Find Felony Records in Aiken County
Aiken County felony records are filed and maintained at the Clerk of Court in the Aiken County Judicial Center. All felony cases in Aiken County are handled through the General Sessions Court, which is part of the Second Judicial Circuit. The Clerk of Court keeps indictments, warrants, bonds, sentence sheets, and all other criminal case documents. You can search Aiken County felony records online through the South Carolina Public Index or visit the courthouse in person.
Aiken County Quick Facts
Aiken County Clerk of Court
The Clerk of Court in Aiken County maintains all records for General Sessions (criminal) and Common Pleas (civil) courts. The office also serves as the Register of Deeds for property records. Criminal case records include indictments, warrants, bonds, and sentencing information for all Aiken County felony cases. Public access terminals are available at the courthouse for searching court records.
The Aiken County Clerk of Court is located in the Judicial Center on Park Avenue in Aiken. Office hours are Monday through Friday. Copy fees are $0.50 per page with certified copies available for $5.00 per document. You can visit in person or submit a written request by mail for Aiken County felony records.
The Aiken County Sheriff's Office at aikencountysheriff.org provides law enforcement information, inmate records through the Detention Division, and arrest records maintained by the Records Division.
The Aiken County Sheriff's Office Detention Division enhances public safety by managing persons in custody, and the Records Division maintains arrest records used in Aiken County felony proceedings.
| Clerk of Court | Robert J. Harte |
|---|---|
| Address | 109 Park Avenue SE Aiken, SC 29801 |
| Phone | (803) 642-1715 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Copy Fees | $0.50 per page; certified copies $5.00 per document |
| Public Index | publicindex.sccourts.org/aiken |
How to Search Aiken County Felony Records
The South Carolina Judicial Branch Public Index provides free online access to Aiken County felony records. Circuit Court records go back to 1990 and include case disposition, date of birth, and basic demographics. Records are updated monthly. Visit publicindex.sccourts.org/aiken and accept the disclaimer to begin your search.
Aiken County has one of the largest Summary Court systems in the state. The Public Index covers multiple courts in addition to the Circuit Court, including Aiken Summary Court, Central Traffic Court, Graniteville Summary Court, Jackson-Beech Island Summary Court, Midland Valley Summary Court, Monetta Summary Court, New Ellenton Summary Court, North Augusta Summary Court, and Wagener-Salley Summary Court. These cover misdemeanor and magistrate cases across all parts of Aiken County.
For in-person searches, visit the Clerk of Court at 109 Park Avenue SE in Aiken. Bring a valid photo ID. Staff can look up cases by name or case number and make copies. For questions about Aiken County felony case scheduling, contact the Second Circuit Solicitor's Office. The Aiken County Magistrate Court at 828 Richland Avenue W, (803) 642-2015 handles preliminary hearings for felony cases.
Note: Document images may not be available for all Aiken County cases in the online Public Index. For full case files or certified copies of documents, contact the Clerk of Court at (803) 642-1715.
Second Circuit Court and Aiken County Felonies
Aiken County is part of the Second Judicial Circuit, which covers Aiken, Barnwell, and Bamberg counties. The elected Solicitor for the Second Circuit prosecutes all felony cases in General Sessions Court for Aiken County. The North Augusta Municipal Court also handles city-level matters within Aiken County, located at 400 East Buena Vista Avenue, North Augusta, SC 29841, phone (803) 441-4290.
Felony cases in Aiken County begin with an arrest and bond hearing. The case then goes to a grand jury for indictment before proceeding to General Sessions Court. The Clerk of Court assigns a case number and maintains the file from that point forward. If you know the case number, you can use it to search the Aiken County Public Index directly. The Clerk of Court is the official custodian of all felony case records in Aiken County.
Felony Record Types in Aiken County
Aiken County General Sessions Court handles all felony cases under South Carolina's six-class felony system. Title 16 of the South Carolina Code of Laws defines every felony offense and its class. Class A felonies carry up to 30 years, while Class F felonies carry up to 5 years. The Aiken County Clerk of Court records show the specific charge, statute, and class for each felony case.
Aiken County felony records include all documents in the case file: the arrest warrant, the indictment, any bond orders, motions filed, plea agreements or trial transcripts, and the final sentence sheet. Most of these documents are public. You can request copies at the courthouse. Certified copies of sentence sheets cost more than plain copies and are often needed for legal purposes such as appeals or expungement petitions.
Aiken County also maintains an inmate search system through the Detention Center. If you are looking for someone who may be held in Aiken County, contact the Detention Division of the Aiken County Sheriff's Office. For those sentenced to more than 90 days, records will also be available through the South Carolina Department of Corrections at doc.sc.gov.
Statewide Criminal History and FOIA Access
SLED CATCH provides statewide criminal history checks that include Aiken County felony records. The search costs $25 plus a $1 online convenience fee. Use catch.sled.sc.gov to search by name and date of birth. SLED CATCH includes conviction data and pending charges from all South Carolina counties including Aiken County. The system is updated monthly.
Aiken County felony records are public under S.C. Code Ann. § 30-4-10, the South Carolina Freedom of Information Act. Written requests may be submitted to the Clerk of Court. The office has 10 business days to respond to requests for records less than 24 months old. FOIA requests for Anderson County can also be submitted to the Anderson County Public Information Office for government records not held by the courts.
Expunged records are not available to the public. Under S.C. Code Ann. § 17-1-40, records of dismissed charges and not guilty verdicts must be destroyed. If a conviction was expunged under § 22-5-910, those records are also removed from public access in Aiken County.
Cities in Aiken County
Aiken County includes several cities and towns. Felony cases for all residents of Aiken County are filed at the Aiken County General Sessions Court. Select a city below for more specific information.
Nearby Counties
Aiken County is part of the Second Judicial Circuit along with Barnwell and Bamberg counties. The following counties border or are close to Aiken County.