Lexington County SC Arrest Records Search | Jail & Court
Lexington County, South Carolina · Booking photos, jail custody, reports, warrants and criminal court records
Trace a Lexington County Arrest From Jail Booking to the Court Result
A Lexington County arrest can create several different records: the Sheriff’s booking, a law-enforcement incident report, Bond Court paperwork, a Magistrate or municipal case, a General Sessions case and a South Carolina criminal-history entry.
This guide explains how those records connect so you can verify current custody, identify the real charge, locate the correct court, understand bond, obtain records and determine the final disposition without bouncing between generic people-search websites.
LEXINGTON RECORD ROUTER
LIVE VERIFY
SHERIFF INMATE SEARCH
LCSD
INMATE
PHOTO
COURT
GENERAL SESSIONS
OUTCOME VERIFIED
BOOKING + COURT MATCHED
Arrest does not equal conviction. A booking photograph, arrest warrant or jail charge shows an accusation or custody event. Use the official court disposition to determine whether the charge was dismissed, not prosecuted, resolved by plea, resulted in conviction or ended another way.
Official inmate search
LCSD provides inmates and booking photographs.
Bond Court
Weekdays at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.
FOIA labor
LCSD publishes $22/hour search, retrieval and redaction.
SLED history
Regular South Carolina CATCH report: $25.
Expungement
Eleventh Circuit process can take up to six months.
Do not use one Lexington County database for every question
SHERIFF INMATE SEARCH
Is the person jailed now?
Use the Sheriff’s current inmate system and booking photographs.
Best first action for recent custody.
INCIDENT REPORT
What did deputies report?
Request the LCSD incident report when the Sheriff’s Department investigated the event.
Victims can obtain their report without charge.
MAGISTRATE COURT
Is it a summary offense?
Magistrate Court handles traffic and misdemeanor offenses within its statutory penalty jurisdiction.
Also handles bond and preliminary-hearing functions.
GENERAL SESSIONS
Is it a more serious criminal case?
General Sessions handles crimes carrying potential punishment above summary-court limits.
Clerk of Court maintains these criminal records.
SLED CATCH
Need South Carolina history?
SLED CATCH is a statewide name-based South Carolina criminal-history search.
It does not include wanted-person information.
Best research order: current inmate search → identify arresting agency → obtain incident report → check Bond/Preliminary Court if relevant → search Magistrate or General Sessions record → obtain final disposition → compare SLED history.
Search the official Lexington County inmate system first
The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department links its official Police-to-Citizen system specifically for searching inmates and retrieving booking photographs.
Open the Sheriff’s inmate search
Avoid third-party mugshot databases when the county provides the source.
Open official Lexington County Inmate Search
Search the exact legal name
Try the surname first and compare every plausible match.
Open the inmate detail
Record the identifying information supplied by the current system.
Use the booking photograph only as a secondary check
Similar appearance or a same-name result is not enough to establish identity.
Record the charge information
Keep the exact wording so it can be compared with the later court case.
Check bond and custody status
Custody can change after a bond hearing or additional hold.
Identify the arresting agency
A person in Lexington County Detention Center may have been arrested by LCSD, a municipal department or a state agency.
Search the court record next
Jail information does not establish how the case was ultimately prosecuted.
Lexington County Detention Center / Inmate Information
Law Enforcement Complex
521 Gibson Road
Lexington, SC 29072
Inmate Information Center: 803-785-8230, option 2
Law Enforcement Complex
521 Gibson Road
Lexington, SC 29072
Inmate Information Center: 803-785-8230, option 2
What a Lexington County jail result does—and does not—prove
| Booking information | What it helps establish | What it cannot prove | Next step |
|---|---|---|---|
| Booking name | Name used during jail processing. | Identity by itself. | Compare multiple identifiers. |
| Booking photograph | Image associated with the jail admission. | Guilt or conviction. | Match the court case. |
| Charge | Allegation connected with custody. | What the Solicitor ultimately prosecuted. | Read the formal court record. |
| Bond | Current or earlier release condition shown by the jail/court system. | That paying it immediately releases the person. | Check every hold and current court order. |
| Custody status | Whether the current system shows detention at that moment. | How the criminal case ended. | Search court disposition. |
| Release | The jail custody event ended. | Dismissal or acquittal. | Read later docket activity. |
Prevent a same-name arrest-record mistake
First and last name match
Middle name or suffix is consistent
Age or birth date is consistent
Booking date matches the known event
Arresting agency matches
Charge context matches
Booking photograph is consistent
Court case follows the same arrest
Use at least two independent identifiers. This is especially important before publishing allegations, sending jail money, contacting an employer or assuming a warrant belongs to a particular person.
