Free South Carolina Parole Search: Find Any Parolee

Run a free South Carolina parole search to look up individuals released from prison to community supervision in the state, along with their assigned parole officers and upcoming parole hearings.

Parole is an early release under the watchful eye of a supervising officer. On the other hand, probation is for less serious crimes and is granted as an alternative to jail time; however, the probationer is still kept under watch.

This resource will cover how to conduct a free parolee search and probationer lookup in the state of South Carolina through various official agencies.

How To Perform a South Carolina Parole Search for Free

Individuals released on parole are supervised by the South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole & Pardon Services (SCDPPPS).¹

The department has an online database that residents can use to conduct a South Carolina parolee search free of charge. This database can be searched for details of active parolees in the state using their full name, State Identification (SID) number, county, and year of birth.

The search results obtained from this free online tool by SCDPPPS will provide searchers with extensive and detailed information about the subject which will include full name, SID number, race, gender, nature of offense, supervision type (parole, probation, or pardon), age, birth year, supervision starting date, and supervision ending date.

The SCDPPPS maintains complete records of released offenders and updates its public database on a daily basis so that residents have access to the most up-to-date information. However, it is important to note that data on individuals who have completed their parole period and are no longer under the supervision of the department won’t be available in the database.

As another option, interested residents can also reach out to the SCDPPPS directly for information about parolees, using the contact details below:

South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole & Pardon Services
293 Greystone Boulevard
Columbia South Carolina 29210

Mailing Address:

P.O. Box Number 207
Columbia South Carolina 29202

The office of the department is open during regular business hours of 8 AM to 5 PM from Monday to Friday (note that the office is closed during weekends and public holidays). Interested individuals can visit the office and provide basic information about the subject to obtain their parole records.

In addition, researchers can also choose to directly call the department at 803-734-9220 to lookup parolees as well as for other questions and queries.

As another option, interested parties can also search for parolees using the South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDOC) Inmate Search Tool.²

This free online tool which is primarily used for searching incarcerated individuals, can also provide information on individuals who have recently been released on parole. Residents can search parolees through this tool using their SCDOC ID number, State-issued ID number, or if both are unknown, their full name.

There is also a glossary available that contains the meanings of all abbreviations, terms, citations, references to statutes, and even specific phrases used in the results of the inmate search tool to help researchers better understand the details they will obtain.³

See Who Has Absconded or Violated Parole in South Carolina

A South Carolina parole lookup can also help searchers look up parole violators (individuals who have violated the terms of their release) and parole absconders (who have escaped from authorities during their parole) in the state. 

Citizens can make use of the official public database provided by the South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole, & Pardon Services (SCDPPPS) for information on such people. The SCDPPPS can also be contacted for details of parole absconders and violators.⁴ Inquirers can reach out by phone, in person or by mail using the following contact information:

South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole & Pardon Services
293 Greystone Boulevard 
Columbia South Carolina 29210

Phone: 803-734-9220

Mailing Address:

P.O. Box Number 207
Columbia South Carolina 29202

How To Look Up Inmates in a South Carolina State Prison

The South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDOC) regulates all state correctional facilities (state prisons) as well as the data of the individuals incarcerated in them.⁵ The department has an official online Inmate Locator Search Tool that can be used to look up inmates in South Carolina free of cost.

Interested citizens can search inmates through this tool using the SCDOC-assigned ID numbers, state ID numbers, or full names. The tool will provide detailed information on the subject including their photograph, current detention facility, nature of the crime committed by them, physical description, and projected release date.

However, before searching inmates, it is important to keep in mind that this tool does not provide data on released inmates, as well as those who are no longer under the custody of the SCDOC for any reason. The department has a separate online released inmate lookup tool to find individuals who are no longer in a correctional facility.⁶

As another option, interested residents can also call the department directly at +1-866-727-2846 for information on particular inmates. Primary information (such as full name or prison ID number) will have to be provided to the department’s operator to obtain details on the subject.

The official website of SCDOC has a “Family Page” with details of all Inmate Services provided by the department including contacting, visitation and sending funds. Family and friends can contact their incarcerated loved ones by mail, electronic messaging, and phone call. In addition to that visitation privileges are also given to certain inmates if they have a clean record during their prison stay.

Family and friends can schedule prison visits through the SCDOC official channel. In addition to that, interested individuals can also send funds to an inmate online through a phone call by calling at 888-988-4768 or through a money order.

How To Check Scheduled Parole Hearings & Contact South Carolina Parole Officers

Interested parties can also perform a parole search to look up upcoming hearing dates as well as parole officers assigned to specific parolees throughout South Carolina. The South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole & Pardon Services (SCDPPPS) has an online search tool that can be used by citizens to look up scheduled parole hearings.⁷

Interested parties can search for an upcoming hearing through this tool using the offender’s full name, ID number or SCDOC-issued prison ID. In addition to that, the department also maintains a calendar that can be used to see the schedule of parole hearings. In case of confusion or queries about the hearing schedule and process, the FAQ page can be visited.⁸

To look up parole officers in South Carolina, the SCDPPPS can be called at 803-737-4400. Furthermore, residents can also contact their local law enforcement agencies to learn about parole officers assigned to specific parolees.

How To Verify if Someone Is on Probation in South Carolina at No Cost

Parole is an under supervision early release of incarcerated individuals whereas probation is an alternative to proper jail time granted to offenders who have committed less serious crimes.

The South Carolina Department of Probation Parole & Pardon Services (SCDPPPS) has an online database that residents can use to conduct a probationer search free of charge.⁹

This database (which is updated regularly) can be searched for details of individuals released on probation in the state using their full name, State Identification Number (SID) and year of birth.

Residents can also choose to conduct a county-level probationer search by selecting the county when using the SCDPPPS probationer search tool. To conduct a probationer search in Charleston City, South Carolina (the most populated city of the state), the SCDPPPS regional office can be contacted at:

Charleston City SCDPPPS Regional Office
4050 Bridge View Drive Suite 100
Charleston South Carolina 29405 

Phone Number: (843)-740-1553
Fax: (843)-740-1567

Mailing Address:

4050 Bridge View Drive North
Charleston South Carolina 29405 

Using the information covered in this resource interested individuals can conduct a free South Carolina parole search as well as a probationer lookup to find details of parolees, parole officers, parole hearings and probationers.