Charleston County Sheriff’s Office

The Charleston County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) is responsible for law enforcement in Charleston County, South Carolina. The agency was established in 1785 and is headquartered in North Charleston. The CCSO is led by Sheriff Kristin Graziano.

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Responsibilities

The CCSO is responsible for a wide range of law enforcement duties, including:

• Patrolling the county's roadways and waterways
• Investigating crimes
• Arresting suspects
• Serving warrants
• Providing security for the county's courts and other public buildings
• Operating the county jail
• Providing emergency medical services

Organization

The CCSO is divided into several divisions, including:

• Patrol Division: The Patrol Division is responsible for responding to calls for service and patrolling the county's roadways and waterways.
• Criminal Investigations Division: The Criminal Investigations Division is responsible for investigating crimes.
• Warrants Division: The Warrants Division is responsible for serving warrants.
• Court Security Division: The Court Security Division is responsible for providing security for the county's courts and other public buildings.
• Jail Division: The Jail Division is responsible for operating the county jail.
• Emergency Medical Services Division: The Emergency Medical Services Division is responsible for providing emergency medical services.

Charleston County Arrest Warrants Search

The Charleston County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) maintains a public database of active arrest warrants. This database can be searched by name, date of birth, or warrant number.

How to Find a Warrant in Charleston County

To find a warrant in Charleston County, you can:

1. Visit the CCSO website: Charleston County Sheriff's Office
2. Click on the "Warrants" tab
3. Select the "Search Warrants" option
4. Enter the person's name, date of birth, or warrant number
5. Click on the "Search" button

The results of the search will display any active arrest warrants for the person you are searching for.

Additional Information

• The CCSO also maintains a list of wanted persons. This list includes people who are wanted for questioning in connection with a crime or who have failed to appear in court.
• If you know of someone who is wanted by the CCSO, you can contact the agency at (843) 958-2111.
• You can also submit an anonymous tip online: Submit an Anonymous Tip

If you have a warrant for your arrest, you should contact the CCSO immediately to turn yourself in. Failure to do so could result in additional charges being filed against you.

Charleston County Arrest Warrants
Charleston County Child Support Warrants

Charleston County Mugshots

The Charleston County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) releases mugshots of individuals who have been arrested and booked into the Charleston County Jail. These mugshots are typically released within 24 hours of the arrest.

How to Obtain Mugshots

To obtain mugshots from the CCSO, you can:

1. Visit the CCSO website.
2. Click on the "Mugshots" tab
3. Select the date range you are interested in
4. Click on the "Search" button

The results of the search will display all mugshots that were released during the selected date range.

Availability of Mugshots

Mugshots are public records and are available to anyone who requests them. However, there are some exceptions to this rule. For example, mugshots may not be released if the person is a juvenile or if the release of the mugshot would interfere with an ongoing investigation.

Bond Information

What is a Bail Bond?

A bail bond is a type of surety bond that is used to secure the release of a person from jail before their trial. The bond is typically issued by a bail bondsman, who charges a fee for their services.

How to Post a Bond in Charleston County

To post a bond in Charleston County, you can:

1. Contact a bail bondsman. You can find a list of licensed bail bondsmen in Charleston County on the CCSO website.
2. Pay the bail bondsman the required fee. The fee is typically a percentage of the total bail amount.
3. The bail bondsman will then post the bond with the CCSO.
4. Once the bond is posted, the person will be released from jail.

If you are unable to post bail, you will remain in jail until your trial date.

Charleston County Most Wanted List

The Charleston County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) maintains a list of its most wanted fugitives. This list includes people who are wanted for questioning in connection with a crime or who have failed to appear in court.

How to Find the Most Wanted List

To find the Charleston County Most Wanted List, you can:

1. Visit the CCSO website.
2. Click on the "Most Wanted" tab
3. The list of most wanted fugitives will be displayed

Submitting a Tip

If you have information about the whereabouts of a person on the Most Wanted List, you can submit a tip to the CCSO:

• By phone: (843) 958-2111

If you see a person on the Most Wanted List, do not approach them. Instead, call 911 immediately.

Sex Offender Registry

The Charleston County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) maintains a Sex Offender Registry in accordance with South Carolina law. This registry contains information about registered sex offenders who live, work, or attend school in Charleston County.

How to Search the Sex Offender Registry

To search the Charleston County Sex Offender Registry, you can:

1. Visit the CCSO website.
2. Click on the "Sex Offender Registry" tab
3. Enter the person's name, address, or other identifying information
4. Click on the "Search" button

The results of the search will display any registered sex offenders who match the search criteria.

The information in the Sex Offender Registry is public record and is available to anyone who requests it. However, it is important to remember that not all sex offenders are required to register. This means that there may be sex offenders living in Charleston County who are not listed on the registry.

Charleston County Sex Offender Registry

Location and Contact Details

The Charleston County Sheriff’s Office can be contacted at:

• Address: 100 Broad St STE 384, Charleston, SC 29401
• Phone: (843) 958-2111
• Fax: (843)958-2128
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: Charleston County Sheriff’s Office