Frequently Asked Questions

For police reports, you must visit our office during normal business hours and present your identification.

You can search online through our mobile app or website, or call our office at (803) 914-2200 during normal business hours.

The primary services provided by the Hampton County Sheriff's Office are law enforcement. Deputies patrol the streets, respond to emergency calls, and investigate crimes to apprehend perpetrators and uphold the rule of law. In addition to traditional law enforcement duties, we also provide community programs, civil process services, court security, school resource officers, and victim advocacy.

Traffic tickets can be paid online at hamptoncountysc.org/629/Online-Payments or by visiting our office during normal business hours.

You can report a crime by calling our office at (803) 914-2200 during normal business hours. You can contact us after hours at (803) 943-9261. For any urgent matters, please call 911.

There are several types of restraining orders, such as emergency, temporary, and permanent. The type needed may depend on the situation and your relationship to the person you seek protection from (e.g., domestic violence, stalking, harassment). To obtain a restraining order, please visit our office and speak with our Victim Advocate, who can guide you through the process.

To obtain a background check, please visit our office during normal business hours and present valid identification.

We regularly organize and host community events. We have various programs that aim at building relationships with the public — from youth mentoring programs, pastors' forums, and neighborhood watch initiatives, we work to create safer and more connected communities.

You can submit your complaint online on our app or website, or call our office during normal business hours at (803) 914-2200.

All candidates for deputy sheriff must be at least 21 years of age, have a high school diploma or GED, be a US Citizen, pass a comprehensive background check, meet physical fitness standards, have a clean driving record, and pass a drug screening test.

If you are experiencing an emergency, please dial 911 for immediate assistance. For non-emergency calls, dial (803) 943-9261.

Our Sheriff's Office has a dedicated phone line, 1-866-942-1120, for tips where callers can leave information anonymously. These lines are monitored 24/7.