Mount Pleasant People Search
Mount Pleasant people search options let you find public records for one of the fastest growing towns in South Carolina. Mount Pleasant is in Charleston County, just east of the Cooper River from downtown Charleston. The town has a population of over 90,000. Because Mount Pleasant sits in Charleston County, the county court system handles circuit and family court cases for town residents. State databases like SLED CATCH and the sex offender registry also cover this area. Several paths exist for finding records tied to people in Mount Pleasant.
Court Records for Mount Pleasant
Mount Pleasant falls under the Ninth Judicial Circuit along with the rest of Charleston County. Circuit court cases, family court matters, and criminal cases for Mount Pleasant residents go through the Charleston County court system. The county Clerk of Court keeps all these files.
You can search Mount Pleasant court cases through the Charleston County Public Index. The system lets you look up cases by party name or case number. It covers civil, criminal, family, and juvenile cases. Search results show filing dates, party names, case status, hearing schedules, and judgments. Basic case data is free to view. For certified copies, contact the Clerk of Court office or visit the courthouse in person.
Starting January 1, 2026, home addresses will no longer show on the public index for new or existing cases. This change protects the privacy of people in Mount Pleasant and the rest of the county. You still have the right to request that social security numbers, driver's license numbers, and other sensitive data be removed from any public record on the index. There is no fee for this removal.
Note: Automated data scraping of the Public Index is not allowed under the terms of service.
Mount Pleasant Criminal History Search
SLED CATCH is the main tool for running a criminal history check on someone in Mount Pleasant. The system covers all South Carolina arrests supported by fingerprint submissions from law enforcement. A search costs $25 and requires the person's last name, first name, and date of birth. Social security number is optional but can help narrow results. Online searches return results right away.
The SLED CATCH portal at catch.sled.sc.gov provides access to South Carolina criminal history data for Mount Pleasant people search requests.
SLED CATCH does not include sex offender data or wanted persons information. It also only covers South Carolina records. For mail requests, send a form with a $25 payment to SLED Records Department, PO Box 21398, Columbia, SC 29221. Call 803-896-1443 between 9 AM and 4:30 PM for questions.
Jail and Inmate Search for Mount Pleasant
People arrested in Mount Pleasant are held at the Charleston County jail. The Sheriff Al Cannon Detention Center is one of the largest detention facilities in the state. An online inmate search at inmatesearch.charlestoncounty.org shows who is currently in custody. Results include the inmate's name, booking date, charges, and bond amount.
The detention center uses a cashless system. Inmates cannot hold U.S. currency. Families can deposit funds through kiosks in the lobby. Video visitation has replaced most in-person visits. Inmates must be in custody at least 72 hours before receiving visits. Hours run from 8:00 AM to 9:30 PM daily with breaks for meals.
For people sentenced to state prison, the SCDC inmate search at public.doc.state.sc.us lets you look up inmates by name or SCDC number. This tool shows the inmate's photo, current location, charges, sentence details, and expected release date.
People Search and Sex Offender Data
The South Carolina Sex Offender Registry tracks over 10,000 active offenders across the state. Mount Pleasant residents can search by name or by ZIP code to find offenders in their area. The SORT system shows photos, aliases, and a map of where each offender lives.
The sex offender registry portal is shown below.
Access the registry at scor.sled.sc.gov. You can sign up for email alerts when a new offender moves into a ZIP code near Mount Pleasant. Using registry data to harass or threaten an offender is a crime that carries added fines and jail time.
Note: Registry information is based on conviction data and may not have been verified by local law enforcement at the time of posting.
Mount Pleasant Property Records
Charleston County maintains property and tax records for Mount Pleasant. The county tax portal at sc-charleston.publicaccessnow.com lets you search real property tax bills, personal property records, and motor vehicle accounts. Search results show current tax amounts, payment history, and property details.
The Charleston County Register of Deeds holds land records going back to 1680. Property records include deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, and easements. You can search by party name, property description, or book and page number. Many records have scanned document images you can view online. These records can help confirm who owns a property in Mount Pleasant or show past transfers of ownership.
Additional People Search Resources
South Carolina vital records cover birth, death, marriage, and divorce data. The Department of Public Health maintains these records at 2600 Bull Street in Columbia. Birth and death records start from January 1, 1915. Marriage records run from July 1950 through December 2021. Birth certificates cost $12 for the first copy. Visit dph.sc.gov/public/vital-records to learn more.
The appellate court system at sccourts.org/ACMS covers cases filed with the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals. You can search by case number, participant name, or SCDC inmate number. This is useful when a Mount Pleasant case has been appealed beyond the circuit court level.
The South Carolina licensee lookup at verify.llronline.com lets you check professional licenses for over 40 fields. Search by name to verify that a doctor, contractor, or other professional in Mount Pleasant holds a valid license. The system shows license status, disciplinary actions, and compliance records.
Vital records become public after set time periods. Birth records open after 100 years and death records after 50 years.
Charleston County People Search
Mount Pleasant is part of Charleston County. The county manages court records, property deeds, tax data, and detention center files that apply to Mount Pleasant residents. For county-wide search options, visit the Charleston County page.
Nearby South Carolina Cities
Other cities in the Charleston area and across South Carolina have their own records. Select a city to view people search tools for that location.