Anderson Felony Records

Anderson felony records are filed with the Anderson County Clerk of Court through the Tenth Judicial Circuit General Sessions Court. Anderson is the county seat of Anderson County in the northwestern corner of Upstate South Carolina near the Georgia and North Carolina borders. All felony cases for Anderson city residents are processed through General Sessions Court at the Anderson County Courthouse at 100 South Main Street. The Anderson Municipal Court at 401 South Main Street handles city misdemeanor and traffic matters. Free online case access is available through the Anderson County Public Index, and SLED CATCH provides statewide criminal history for all 46 South Carolina counties.

Anderson Municipal Court

The Anderson Municipal Court is located at 401 South Main Street, Anderson SC 29624. Phone is (864) 231-2271. Chief Judge Joshua C. Allen presides. The court handles misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic violations, and city ordinance violations with maximum penalties of $500 fine or 30 days imprisonment. As the county seat of Anderson County, the city's court system operates alongside the county courthouse infrastructure at 100 South Main Street where General Sessions felony matters are processed.

When a case exceeds municipal court jurisdiction, it is bound over to the Anderson County Magistrate Court or directly to General Sessions Court depending on the nature of the charge. Preliminary hearings for felony arrests within Anderson city limits proceed through the magistrate system before grand jury indictment. The Tenth Circuit Solicitor's Office prosecutes all felony cases for Anderson and Oconee counties. Appeals from Anderson Municipal Court decisions go to the Anderson County Circuit Court.

The City of Anderson website at cityofandersonsc.com serves as the primary resource for residents seeking information about Anderson Municipal Court procedures, police services, and the pathways through which city-level criminal matters may be referred to the Anderson County General Sessions Court under the Tenth Judicial Circuit for prosecution of felony charges.

Anderson County Clerk of Court and Anderson Felony Records

All Anderson city felony cases are filed with the Anderson County Clerk of Court C. Reena Thomason at 100 South Main Street, Anderson SC 29624. Phone is (864) 260-4053. The Clerk maintains all General Sessions criminal case records for Anderson County including those originating within Anderson city limits. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. The Clerk's office processes indictments, maintains warrant records, bonds, and sentence sheets for all Anderson County felony cases handled by the Tenth Circuit General Sessions Court.

The Tenth Circuit Solicitor's Office prosecutes all felony cases arising in Anderson County including those from the City of Anderson. When a felony arrest occurs within Anderson city limits, the case proceeds through the Anderson County Magistrate Court for preliminary matters including bond hearings, then to the grand jury for indictment, and finally to trial or plea at the Anderson County Courthouse on South Main Street. The Anderson County Detention Center holds pre-trial defendants awaiting General Sessions Court proceedings.

How to Search Anderson Felony Records

The Anderson County Public Index at publicindex.sccourts.org/anderson 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 Anderson city felony cases. Accept the disclaimer before beginning your search.

In-person access to Anderson felony records is available at the Anderson County Clerk of Court at 100 South Main Street. 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.

Anderson 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.

Anderson Felony Classes and General Sessions Court

The Anderson County General Sessions Court handles all felony charges for the City of Anderson 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 Anderson 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 Anderson County is searchable at scor.sled.sc.gov. The Anderson County Sheriff maintains sex offender registration under S.C. Code Ann. § 23-3-430.

Anderson County Felony Records

All felony cases originating in the City of Anderson are processed through Anderson County General Sessions Court. Access the county-level resource for complete felony case information.

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