No Lexington County inmate result? Check these possibilities
Booking is not finished
Processing, fingerprinting, medical screening and data entry can occur before a complete public result appears.
The person was released
A current inmate search should not be treated as a complete historical arrest archive.
A municipality handled the arrest
Lexington County contains municipal agencies and courts with their own records.
The arrest occurred in another county
Search the jurisdiction where booking physically occurred.
The person received a summons
A criminal charge does not always result in jail admission.
The person transferred
Sentenced prisoners can move to another correctional system.
The name differs
Check aliases, hyphens, former surnames and suffixes.
The record was expunged or otherwise restricted
Legally removed information may no longer appear in ordinary public systems.
Custody-status script
I am trying to confirm the current custody status of [full legal name], who may have been arrested around [date] by [agency if known]. Can you confirm whether the person is currently housed at Lexington County Detention Center, was released, transferred or is listed under another identifier?
What happens after a Lexington County arrest?
Arrest or summons
LCSD, a municipal police department or a state law-enforcement agency creates the original enforcement record.
Detention Center booking
A jailed defendant is processed into Lexington County Detention Center and a booking photograph may become available.
Bond Court
A magistrate addresses bond and release conditions for matters within the court’s authority.
Preliminary-hearing option for General Sessions charges
A defendant charged by warrant or uniform summons with an offense triable in General Sessions can be entitled to a preliminary hearing under Rule 2.
Solicitor review
The Eleventh Judicial Circuit Solicitor evaluates General Sessions prosecutions and available resolution options.
First appearance
For General Sessions matters, the Solicitor describes first appearance as a stage where the assigned assistant solicitor meets with the defendant and defense counsel and discusses case progress and options.
Plea, trial, dismissal or other disposition
The final court record—not the booking charge—shows what happened.
Correction or expungement
Incorrect information can be challenged and legally eligible records can follow the appropriate expungement process.
Find who actually owns the arrest record
| Record needed | Correct source | Use this information | Common mistake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current inmate custody | Lexington County Sheriff’s inmate search | Full legal name and inmate details. | Using a court docket as live custody proof. |
| LCSD incident report | Sheriff’s Records Unit | Case number, victim, location and incident date. | Requesting it from the Clerk of Court. |
| Municipal police report | The municipal department that investigated | Police case number. | Assuming LCSD owns all reports for county inmates. |
| Summary criminal case | Responsible Magistrate/Municipal Court | Ticket, warrant or case number. | Searching only General Sessions. |
| General Sessions case | Lexington County Clerk of Court | Defendant name and court case number. | Treating the jail charge as final proof. |
| South Carolina criminal history | SLED CATCH | Name and date of birth. | Assuming it is a national check. |
Get a Lexington County Sheriff’s incident report
Crime victims are entitled to a copy of their LCSD incident report without charge. The Sheriff’s online victim-request system requires the correct case number and may take up to three business days to process.
Lexington County Sheriff’s Department Records Unit
521 Gibson Road
Lexington, SC 29072
Main: 803-785-8230
521 Gibson Road
Lexington, SC 29072
Main: 803-785-8230
Confirm LCSD wrote the report
A municipal or state arrest must be requested from that originating agency.
Find the Sheriff’s case number
LCSD states its case numbers contain 8–10 digits, beginning with the two-digit year followed by 6–8 additional digits.
