Anderson Registered Sex Offenders
Anderson County residents can search the sex offender registry using the SLED SORT system, which is the official statewide database for South Carolina. The Anderson County Sheriff's Office manages local registry records and works with SLED to keep data current. You can search by name, address, ZIP code, or radius to find sex offenders registered in Anderson County. The registry is public and free to use. Results include photos, offense details, and the offender's current registered address.
Anderson County Quick Facts
Anderson County Sheriff's Office Registry
The Anderson County Sheriff is Chad McBride. The Sheriff's Office is located at 305 Camson Rd., Anderson, SC 29625. The main number is (864) 231-5200, and the direct line is (864) 260-4400. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The detention center is at 1009 David Lee Coffee Rd, Anderson, SC 29625, and can be reached at (864) 260-4363.
The Anderson County Sheriff's Office is the local point of contact for sex offender registration. New registrants must appear in person at the office to complete their registration. Offenders who change addresses must notify the office within three business days of the move. The office's mission is to enforce the law equitably and with compassion, within its legal authority, and that extends to maintaining accurate and timely sex offender records for the public.
Crime Stoppers tips for Anderson County can be submitted 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 1-888-CRIME-SC (1-888-274-6372). Anonymous tips about offenders believed to be out of compliance with registration requirements can be submitted through this line.
The Anderson County Sheriff's Office website provides public safety resources and information about the sex offender registry.
The Anderson County Sheriff's Office maintains the local sex offender registry in partnership with SLED.
Searching SORT for Anderson County
The SLED SORT Anderson County search page is the fastest way to look up registered sex offenders in this county. SORT is provided through a partnership between SLED and the U.S. Department of Justice and is free to the public. Searches can be done by name, city, county, ZIP code, or by using the map-based radius tool.
Each offender record includes the person's full name, any aliases, date of birth, height, weight, current registered address, and offense history. Photos are displayed when available, and the system stores older photos so you can track changes in appearance. A map view shows the geographic spread of registered sex offenders across Anderson County. You can also sign up for email alerts to receive notifications when offenders move into or out of a specific area.
The Anderson County SORT page is updated by the Sheriff's Office and reflects current registration data.
SORT allows Anderson County residents to search by name, address, ZIP, or radius at no cost.
Who Must Register as a Sex Offender in Anderson County
South Carolina's sex offender registration law is broad. Under SC Code Section 23-3-430, anyone convicted of a covered offense must register regardless of when the offense occurred or how old they were at the time of conviction. People convicted in other states who move to Anderson County are also subject to the registration requirement. If a person lives in South Carolina for 30 or more days, they are treated as a resident and must register with the county sheriff.
The types of offenses that require registration include crimes against adults and minors, as well as some non-contact offenses involving electronic communication. Registration is a lifelong requirement for many offenders. For people on probation, Section 23-3-460 requires registration within one business day of being placed on supervision. There is no grace period for this requirement.
When offenders change their residence, they have three business days to report the new address. This three-day window applies to moves within Anderson County, moves to other counties, and moves out of state. Failure to report an address change is treated the same as failure to register.
Note: The SAVIN website provides victims of crime with timely and reliable information about offender status in South Carolina, separate from the public registry.
Tier Levels and Registration Frequency
South Carolina groups registered sex offenders into three tiers. Tier I offenders check in once per year. Tier II offenders check in every six months. Tier III offenders check in every 90 days and remain on the registry for life. The tier reflects the severity of the offense rather than the offender's behavior after conviction.
At each scheduled check-in, the offender confirms their current address and reports any changes to personal information such as vehicle ownership, phone numbers, or online accounts. This information flows to SLED and appears in the SORT database. Residents who want ongoing updates rather than manual searches can use SORT's free email notification service.
Public Access to Registry Information
South Carolina law makes a clear set of information publicly available for every registered sex offender. Under Section 23-3-490, anyone can view the offender's name, photo, aliases, date of birth, physical description, current address, and conviction details. No fee is required to access this information through the SORT system.
The law also limits what can be done with registry data. Section 23-3-510 makes it a crime to use the registry to threaten or harass a registered offender. A misdemeanor misuse carries a fine of up to $1,000 and up to six months in jail. A felony misuse can result in up to five years in prison. The registry exists to help residents make informed choices, not to enable harassment or vigilante action.
Residency Restrictions in Anderson County
Certain registered sex offenders in Anderson County may not live within 1,000 feet of a school, daycare center, or public park. This restriction comes from SC Code Section 23-3-535 and applies to offenders whose crimes involved victims under a specified age. The rule does not apply to all registered sex offenders, only those with covered offenses against minors.
The 1,000-foot measurement is from the property line of the protected location, not from the building itself. Anderson County includes both urban and rural areas, so the practical effect of this rule varies by location. Offenders should verify their address complies with current restrictions before establishing any new residence in Anderson County.
Penalties for Failing to Register
Missing a registration deadline or providing false information is a crime in South Carolina. A first offense is a misdemeanor with a mandatory minimum of 90 days in jail. A second offense requires a mandatory one-year sentence. A third offense becomes a felony carrying five years in prison. These penalties apply in Anderson County just as they do statewide.
Law enforcement in Anderson County performs periodic checks to verify that offenders are living where they say they are. If you have reason to believe an offender is not complying with registration requirements, contact the Anderson County Sheriff's Office at (864) 231-5200 or call Crime Stoppers at 1-888-274-6372. You can also check inmate status through the SC Department of Corrections inmate search.
Additional Resources
The SC Attorney General's sex offender page identifies sexually violent predators who have been committed to the Department of Mental Health for treatment. These individuals remain on a public list even while in state custody. For searches covering other states, the National Sex Offender Public Website allows you to run a single search across all 50 states. This is especially useful if you want to check someone's history before they moved to Anderson County.
Cities in Anderson County
Anderson County includes the cities of Anderson and Easley. You can search sex offenders registered in each city using the city pages below.
Nearby Counties
Anderson County borders several counties in the Upstate South Carolina region. Use the links below to access sex offender registries for neighboring counties.