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Official Beaufort County and South Carolina sources reviewed October 2026

Beaufort SC Mugshots and Booking Records: Start With the Official County Search

For current Beaufort SC mugshots, recent bookings, charges and custody information, begin with the Beaufort County Detention Center Inmate Inquiry System. The county says this system includes people currently held, recent bookings and releases, booking details, charges and a photograph when one is available.

The official inquiry offers several useful views, including the current inmate population, inmates sorted by booking date, bookings within the last 72 hours, releases within the last 15 days and bookings within the last 90 days. This makes it more useful than relying on an old screenshot, social-media post or third-party mugshot page.

Important: A booking photograph, arrest entry or criminal charge is not proof of guilt. Many people in the Beaufort County Detention Center are awaiting court proceedings, and an arrest record can remain visible even when a charge is later reduced, dismissed or otherwise resolved.
Fastest official route

Search the county’s current inmate and booking system

Use the person’s full legal name when possible. If you find a matching record, compare the booking date, age or other identifiers before assuming the record belongs to the person you are researching.

Open Beaufort County Inmate Inquiry Check Beaufort Court Records
After you find the booking: Record the exact name, booking date, listed charges and any identifying number shown. Use those details when checking court records or confirming a bond or custody change.

Quick Facts for Beaufort County Jail and Mugshot Searches

Official jailBeaufort County Detention Center
Location100 Ribaut Road, Beaufort, SC 29902
Main phone(843) 255-5200
County courtSouth Carolina 14th Judicial Circuit
The Detention Center’s published 2024 statistics list a rated capacity of 255 and an average daily population of 189. The county also reports that most people held in 2024 were in pretrial status, reinforcing why a booking record should not be treated as a conviction record.
Beaufort SC booking search workflow A four-step path from inmate inquiry to booking details, court records and custody verification. County Inquiry Booking Details Court Record Custody Status

A mugshot is only one piece of the record. Confirm the booking, then use court and custody sources to understand what happened next.

Find a mugshot Use the county inquiry and recent-booking views. Check charges Read the booking entry, then verify the court case. Check bond Use detention-center and Magistrate Court information. Check release Use recent-release records or state custody systems.

Recent Beaufort County Bookings: 72 Hours, 90 Days and Releases

The official county inquiry provides more than a single current-inmate list. It includes specific recent-booking and release views that are useful when you know approximately when the arrest occurred.

Very recent arrest

Booked within the last 72 hours

This is the most focused official view when the arrest is believed to have happened during the past few days.

Broader recent search

Booked within the last 90 days

Use the 90-day option if a person no longer appears in the current inmate population or the exact booking date is uncertain.

Current custody

Current inmate population

The current-population lists can be sorted by last name or booking date, which helps when you know either the person or the approximate arrest date.

No longer in jail

Released within the last 15 days

If the person disappeared from the active population, check the recent-release view before assuming the booking record was removed.

How to Read Charges Listed With a Beaufort Mugshot

Booking entries can show one or more charges associated with the detention. The wording may reflect the offense recorded at booking, but it should not be interpreted as a finding of guilt.

Booking charge

The charge recorded when the person entered the detention system. It explains why the person was booked but does not establish the final outcome.

Court case

The court record may provide docket activity, hearings, case numbers and later filings that are not part of the jail booking screen.

Disposition

The later court result may differ from the initial booking allegation. Use the applicable court record when a final legal outcome matters.

Do not write or repeat that someone was convicted merely because the jail page lists a criminal charge. “Arrested,” “charged,” “booked,” “convicted” and “sentenced” describe different stages.

Beaufort County Bond Information After an Arrest

Beaufort County Magistrate Court states that bond hearings are held at the Detention Center twice a day. The county advises people to check with the Detention Center front desk for the time of a particular person’s bond hearing.

The county also states that bonds for people held at the Detention Center are posted at the Detention Center. For a detained person, money used to pay a bond or certain fines must be deposited into the inmate’s account so the inmate can make the required payment.