If you are the crime victim, use the online victim request
Complete the required identifying fields accurately.
Request victim incident report
Enter the victim name and incident details
Include location, incident type and date.
Check your email for the PDF
LCSD sends approved online incident reports electronically in PDF format.
If you are not the victim, contact the Records Unit
Other individuals generally obtain reports by visiting Sheriff’s headquarters and paying the applicable small report fee.
Request sensitive reports in person
LCSD states that online requests cannot provide reports involving juvenile or sexual-assault victims.
Do not guess the case number. LCSD states that erroneous information can cause an online request to be discarded rather than corrected by staff.
Request broader LCSD records without creating a large bill
| Item | Published charge | Cost-control tip |
|---|---|---|
| Search, retrieval and redaction | $22 per hour | Use exact case number, date and document names. |
| CD / DVD | $5 | Request electronic transmission where available. |
| B/W letter-size copy | $0.25 per page | Avoid requesting duplicate material. |
| Color letter-size copy | $0.75 per page | Ask whether color is necessary. |
| B/W legal-size copy | $0.50 per page | Request only the needed document. |
| Color legal-size copy | $1 per page | Use electronic versions when possible. |
| Required deposit | 25% before fulfillment | Ask for the estimate before approving expensive processing. |
LCSD requires the balance to be paid before records are released and currently instructs requesters to use a cashier’s check payable to the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department for FOIA charges.
Identify the precise record
Ask for the arrest report, incident report, specifically identified body-camera recording, probable-cause documentation or another defined record.
Add the case number
Include the exact Sheriff’s case number when available.
Add date, location and involved name
This reduces research time.
Ask for electronic records
Avoid unnecessary reproduction charges.
Set a cost threshold
Ask staff to contact you before costs exceed your chosen amount.
Use LCSD’s official FOIA form
Deliver the completed form to 521 Gibson Road or use the Sheriff’s current instructions.
Open LCSD FOIA instructions
Copy-ready LCSD request
Under the South Carolina Freedom of Information Act, I request electronic copies of the releasable incident/arrest report, probable-cause documentation and specifically identified releasable supplements concerning [full legal name] for the incident on [date] at [location]. Known identifiers include LCSD case number [number], inmate/booking identifier [number] and court case number [number]. Please provide an estimate before processing if charges will exceed $[amount].
Do not mistake an old warrant entry for an active warrant
Lexington County Sheriff’s Judicial Services includes the Warrant Division. Court Security and Judicial Services deputies also serve warrants and make arrests.
Start with the related court case
Find the newest docket activity rather than stopping at the warrant-issued date.
Read events chronologically
Look for service, return, recall, bench-warrant resolution or a later disposition.
Identify the issuing court
Summary, municipal and General Sessions warrants follow different court records.
Contact the responsible court or Sheriff’s Judicial Services for confirmation
Do not use an arrest-aggregator page as the final source.
If the warrant concerns you, speak with defense counsel
Counsel can explain surrender, bond and appearance options.
Lexington County Sheriff’s Judicial Services
521 Gibson Road
Lexington, SC 29072
Warrant Division / Judicial Services contact published through LCSD
521 Gibson Road
Lexington, SC 29072
Warrant Division / Judicial Services contact published through LCSD
Never confront or attempt to detain another person. Similar names and later court activity can make a historical warrant record misleading.
Check the current bond order before paying anyone
| Day | Bond Court sessions | Bond-payment hours published by Detention Bureau |
|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. | 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. |
| Weekends / holidays | Bond Court operates from 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. | 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. |
Confirm current custody
Search the inmate system immediately before taking financial action.
List every charge
One charge can have a different bond status from another.
Determine which judge controls the bond
Some offenses can require a higher court to address bond.
Ask about all holds and detainers
Paying one bond does not guarantee immediate release when another legal hold exists.
Verify the accepted payment process
Call Bond Court or the Detention Center instead of relying on instructions from an unsolicited caller.
Keep release conditions and the first-appearance date
Release from jail does not terminate the criminal case.
