Aiken Felony Records
Aiken felony records are filed with the Aiken County Clerk of Court through the Second Judicial Circuit General Sessions Court. Aiken is the county seat of Aiken County in the western portion of South Carolina near the Georgia border. All felony cases for Aiken city residents are processed through General Sessions Court at the Aiken County Judicial Center at 109 Park Avenue SE. The Aiken Municipal Court at 834 Beaufort Street NE handles city misdemeanor and traffic matters. Free online case access is available through the Aiken County Public Index, and SLED CATCH provides statewide criminal history.
Aiken Quick Facts
Aiken Municipal Court
The Aiken Municipal Court is located at 834 Beaufort Street NE, Aiken SC 29801. Phone is (803) 642-7630 or (803) 642-7620. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Chief Judge Tracey L. Carroll presides. The court handles misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic violations, and city ordinance violations with maximum penalties of $500 fine or 30 days imprisonment. Bond payments are available online. In-person payments are accepted at the court office during business hours.
For continuances, call (803) 642-7620 and leave a message with the receptionist asking the arresting officer to contact you. Cell phones and pagers must be silenced in the courtroom. Juror exemptions are available for qualifying individuals. Jury service is a civic obligation, and jurors should contact the court if they have specific conflicts. Appeals from Aiken Municipal Court go to the Aiken County Circuit Court. The Aiken County Magistrate Court is at 828 Richland Avenue W, phone (803) 642-2015, and handles summary court matters including preliminary hearings for felony cases.
The City of Aiken official website at cityofaikensc.gov provides information on city services, Municipal Court contact information for Chief Judge Carroll's court at 834 Beaufort Street NE, and resources for Aiken residents navigating misdemeanor charges or traffic violations at the city level before potential escalation to Aiken County General Sessions Court.
The City of Aiken website at cityofaikensc.gov provides a gateway to Municipal Court resources, city police contacts, and Aiken city services that help residents navigate misdemeanor matters at the municipal level while also providing direction to Aiken County resources for more serious felony charges handled through the Second Judicial Circuit General Sessions Court at the Judicial Center on Park Avenue SE.
| Address | 834 Beaufort Street NE Aiken, SC 29801 |
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| Phone | (803) 642-7630 |
| Hours | Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Chief Judge | Tracey L. Carroll |
| Aiken Magistrate | 828 Richland Avenue W Aiken, SC 29801 (803) 642-2015 |
Aiken County Clerk of Court and Aiken Felony Records
All Aiken city felony cases are filed with the Aiken County Clerk of Court at the Aiken County Judicial Center, 109 Park Avenue SE, Aiken SC 29801. Mailing address is PO Box 3047, Aiken SC 29802. Phone is (803) 642-1715, fax (803) 642-1718. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Copy fees are $1.00 per page. The Clerk maintains all General Sessions criminal case records including indictments, warrants, bonds, and sentence sheets for all Aiken County felony cases.
The Second Circuit Solicitor's Office prosecutes all felony cases for Aiken and Barnwell counties. When a felony arrest occurs in the City of Aiken, the case proceeds through the Aiken County Magistrate Court for preliminary matters, then to grand jury indictment, and finally to trial or plea at the Judicial Center. The Aiken County Family Court is at 109 Park Avenue SE, phone (803) 642-1476.
| Clerk of Court | 109 Park Avenue SE Aiken, SC 29801 (803) 642-1715 |
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| Hours | Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Copy Fees | $1.00 per page |
| Public Index | publicindex.sccourts.org/aiken |
How to Search Aiken Felony Records
The Aiken County Public Index at publicindex.sccourts.org/aiken provides free online access to General Sessions Court records. Felony records from 1990 forward are searchable by party name or case number. The system shows case status, charges, hearing dates, and disposition for Aiken city felony cases. Accept the disclaimer before beginning your search.
In-person access to Aiken felony records is available at the Clerk of Court at 109 Park Avenue SE. For statewide criminal history, use SLED CATCH at catch.sled.sc.gov. The fee is $25 plus $1 online and covers all 46 South Carolina counties.
Aiken felony records are public under S.C. Code Ann. § 30-4-10. The Clerk must respond to FOIA requests within 10 business days. Records of dismissed charges are removed per § 17-1-40. Eligible first-offense convictions may be expunged after five years under § 22-5-910. Note: As of January 1, 2026, home address information is no longer displayed on the public index for all South Carolina counties.
Aiken Felony Classes and General Sessions Court
The Aiken County General Sessions Court handles all felony charges for the City of Aiken under South Carolina's six-class system defined in Title 16 of the South Carolina Code of Laws. Class A felonies carry up to 30 years and include murder, kidnapping, first-degree criminal sexual conduct, and armed robbery. Class B felonies carry up to 25 years. Class C felonies carry up to 20 years. Class D felonies carry up to 15 years. Class E felonies carry up to 10 years. Class F felonies carry up to 5 years. Every Aiken felony record shows the charge, statute citation, felony class, and sentence imposed.
For current inmate information for individuals serving state sentences, use the SCDC inmate search at doc.sc.gov. The sex offender registry for Aiken County is searchable at scor.sled.sc.gov. The Aiken County Sheriff maintains sex offender registration under S.C. Code Ann. § 23-3-430.
Aiken County Felony Records
All felony cases originating in the City of Aiken are processed through Aiken County General Sessions Court. Access the county-level resource for complete felony case information.