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Are Police Records Public in Charleston County, South Carolina?

Yes, police records are public in Charleston County, South Carolina, according to the Public Record Act. This means that members of the public have the right to access and obtain copies of police records, unless they are specifically exempted from disclosure under the law. The purpose of making police records public is to promote transparency and accountability in law enforcement activities.

How to Find Police Records in Charleston County, South Carolina in 2024

To obtain police records in Charleston County, South Carolina, you can follow these steps:

  1. Visit the official website of the Charleston County Judicial & Public Index. This website provides access to court rosters and other public records. You can search for police records by entering relevant information such as the name of the individual involved or the case number.

  2. Another option is to visit the website of the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED). SLED maintains a database of criminal records and provides a search tool called the Sex Offender Registry. This tool allows you to search for individuals who have been convicted of sex offenses in Charleston County.

  3. If you have a tip or information about a crime, you can submit it to SLED through their online form. This form is designed to assist law enforcement agencies in their investigations.

  4. SLED also operates the Amber Alert system in South Carolina. The Amber Alert website provides information about missing children and allows you to sign up for alerts in your area.

Please note that some police records may be exempt from disclosure under certain circumstances, such as ongoing investigations or records involving juveniles. It is recommended to contact the relevant law enforcement agency or consult legal counsel for further guidance.

Police Department in Charleston County, South Carolina

  • Charleston County Police Department: 3505 Pinehaven Dr, Charleston, SC 29405, Phone: (843) 554-5700

  • Mount Pleasant Police Department: 100 Ann Edwards Ln, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464, Phone: (843) 884-4176

  • North Charleston Police Department: 2500 City Hall Ln, North Charleston, SC 29406, Phone: (843) 740-2800

  • Isle of Palms Police Department: 30 J C Long Blvd, Isle of Palms, SC 29451, Phone: (843) 886-6522

  • Sullivan's Island Police Department: 2056 Middle St, Sullivan's Island, SC 29482, Phone: (843) 883-3198

  • Folly Beach Public Safety Department: 106 W Cooper Ave, Folly Beach, SC 29439, Phone: (843) 588-2433

  • Kiawah Island Department of Public Safety: 21 Beachwalker Dr, Kiawah Island, SC 29455, Phone: (843) 768-5566

  • Awendaw Police Department: 6971 Doar Rd, Awendaw, SC 29429, Phone: (843) 928-3100

  • McClellanville Police Department: 405 Pinckney St, McClellanville, SC 29458, Phone: (843) 887-3712

Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of all police departments in Charleston County, but it includes some of the main departments. For a complete list, you can visit the official website of Charleston County.

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