Bail scam warning: Lexington County Sheriff’s Department prominently warns that it will never call and ask a person to pay bail over the phone. If someone calls demanding money for a relative’s release, end the call and independently contact the jail.
Know what a Lexington County preliminary hearing can—and cannot—do
Lexington County Preliminary Hearing Court
139 East Main Street
Lexington, SC 29072
Phone: 803-785-2520
Email: LCSCPRELIMS@lexingtoncounty.sc.gov
139 East Main Street
Lexington, SC 29072
Phone: 803-785-2520
Email: LCSCPRELIMS@lexingtoncounty.sc.gov
Applies to offenses triable in General Sessions when charged by warrant or uniform summons
Purpose is to determine whether sufficient evidence exists for detention and trial
Defendant or attorney may cross-examine witnesses who testify
Defendant cannot testify, present evidence or call witnesses at this hearing
LCSD/state-agency warrants are heard through Lexington County Summary Court Center
Municipal police warrants generally use the issuing municipal court
Failure to appear by defendant and attorney can result in waiver
Discharge at preliminary hearing does not prevent a later direct indictment
A preliminary hearing is not a criminal trial and does not determine guilt or innocence.
Route the arrest to Summary Court or General Sessions
Magistrate / Summary Court
Lexington County describes Magistrate Court as its Summary Criminal Court.
- Handles traffic cases within its jurisdiction.
- Handles misdemeanor offenses carrying up to 30 days in jail or a $500 fine plus assessments.
- More serious criminal cases are referred to General Sessions.
- There are multiple Lexington County Magistrate districts.
General Sessions
The Eleventh Circuit Solicitor describes General Sessions as the court for crimes carrying potential punishment above 30 days and/or more than $1,000 in fines.
- Lexington is part of South Carolina’s 11th Judicial Circuit.
- Clerk of Court maintains General Sessions records.
- Solicitor prosecutes General Sessions criminal cases.
- Felony and more serious misdemeanor cases appear here.
Open South Carolina Judicial Branch Case Records Search
Open official SC case search
Select Lexington County
Use the county’s current public index.
Search by case number first
A known court number reduces same-name errors.
Otherwise search the defendant’s name
Compare arrest date, charge and court information.
Read the formal filed charge
Do not assume it matches the jail charge exactly.
Review appearances, motions and bond events
The newest docket entry can change the interpretation of an earlier entry.
Find the disposition for every charge
Multi-count cases can have different outcomes for different charges.
Contact the Clerk when a certified record is required
Online docket information is useful for research but may not substitute for a certified court document.
Lexington County Clerk of Court
Marc H. Westbrook Judicial Center
205 East Main Street
Lexington, SC 29072
205 East Main Street
Lexington, SC 29072
Criminal Court Matters: 803-785-8553
General Sessions Clerk contact
The Clerk maintains General Sessions criminal filings and court records.
Public-index privacy change: the South Carolina Judicial Branch states that beginning January 1, 2026, home-address information is no longer displayed on the public index for new or existing cases.
Translate the Lexington County docket into a real outcome
| Entry | What it generally indicates | What to verify |
|---|---|---|
| Dismissed | The listed charge was dismissed. | Whether every charge was dismissed. |
| Nol prossed | The prosecution elected not to prosecute that charge. | Exact disposition date and any related charges. |
| No-billed | The grand jury did not return an indictment on the presented charge. | Whether another charge or later proceeding exists. |
| Not guilty | The defendant was acquitted on that charge. | Every count separately. |
| Guilty plea | The defendant resolved the charge by plea. | Exact offense and sentence. |
| Conviction | A judgment of guilt was entered. | Final offense, sentence and later appeal. |
| Bench warrant | A judge issued a warrant in the court case. | Whether a later event resolved or recalled it. |
Lexington County offers onsite and remote video visits
| Visit type | Days | Published hours |
|---|---|---|
| Public onsite | Monday–Friday | 8:00–11:00 a.m. and 1:00–4:00 p.m. |
| Public onsite | Saturday–Sunday | None |
| Remote / home | Monday–Sunday | 9:00–11:00 a.m., 1:00–4:00 p.m., 7:00–10:00 p.m. |
| Official visitor / attorney | Monday–Sunday | 8:30–11:15 a.m., 2:00–4:15 p.m., 6:45–10:00 p.m. |
Confirm the inmate is still housed in Lexington County
Recheck custody immediately before scheduling.
