Marlboro County Arrest Records

Law Enforcement Agencies in Marlboro County create official documentation whenever they take people into custody. These generated documents and details are called Marlborough Arrest Records, and they contain arrestee personnel information, details of the arresting agency, charges for which individuals are apprehended, booking dates, booking numbers, location where people are held, and release details. Other types of information attached to somebody's arrest, such as warrant numbers and bond amount, can also be found in Marlboro County Court Records.

In accordance with S.C. Code Ann. § 23-3-120, arrest data is generally forwarded to the South Carolina Law Enforcement Department (SLED), where compiled individual criminal histories are maintained.

People usually need arrest information to locate recently arrested persons, identify and prepare to meet release conditions, perform background checks during employment, or follow up on criminal justice proceedings.

When one wants to find these records, they must approach official custodians, such as the Sheriff's Office, city police departments, courts, SLED, and correctional agencies

Are Arrest Records Public in Marlboro County?

Yes. Arrest records kept by the Marlboro County Sheriff's Office, General Sessions Court, municipal courts, local police department, SLED, and jail facilities are open to members of the public according to the South Carolina Freedom of Information Law.

However, some of these records are protected and cannot be accessed by the public. Sealed and expunged records, juvenile-related criminal arrest data, and records that contain information about active criminal investigations are protected by various state and federal laws and court rules.

Meanwhile, specific provisions of South Carolina law allow police agencies to access records that may be under seal during investigations, prosecutions, and civil lawsuits. Additionally, case parties and their legal representatives can access certain restricted information.

What Do Public Arrest Records Contain?

Members of the public can access the following arrest information through courts, law enforcement agencies, state departments, and correctional institutions:

• Arrestee Personal Information: This includes full names, aliases, age, fingerprints, height, race, eye and hair color, weight, and mugshots (photograph)
• Offence details: Charges, category of offense (misdemeanor or felony), and classification of the charges (Class A Misdemeanor, Class A felony, etc.) are documented after arrests and are available to the public.
• Arrest Information: Public law enforcement post-arrest notations also include the name of the arresting agency and officer, arrest location, and arrest date and time.
• Detention Information: The facility or agency that holds the individual can show each person's booking date, assigned booking and inmate ID numbers, and release date if applicable.
• Court-generated Information: These include bond and bail data, warrant details, indictments, and court appearance dates.

Marlboro County Arrest Statistics

The 2023 Crime in South Carolina report, released by SLED (South Carolina Law Enforcement Department), revealed that law enforcement made 1,015 arrests in Marlboro County. Per the report, drug law violations accounted for the highest cause of arrests, with 169 apprehensions. Other notable offenses include:

• Aggravated assault: 61 arrests
• Larceny theft: 111
• Simple assault: 99
• Weapon law violations: 40
• Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 2
• Robbery: 6

Find Marlboro County Arrest Records

Individuals interested in finding Marlboro arrest records can approach the following agencies:

• Local law enforcement agencies: The arresting agency is usually the first place one should look, especially if the individual's arrest was recent. These agencies include the Marlboro Sheriff's Office and local police departments, such as the Bennettsville Police Department.
• Jail Facility: The Marlboro Detention Center holds recent arrestees pending their criminal trials. People can visit the facility to find information about loved ones who may have been arrested within the county.
  If the person was convicted and sentenced for a serious offense following their arrest in Marlboro County, one can contact the South Carolina Department of Corrections. The department allows people to locate inmates using its Inmate Search system. The public can view photographs of inmates, physical descriptions, counties of conviction, and offenses of conviction using the locator.
  For federal inmates, one can use the Bureau of Prisons' Federal Inmate Locator, which only provides inmates' identification numbers and locations.
• SLED (background checks): The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division allows people to run criminal history checks through its CATCH (Citizens Access to Criminal Histories) service. Anyone can use this service to inspect people's criminal engagements and interactions with law enforcement agencies, which include details of arrests. The service costs $25 per request. However, charity organizations are charged only $8.

Free Arrest Record Search in Marlboro County

Free arrest records search methods include telephone and in-person inquiries directed at arresting agencies and the county's detention facility. One can also contact the Court of General Sessions or local Municipal Courts that handled a case or issued a warrant to inspect records for free.

Alternatively, individuals can use third-party websites that offer arrest records for free. While these platforms are not official sources, they collate information released by public agencies and make it accessible from one database.

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

Forever, if the person was convicted of a serious offense or does not qualify for expungement. Be that as it may, some records are expunged automatically during Municipal Court proceedings. However, eligible individuals must apply to have their records removed in cases where expungement or sealing is not immediate.

Expunge Marlboro County Arrest Records

The expungement process in South Carolina assists individuals in removing their arrest and criminal records. The effect of expugement depends on every applicant's situation. Records may be destroyed for certain individuals who were never convicted. On the other hand, arrest and criminal history data for eligible former convicts can be held under seal. Eligible parties are outlined under S.C. Code Ann. § 17-22-910.

Generally, people looking to expunge records that were part of General Sessions Court proceedings must go through the Fourth Circuit Solicitor's Office. The solicitor has a dedicated expungement application page, which allows individuals to submit petitions online. It requires providing details, such as the applicant's name, mailing address, phone number, social security number, age, race, and list of charges to be removed (including ticket and warrant numbers). Individuals also have to answer certain questions, such as if they have pending charges in any court, have had prior expungements, or have been arrested or convicted out of state.

The expungement cost includes a $250 non-refundable administrative fee, a $25 SLED verification fee (also non-refundable), and a $35 filing fee. However, individuals who were found not guilty, had their charges dismissed, had nolle prossed cases, or were never charged are not required to pay the administrative fee unless a plea agreement was involved.

After the applicant submits the application to the solicitor's office, the solicitor will forward their details to SLED to verify their eligibility for expungement. Once eligibility is confirmed, the solicitor will collect signatures from the general sessions court judge, summary court judge, and PTI director to complete the expungement order. Copies of the signed order will be sent to every government agency holding the person's records. The applicant or their attorney will also get copies of the records. Additional notes.

It should be noted that people who were found not guilty or had their charges dismissed in a summary court, such as the Bennetsville Municipal Court, must submit their petition to the court. However, in most situations, the court will immediately enter an order for expungement after the dismissal or acquittal unless the case was dismissed during a preliminary hearing or there are other pending proceedings associated with the case.

Marlboro County Arrest Warrants

Marlboro County arrest warrants are legal documents that order law enforcement officers to detain people accused of breaking the law. These arrest orders are issued by courts after law enforcement agencies submit affidavits of probable cause or judges find individuals in contempt. However, S.C. Code Ann. § 17-13-30 outlines situations where officers are permitted to apprehend people without warrants.

One can approach the issuing court or the Sheriff's Office to obtain details about arrest warrants.

Do Marlboro County Arrest Warrants Expire?

No. Arrest warrants remain actionable until law enforcement apprehends accused persons. Warrants will also be returned if named or identified individuals turn themselves in. Meanwhile, a judge can squash or recall an arrest warrant if new evidence proves a defendant's innocence.