State Criminal Record Checks
are available from 4:00am - 11:00pm EST
Fingerprint based searches are the most reliable way to
conduct criminal record checks and the least likely to
result in either a false positive or a false negative
search result. However, since obtaining fingerprints may
be inconvenient, the SLED CATCH program offers an
alternative.
SLED CATCH requires an exact match with a record subject’s
last name, first initial, and date of birth to retrieve
criminal history record information, if any. If provided,
a search by social security number will be conducted.
Fingerprints may be the only way to identify a record
subject if the name and date of birth contained in the
record vary from the name and date of birth furnished as
search criteria. Therefore, the results of a SLED CATCH
search can differ from the results of a fingerprint based
search or a name based search using additional search
criteria for the same subject.
A non-refundable fee of $25.00 ($8.00 for a charitable
organization as defined on the next page) will be charged
for every South Carolina criminal history record check.
All South Carolina criminal history record information
should be handled carefully and used only for appropriate
purposes. Record subjects have a right to correct
erroneous criminal history record information.
Use of known multiple names or common names may require
additional criminal history searches and may be better
accomplished by mailing to SLED ATTN: Central Records,
PO Box 21398 Columbia SC 29221-1398. Misspelling a name
will result in a failed
search and possibly a false negative. It is recommended
the search use the last name and date of birth appearing
on a valid identifying government document that includes
a photograph of the record check subject and that a
photocopy of this identifying document is retained.
This search engine allows you to view and print criminal
history record information from South Carolina only.
National criminal record checks for non-criminal justice
purposes are allowed only where specifically authorized
by law. In the interest of safety, information on wanted
persons is not included in the criminal history record
information furnished through SLED CATCH.
Information on persons residing or working in South
Carolina, who have been convicted of sex offenses whether
in this state or another, may be accessed free of charge
through this site. Click here to search the
SC Sex
Offender Registry.