Before sending money

  • Confirm the person is still in custody.
  • Verify the exact amount due.
  • Confirm whether the amount is for bond, a fine or another obligation.
  • Use the official Detention Center process.

Bond refunds

Beaufort County says qualifying refunds are mailed between the first and tenth day of the month following the month of the court date. The court needs the correct mailing address for the person receiving the refund.

Review Beaufort County’s official bond information before making a payment.

Check the Court Case After Finding a Beaufort Booking

Beaufort County is in South Carolina’s 14th Judicial Circuit. The South Carolina Judicial Branch lists the Beaufort County Courthouse at 102 Ribaut Road, Room 119, Beaufort, SC 29901 and provides links for case-record and court-roster searches.

Which official source should you use after finding a booking?
Task Best official source What it helps confirm
Current jail booking Beaufort County Inmate Inquiry Current custody, recent bookings, release listings, charges and photo when available
Local court case South Carolina Judicial Branch / Beaufort County Case records, courthouse information and court rosters
Bond process Beaufort County Magistrate Court Bond hearing and payment guidance
State-prison custody South Carolina Department of Corrections People currently sentenced to and incarcerated in SCDC
Custody notifications South Carolina VINE / SAVIN Eligible custody-status notifications
The Beaufort County Clerk of Court office is listed by the South Carolina Judicial Branch at the county courthouse, with an office phone of (843) 255-5050. Use the clerk when you need clarification about a court record rather than a detention-center booking entry.

What If the Person Is No Longer in the Beaufort County Jail?

Start with the official “released within the last 15 days” view. A person who has recently bonded out, completed a short detention or otherwise left the facility may appear there after disappearing from the current-inmate population.

Recent release

Check the county’s 15-day release list.

Older booking

Check the 90-day booking view if the arrest was recent but no longer appears among current inmates.

Transferred or sentenced

Check the South Carolina Department of Corrections if the person may now be serving a state sentence.

Need the case outcome

Use the court-record system rather than relying on the jail record.

When to Use the South Carolina Department of Corrections Search

The SCDC inmate search is different from the Beaufort County jail search. SCDC says its online system covers people currently sentenced to and incarcerated in the South Carolina Department of Corrections as of midnight the previous day.

The state search does not cover people released from SCDC, people sentenced only to county detention facilities, or people under parole, probation or other community supervision.

Open SCDC Inmate Search
Do not substitute one database for the other: use Beaufort County for local detention-center bookings and SCDC for qualifying state-prison custody.

Visitation, Phone Calls and Contact With a Beaufort County Inmate

The Detention Center’s published rules direct visitors to IC Solutions and JailATM for visitation registration, with visitation times varying. Because providers and schedules can change, confirm the current process through the county before planning a visit.

Telephone calls

The county says telephones are installed in inmate housing units and calls are limited to 10 minutes. Its published rules identify IC Solutions as the telephone provider and list 1-888-506-8407 for account setup.

Visitation

Use the current Detention Center instructions rather than assuming an older visitation time is still valid. The county specifically notes that visitation times vary.

Check current inmate rules and procedures before visiting or setting up communications.

Sending Money or Mail to the Beaufort County Detention Center

Money for an inmate

Beaufort County states that money can be sent by U.S. Mail using a money order or cashier’s check. Its published rules list 843-255-5178 for questions about that option.

The county also provides an online deposit option through JailPackStore. The online process requires the inmate’s name and name number; the county says the name number can be obtained by calling 843-255-5208.

Mailing address for inmate correspondence

Beaufort County Detention Center
“Inmate’s Full Name” ID#000000
P.O. Box 16120
Jonesboro, AR 72401

The detention-center rules require a complete return address. They also state that most incoming correspondence is inspected for contraband, with privileged mail handled differently.

Confirm the current mail address and vendor instructions on the official county website before sending money, photographs, books or other items. Jail mailing procedures can change and unapproved packages may be rejected.

Custody Notifications Through South Carolina VINE

Beaufort County links to South Carolina’s Victim Information and Notification Everyday service. The county states that identified victims can register for automated notifications about specified changes in an offender’s custody status.

