Fort Mill Felony Records

Fort Mill felony records are maintained by the York County Clerk of Court through the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit General Sessions Court. Fort Mill is one of South Carolina's fastest-growing communities due to its location just south of Charlotte, NC in York County. All felony cases for Fort Mill residents are processed through General Sessions Court at the Moss Justice Center in York. The Fort Mill Municipal Court handles town misdemeanor and traffic matters. Free online case access is available through the York County Public Index, and SLED CATCH provides statewide criminal history for all 46 South Carolina counties.

Fort Mill Municipal Court

The Fort Mill Municipal Court is located at 205 North White Street, Fort Mill SC 29715, with a mailing address of PO Box 159, Fort Mill SC 29716. Phone is (803) 547-2034 or (803) 396-0150, fax (803) 547-2039 or (803) 547-2126. Chief Judge Colin Chidiebele C. Okoye presides. Court sessions are held on Wednesdays at 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM at Fort Mill Council Chambers. Jury trials are scheduled as needed. The court handles misdemeanor state violations, municipal code violations, and traffic violations with maximum penalties of $500 fine or 30 days imprisonment.

Appeals from Fort Mill Municipal Court go to the York County Court of Common Pleas. Fort Mill Police Department at 112 Confederate Street, phone (803) 547-2022, handles records requests. Note that accident reports may not be obtained at the Fort Mill Police Department. Traffic accident reports are available through SCDMV branches in Columbia or Blythewood, or by mail using SCDMV Form FR-50 with a $6.00 fee. Online payments for fines are available through the South Carolina state courts payment system.

The Town of Fort Mill website at fortmillsc.gov provides a gateway to Municipal Court information, police department contacts, and town services that help Fort Mill residents understand how city-level misdemeanor matters are handled and how more serious felony charges proceed to York County General Sessions Court at the Moss Justice Center.

The Fort Mill Municipal Court page at fortmillsc.gov outlines Chief Judge Okoye's court schedule, the procedures for requesting continuances, and the process for appealing Municipal Court decisions to the York County Circuit Court, providing defendants with the information they need to navigate the Fort Mill court process.

The York County government website at yorkcountygov.com provides Fort Mill residents with access to county-level resources for felony case information, including the Clerk of Court's contact information at the Moss Justice Center, the York County Public Index link, and the inmate search portal for individuals detained pending resolution of felony charges originating in Fort Mill.

York County General Sessions and Fort Mill Felony Records

All Fort Mill felony cases are filed with the York County Clerk of Court at the Moss Justice Center, 1675-2A York Highway, York SC 29745, phone (803) 628-3039. The Clerk maintains all General Sessions criminal case records including indictments, warrants, bonds, and sentence sheets for Fort Mill felony cases. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. The Clerk also serves as Register of Deeds for York County.

The Sixteenth Circuit Solicitor's Office prosecutes all felony cases for York County, including those originating in Fort Mill. Fort Mill's position in the Charlotte metropolitan area has driven rapid population growth that continues to generate increasing caseload for the General Sessions Court. For pre-trial detention status, use the inmate search at inmatesinjail.yorkcountygov.com. The York County Sheriff's Office at the Moss Justice Center, phone (803) 628-3059, coordinates with the Clerk on all York County felony matters.

How to Search Fort Mill Felony Records

The York County Public Index at publicindex.sccourts.org/york provides free online access to General Sessions Court records for the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit. Felony records from 1990 forward are searchable by party name or case number. The system shows case status, charges, hearing dates, and disposition for Fort Mill felony cases. Accept the disclaimer before beginning your search.

In-person access to Fort Mill felony records is available at the York County Clerk of Court at the Moss Justice Center in York. 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.

Fort Mill 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.

Fort Mill Felony Classes and General Sessions Court

The York County General Sessions Court handles all felony charges for Fort Mill 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 Fort Mill 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. For pre-trial detention at York County Detention Center, use the inmate search at inmatesinjail.yorkcountygov.com. The sex offender registry for York County is searchable at scor.sled.sc.gov. The York County Sheriff maintains sex offender registration under S.C. Code Ann. § 23-3-430.

York County Felony Records

All felony cases originating in Fort Mill are processed through York County General Sessions Court at the Moss Justice Center. Access the county-level resource for complete felony case information.

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