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Cherokee County Public Records & Jail Directory

Independent public records directory for Cherokee County, South Carolina (County Seat: Cherokee, Population: 56,714). Access verified county jail custody rosters, bail schedules, commissary procedures, and official sheriff facility contacts.

Jurisdiction Status
Custody Status 278 active inmates
State Jurisdiction SC
County Population
56,714
Census estimate
Current Jail Roster
278
Active detainees in facility
County Seat
Cherokee
Primary administrative center
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Cherokee County Jail Inmate Search & Custody Roster

Search Cherokee County current custody rosters, recent bookings, criminal charges, and bail bond amounts.

Facility: Cherokee County Detention Center
Location: 315 E. Dr. L. M. Rosemond Lane, Gaffney, SC 29340
Phone: (864) 487-2529
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Cherokee County Detention Center

Physical detention facility operations, detainee account funding, visitation rules, and mail guidelines for Cherokee County.

Facility Inquiries: Call booking desk at (864) 487-2529 for current visitation and mail delivery requirements.
Custody Statistics

Cherokee County Custody Profile & Booking Trends

Active custody statistics, recent booking patterns, and top charges for Cherokee County.

Active Custody Snapshot
Aggregated from 278 verified records
Recent Bookings (7d)
24
67 in 30 days
Common Booking Day
Thursday
20.9% of active sample
Leading Charge
Poss Of A Weapon During Violent Crime
49 cases on docket
Longest Custody
September 17, 1990
Continuous holding entry

The Cherokee County Adult Detention Facility in South Carolina currently reports an active holding census of 288 detainees. Active custody sample indicators show that 24 individuals were booked within the past 7 days, contributing to 67 active records with booking dates within the trailing 30-day window. Among currently listed records with published booking dates, Thursday represents the most common booking weekday, accounting for 54 records (20.9%) in the active sample.

The primary charges and statutory offenses currently represented on the active docket are led by Poss Of A Weapon During Violent Crime (49 cases), Violation Of Probation (Used By Ppp Only (41 cases), and Attempted Murder (33 cases). Under state legal standards, all cited offenses represent pending allegations; every individual detained in Cherokee County retains the constitutional presumption of innocence until formal adjudication in district or circuit court. Facility demographics reflect housing 80.5% male and 19.5% female inmates. The earliest continuous admission among the current custody roster dates back to September 17, 1990, illustrating the presence of both pre-trial detainees and longer-term sentenced stays.

Frequent Statutes: Poss Of A Weapon During Violent Crime 49 Violation Of Probation (Used By Ppp Only 41 Attempted Murder 33 $2000 - 3Rd Sub) 12
Agency Directory

Cherokee County Law Enforcement & Courthouse Directory

Verified contact information and physical office addresses for local county authorities.

Sheriff Department

Cherokee County Sheriff's Office

Headquarters: 312 E. Montgomery Street, Gaffney, SC 29340
Phone: (864) 489-4722
Detention Center

Cherokee County Detention Center

Address: 315 E. Dr. L. M. Rosemond Lane, Gaffney, SC 29340
Booking Line: (864) 487-2529
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Custody information is synchronized from official public sheriff records. In accordance with the US Constitution, all arrestees are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. To submit court-ordered expungements, dismissals, or report a data discrepancy, access our free compliance desk.

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Answers

Cherokee County Custody & Records FAQ

Direct answers regarding Cherokee County inmate searches, detention facilities, and bail procedures.

How many inmates are currently detained in Cherokee County?

According to verified public custody records as of the most recent verification on Oct 17, 2026, there are 278 individuals listed in Cherokee County custody. Of these active records, 67 individuals have recorded booking dates within the trailing 30-day monitoring window.

What is the main jail facility in Cherokee County and how can I contact them?

The primary detention facility is Cherokee County Detention Center, located at 315 E. Dr. L. M. Rosemond Lane, Gaffney, SC 29340. For booking verification, housing inquiries, or visitation scheduling, the facility desk can be reached at (864) 487-2529.

How do bail and bond postings work in Cherokee County?

Bail is established according to the local judicial bond schedule or set by a magistrate judge during initial appearance hearings. Bail may be posted via cash directly at the detention facility or through state-licensed surety bail bond agents.

How frequently is the Cherokee County custody roster updated?

Custody records for Cherokee County are scheduled for automated daily synchronization from official public sheriff booking portals. The exact verification timestamp for Cherokee County is displayed on the roster to ensure full data transparency.

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