Find a York County Arrest, Identify the Agency and Follow the Case to Court
York County’s public jail search is useful for a recent arrest, but it is not a historical arrest archive. The county specifically states that its online jail system contains only current booking information.
This guide explains what the current booking result means, how to identify the arresting agency, where older records move after release, how bond hearings are scheduled, what Sheriff records cost, and how to follow the case through South Carolina courts and SLED.
Current bookings only.
1675-3A York Hwy., York, SC.
August 14, 2026.
Choose the record based on what you actually need
Search the official York County Detention Center roster. It displays current booking information and can identify the booking number, charges, bond and arresting agency.
Find the arresting agency beside the charge. Request the underlying law-enforcement report from that agency rather than assuming every York County arrest belongs to the Sheriff’s Office.
Search South Carolina court records. The court case is the better source for formal charges, hearings, pleas, dismissals and disposition.
How to search the York County jail roster correctly
What a York County booking result tells you
| Field | Meaning | What it does not prove | Next action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Booking number | Identifier for the current jail-booking episode. | It does not identify the final court disposition. | Save it for jail and records questions. |
| Booking date | When the person entered the detention booking system. | It may differ from the exact arrest or offense time. | Use it to distinguish multiple incidents. |
| Release date | Shows whether the booking displays a release or the person remains in jail. | Release does not mean the charge was dismissed. | Check the court case. |
| Total bond | The total bond value displayed for that booking. | A displayed total may not explain every hold or release condition. | Confirm with the detention/bond-hearing staff. |
| Charge description | The alleged offense recorded for a charge sequence. | The allegation is not a conviction and may later be changed. | Compare it with the formal court case. |
| Arresting agency | Identifies the agency associated with that charge. | Different charges may involve different agencies. | Use this agency for the underlying police report. |
| Age | Identity clue for distinguishing people with similar names. | Age alone is not a unique identifier. | Combine it with booking date and other identifiers. |
| Booking photo | An image displayed with the current booking when available. | A booking photograph is not evidence of guilt. | Treat it as only one identity clue. |
Use at least two independent identifiers
How to find an older York County arrest after it leaves the jail roster
Because the public jail page contains current booking information only, released bookings require a different workflow.
No York County inmate result found? Check these possibilities
York County Detention Center at Moss Justice Center
621-bed direct-supervision facility opened in March 1995.
256-bed direct-supervision facility formerly known as the York County Prison.
The Sheriff’s Office assumed custody of the former county prison in July 2021 and merged operations under the Detention Center.
The Detention Center holds people arrested by law-enforcement agencies throughout York County while they await bond, court-ordered release or transfer following sentencing. It also houses people serving certain short sentences and Family Court sentences, plus inmates held under agreements involving the U.S. Marshal Service and Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
1675-3A York Highway
York, SC 29745
Chief Jail Administrator office: 803-628-3080
Detention phone-menu shortcuts
| Option | Department or task | Use it when |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mailing address / vital information | You need general mailing or identifying information. |
| 2 | Booking / releases | You need current booking or release information. |
| 3 | On-duty shift supervisor | An operational jail matter requires supervisory attention. |
| 4 | Inmate Services | Visits, programs, calls, classification, banking, mail or inmate records. |
| 5 | Bond Hearing Magistrate | You have a bond-hearing question. |
| 7 | Medical Department | A medical-service question needs to reach detention medical staff. |
| 8 | Detention Administration | You need detention administration. |
| 9 | Sheriff Enforcement Division | The issue concerns Sheriff’s enforcement rather than jail operations. |
York County bond hearing schedule by booking time
York County schedules the initial bond-hearing time according to when the inmate was booked. The Sheriff’s Office warns that this schedule is subject to change.
| Booking time | Scheduled bond hearing | Family action |
|---|---|---|
| 12 midnight–4 a.m. | 9 a.m. | Confirm with the Bond Hearing Magistrate before traveling. |
| 4–9 a.m. | 1 p.m. | Recheck custody and hearing status first. |
| 9 a.m.–1 p.m. | 3:30 p.m. | Keep the booking number available. |
| 1–4 p.m. | 8 p.m. | Ask whether another charge or hold affects release. |
| 4–8 p.m. | 12 midnight | Confirm because operational changes can alter the schedule. |
| 8 p.m.–12 midnight | 4 a.m. | Use the Detention Center’s bond-hearing option for updates. |
803-628-3083, option 5
How to follow a York County arrest into the criminal court system
York County is part of South Carolina’s Sixteenth Judicial Circuit with Union County. General Sessions handles the county’s higher-level criminal prosecutions, while Magistrate and Municipal Courts handle many other criminal and traffic matters.
