mail, calls, books, court records, medical concerns, property and transfers. External portals are used only for actions that cannot be completed on this page.
Current population plus booked-and-released records.
950 California Ave., Spartanburg, SC 29303.
July 13, 2026 against official sources.
Choose the Spartanburg County lookup route that matches your situation
Use the current inmate population. Verify the name number, booking date, charges, bail, and present status.
Check booked-and-released records. A person may have posted bond or completed release before you searched.
Take the case details from the booking result and use the South Carolina Public Index for the continuing legal record.
How to run the Spartanburg County jail inmate search
How to interpret a Spartanburg County booking result
| Field | Meaning | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Name or name number | The identity label used by the detention system. | Copy it exactly for mail, deposits, calls and facility questions. |
| Booking date | When the person entered the county booking process. | Compare it with the known arrest date and distinguish current from older records. |
| Charge | The allegation or booked offense. | Use the Public Index for later court filings and disposition; do not treat it as guilt. |
| Bail or bond amount | The amount or status associated with that charge at the time shown. | Confirm every charge and hold before paying; one bond may not clear all matters. |
| Current population | The person appears in the Sheriff’s current roster. | Call before visiting because status and availability can change quickly. |
| Booked and released | The booking occurred, but the person may no longer be physically housed there. | Check release details and court records rather than assuming present custody. |
| No bond or restricted bond | Court action or special conditions may control release. | Contact counsel, Bond Court, or the court shown in the record. |
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What happens after an arrest reaches Spartanburg County Jail?
Spartanburg County Detention Center address, phones and map
Spartanburg, SC 29303
Front desk: 864-596-2607
Fax: 864-596-3426
This is also the published office number for Spartanburg County Bond Court at the detention-center address.
Spartanburg, SC 29303
Non-emergency: 864-596-2222
Front desk: 864-503-4500
Detention Services Division: 864-596-2607
Use the main detention number for current facility operations and inmate-location questions.
Spartanburg County bond hearing, surety choices and release checks
A magistrate explains the charges and decides whether release on bail is allowed. The judge may use a personal-recognizance bond or require a surety bond when appearance or public-safety concerns call for additional security and conditions.
| Method | How it works | Important caution |
|---|---|---|
| Full cash deposit | Deposit the entire bond amount with the court. | Confirm all charges and holds before assuming payment will cause release. |
| Up to 10% cash | The court may allow up to 10% of the bond in cash. | This option requires the judge’s approval; it is not automatic. |
| Commercial surety | Use a licensed professional bondsman. | The Sheriff’s page says a professional bondsman may charge up to 15%, and the fee is nonrefundable even if the defendant is found not guilty. |
| Accommodation surety | A qualifying South Carolina adult friend or relative may pledge sufficient property and receive no compensation other than the person’s release. | The surety must provide satisfactory proof of ownership, value, and marketability. |
Spartanburg County Jail visitation rules and visitor checklist
The detention facility uses video visitation for general visits with friends and relatives. The Sheriff’s policy generally allows two 30-minute visitation slots per week and one paid 20- or 40-minute remote visit when available, unless privileges have been restricted.
Two 30-minute time slots, subject to availability and restrictions.
One paid 20- or 40-minute remote visit may be available.
Arrive at least 15 minutes early at the electronic kiosk in the main jail lobby.
Before the visit
Dress and behavior rules
- No clothing exposing breasts, cleavage, buttocks, genitalia, undergarments, bare midriff, or excessive skin.
- No sheer clothing or shorts, skirts, or dresses shorter than mid-thigh.
- Appropriate footwear is required.
- Visitors who appear impaired, act disorderly, threaten staff, furnish contraband, damage property, carry weapons, or attempt escape assistance may be removed, arrested, and prosecuted.
- Only registered approved visitors may be present during a scheduled session.
Children
Children are subject to the facility’s visitor-registration and supervision rules. Because the published policy contains detailed age and supervision conditions, include each child in the registration process and confirm the current requirement at 864-596-3424 before the visit.
Why a visit may not occur
An inmate may be unavailable because of court, an unscheduled medical appointment, a housing or security issue, discipline, or another operational reason. A scheduled session is never a guarantee that the facility can produce the inmate at that moment.
Send money to a Spartanburg County inmate: kiosk, online and money order
Use the inmate’s exact displayed name and inmate or name number. A wrong identifier can delay or misdirect the transaction.
| Method | Official procedure | Timing and fee |
|---|---|---|
| Main-jail lobby kiosk | Use cash, credit card, or debit card at 950 California Avenue. | Open 24 hours, seven days. Cash deposits have a $3 transaction deduction; card deductions use a variable scale. Money posts immediately and the kiosk prints a receipt. |
| Online McDaniel deposit | Use the inmate’s name or inmate ID at JailPackStore. | Credit-card transaction; confirmation is sent to the supplied email. |
| U.S. Postal Money Order | Write the inmate’s name and inmate number on the postal money order. Send it without letters or photos. | Processed Monday through Friday except holidays; a $3 deduction is listed, and the inmate receives a receipt the following day after processing. |
Spartanburg County inmate mail, legal mail, texts, photos and books
Inmate name and name number
PO Box 9133
Seminole, FL 33775
Personal mail is scanned and viewed digitally.
950 California Avenue
Spartanburg, SC 29303
Use this address for approved privileged correspondence, not ordinary personal mail.
What counts as privileged mail?
The Sheriff’s Office identifies correspondence from law-enforcement officials, courts, attorneys, legal-representation and prisoner-rights groups, PREA, mental-health or victim advocates, and city, county, state, or federal officials.
