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Richland County Arrest Records

Officers from the Richland County Sheriff's Department or the Columbia Police Department routinely make arrests as part of their public safety mandate. Each time an officer takes someone into custody, they create a record of what happened and when, including the suspect's alleged offense.

These Richland County arrest records help law enforcement track arrest incidents while providing the public with a way to monitor the activities of law enforcement. Per the state's FOIA law, arrest records are considered open for public inspection.

However, arrest records expunged under S.C. Code § 17-1-40 are not publicly available. Juvenile arrest records, victim or witness information, and details tied to an active investigation are also protected under various statutes.