Frequently Asked Questions

A "criminal background check" can be obtained by contacting SLED by either telephone or on-line.:
    
You may use the Internet at www.SLED.STATE.SC.US - the method of payment must be either a Debit Card or a Credit Card. Once payment has been processed, the information will be immediately transmitted to your computer terminal for printing.
   
You may request this information by mailing your request to: the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division, Post Office Box 21398, Columbia, SC 29221 - (SLED phone number: (803) 896-1447 or (803) 896-7005.
   
The cost in all of these instances is $25.00 per background check for employment and $8.00 per background check for the purpose of housing. Payment has to be in the form of a money order, or a business check, or a charge can be placed on a Master card or Visa (NO CASH or PERSONAL CHECKS WILL BE ACCEPTED).
   
All requests for Criminal Background Checks from SLED MUST contain the person's full name, date of birth, and Social Security Number

The Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office provides fingerprinting services free of charge to the public. Fingerprinting services will be provided by appointment only. Please understand that if you are 15 minutes or more late to your appointment, your appointment will be rescheduled. Livescan (electronic fingerprinting) services are not provided at this facility.

Fingerprint services are provided for the following reasons:

• Concealed Weapons Permits
• Name changes
• Job applicants
• Out of state licensing, etc.

We CANNOT fingerprint for any in-state licensing (doctor, nurse, teacher, etc…) the state is contracted with Identogo for in-state licensing, and as January 8th, 2019, IdentoGO centers will be available to process and submit fingerprints electronically for Concealed Weapon Permits ; you can contact them online at https://www.identogo.com/locations/south-carolina

YOU WILL NEED TO BRING A VALID AND UNEXPIRED PICTURE ID (DL, PASSPORT, ETC…) If you were provided with ten-print cards, DO NOT FILL THEM OUT PRIOR TO COMING. If you weren't provided with ten-print cards, we have fd-258 cards available for you. 

For more information or to make an appointment contact Courtney Burgess at (864) 503-4648 or Claudia Burkey at (864) 503-4653

As a victim, you have the right to:

• Be treated with fairness, respect, and dignity, and to be free from intimidation, harassment, or abuse throughout the criminal and juvenile justice process, and informed of the constitutional rights provided by statute;
• Be reasonably informed when the accused or convicted person is arrested, released from custody, or has escaped;
• Be informed of and present at all criminal proceedings which are dispositive of the charges where the defendant has the right to be present;
• Be reasonably informed of and be allowed to submit either a written or oral statement at all hearings affecting bond or jail;
• Be heard at any proceeding involving a post arrest decision, a plea, or sentencing;
• Be reasonably protected from the accused or persons acting on his behalf throughout the criminal justice process;
• Confer with the prosecution, after the crime has been charged, before the trial or before any disposition and informed of the disposition;
• Have reasonable access after the conclusion of the criminal investigation to all documents relating to the crime before trial;
• Receive prompt and full restitution from the person or persons convicted of the criminal conduct that caused the loss or injury including both adults and juvenile offenders;
• Be informed of any proceedings when any post-conviction action is being considered, and be present at any post-conviction hearing involving a post-conviction release decision;
• A reasonable disposition and prompt and final conclusion of the case; to find out more about your rights as a victim of crime, please contact the law enforcement victim advocate at the Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office: (864) 503-4625, (864) 503-4626, or (864) 503-4627.

Identity theft is the unlawful use of another person’s personal information, such as name and date of birth, credit card numbers, Social Security number, or driver’s license information for the purpose of committing fraud or some other form of deception.  Identity theft is generally a means for committing other offenses such as fraudulently obtaining financial credit or loans, among other crimes.

• Under South Carolina legislation, incidents involving identity theft are prosecuted under statutes related to forgery, fraud, and financial transaction card theft/usage.
  Come to the Sheriff's Office, at 8045 Howard St., Spartanburg, to file an incident report, or call (864) 596-2222 Non-Emergency Dispatch and request an Officer to come to you, to file a report.
• Contact the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). (1-877-IDTHEFT) for assistance from trained counselors in resolving credit related problems.  The FTC acts as the nation’s clearinghouse for information related to identity theft crimes.
• Cancel each credit card and request new cards with new account numbers.
• Contact the fraud departments of the three major credit reporting agencies [Equifax (1-800-525-6285), Experian (1-888-397-3742), TransUnion (1-800-680-7289)]. Ask each company to put a fraud alert on the account and add a victim’s statement requesting creditors to contact the victim before opening new accounts in his or her name.  Also request copies of your credit report.
• If bank accounts are involved, report the loss to each financial institution, cancel existing accounts and open new ones with new account numbers.
• If a driver’s license is involved, contact the state motor vehicle department.
• Check with the Social Security Administration to determine the accuracy and integrity of your account.
• Change the locks on your house and cars if there is any indication that these have been copied or otherwise compromised.

Spartanburg County is home to several higher institutes of learning, ranging from 2-year colleges to Medical Schools. While we know that college can be an exciting time in the lives of most people, we also want students to realize the importance of campus safety issues.  You will find on this page the link and phone numbers of each institute's Campus Safety Offices. You will also find included on this page a link to information on Sexual Assaults on College Campuses.  Become informed and help not become a victim.

• Wofford College Campus Safety: https://www.wofford.edu/campussafety   864-597-4911
• Spartanburg Methodist Campus Police: http://www.smcsc.edu/campus-safety-contacts  864-587-4003
• Spartanburg Community College Police:  https://www.sccsc.edu/safety   864-592-4774
• Converse College Campus Safety: http://www.converse.edu/student-life/campus-safety   864-596-9061
• University of South Carolina Upstate Police:  http://www.uscupstate.edu/police 864-503-5911

The Realities of Sexual Assault on Campus

The Spartanburg County Sheriff's Offices is now following the guidelines (Section 23-19-10) set by the Sheriff's Association with regard to service fees. 

Click here for listing of Current Fees

For information on the Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office Procedures for Writ of Executions, click here.