Moss Justice Center, 1675 York Highway, York, SC 29745.
Handles General Sessions prosecution, juvenile cases, PTI and victim/witness services.
Provides representation to qualifying defendants in York and Union Counties.
How to request a York County Sheriff’s arrest or incident record
The Sheriff’s Records Management Unit maintains incident and criminal records created by the York County Sheriff’s Office. Records can also be requested from several district offices around the county.
First confirm that the Sheriff actually made the arrest
Use York County Sheriff’s Records Management or the Sheriff’s FOIA process.
Request the police report from the agency identified next to the charge.
The underlying enforcement record belongs to the state agency rather than York County Sheriff.
Records Management locations
| Office | Address | Phone | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moss Justice Center | 1675-2A York Highway, York, SC 29745 | 803-628-3059 | Mon–Fri, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. |
| District II | Sloan Center, 1474 Highway 55 E, Suite 200, Clover, SC 29710 | 803-222-8981 | Mon–Fri, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. |
| District III | 515 South Cherry Road, Rock Hill, SC 29730 | 803-909-7515 | Mon–Fri, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. |
| District IV | Fort Mill Public Library, 1826 2nd Baxter Crossing, Fort Mill, SC 29708 | 803-396-8426 | Mon–Fri, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. |
Write a focused records request
Attention: General Counsel
1675-2A York Highway
York, SC 29745
Records supervisor line: 803-628-3124
York County Sheriff’s records fee schedule
| Service | Published fee | What to know |
|---|---|---|
| 14-day report, in person | $1 first copy | Each additional copy is listed at $0.25. |
| Copies | $0.25 per copy | Per-page copy charge when applicable. |
| Data disc | $10 per disc | Applies when records are produced on disc. |
| Search / redaction time | Minimum $17.44 per hour | Actual charge uses the hourly rate of the lowest-paid qualified employee able to perform the work. |
| Estimated-cost deposit | Up to 25% | The Sheriff may require a 25% deposit before beginning search, retrieval, redaction and reproduction. |
York County warrant information: what the Sheriff’s unit actually does
The Sheriff’s Warrants Unit serves criminal warrants ranging from misdemeanors to felonies and conducts fugitive-recovery investigations. The unit also works on enforcement directed at violent offenders.
Support Services / York County Sheriff’s Office.
Rock Hill, SC 29730
York County Detention Center visitation rules
803-628-3083 → option 4 → option 1
Video visitation
York County also allows inmate video visitation through Smart Communications. The outside participant creates an account and requests a connection with the inmate.
Where York County inmate mail actually goes
Ordinary letters do not go directly to the Moss Justice Center address. Regular postal mail is sent to a processing center, scanned and made available to the inmate through a housing-unit kiosk.
Inmate Name and ID Number
P.O. Box 9148
Seminole, FL 33775-9148
York County Detention Center
1675-3A York Highway
York, SC 29745
Money orders use the jail address, not the Florida scan center
U.S. Postal or Western Union money orders must be mailed directly to:
York County Detention Center
1675-3A York Highway
York, SC 29745
Inmate telephone calls
Inmates receive a PIN during booking and may begin calling to notify loved ones or arrange release.
The jail describes calls as outgoing collect or outgoing debit calls.
A recipient can follow the voice prompt on an unwanted jail call to block future facility calls to that number.
803-628-3083 → option 4 → option 3
Electronic messages and pictures
Friends and family can communicate electronically through Smart Communications, including sending pictures through the provider’s electronic-message system.
York County commissary deposits and ordering
Inmates can place commissary orders once each week. York County publishes several methods for adding money to an inmate’s account.
