Sumter County, SC Public Records
South Carolina's Freedom of Information Act mandates counties in the state to provide public records to interested persons. Such public records held by government agencies include vital records, property records, court records, inmate records and arrest records. The Sumter County Government website provides links which enable interested persons contact agencies and departments operating in the county. Requests for public record can also be made in person to the Sumter County Office, which is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is located at the following address:
Sumter County Administration
13 E Canal Street
Sumter, SC 29150
Phone: 803- 436-2102
To obtain vital records such as birth certificates and death certificates, residents and other interested persons can contact the Sumter County branch of the South Carolina Department of Public Health Vital Records Office located at the following address:
Vital Records
105 N. Magnolia
Sumter, SC 29150
Phone: (809) 934-2845
Persons applying for birth certificates or death certificates can do so either online, in person, by mail, by phone or by drop-off. Applicants can expect to pay $17 for an expedited and certified copy of a vital record. If additional copies are requested, the applicant will pay $3 per copy. Only persons who are subjects of a vital record, or who are either their next-of-kin or legal representatives can file requests for birth and death records. Applicants must provide valid IDs to prove their identity before vital records can be processed.
Courts in Sumter County
Court Records in Sumter County, South Carolina
To find Sumter County court records, interested persons can search the website of the Sumter County Court System. The website allows inquirers to search for court records of the Third Judicial Circuit. Court records for Sumter County are also available on the search portal of the Clerk of Court. The Clerk of Court maintains records of cases adjudicated in the Court of Common Pleas and the Court of General Sessions. The office of the Sumter County Clerk of Court is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Requesters will generally be required to provide the name of a plaintiff or defendant in the particular case as well as the case number to begin a search.
South Carolina law prohibits the following court records from being disclosed or accessed:
- Records sealed or expunged by judicial order
- Records containing confidential attorney-client communications
- Sensitive audio and video recordings maintained by law enforcement agencies
- Records containing proprietary trade secrets
- Records whose disclosure would impair a person's right to an impartial trial
Jails and Prisons in Sumter County
Find Inmate Search and Jail Records in Sumter County, South Carolina
Sumter County inmate records are available on the search portal provided by the Sumter-Lee Regional Detention Center. The Sumter-Lee Regional Detention Center houses pre-trial and post-trial inmates, as well as persons convicted of felonies or misdemeanors. The search portal allows interested persons to find inmates by entering their names, race and sex. Inmate information displayed in the search results will include the inmate's name, sex, race, mugshot, date of birth, arrest date, warrant details, bond details, and court details. The Sumter-Lee Regional Detention Center is capable of housing up to 384 inmates at a time and is managed by the Sumter County Sheriff's Office.
Police Departments and Sheriff Offices in Sumter County
Arrest Records in Sumter County, South Carolina
To find Sumter County arrest records, inquirers can use the Police-to Citizen portal maintained by the Sumter County Sheriff's Office. The Police-to-Citizen website provides police reports and publishes a list of current arrest warrants in Sumter County. Persons who want to use the website must do so from an Internet Explorer web browser. Sumter County arrest records can also be obtained by making an in-person request to the Records Division of the Sumter County Sheriff's Office. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is located at the following address:
Sumter County Sheriff's Office
Records Division
1281 North Main Street
Sumter, SC 29153
Sumter County arrest records may also be obtained by contacting any of the other law enforcement agencies or police departments in the county such as the Sumter Police Department,
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