Goose Creek Felony Records
Goose Creek felony records are maintained by the Berkeley County Clerk of Court through the Ninth Judicial Circuit General Sessions Court. Goose Creek is the largest city in Berkeley County, located northwest of Charleston. All felony cases for Goose Creek residents are processed through General Sessions Court at the Berkeley County Courthouse in Moncks Corner. The Goose Creek Municipal Court handles city misdemeanor, traffic, and ordinance matters. Free online case access is available through the Berkeley County Public Index, and SLED CATCH provides statewide criminal history for all 46 South Carolina counties.
Goose Creek Quick Facts
Goose Creek Municipal Court
The Goose Creek Municipal Court is located at 519 North Goose Creek Boulevard, Goose Creek SC 29445. Mailing address is PO Drawer 1768, Goose Creek SC 29445-1768. Phone is (843) 569-4230, extension 1218 for the Clerk of Court, fax (843) 569-4206. Full-time Judge Colleen Taylor presides. Clerk of Court is Amy Weatherford. Court sessions are held Monday through Thursday at 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 3:00 PM. Jury trials are scheduled the first Wednesday of each month at 9:00 AM.
Municipal Court handles misdemeanor violations of city and state laws, traffic violations, and city ordinance violations with maximum penalties of $500 fine or 30 days imprisonment. Security procedures require that all bags, purses, backpacks, and containers be left outside the courtroom. Cell phones are permitted but must be silenced. All persons entering are subject to security screening, and refusal to consent results in denied entry. Diversionary program information for the Ninth Circuit is available through the Solicitor's office at scsolicitor9.org/diversion.php. For continuances, call (843) 569-4230 with an updated address to prevent trial-in-absentia issues.
| Address | 519 North Goose Creek Boulevard Goose Creek, SC 29445 |
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| Phone | (843) 569-4230 |
| Sessions | Monday-Thursday: 9 AM, 11 AM, 1 PM, 3 PM Jury Trials: First Wednesday, 9 AM |
| Judge | Colleen Taylor |
Berkeley County Clerk of Court and Goose Creek Felony Records
All Goose Creek felony cases are filed with the Berkeley County Clerk of Court at 300-B California Avenue, PO Box 219, Moncks Corner SC 29461. Phone is (843) 719-4400, fax (843) 719-4509. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. The Clerk maintains General Sessions criminal case records, Common Pleas civil records, and Family Court records for all of Berkeley County including Goose Creek.
The Ninth Judicial Circuit Solicitor's Office prosecutes all felony cases for both Charleston and Berkeley counties. When a felony arrest occurs in Goose Creek, the case proceeds through the Berkeley County Magistrate Court for preliminary matters, then to grand jury indictment, and finally to trial or plea at the Berkeley County Courthouse in Moncks Corner. The Berkeley County Magistrate Court for the Goose Creek area is located at 303-B North Goose Creek Boulevard, phone (843) 553-7080. The Berkeley County Sheriff's Office is at 223 N Live Oak Drive, Moncks Corner SC 29461, phone (843) 719-4050.
| Clerk of Court | 300-B California Avenue Moncks Corner, SC 29461 (843) 719-4400 |
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| Hours | Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Goose Creek Magistrate | 303-B North Goose Creek Boulevard Goose Creek, SC 29445 (843) 553-7080 |
| Sheriff | 223 N Live Oak Drive Moncks Corner, SC 29461 (843) 719-4050 |
| Public Index | publicindex.sccourts.org/berkeley |
How to Search Goose Creek Felony Records
The Berkeley County Public Index at publicindex.sccourts.org/berkeley 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 Goose Creek felony cases. Accept the disclaimer before beginning your search.
In-person access to Goose Creek felony records is available at the Berkeley County Clerk of Court in Moncks Corner. 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.
Goose Creek 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.
Goose Creek Felony Classes and General Sessions Court
The Berkeley County General Sessions Court handles all felony charges for Goose Creek 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 Goose Creek 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 Berkeley County is searchable at scor.sled.sc.gov. The Berkeley County Sheriff maintains sex offender registration under S.C. Code Ann. § 23-3-430.
Berkeley County Felony Records
All felony cases originating in Goose Creek are processed through Berkeley County General Sessions Court. Access the county-level resource for complete felony case information.