Search Anderson County Felony Records
Anderson County felony records are filed at the Clerk of Court in the Anderson County Courthouse at 100 South Main Street. All felony cases in Anderson County are handled by the General Sessions Court, part of the Tenth Judicial Circuit. The Clerk of Court maintains all criminal case documents including warrants, indictments, bonds, and sentence sheets. Anderson County felony records dating back to 1990 are searchable through the South Carolina Public Index online at no charge.
Anderson County Quick Facts
Anderson County Clerk of Court
The Honorable C. Reena Thomason serves as Clerk of Court for Anderson County, having been appointed in December 2022. The Clerk's office handles all criminal case paperwork for General Sessions Court, receives criminal warrants and transmits them to the Solicitor, receives bail, compiles trial lists, manages dockets, staffs courtrooms, receives fees and fines, maintains all court records, and submits reports to state and federal agencies.
Anderson County also uses the ACPASS (Anderson County Public Access System and Services) platform to provide information on court dockets and public records. The Clerk of Court office at 100 South Main Street is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Copy fees are $0.50 per page with certified copies available. Bring a valid photo ID when requesting Anderson County felony records in person.
The Anderson County official website at andersoncountysc.org covers all county departments including the Clerk of Court, with online docket access through ACPASS and information about felony records and court services for Anderson County's 200,000-plus residents.
Anderson County is centrally located between Charlotte and Atlanta, and the official site provides resources for residents looking to access felony records and General Sessions Court information in Anderson County.
| Clerk of Court | C. Reena Thomason |
|---|---|
| Address | 100 South Main Street Anderson, SC 29624 |
| Mailing | PO Box 8002, Anderson, SC 29622 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Copy Fees | $0.50 per page; certified copies available |
| Public Index | publicindex.sccourts.org/anderson |
Anderson County Sheriff and Arrest Records
The Anderson County Sheriff's Office at 305 Camson Road, Anderson SC 29625 maintains arrest records for the county. The main line is 864-260-4400 and the Detention Center can be reached at 864-260-4363. Sheriff Ross Brown leads the office, which serves unincorporated areas of Anderson County along with courthouse security, Animal Control, and Emergency Management.
The Anderson County Sheriff's Office at andersonsheriff.org provides information on law enforcement services, inmate records through the Detention Center, and arrest records that form part of Anderson County felony case files.
The Anderson County Sheriff's Office serves the county with a mission to enforce the law equitably, be proactive in crime prevention, and maintain constitutionally sound incarceration for persons held on felony charges in Anderson County.
The Anderson County Public Index at publicindex.sccourts.org/anderson includes arrest records from the Anderson County Sheriff's Office with basic demographic information. The Most Wanted section shows outstanding warrants with date of birth, physical description, and identifying information. Report tips to Crime Stoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC (274-6372), which is available 24/7 and accepts anonymous tips.
How to Search Anderson County Felony Records
The Anderson County Public Index covers a large number of courts. For felony records specifically, select Circuit Court and Anderson General Sessions under the court agency filter. The system covers Anderson Summary Court, Belton Municipal Court, Belton Summary Court, Bond Court, Honea Path Municipal Court, Honea Path Summary Court, Pendleton Municipal Court, Pendleton Summary Court, Powdersville-Piedmont Summary Court, Starr Municipal Court, Starr-Iva Summary Court, Townville Summary Court, West Pelzer Municipal Court, West Pelzer Summary Court, and Williamston Summary Court.
General Sessions Court dockets in Anderson County are viewable online. You can view by docket type, county, and date. If you are looking for a specific Anderson County felony case, search by the defendant's name and filing year. The system returns case status, charges, hearing dates, and disposition when available.
Anderson County FOIA requests can be submitted to the Anderson County Public Information Office at PO Box 8002, Anderson SC 29622, office 864.260.1047. A completed FOIA form is required. The county responds within 10 business days. Requestors must state if records are for commercial use. Download the form at andersoncountysc.org.
Note: Unlawful use of Anderson County public records for commercial solicitation is punishable by a fine up to $500 and imprisonment up to one year under South Carolina law.
Tenth Circuit Felony Prosecution in Anderson County
Anderson County is part of the Tenth Judicial Circuit, which covers Anderson and Oconee counties. The elected Solicitor prosecutes all felony cases in the General Sessions Court for both counties. The Solicitor's Office prepares the General Sessions dockets and manages case scheduling for Anderson County. Victim services are available through the Tenth Circuit Solicitor's Office.
Felony cases in Anderson County begin with arrest by the Sheriff's Office or a local police department. The case is presented to the grand jury for indictment before going to trial or plea in General Sessions Court. The White Collar Crimes unit handles identity theft, forgery, and financial transaction fraud cases within Anderson County. Victim information is available through SAVIN (Statewide Automated Victim Information and Notification).
Anderson County Felony Classes and Statewide Records
Felony cases in Anderson County are classified under Title 16 of the South Carolina Code of Laws. Class A through Class F felonies carry sentences ranging from up to 30 years down to 5 years. The Clerk of Court records for Anderson County felonies show the charge, class, and sentence for every convicted defendant.
For statewide criminal history that includes Anderson County felony records, use SLED CATCH at catch.sled.sc.gov. The fee is $25 per search with a $1 online convenience fee. The system is updated monthly with new Anderson County Circuit Court data. SLED CATCH returns disposition information and allows you to see felony convictions from Anderson County alongside records from other South Carolina counties in one search.
Felony records in Anderson County are public under S.C. Code Ann. § 30-4-10. Expunged records are removed from public access. Records of dismissed charges must be destroyed under § 17-1-40. Eligible convictions may be expunged after five years under § 22-5-910.
Cities in Anderson County
Anderson County includes the city of Anderson as its county seat. All felony cases for Anderson County residents are filed at the Anderson County General Sessions Court.
Nearby Counties
Anderson County is part of the Tenth Judicial Circuit with Oconee County. The following counties border or are close to Anderson County in the Upstate region.