The Aiken County jail roster is a publicly accessible record of individuals currently held at the Aiken County Detention Center in South Carolina. AikenCourt.us can help you find publicly available information about current and recent inmates. You can also search the roster through the official Aiken County Detainee Public Search page, by calling the detention center, or by visiting the facility in person. A jail roster search lets the public confirm whether someone is in custody, view current charges, and check booking details. The Aiken County Sheriff's Office maintains the roster, and it is hosted on the Aiken County Government website. The roster is updated regularly to reflect current detainee populations.
Search Current Inmates in Aiken Jail
There are several ways to look up a current inmate at the Aiken County Detention Center.
Online Search
- Visit the Detention Center Detainee Public Search page on the Aiken County Government website.
- Enter the detainee's last name, first name, or both into the search fields provided.
- Review the results list, which displays names and basic booking information for current detainees.
You can also search for publicly available court and inmate information through AikenCourt.us.
To begin a search, you will need at minimum the individual's full legal name. A booking number can help narrow results if you have one. Juvenile offenders are not included in the public roster.
By Phone
Call the Aiken County Detention Center directly to ask whether a specific person is currently in custody. Staff can confirm detention status over the phone but may not release detailed booking information by this method.
In Person
You can visit the detention center lobby during regular business hours to inquire about a detainee's status.
Facility Information
Aiken County Detention Center
For the most current phone number and lobby hours, check the Aiken County Detention Center page, which also directs visitors to the Aiken County Sheriff's Office website for additional details.
Find Aiken Jail Booking Records Online
A booking record is created each time an individual is processed into the Aiken County Detention Center. During booking, jail staff collect identifying information and document the circumstances of the arrest. A booking record typically includes:
- Full legal name and date of birth
- Booking number
- Date and time of booking
- Charges at the time of arrest
- Arresting agency
- Bond amount, if set
Current booking records for people still in custody are viewable through the Detainee Public Search. The county's disclaimer notes that information posted on the search tool is provided for informational purposes only and is subject to change.
For criminal history records beyond what the jail roster shows, the SLED CATCH system (Citizens Access to Criminal Histories) offers name-based searches of South Carolina criminal records for a non-refundable fee of $25.00. If an individual has been transferred to state custody, the South Carolina Department of Corrections maintains a separate inmate search tool.
To obtain official copies of court records tied to a booking, contact the Aiken County Clerk of Court – General Sessions division, which handles criminal case files for Circuit Court matters.
Search the Aiken Jail Roster by Last Name or Booking Number
The Aiken County Detainee Public Search supports two primary search methods:
| Search Method | What to Enter | Tips |
|---|---|---|
| Last name | Detainee's surname (first name optional) | Use the full legal spelling. Try alternate spellings if no results appear. |
| Booking number | Numeric booking ID assigned at intake | This returns an exact match and is the fastest way to locate a specific record. |
Practical Search Tips
- Spelling matters. The system matches what you type against records exactly. Double-check hyphens, suffixes (Jr., Sr., III), and unusual spellings.
- Try a partial last name. If the full name returns nothing, enter just the first few letters of the last name to broaden results.
- First name is optional. Searching by last name alone can help when you are unsure of the exact first name on file.
- No results? The person may have already been released, transferred to another facility, or booked under a different name. You can call the detention center to verify, or check the SC Department of Corrections inmate search if the individual may have been moved to state prison. The SC Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services offender search is another option if the person is on supervised release.
Jail Roster Updates and Search Limitations in Aiken
The Aiken County Detention Center updates its online detainee roster on a regular basis, though there can be a delay between when someone is booked and when their name appears in the search system. Processing, data entry, and shift changes can all contribute to a lag.
Key Limitations to Keep in Mind
- Not real-time. New bookings may take several hours to appear online. If you are looking for someone who was just arrested, calling the facility directly is often faster.
- Current custody only. The public search reflects people who are currently held at the detention center. Once someone is released, bonded out, or transferred, their record is typically removed from the roster.
- Not an archive. The roster is not a historical database of all past bookings. Older arrest records may need to be requested through the Aiken County Clerk of Court or through SLED's criminal records check.
- Informational only. The county's own disclaimer states that roster data is subject to change and is provided for informational purposes. It should not be treated as an official legal document.
- Restricted records. Juvenile detainees and certain sealed or expunged records will not appear. Under South Carolina Code of Laws Title 30, some personal identifying information may also be withheld from public disclosure.
If you need records that go beyond the current roster — such as past booking histories, arrest reports, or case dispositions — submit a records request to the Aiken County Sheriff's Office or the Clerk of Court's office. For expungement-related inquiries, Aiken County provides an expungement application form through the Solicitor's Office.