How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Charleston County Juvenile Detention Center?

How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Charleston County Juvenile Detention Center? To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Charleston County Juvenile Detention Center, call the jail’s booking line at 843-529-7403. There may be an automated method of looking them up by their name over the phone, or you may be directed to speak to someone at the jail. Sometimes the jail staff may ask you the offender’s date of birth to ensure privacy of the offender’s status. Keep in mind that after an arrest, the information on an offender may not be publicly available for several hours. If you don’t want to check up on an offender by calling the jail, you can also try looking up people recently booked online. Charleston County Juvenile Detention Center Booking Roster

What happens during booking in Charleston County?

What happens during booking in Charleston County? After being arrested and taken into custody, and after being read their Miranda Rights, an offender will next be transported to the local police or department or the Sheriff’s Department in Charleston County for booking. Booking is very involved and requires multiple steps in the process, however, keep in mind that most attorneys will advise that an offender remain silent and not offer any additional information about the crime they have been arrested for because anything they do say may be recorded and may very well be used against them in court.

What is the booking process like at the Charleston County Juvenile Detention Center?

What is the booking process like at the Charleston County Juvenile Detention Center? Booking includes having their photo (mugshot) and fingerprints taken, as well as being asked a lot of questions about their personal history and state of mind. If it’s a serious felony, their DNA may also be taken. They will also be checked for warrants in Charleston County and other South Carolina and USA jurisdictions. If the offender was arrested for a DUI offense, and has refused a breathalyzer test, they may also be forced to have blood drawn by a doctor or nurse. It is also very likely that the offender will undergo a humiliating full body search while in the nude. This includes bending over, spreading their cheeks in the direction of an officer, and coughing. They will also be walked through a metal detector or x-ray machine, like those used at an airport.

What kind of questions are asked during booking?

What kind of questions are asked during booking? The arresting jurisdiction will ask about gang affiliations, tattoos, medical conditions, prescribed medication they are taking, recreational drugs they are on or addicted to, allergies, if they are suicidal, and other relevant information that will help with determining their cell assignment and special needs. What happens with an offender’s personal property during booking? During the arrest and booking process an offender will also have all their personal property confiscated and held for either their release from jail, or with the offender’s approval, released to a friend or family member. Personal property includes the clothing they are wearing, money, wallets, purses, cell phones, jewelry, body rings, earrings, watches, and even glasses if they are deemed a security risk. If they are allowed to keep their shoes or sneakers, the laces are removed. If the offender remains in jail for any length of time, the Charleston County Juvenile Detention Center will allow a friend or family member to pick up the inmate's property if the offender gives written authorization for a named person to do so. To find out the days and times for picking up an inmate's property, and what you will need to bring to verify your identity, call the jail at 843-529-7403 during business hours.

What happens with an offender’s personal property during booking?

What happens with an offender’s personal property during booking? During the arrest and booking process an offender will also have all their personal property confiscated and held for either their release from jail, or with the offender’s approval, released to a friend or family member. Personal property includes the clothing they are wearing, money, wallets, purses, cell phones, jewelry, body rings, earrings, watches, and even glasses if they are deemed a security risk. If they are allowed to keep their shoes or sneakers, the laces are removed. If the offender remains in jail for any length of time, the Charleston County Juvenile Detention Center will allow a friend or family member to pick up the inmate's property if the offender gives written authorization for a named person to do so. To find out the days and times for picking up an inmate's property, and what you will need to bring to verify your identity, call the jail at 843-529-7403 during business hours. How long does the Charleston County Juvenile Detention Center booking process take? Booking can take anywhere from an hour to 24 hours or more. It all depends on the number of people that are awaiting processing, the number of staff on duty at the time, and the behavior of the offender. If the offender is heavily intoxicated and/or violent, the Booking Officer may decide to stick the offender in a holding cell for several hours until they become more manageable. What happens after an offender is booked into the Charleston County Juvenile Detention Center? At this point the offender will be allowed to make a free phone call to a person of their choice to notify them of their arrest, and/or arrange a bond or bail for their release. If the offender is being detained and housed while awaiting arraignment, the Charleston County Juvenile Detention Center will provide a jail garment and slip-on shoes, a blanket, sheets, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, and a towel. Often, before they are dressed in the jail outfit and brought to their housing location, they will be forced to take a shower and undergo a disinfectant treatment for body and hair lice, scabies or other pests that may be residing on their person.

