FOIA Request to Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office regarding 2023 arrest records on September 24, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office by Palmetto State News on September 24, 2025. The request seeks comprehensive arrest records for the year 2023 under the South Carolina Freedom of Information Act, ยง30-4-10 et seq. The media organization has requested that the information be provided in an electronic format.
The specific data points requested include the name, sex, race, age, date of birth, and citizenship status of each arrestee. Additionally, details such as booking ID, date of arrest, booking photo, names of arresting officers, type and location of crime, and date of crime are sought. This information is crucial for Palmetto State News to fulfill its role in providing transparency and holding public institutions accountable.
Palmetto State News has also requested a fee waiver for this information based on their status as a media organization involved in gathering and reporting news to the public. The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to investigating governmental agencies through FOIA requests.
We look forward to receiving this information in an electronic format as it will greatly aid in our reporting efforts. As always, we remain open for any questions or clarifications regarding this request.
