Jasper County, South Carolina sentencing data
As of October 14, 2026, according to South Carolina Department of Corrections records, 124 people sentenced in Jasper County were held in South Carolina state prisons. Their median sentence is 12 years, about the same as the statewide median of 12 years. 44% are serving 20 years or more, compared with 39% statewide. The most common offense is murder.
Sentences by offense: Jasper County vs. South Carolina
Offenses with 10+ people. Median of the longest sentence from each person's most recent sentencing; life and death sentences not included.
| Offense | People | Jasper median (yrs) | South Carolina median (yrs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murder | 17 | 30 | 35 |
| Voluntary Manslaughter | 11 | 20 | 20 |
| Assault & Battery 1St | 11 | 5 | 7 |
Race
| Group | People | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 94 | 76% |
| White | 22 | 18% |
Groups with fewer than 10 people are not shown.
Other South Carolina counties
About this data
Source: South Carolina Department of Corrections public inmate records. People currently in state prison custody whose longest sentence was imposed in Jasper County, one record per person, using the longest sentence from their most recent sentencing. Criminal history is not in the data, so differences between counties can reflect prior records as well as sentencing practice.