North Augusta Felony Records

North Augusta felony records are filed with the Aiken County Clerk of Court through the Second Judicial Circuit General Sessions Court. North Augusta is the second-largest city in Aiken County and sits directly across the Savannah River from Augusta, Georgia. All felony cases for North Augusta residents are processed through General Sessions Court at the Aiken County Judicial Center at 109 Park Avenue SE in Aiken. The North Augusta Department of Public Safety handles local law enforcement, and the North Augusta Municipal Court at 1210 Georgia Avenue 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 for all 46 South Carolina counties.

North Augusta Municipal Court

The North Augusta Municipal Court is located at 1210 Georgia Avenue, North Augusta SC 29841. Phone is (803) 441-4271. Chief Judge Thomas P. Murphy presides. The court handles misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic violations, and city ordinance violations with maximum penalties of $500 fine or 30 days imprisonment. The North Augusta Department of Public Safety, which combines police and fire services, provides law enforcement for the city and initiates criminal matters that may come before the Municipal Court or proceed to Aiken County court for more serious charges.

The North Augusta Magistrate Court at 100 Georgia Avenue, North Augusta SC 29841, phone (803) 202-3580, handles summary court matters including preliminary hearings for felony cases that originate in North Augusta before they are bound over to Aiken County General Sessions Court. When a case exceeds Municipal Court jurisdiction, it proceeds through the magistrate system and then to General Sessions Court at the Aiken County Judicial Center at 109 Park Avenue SE in Aiken. The Second Circuit Solicitor's Office prosecutes all felony cases for Aiken and Barnwell counties.

The City of North Augusta website at northaugusta.net provides a gateway to Municipal Court resources, Department of Public Safety contacts, and city services for a community that straddles the Georgia-South Carolina border along the Savannah River, helping residents understand how North Augusta criminal matters are handled through the Aiken County General Sessions Court where all North Augusta felony records are filed.

Aiken County Clerk of Court and North Augusta Felony Records

All North Augusta 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 originating in North Augusta and throughout Aiken County.

The Second Circuit Solicitor's Office prosecutes all felony cases for Aiken and Barnwell counties, including those originating in North Augusta. When a felony arrest occurs in North Augusta, the case proceeds through the North Augusta Magistrate Court for preliminary matters, then to grand jury indictment, and finally to trial or plea at the Aiken County Judicial Center in Aiken. The Aiken County Family Court is also located at 109 Park Avenue SE, phone (803) 642-1476.

How to Search North Augusta 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 North Augusta felony cases. Accept the disclaimer before beginning your search.

In-person access to North Augusta felony records is available at the Aiken County Clerk of Court at 109 Park Avenue SE in Aiken. 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.

North Augusta 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.

North Augusta Felony Classes and General Sessions Court

The Aiken County General Sessions Court handles all felony charges for North Augusta 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 North Augusta 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 North Augusta are processed through Aiken County General Sessions Court. Access the county-level resource for complete felony case information.

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