Create an ICSolutions account
Lexington County uses ICSolutions for onsite scheduling and home video visitation.
Open ICSolutions
Select the correct inmate
Match the exact name and facility.
Choose onsite or remote
Children age 11 and younger cannot use onsite visitation but can visit remotely from home.
Arrive at least 15 minutes early for onsite visitation
Processing and limited visitation space can cause delays.
Bring proper photo identification
LCSD requires student, state or government-issued photo identification, including for visiting children.
Visitor rules that matter before traveling
Only two adults may visit at one time
Children under 12 cannot visit onsite
Ages 12–17 must be accompanied and supervised by an adult
Former Lexington detainees must wait six months after release before visiting another inmate
Short shorts, short skirts, bathing suits and tank tops are prohibited
Shoes and shirts are required
Food and beverages are not allowed in visitation area
Cell phones and recording devices are not allowed
Visitors and property can be searched
Attempting to introduce contraband can result in arrest
Visitation Desk: 803-785-2744
Use one address for ordinary mail and another for legal or financial documents
Regular inmate mail and photos
Smart Communications / Lexington County Detention CenterINMATE NAME – ID NUMBER
P.O. Box 9108
Seminole, FL 33775-9108
Regular mail and photographs are sent electronically to the inmate after processing.
Legal / privileged / financial
Inmate Name and ID NumberLexington County Detention Center
P.O. Box 2019
Lexington, SC 29071
Use this route for money orders, legal or privileged mail, court documents, bank statements and pre-approved publications.
Do not send a money order to the Smart Communications personal-mail address. Lexington County specifically routes money orders and privileged/legal materials to the P.O. Box 2019 Lexington address.
Deposit money without sending cash to the inmate
Inmates may keep money in an institutional account for canteen purchases such as snack foods, paper, stamped envelopes, toiletries and undergarments. They cannot possess cash.
| Method | Current rule | Important limit |
|---|---|---|
| Money orders only. | Use the direct P.O. Box 2019 Detention Center address. | |
| Online deposit | Available through the provider linked by the Detention Bureau. | Verify exact inmate before submitting funds. |
| Lobby kiosk | Jail FAQ lists lobby kiosks during published facility hours. | Confirm kiosk availability before traveling. |
| Daily deposit limit | $140 per day | Applies to inmate account deposits. |
Confirm current custody immediately before depositing. A released or transferred person should not receive funds through an obsolete Lexington County jail account.
Lexington County inmates cannot receive incoming calls
Incoming calls
The jail does not transfer ordinary incoming telephone calls to inmates.
Inmate calling
Inmates can make outgoing calls using the detention telephone system and funded calling arrangements.
Emergency message
Only actual and verifiable emergencies such as death or serious medical emergency of an immediate family member are considered for an emergency message.
Emergency inmate message / Shift Supervisor: 803-785-2743
Ordinary inmate calls should not be used for confidential criminal-defense strategy. Speak with appointed or private counsel through the appropriate attorney-client communication route.
Report a mental-health or medical concern to jail staff
Medical personnel are available on a 24-hour basis
A physician regularly sees inmates at the facility
Emergency cases can be transported to outside health-care facilities
Limited dental services are available
A mental-health caseworker is available seven days a week
After-hours mental-health emergency coverage is available
If you believe a Lexington County inmate is depressed, suicidal or mentally unstable, the Detention Bureau directs families to immediately contact a shift supervisor at 803-785-2743.
Apply for the Eleventh Circuit Public Defender if you cannot afford a lawyer
Eleventh Circuit Public Defender – Lexington County
202 East Main Street
Lexington, SC 29072
Phone: 803-785-8873
Fax: 803-785-1443
202 East Main Street
Lexington, SC 29072
Phone: 803-785-8873
Fax: 803-785-1443
South Carolina provides appointed criminal counsel for financially indigent defendants when the charged offense carries possible jail or prison time. The court determines eligibility.