Mail a U.S. Postal or Western Union money order with the inmate’s name and identification number. Cash is not accepted by mail.
Use the kiosk located in the York County Detention Center lobby.
The Sheriff’s Office directs users to its approved online inmate-deposit service.
How to collect property held for a York County inmate
When York County records are not enough: SLED CATCH
SLED CATCH—Citizens Access to Criminal Histories—is South Carolina’s public name-based criminal-history service. It is broader than a York County jail search because it searches South Carolina criminal-history information submitted to the state repository.
Standard non-refundable criminal-history check.
Published online convenience fee.
Service fee for each $25 online CATCH report effective July 1, 2026.
Qualifying charitable and certain statutorily eligible organization searches.
What SLED CATCH does and does not search
| Feature | What SLED says | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Geographic coverage | South Carolina criminal records only. | It is not a nationwide background check. |
| Search type | Name-based search. | Names can create false positive or false negative results. |
| Fingerprint basis | CATCH arrest information is supported by fingerprint submissions from law enforcement or detention facilities. | Underlying records are more identity-specific than a simple web-name match. |
| Wanted persons | Wanted-person information is not included. | Do not use CATCH as a warrant search. |
| Sex offender registry | Sex-offender status is not included in the CATCH report. | That information uses a separate state registry. |
| Aliases | Different names or dates of birth can affect results. | Fingerprint-based screening may be required where identity accuracy is critical. |
Mail-in SLED request
A mail request avoids the online convenience fee. SLED accepts business checks, certified checks, cashier’s checks or money orders; personal checks and cash are not accepted.
Columbia, SC 29221-1398
Include the Criminal Records Check Form, proper payment and a self-addressed stamped envelope. State specifically if a notarized or certified result is required.
Published help hours: Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
How York County arrest-record expungement works in South Carolina
General Sessions cases
General Sessions expungement applications begin with the Solicitor’s Office in the judicial circuit where the offense occurred. York County is in the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit.
Statewide published General Sessions fees
| Fee | Amount | Payable to |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative fee | $250 | Solicitor |
| SLED verification | $25 | SLED |
| Court filing fee | $35 | County Clerk of Court |
Magistrate and Municipal Court dismissal / not-guilty cases
South Carolina uses a different process for certain summary-court cases. When a person is found not guilty or the charge is dismissed or nolle prossed, Section 17-22-950 can require expungement without a fee, subject to statutory exceptions.
The summary court generally initiates the statutory no-cost expungement after an eligible disposition, subject to the objection procedure and exceptions.
The defendant generally applies to the summary court using Form SCCA 223E for an eligible no-cost expungement.
What happens at SLED after an expungement?
SLED states that it does not start the expungement process and cannot remove a charge without the appropriate Order for Destruction of Arrest Records. For qualifying General Sessions matters, start with the Solicitor. For an eligible dismissed Magistrate or Municipal matter, contact that summary court.
York, SC 29745
1675 York Highway
York, SC 29745
Who should you contact for each York County arrest-record problem?
| Your problem | Correct office | What to have ready |
|---|---|---|
| Is the person in jail? | York County Detention Center | Name and current booking information. |
| When was the person released? | Detention Center Booking/Releases | Name and booking number. |
| Who arrested the person? | Current inmate search | Open each charge and read the arresting-agency field. |
| Need Sheriff’s incident report | Sheriff Records / FOIA | Date, location, name, report number and booking number. |
| Need Rock Hill or other municipal report | Arresting municipal police department | Agency name, report number and incident details. |
| Need criminal court outcome | SC Judicial Branch / York General Sessions | Defendant name and case number when known. |
| Need prosecution information | 16th Circuit Solicitor | Court case number and defendant name. |
| Need defense-counsel information | York County Public Defender | Defendant and court-case information. |
| Need statewide SC history | SLED CATCH | Accurate legal name and date of birth. |
| Need expungement | Solicitor or appropriate Magistrate/Municipal Court | Charge, court, disposition and identifying information. |
York County jail, Sheriff and criminal court phone numbers
| Office | Phone | Best use |
|---|---|---|
| York County Detention Center | 803-628-3083 | Booking, release, visitation, calls, mail and detention questions. |
| Detention Administration | 803-628-3080 | Detention administration and support. |
| Sheriff Records Management | 803-628-3059 | Sheriff incident and criminal records. |
| General Sessions Clerk | 803-628-3036 | Criminal case-record questions. |
| 16th Circuit Solicitor | 803-628-3020 | General Sessions prosecution, PTI and expungement routing. |
| York County Public Defender | 803-628-3031 | Representation questions for qualifying defendants. |
| Warrants Unit | 803-628-3059 | Sheriff warrant-unit questions. |
| Victim Assistance Unit | 803-628-2901 | Victim information, assistance and hearing/trial notifications. |
| SLED CATCH help | 803-896-1443 | State criminal-history search questions. |
Moss Justice Center: jail, courts and records area
The York County Detention Center, Sheriff’s Records operation, General Sessions court offices and Sixteenth Circuit criminal-justice offices are concentrated around the Moss Justice Center on York Highway.
