South Carolina court records by county: case search and dispositions
7 counties of South Carolina have a court records page. Each names the court that hears felony cases, the office that keeps the files, South Carolina's statewide court source and how to find a case by name.
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Every record type for the state on one page: South Carolina criminal records.
South Carolina court records by county: case search and dispositions. 7 pages, largest county first.
| County | Felony court | County court records | Court records |
|---|---|---|---|
| York County · 298,320 | Court of General Sessions | Statewide source | York County court records |
| Berkeley County · 255,217 | Court of General Sessions | Statewide source | Berkeley County court records |
| Anderson County · 213,076 | Court of General Sessions | Statewide source | Anderson County court records |
| Beaufort County · 198,979 | Court of General Sessions | Statewide source | Beaufort County court records |
| Aiken County · 177,130 | Court of General Sessions | Statewide source | Aiken County court records |
| Florence County · 137,214 | Court of General Sessions | Statewide source | Florence County court records |
| Pickens County · 135,495 | Court of General Sessions | Statewide source | Pickens County court records |
Populations: US Census Bureau, 2023 estimates. A county gets a page only when its jail roster is live in the search and it has at least three facts of its own to state.
· shares below are over the South Carolina court records we index; approximate, not an official figure
How South Carolina court cases end: convictions, dismissals and pending cases. About 1,178,000 records across South Carolina, read as a whole; approximate, not an official figure.
Among the South Carolina court records we index that state a charge, the most common category of categorised charges is drug sale, distribution or manufacture (11%), followed by drug possession (10%) and weapons offenses (9%). A record can carry charges in several categories, so the shares of categorised charges can add to more than 100%.
How recent. About 3% of the records show activity in the last 12 months, among the 99% that carry a date.
Every figure is a share of the records we index for South Carolina, rounded; approximate, not an official figure. Cells with too few records behind them are left out rather than shown as zero. The county pages carry the same picture for each county where enough records exist; criminal charge types explains the categories.
South Carolina court case search: the courts and the clerk.
Felony cases in South Carolina are heard in the Court of General Sessions, misdemeanors in the magistrate or municipal court, and the Clerk of Court keeps the case files. South Carolina publishes a statewide court source, and a name search here includes it, so a result can show the disposition.
A name is a weak key on a court index. The court case search by name page explains how a name fails and what narrows it; the court records search page covers the record layer itself.
Beyond South Carolina court records: jail rosters and arrest records by county. The same counties, the other two questions.
South Carolina background check: search court records by name.
- Type a first and last name, and add an age or date of birth so the right person rises to the top.
- The check searches every South Carolina record type in the search, with the sex offender registries, in one step.
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South Carolina court records FAQ
How do I search South Carolina court records by name?
Pick the county below, then search the full name with a date of birth; a name alone matches everyone who shares it. The Clerk of Court can search by name and date of birth or by case number.
Which court hears criminal cases in South Carolina?
Felony cases are heard in the Court of General Sessions; misdemeanors go to the magistrate or municipal court. The Clerk of Court keeps the case files.
Does South Carolina publish court records statewide?
Yes. South Carolina publishes a statewide court source, and it is part of a name search here, so a result can show how a case ended.
What does a disposition mean on a South Carolina court record?
How the case ended: a conviction (including a guilty plea), a dismissal, an acquittal, a diversion, or nothing yet because the case is open. It is the one part of a criminal record that speaks to an outcome.
Can a South Carolina court record be expunged?
Often, for some outcomes, on petition after a waiting period; the rules are South Carolina's. Once an order is entered the clerk marks the file and it leaves the public record. This is a general description, not legal advice.