Ask about appointed counsel as early as possible
Raise the issue during the initial criminal process if private counsel cannot be afforded.
Complete the required financial screening
Eligibility depends on indigency rather than simply requesting a particular attorney.
Use the Lexington Clerk’s public-defender application contact
Current Clerk directory: 803-785-8549.
Confirm your assigned attorney
Do not assume approval means the screening and assignment process is complete.
Give counsel the court case number
Also provide booking details, bond paperwork and the next appearance date.
Update your address
The Solicitor states that defendants are responsible for providing address and contact changes in writing and filing changes with the Clerk when required.
Use Sheriff support before filing and Solicitor support after prosecution begins
Sheriff Victim Assistance
LCSD victim-assistance staff review incident reports and help crime victims with:
- Crisis intervention and emotional support
- Community-service referrals
- Court-process guidance
- Crime-victim compensation assistance
- Custody and offender-notification resources
Eleventh Circuit Victim Assistance
Once a General Sessions prosecution exists, the Solicitor’s victim-service staff provide:
- Hearing-date information
- Case updates and ultimate disposition
- Court accompaniment
- Information about victims’ constitutional rights
- Opportunity to communicate with prosecutors
Use SC SAVIN / VINE as an alert—not your only safety plan
SC SAVIN is available 24 hours a day in English and Spanish and is powered by VINE. Crime victims and other concerned users can search for an offender or register for notifications.
Telephone
Online
Custody information can change before an automated alert is delivered. For an immediate safety decision, independently verify current custody with the Detention Center.
Use SLED CATCH when the question is bigger than one Lexington arrest
SLED CATCH is a name-based South Carolina search. It is not a national background check, and SLED states that fingerprint-based searches are the most reliable way to avoid false positive or false negative identity matches.
| Item | Current information | Important detail |
|---|---|---|
| Regular SC criminal-history report | $25 | Non-refundable. |
| Online service fee effective July 1, 2026 | $1.43 per $25 report | Current top-of-page SLED notice applies to online requests. |
| Reduced charitable report | $8 | Only qualifying organizations. |
| Reduced online service fee | $1.14 per $8 report | Effective July 1, 2026. |
| Mail-in request | $25 report fee | Online service-fee process does not apply; include SASE. |
The CATCH site still contains older convenience-fee language lower on the page. Its dated notice specifically states that beginning July 1, 2026, the online service fee is $1.43 for a standard $25 report. Verify the amount shown at checkout before submitting.
Open SLED CATCH
Open South Carolina CATCH
Enter the first name, last name and date of birth
CATCH uses a “starts with” matching process on these identifiers.
Add Social Security number only when appropriate and authorized
SLED states it will be searched when provided.
Review possible same-name matches carefully
Alias or birth-date differences can cause false positive or false negative results.
Remember that wanted-person information is not included
CATCH is a criminal-history report, not an active-warrant search.
Save or print the report
This is useful when comparing SLED to a Lexington court disposition.
SLED Public Dissemination Unit
CATCH questions: 803-896-1443
Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Email: SLEDCATCHAcct@sled.sc.gov
CATCH questions: 803-896-1443
Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Email: SLEDCATCHAcct@sled.sc.gov
Fix the source of an incorrect Lexington County criminal record
Save the incorrect record
Keep the booking screenshot, Sheriff’s case number, court case number or SLED report showing the problem.
Determine which agency created the error
Jail, arresting agency, court and SLED records are separate.
Obtain the controlling court disposition
If the issue concerns case outcome, obtain the filed dismissal, acquittal, plea or judgment.
Contact the originating agency first
Ask the agency or court responsible for the source information to correct or transmit the accurate data.
Use SLED’s challenge process for state-history problems
SLED’s AFIS/CJIS operation provides a process for members of the public who dispute information appearing on their criminal history.