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Charleston County, South Carolina has just completed a new juvenile detention center that moves the focus from detention and holding to rehabilitation for all juveniles who are awaiting their court dates or who have been adjudicated to a short sentence. Completed in 2023, the facility includes three classrooms, a library, recreational facilities, enhanced counselling and mental health spaces, and other additional amenities. With the new facility there will be improved access to counseling, both group and individual, and additional learning opportunities for developing life and social skills, along with more space for recreational activities and physical fitness. With access to all the necessities, there are many programs provided that will encourage residents to interact in positive ways with both staff and other residents, learn how to make positive decisions, developing the tools they will need for a successful future and to reduce recidivism. Mail: Residents are able to receive letters and to send letters, though all mail is subject to inspection for contraband before being delivered or with the receiver by a staff member. Phone: With phone privileges residents may call their parents or guardians regularly, at least one day each week, but they are unable to have incoming calls. Visitation: Visiting hours are provided at least one day each week and allow families to stay in contact and to see their child throughout their detention.

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4450 Brickyard Creek Road
Charleston, SC 29405

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How Do You Find Someone in the Charleston County Juvenile Detention Center?

To search for an inmate in the Charleston County Juvenile Detention Center, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 843-529-7403 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an Offender's Criminal Court Case online.

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We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about finding an inmate in the Charleston County Juvenile Detention Center, how the jail rosters work and what happens after an offender is arrested and booked. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 843-529-7403 for further assistance.

The Charleston County Juvenile Detention Center maintains an average of 60 offenders in custody on any given day. The Charleston County Juvenile Detention Center has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year Charleston County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 39,540 offenders.

The following charts of Charleston County inmate population demographics are updated daily. The information shown is for today. For research purposes we have broken down the inmates by sex, age, ethnicity, and criminal charges.

The information is compiled from the Charleston County Corrections Department, the state of South Carolina Department of Corrections, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records. It represents every person in custody in Charleston County.

For complete information on how to get directions, bond, visit, mail, send and receive email and texts, receive phone calls, and send money or commissary to an inmate, find arrest information for Charleston County and other counties surrounding this one, scroll down this page. We have a section for each.

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Jail (Main): 843-529-7403
Adult Probation: 843-740-1553
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District Attorney: 843-958-1900
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Juvenile Probation: 843-740-1649
Public Defender: 843-958-1850
Sheriff: 843-202-1700

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Steps involved in booking at Charleston County Juvenile Detention Center

After an arrest, the individual is brought to Charleston County Juvenile Detention Center for the booking process. This procedure involves identifying the person, determining charges, and deciding whether they’ll be released on their own recognizance, posted for bail, or held until court.

Remaining silent is highly recommended, as anything said can later be used in court. Wait for legal advice before responding to questions.

The booking process typically involves the following steps at Charleston County Juvenile Detention Center:

Identification confirmation.
Photographs (mugshots).
Answering questions regarding health and criminal background.
Potential DNA collection.
Conducting a physical search.
Seizing personal property.
Providing a free phone call.

Booking timeframes vary, ranging from one hour to up to 48 hours. For details on an offender’s bail or bond, call Charleston County Juvenile Detention Center at 843-529-7403.

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This facility, known as "Charleston County Juvenile Detention Center" is also known as Charleston County Juvenile Detention Ctr., Charleston County Juvenile Detention Ctr., South Carolina, Charleston.

The Charleston County Juvenile Detention Center serves the following cities and towns of Charleston County: Awendaw, Charleston, Folly Beach, Hollywood, Isle of Palms, James Island, Johns Island, Kiawah Island, Lincolnville, McClellanville, Mount Pleasant, North Charleston, Ravenel, Seabrook Island, Sullivan's Island and Summerville.

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