The published Beaufort County VINE page lists the South Carolina automated notification number as 1-866-727-2846. Registration may require a name and contact information, and notification options can include telephone or email.

Review Beaufort County VINE Information

Beaufort County Detention Center Contact Information

Physical location

Beaufort County Detention Center

100 Ribaut Road
Beaufort, SC 29902

Phone: (843) 255-5200

County mailing address

Detention Center

PO Drawer 1228
Beaufort, SC 29901

Do not confuse the county’s administrative mailing address with the separate inmate-correspondence address published in the inmate rules.

Problems Finding a Beaufort SC Mugshot or Booking

No result

Possible explanation: spelling, release, another county, a state-prison transfer or a booking outside the inquiry’s recent views. Next step: retry the exact legal name, check recent releases and use court records.

No photo

Possible explanation: the county states that a photograph appears when one is available. Next step: do not assume the lack of a photo means there was no booking.

Old charge

Possible explanation: booking information may not reflect the later court disposition. Next step: search the applicable Beaufort County court record.

Not in county jail

Possible explanation: release, transfer or state incarceration. Next step: use the release view, SCDC search and court records as appropriate.

Wrong person

Possible explanation: identical or similar names. Next step: compare multiple identifiers before associating the record with a person.

Identity warning: Never identify someone from a name or mugshot alone when the match is uncertain. A false association can misrepresent an uninvolved person and repeat inaccurate criminal-history information.

Official Beaufort SC Arrest and Custody Search Routes

Beaufort County Detention Center — Inmate Inquiry System Current inmates, recent bookings, recent releases, charges and booking photographs when available.
Open official inmate inquiry
Beaufort County Detention Center Facility contact information, policies and inmate-service information.
Open detention-center page
Beaufort County Magistrate Court — Bond Information Bond-hearing and bond-payment guidance for people held at the Detention Center.
Open bond information
South Carolina Judicial Branch — Beaufort County Courthouse details, case-record access and court-roster links.
Open Beaufort court page
South Carolina Department of Corrections State-prison inmate search for qualifying SCDC custody.
Open SCDC inmate search
South Carolina VINE / SAVIN Custody-status inquiry and qualifying victim notification information.
Open VINE information

Beaufort SC Mugshots FAQ

Where can I find Beaufort SC mugshots?
Use the official Beaufort County Detention Center Inmate Inquiry System. It provides current inmate and recent booking information, including a photograph when one is available.
Does Beaufort County show recent arrests online?
Yes. The official inquiry provides views for inmates booked within the last 72 hours and inmates booked within the last 90 days, along with current-population and recent-release lists.
Can I search Beaufort County inmates by booking date?
Yes. The county provides a current inmate population sorted by booking date as well as separate recent-booking lists.
Why is there no mugshot on a Beaufort booking record?
Beaufort County says a photograph is included where one is available. A missing photograph therefore does not necessarily mean the person was not booked.
Does a Beaufort County mugshot mean the person was convicted?
No. A booking photo documents a detention or booking event. Charges are allegations unless and until resolved through the court process, and many county detainees are in pretrial status.
How do I find out whether someone was released from the Beaufort County jail?
Check the official list of inmates released within the last 15 days. If the release was older, use the relevant court records or contact the appropriate agency for current information.
Where do I check a Beaufort County criminal court case?
Use the South Carolina Judicial Branch’s Beaufort County courthouse page and its case-record search links. Beaufort County is part of the 14th Judicial Circuit.
How do I check bond for someone in the Beaufort County Detention Center?
Beaufort County says bond hearings occur at the Detention Center twice daily and advises checking with the Detention Center front desk for the hearing time and amount due.
What if the person was transferred to a South Carolina state prison?
Use the South Carolina Department of Corrections inmate search. It covers people currently sentenced to and incarcerated in SCDC, not ordinary county-jail custody.
What phone number should I use for the Beaufort County Detention Center?
Beaufort County lists the Detention Center’s main telephone number as (843) 255-5200.
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