Re-run the SLED report after correction
Do not assume the public background system updates immediately.
Correction is not expungement. Correction addresses information that is inaccurate. Expungement concerns an accurate arrest/disposition that qualifies for legal destruction or sealing.
Use the disposition to choose the correct Lexington County expungement route
South Carolina expungement is not automatic for every arrest. Eligibility depends on the charge, disposition, prior history and statutory requirements.
Magistrate / Municipal non-conviction
If a Summary Court charge was dismissed, nol prossed or ended in a not-guilty disposition, contact the Magistrate or Municipal Court that handled the case.
General Sessions / eligible convictions
Apply through the Eleventh Judicial Circuit Solicitor’s Expungement Office for qualifying General Sessions matters and eligible convictions processed through the Solicitor.
Eleventh Judicial Circuit Expungement Services
Marc H. Westbrook Judicial Center
205 East Main Street, Suite 105
Lexington, SC 29072
Phone: 803-785-8037
Fax: 803-785-8229
Marc H. Westbrook Judicial Center
205 East Main Street, Suite 105
Lexington, SC 29072
Phone: 803-785-8037
Fax: 803-785-8229
Documents the Expungement Office requires
Completed application pages 1, 2, 3 and page 4 Section 1
Certified disposition for each requested charge
Any additional eligibility documents required for the statute involved
Separate U.S. Postal Money Orders for applicable fees
Complete disposition information for other arrests when required
Current mailing address so the final order can reach you
Current Eleventh Circuit expungement fee chart
| Qualifying disposition | Administrative | Verification | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dismissed, nol prossed, no-billed or not guilty | None* | None | None |
| First-offense fraudulent check misdemeanor | $250 | $25 | $35 |
| First-offense drug conditional discharge | $250 | None | $35 |
| Eligible misdemeanor carrying up to 30 days and/or up to $1,000 fine | $250 | $25 | $35 |
| Youthful Offender Act first-offense conviction | $250 | $25 | $35 |
| First-offense simple possession / qualifying PWID | $250 | $25 | $35 |
| First-offense failure to stop motor vehicle misdemeanor | $250 | $25 | $35 |
| SC Youth Challenge + Jobs Challenge completion | $250 | $25 | $35 |
*For a General Sessions charge dismissed as part of a plea agreement, the Eleventh Circuit states that the $250 administrative fee applies even though ordinary dismissed/nol-prossed/no-billed/not-guilty General Sessions cases otherwise have no listed expungement fees.
For most listed eligible conviction categories with all three standard fees, the published total is $310 ($250 administrative + $25 verification + $35 filing).
Do not submit the wrong application after a diversion program
If you successfully completed Eleventh Circuit PTI, Alcohol Education Program, Drug Court, Traffic Education Program or another Solicitor diversion program, the Expungement FAQ instructs you to contact the program/case manager for the expungement process rather than completing the ordinary Expungement Application yourself.
Get the final disposition first
The Expungement Office will not accept a public-index printout or SLED CATCH report as a substitute for required certified disposition documentation.
Determine which court handled the case
Non-convictions in Magistrate or Municipal Court use that court’s process.
For General Sessions or eligible conviction relief, review the Eleventh Circuit packet
Open Eleventh Circuit Expungement Office
Complete the required application sections
The Solicitor identifies pages 1, 2, 3 and page 4 Section 1 as mandatory.
Obtain certified dispositions
For General Sessions, obtain them from the Lexington County Clerk of Court.
Prepare separate U.S. Postal Money Orders
The Solicitor states that applicable non-refundable fees must be paid using separate Postal Money Orders.
Mail or hand-deliver the completed application
Expungement Office hours are Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Use Wednesday question hours if needed
A representative is available for walk-ins and calls Wednesday 9:00–11:30 a.m. and 1:00–4:00 p.m. on a first-come basis.
Allow substantial processing time
The Eleventh Circuit states the process may take up to six months after it receives a completed application.
Watch your mail
The office does not send a receipt confirmation, but it sends a certified filed Expungement Order, agency file list and instruction letter after completion.
