Rock Hill Felony Records

Rock Hill felony records are maintained by the York County Clerk of Court through the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit General Sessions Court. Rock Hill is the largest city in York County and one of South Carolina's fastest-growing communities due to its location in the Charlotte metropolitan area. All felony cases for Rock Hill residents are processed through General Sessions Court at the Moss Justice Center in York. The Rock Hill Municipal Court handles city misdemeanor, traffic, and ordinance violations. The York County Public Index provides free online access to felony records from 1990 forward.

Rock Hill Municipal Court

The Rock Hill Municipal Court is located at 120 East Black Street, Rock Hill SC 29730. Phone numbers are (803) 329-5691 and (803) 329-5695, fax (803) 326-3818. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. The court handles misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic violations, and local ordinance violations with maximum penalties of $500 fine or 30 days imprisonment. Cases transferred from General Sessions Court may carry penalties up to $5,000 fine and one year imprisonment.

Municipal Court jurisdiction covers offenses including speeding, stop sign and red light violations, DUIs, reckless driving, noise complaints, and public intoxication. All felony matters arising in Rock Hill proceed to York County General Sessions Court at the Moss Justice Center. Appeals from Rock Hill Municipal Court go to the York County Court of Common Pleas. Online ticket payments are available through the Rock Hill online payment portal. Contact the court for specific session times and payment methods accepted.

The Rock Hill ticket payment portal at rockhillsc.municipalonlinepayments.com provides a convenient way to handle outstanding Rock Hill Municipal Court citations online, reducing the need for in-person visits to 120 East Black Street and helping defendants resolve traffic and misdemeanor matters efficiently before their court date.

The York County Circuit Court information page at yorkcountygov.com provides Rock Hill residents with a clear overview of how felony cases move through the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit General Sessions Court, including contact information for the Moss Justice Center courthouse and guidance on how to access York County felony records through the Public Index.

York County General Sessions and Rock Hill Felony Records

All Rock Hill felony cases are filed with the York County Clerk of Court at the Moss Justice Center, 1675-2A York Highway, York SC 29745. Phone is (803) 628-3039. The Clerk maintains all General Sessions criminal case records including indictments, warrants, bonds, and sentence sheets for felony cases originating in Rock Hill and throughout York County. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

Rock Hill is the largest population center in the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit, which covers York and Union counties. The Sixteenth Circuit Solicitor's Office prosecutes all felony cases filed in York County General Sessions Court. When a felony arrest occurs in Rock Hill, the case proceeds through bond hearing, grand jury indictment at the Moss Justice Center, and trial or plea before the General Sessions Court. York County's rapid growth driven by its Charlotte-area location means the General Sessions Court handles a large and growing caseload from Rock Hill.

How to Search Rock Hill 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 Rock Hill felony cases. Accept the disclaimer before beginning your search.

In-person access to Rock Hill felony records is available at the York County Clerk of Court at the Moss Justice Center in York. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. 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.

Rock Hill felony records are public under S.C. Code Ann. § 30-4-10. 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.

Rock Hill Felony Classes and General Sessions Court

The York County General Sessions Court handles all felony charges for Rock Hill 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 Rock Hill 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 Rock Hill 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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