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How to Search South Carolina Wants & Warrants (Start Here)
Active warrants in South Carolina are maintained by law enforcement at state, county, and local levels. There is no single database of all warrants in South Carolina.
What this page covers: South Carolina state warrant databases, most-wanted lists, and county-level warrant search tools where available. What it does not cover: Federal warrants (those are handled by the U.S. Marshals and FBI).
Where to start: Check the state law enforcement agency first for statewide warrant searches. For county-level warrants, contact the county sheriff. Many county sheriffs post active warrant lists on their websites.
Common mistake: Most-wanted lists only show high-priority fugitives. If you need to check whether someone has any active warrant, a most-wanted list is not enough — contact the county sheriff or clerk of court directly.
Edited by Sam Rokni — Editor & Owner, SearchSystems.net. Public records professional since 1999. NAPBS founding member. Full bio & credentials.
Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: South Carolina wants & warrants URL verified against the official state publisher at www.sled.sc.gov on the review date. 7 primary .gov sources cited below.
South Carolina Wants & Warrants — Key Facts (2026)
Outstanding warrants, fugitive lists, and active sheriff's warrants for South Carolina — what's public, what isn't, and how to verify in 2026.
Public
Public-facing fugitive list
Yes (state portal)
Sealed
Active arrest warrants
Often non-public until executed
NCIC
Federal warrant index
Law enforcement only
$0
Cost of public warrant lookup
Free in most states
24-48h
New filings lag
Typical processing delay
Where a warrant lives (typical visibility)
Sheriff most-wanted list
100%
State fugitive portal
90%
NCIC (federal index)
0%
Sealed arrest warrant
0%
FBI Top-10 (national)
100%
Unit: % publicly searchable.
What Changed in 2026 — South Carolina Wants & Warrants
2026
South Carolina wants & warrants portal active
The official South Carolina portal at www.sled.sc.gov continues to serve as the canonical entry point for wants & warrants in 2026.
For 2026, South Carolina continues to publish wants & warrants information through state-authorized portals; check www.sled.sc.gov for current fees and processing times.
Federal record types (federal liens, federal land, federal vital statistics) continue to live OUTSIDE South Carolina's state portal — see the Primary Sources below for the .gov complement.
Anyone with information regarding an active warrant should contact the Charleston County Sheriff's Office Warrants Unit between the hours of 7AM and 7PM Monday through Friday or (843) 202-1700 after hours and weekends or their local law enforcement agency.
The Chesterfield County Sheriff's Office has multiple divisions, 50+ sworn officers, and more than a dozen civilian support personnel. Our command staff -- led by Sheriff Cambo Streater -- oversees the daily operations. ... Our administrative offices are currently located at 203 Watson Street, Chesterfield SC 29709. Normal office hours are 8:30a to 5p Monday through Friday. ... The links in this section address some of the most common requests we receive.
A local Background search contains all criminal charges that result in a person being fingerprinted from the Greenville County Sheriff's Office and the Greenville City Police Department that resulted in a conviction or pending charges. We do not list charges that are Dismissed/NOL Prossed/Not ...
Sumter County Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with the citizens, will enforce state laws and county ordinances, deter criminal activity, protect life and property, and maintain order throughout the county in the highest level through innovative leadership and our dedication to providing ...
The cost is $12 for Aiken for Aiken County residents and $20 for residence living outside Aiken County . Only cash (exact change) or money orders will be accepted. Fingerprints ... No, there is never court held at the Sheriff’s Office. For any criminal charge issued by a deputy, please refer ...
Learn about the Richland County Sheriff’s Department Cold Case Unit. Find information on unsolved cases, how we investigate long-term cases, and how you can submit tips to help solve crimes in Richland County, South Carolina.
The Detention Center Pretrial and Work Camp Divisions employ 32 Officers that supervise an average population of 100 county/city detainees for pretrial confinement, and inmates serving sentences ordered by the Summary, and General Sessions courts for offenses consisting of 90 days or less, ...
Citizens Access to Criminal Histories, or CATCH, allows you to view and print South Carolina criminal records using a name-based search · South Carolina criminal records information should be handled carefully and used only for appropriate purposes. Subjects have a right to correct erroneous ...
SID #:00680024 · Name: GERALD R CARTER · Age:54 · YOB:1969 · Gender:Male · Race:Black · Main Offense:Grand Larceny, value $10,000 or more · Supervision Type:Prob., Terminate Upon Payment · Supervision Begin Date:08/14/2015 · Supervision End Date:05/04/2025 · Sex Offender Registry:No ...
Visit the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) website and click on the "Warrants" tab . You will need to provide your full name and date of birth to search for a warrant. Aiken County Arrest Warrants Aiken County Child Support Warrants Aikens Public Safety Office Most Wanted
46 South Carolina counties are indexed on SearchSystems.net — top 28 counties shown below. Browse the full directory or click any county for local court, sheriff, recorder and assessor links.
Where do I check the South Carolina most-wanted list?▼
South Carolina's statewide wanted-persons and active-warrant information is published by the Official South Carolina Wants & Warrants. View the current list at www.sled.sc.gov. Additional federal fugitives can be reviewed on the FBI Most-Wanted portal.
How do I know if I have an outstanding warrant in South Carolina?▼
Most warrants in South Carolina are issued at the county or municipal level by the local court or sheriff. The Official South Carolina Wants & Warrants (www.sled.sc.gov) publishes statewide and felony-level warrant data; for misdemeanor and traffic warrants you generally must contact the clerk of the issuing court directly. Sheriffs in each county also maintain local active-warrant pages.
Can a private person serve or enforce a warrant in South Carolina?▼
No. Only sworn law-enforcement officers can serve and execute warrants in South Carolina. Civilians who locate a wanted person should report the information to the Official South Carolina Wants & Warrants or local law enforcement at www.sled.sc.gov rather than attempt direct contact. Some South Carolina warrants also carry a reward administered by the issuing agency.
How do I clear an old South Carolina warrant?▼
A South Carolina warrant generally must be cleared through the court that issued it — by appearing in person, hiring counsel, or filing a motion to quash. The Official South Carolina Wants & Warrants can confirm whether a warrant is currently active in the statewide system at www.sled.sc.gov, but only the issuing judge can recall or quash it.
Does South Carolina share warrant data with other states?▼
Yes. South Carolina warrants that meet entry criteria are uploaded to the FBI's National Crime Information Center (NCIC), making them visible to law enforcement nationwide. The Official South Carolina Wants & Warrants at www.sled.sc.gov manages South Carolina's NCIC interface and entry standards.
