Lexington Felony Records

Lexington felony records are filed with the Lexington County Clerk of Court through the Eleventh Judicial Circuit General Sessions Court. Lexington is the county seat of Lexington County and the governmental center of one of South Carolina's fastest-growing counties in the Midlands region west of Columbia. All felony cases for Lexington town residents are processed through General Sessions Court at 205 East Main Street in Lexington. The Lexington Municipal Court at 111 Maiden Lane handles town misdemeanor and traffic matters. Free online case access is available through the Lexington County Public Index, and SLED CATCH provides statewide criminal history for all 46 South Carolina counties.

Lexington Municipal Court

The Lexington Municipal Court is located at 111 Maiden Lane, Lexington SC 29072. Phone is (803) 359-6260. Chief Judge Brian W. Jeffcoat and Clerk of Court Regina Lowell administer the court. The court handles misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic violations, and town ordinance violations with maximum penalties of $500 fine or 30 days imprisonment. As the county seat of Lexington County, the town's court system operates in close proximity to the county courthouse infrastructure where General Sessions felony matters are processed.

When a case exceeds the jurisdiction of the Lexington Municipal Court, it proceeds to the Lexington County Magistrate Court for summary court matters or directly to General Sessions Court for felony prosecution. Preliminary hearings for felony arrests within Lexington town limits go through the Lexington County Magistrate system before grand jury indictment. The Eleventh Circuit Solicitor's Office prosecutes all felony cases for Lexington and Edgefield counties, including those originating in the Town of Lexington. Appeals from Lexington Municipal Court go to the Lexington County Circuit Court.

The Town of Lexington website at lexingtonsc.gov provides a gateway to Municipal Court resources, police department contacts, and town services that help residents navigate city-level misdemeanor matters under Chief Judge Jeffcoat at 111 Maiden Lane, while also connecting to Lexington County General Sessions Court resources where all Lexington felony records are maintained under the jurisdiction of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit.

Lexington County Clerk of Court and Lexington Felony Records

All Lexington town felony cases are filed with the Lexington County Clerk of Court Lisa M. Comer at 205 East Main Street, Lexington SC 29072. Phone is (803) 785-8212. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Copy fees are $0.25 per page, with certified copies at $5 per document. The Clerk maintains all General Sessions criminal case records for Lexington County including indictments, warrants, bonds, and sentence sheets for cases originating in the Town of Lexington and throughout the county.

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

How to Search Lexington Felony Records

The Lexington County Public Index at publicindex.sccourts.org/lexington 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 Lexington felony cases. Accept the disclaimer before beginning your search.

In-person access to Lexington felony records is available at the Lexington County Clerk of Court at 205 East 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.

Lexington 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.

Lexington Felony Classes and General Sessions Court

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

Lexington County Felony Records

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

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