Allow SLED additional processing time
SLED advises allowing about four weeks after it receives the expungement order before purchasing another CATCH report to verify removal.
Private database warning: SLED explains that it cannot remove information from third-party background-check companies. Keep a certified copy of the expungement order and dispute outdated private records directly with the company that is reporting them.
Lexington County jail, Sheriff and criminal-court contacts
Lexington County Sheriff’s Department
521 Gibson Road
Lexington, SC 29072
Lexington, SC 29072
Detention Bureau Commander
Fax: 803-785-2705
Visitation Desk
Inmate Information
803-785-8230, option 2
Bond Court
521 Gibson Road
Lexington, SC 29072
Lexington, SC 29072
Preliminary Hearing Court
139 East Main Street
Lexington, SC 29072
Lexington, SC 29072
Clerk of Court
205 East Main Street
Lexington, SC 29072
Lexington, SC 29072
Criminal Court Matters
Eleventh Circuit Solicitor
205 East Main Street, Suite 309
Lexington, SC 29072
Lexington, SC 29072
Public Defender
202 East Main Street
Lexington, SC 29072
Lexington, SC 29072
Expungement Services
205 East Main Street, Suite 105
Lexington, SC 29072
Lexington, SC 29072
SLED CATCH Support
Mon–Fri, 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Lexington County Law Enforcement Complex map
Marc H. Westbrook Judicial Center map
Summary Court Center map
Important Lexington County facts already extracted for you
Arrest lookup
Official inmate-search route, booking-photo purpose, identity safeguards and no-result troubleshooting.
Police records
Free victim incident reports, case-number format, three-business-day processing and FOIA cost table.
Criminal courts
Magistrate versus General Sessions jurisdiction, preliminary-hearing rules and court-result decoder.
Bond
Weekday and weekend Bond Court schedule, payment windows, hold checks and bail-scam warning.
Family jail help
Onsite/remote visit hours, visitor restrictions, mail addresses, $140 daily deposit limit, phone and emergency rules.
Record cleanup
2026 SLED CATCH fees, criminal-history correction, Lexington expungement fees, required documents and processing timeline.
Lexington County SC arrest-record questions answered
How do I search Lexington County SC arrest records?
Start with the Lexington County Sheriff’s official inmate search, then identify the arresting agency and use South Carolina Judicial Branch case records to verify the filed criminal case and final disposition.
Where do I find current Lexington County inmates?
Use the Sheriff’s Police-to-Citizen Inmate Search. For custody questions, call 803-785-8230 and choose option 2.
Does Lexington County publish booking photographs?
Yes. The Sheriff’s official website identifies its inmate-search system as the place to search inmates and retrieve booking photographs.
How do I find the final court result after an arrest?
Use the South Carolina Judicial Branch Case Records Search, select Lexington County and review the correct Summary Court or General Sessions case through the final disposition.
How do I obtain an LCSD incident report?
A crime victim can use the Sheriff’s online incident-report form when they have the correct case number. Other requesters generally contact or visit the Records Unit at 521 Gibson Road.
How can I tell if an old Lexington County warrant is still active?
Read the newest court docket events and confirm with the issuing court or Sheriff’s Judicial Services. Do not treat an old warrant-issued entry as proof of current status.
When is Lexington County Bond Court?
Weekday sessions are published at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Weekend and holiday Bond Court operates from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
How much is a SLED criminal-history search?
A standard report costs $25. Effective July 1, 2026, the current SLED online notice adds a $1.43 service fee for each standard online report.
How do I correct a wrong arrest or criminal-history record?
Identify whether the error is in the Sheriff’s record, court record or SLED history, obtain the controlling official document and contact the agency responsible for the incorrect information. SLED also provides a criminal-history challenge process.
Can a Lexington County arrest be expunged?
Some arrests and qualifying convictions can be expunged. Summary-court non-convictions generally go through the court that handled the case, while General Sessions and eligible conviction requests are generally processed through the Eleventh Circuit Solicitor’s Expungement Office.