How to build the complete York County arrest picture
Use the current inmate search and save the booking number, arresting agency and each charge.
Request the incident or arrest report from the agency identified beside the charge.
Search the York County court record to determine the formally filed charge and case status.
Locate the final court outcome rather than relying on the booking allegation.
Use SLED CATCH if the task requires South Carolina criminal-history information beyond York County.
If eligible, begin expungement through the proper Solicitor, Magistrate or Municipal Court process.
What was extracted from official sources for this guide
This article incorporates the York County Sheriff’s current-booking limitations, arresting-agency field, Detention Center structure, phone menu, bond-hearing schedule, visit approval rules, mail addresses, call system, commissary methods, property-release schedule, Records Management locations and FOIA charges.
It also incorporates York County criminal-court contacts, the South Carolina Judicial Branch public-index rules and expungement procedures, and SLED CATCH fees, limitations and post-expungement guidance.
York County SC arrest records FAQ
How do I search York County SC arrest records online?
Start with the official York County Detention Center inmate search for a current booking. If the person has already been released, search York County court records and the arresting agency’s records instead.
Can I search old York County jail bookings online?
The county jail page states that only current booking information is available. Older research should move to court records, the arresting agency and, when appropriate, SLED CATCH.
Does York County show mugshots?
The current detention search can display an inmate photograph with the booking result. A photograph documents custody processing and is not proof of guilt.
How can I tell which agency arrested the person?
Look beside the charge description in the current inmate result. The Sheriff’s Office says the arresting-agency name appears in the far-right column.
How much does a York County Sheriff records request cost?
The Sheriff currently lists ordinary copies at $0.25 each, data discs at $10 each and search/redaction time beginning at $17.44 per hour. A 25% estimated-cost deposit may be required.
When will a newly booked inmate have a bond hearing?
The time depends on booking. York County publishes six booking windows with hearings at 9 a.m., 1 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 8 p.m., midnight or 4 a.m. The schedule is subject to change.
How many people can visit a York County inmate?
The inmate may list up to six approved visitors age 17 or older, but only two of those approved visitors may visit at the same time during the inmate’s assigned one-hour visitation period.
Where do I mail a letter to a York County inmate?
Regular personal mail goes to York County Detention Center, Inmate Name and ID Number, P.O. Box 9148, Seminole, FL 33775-9148, where it is scanned for kiosk viewing.
How much is a South Carolina SLED CATCH report in 2026?
The base CATCH report fee is $25. SLED also publishes an online convenience charge and, effective July 1, 2026, a $1.43 service fee for each standard $25 online CATCH report.
How do I expunge a York County arrest record?
General Sessions expungements generally start with the Sixteenth Circuit Solicitor. Eligible Magistrate or Municipal Court dismissals, not-guilty findings or nolle prosequi cases may use the separate summary-court expungement procedure. Eligibility depends on the specific case.
Who do I call about York County criminal charges?
The York County General Sessions Division is listed at 803-628-3036 at Moss Justice Center. Prosecution questions can be directed to the Sixteenth Circuit Solicitor at 803-628-3020.
Where is York County Detention Center?
The Detention Center is at Moss Justice Center, 1675-3A York Highway, York, SC 29745. The main detention information number is 803-628-3083.