Search by name, charge, agency, or arrest date at the county's own lookup tool.
The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office runs its own online inmate lookup for Hill-Finklea Detention Center. Search by name, or narrow results by charge, arresting agency, or arrest date. The page also shows a live population count, but it doesn’t state how often the roster itself refreshes.
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Berkeley County maintains its own search tool at sheriff.berkeleycountysc.gov/report/inmate-lookup/, separate from any statewide database. Enter the person’s first and last name to start. Partial names are accepted, useful if you’re unsure of spelling.
If a name search returns multiple matches or none, use the filters to narrow things down: charge type, the arresting agency (the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office is one of 12 listed agencies, alongside local police departments and SC Highway Patrol), or a specific arrest date range.
Each result typically shows booking information tied to the current charge and custody status. The page also displays a live population count for the facility (broken out by male and female), which gives you a general sense of how busy the jail is, though this doesn’t tell you anything about a specific person.
The Sheriff’s Office doesn’t publish a stated refresh interval for the lookup tool. If someone was booked recently and doesn’t appear yet, that’s the most likely explanation, try again in a few hours, or call the facility directly to confirm booking status right away.
A name search can come up empty for a few common reasons: the booking hasn’t been entered into the system yet, the person is being held by a different agency or at a different facility entirely, or a name variation (nickname, maiden name, misspelling) is throwing off the match. If you’ve tried reasonable variations and still can’t find the person, call the detention center directly to ask.
Once you’ve confirmed someone is at Hill-Finklea, the next steps are usually setting up video visitation, sending money, and figuring out the mailing address, since letters and packages go to two different addresses here. See the linked guides below for each.
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Yes. The Berkeley County Sheriff's Office runs its own lookup at sheriff.berkeleycountysc.gov/report/inmate-lookup/. Search by name, or filter by charge, arresting agency, or arrest date.
Inmate SearchNot stated on the official page. If a recent booking isn't showing up yet, try again later or call the facility directly.
Inmate SearchYes. The tool lets you filter by charge type, arresting agency, and arrest date range, in addition to searching by name.
Inmate SearchThe booking may not be entered into the system yet, the person may be held by a different agency or facility, or a name variation like a nickname or misspelling could be affecting the search. If you've ruled those out, call the detention center directly.
Inmate SearchYes. Results can be filtered by arresting agency, which include the Berkeley County Sheriff's Office and 11 other listed agencies such as local police departments and SC Highway Patrol.
Inmate SearchSet up video visitation, send money through McDaniel Supply Company, and confirm the correct mailing address, since personal letters and packages go to two different addresses at this facility.
Inmate SearchNow that you've confirmed their location, here's how visitation works.
View ArticleFund their commissary account once you've confirmed they're in custody.
View ArticleFind out which phone service the facility uses.
View ArticleAddress a letter once you've confirmed they're here.
View ArticleSearch for your loved one and start sending photos, letters, and messages today.
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