SmartInmate messages and photos
The Sheriff’s published mail page lists text messaging through SmartInmate at $0.50 per text and $1.00 per picture. Rates should be rechecked in the account before purchase because vendor pricing can change.
Money orders by mail
Only U.S. Postal Money Orders are accepted through the mail. Put the inmate’s name and inmate number on the money order. Do not place a letter, photograph, or cash in the same envelope.
Book rules
Spartanburg County inmate phone calls and electronic communication
The detention facility provides inmate telephone access through SmartInmate under a third-party contract. Friends and family create and fund the outside account through the provider.
Do not expect to call the housing unit and speak directly with an inmate. Inmates place calls through the contracted system.
Use the inmate’s exact name and identifier. Confirm that the called number can accept the provider’s calls.
SmartInmate also supports approved texts, photos, and visitation functions identified by the facility.
Find the Spartanburg County criminal case, hearing and trial docket
The inmate roster answers custody questions. The South Carolina Judicial Branch Public Index answers case questions. Spartanburg County is Judicial Circuit 7 and County Number 42.
Use for general felony-court administrative information.
Public trial dockets are published approximately 30 days ahead.
Spartanburg, SC 29304-3483
Spartanburg, SC 29306
Do not confuse this court address with the jail at 950 California Avenue.
Clothing, prescription information, property and medical concerns
Clothing exchange
With prior approval, clean clothing may be exchanged for an inmate’s clothing when it was not seized as evidence. The published policy says no exchange occurs sooner than 48 hours after entry. People merely in transit between facilities generally do not receive an exchange unless clothing is needed for a jury trial.
Court clothing
Clothing may be brought to Annex I, the court holding facility, when the inmate is scheduled for a jury trial and the court has notified the jail. Initial bond appearances, motion hearings, and plea proceedings use jail-issued clothing.
Prescription medication information
Medical emergency versus routine concern
For an immediate life-threatening emergency outside the facility, call 911. For an inmate’s ongoing health concern, provide the full name, inmate identifier, condition, medication information, and urgency to the detention center at 864-596-2607. Staff cannot disclose protected medical details simply because a caller is a relative.
Spartanburg County home detention: who may be considered?
The county operates a court-authorized home-detention program for certain nonviolent offenders. A Family Court, Circuit Court, Magistrate Court, or Municipal Court judge may mark a sentenced commitment as eligible. A court may also use home detention as a bond condition before trial.
Release, transfer and pickup: how to avoid a wasted trip
Local Spartanburg County tips that prevent common mistakes
Use current population first, then booked-and-released if the arrest was recent but the person is absent.
It is the key detail for mail, money, messages, books, and precise phone questions.
The visitation kiosk check-in is time-sensitive, and late arrival can consume a weekly visit.
Personal mail goes to Seminole, Florida; privileged mail goes to California Avenue.
A postal money order envelope containing correspondence or photos is returned.
The jail is on California Avenue; the Judicial Center is on Magnolia Street.
The lobby kiosk uses a variable deduction for credit and debit transactions.
Order directly through Amazon or Barnes & Noble; do not remail books yourself.
Bond Court, another court, or another jurisdiction may control the next step.
Official live actions and source verification
The procedures above are included in-page. These buttons remain because a live inmate search, visit registration, payment, or court query must occur on the responsible system.
Current inmate population and booked-and-released data.
Open official searchRegister approved visitors and select an available video slot.
Open SmartInmateUse the inmate’s exact name or ID and retain the email receipt.
Open JailPackStoreSelect Spartanburg County, Circuit 7, County 42.
Open Public IndexUse only after county staff confirms transfer to South Carolina state custody.
Open SCDC family servicesUse the detention front desk for current operational information.
Call 864-596-2607Spartanburg County Jail inmate search FAQs
How do I search for an inmate in Spartanburg County Jail?
Use the Sheriff’s Bookings Search. Check current population for present custody and booked-and-released records when the person may have already left.
What is the detention center phone number?
Call 864-596-2607. For mail, phone, or visitation procedure questions, the Sheriff also publishes 864-596-3424.
Why is the person not in the roster?
The person may still be in booking, listed under another spelling, released, transferred, or held by another agency. Search with fewer name details and call the detention center.
How many visits are allowed?
The published policy generally allows two 30-minute visitation slots per week and one paid 20- or 40-minute remote visit when available.
How early should I arrive?
Arrive at least 15 minutes before the scheduled visit to use the lobby check-in kiosk.
How do I deposit money?
Use the 24-hour lobby kiosk, JailPackStore online, or a U.S. Postal Money Order. Cash kiosk deposits have a $3 transaction deduction; card deductions vary.
What is the personal-mail address?
Send personal mail to Spartanburg County Detention Center, inmate name and name number, PO Box 9133, Seminole, FL 33775.
Where does legal mail go?
Privileged legal mail goes directly to the inmate at 950 California Avenue, Spartanburg, SC 29303.
Can I send books?
Yes, but only new paperback books purchased and fulfilled directly by Amazon or Barnes & Noble, subject to content restrictions.
How does bond work?
A judge decides eligibility and conditions. Possible surety methods include full cash, up to 10% cash with judicial approval, a commercial bondsman, or a qualified accommodation surety.
How do I find the court case?
Use the South Carolina Public Index for Spartanburg County, Circuit 7, County 42. General Sessions can be reached at 864-596-2591.
Can family bring medication?
Family may bring an empty valid prescription bottle for review. Specialty medication exceptions require medical approval. Never hand medication directly to an inmate.