Bamberg County Felony Records
Bamberg County felony records are kept by the Clerk of Court at the courthouse on Main Highway in Bamberg. The General Sessions Court handles all felony cases in Bamberg County as part of the Second Judicial Circuit. The Clerk of Court maintains criminal case records including indictments, warrants, bonds, and sentence sheets going back to 1991. Search Bamberg County felony records online through the South Carolina Public Index or contact the courthouse directly.
Bamberg County Quick Facts
Bamberg County Clerk of Court
The Bamberg County Clerk of Court maintains all Circuit Court records for General Sessions (criminal) and Common Pleas (civil) cases. Felony records in Bamberg County date back to 1991 in the online system. Records include Disposition, Date of Birth, and Basic Demographics and are updated monthly. The Summary Court records cover Bamberg Summary, Bamberg Bond, and Bamberg Magistrate courts.
The Clerk of Court office at 2959 Main Highway in Bamberg is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Copy fees are $0.50 per page with certified copies available. You can visit in person, call, or submit a mail request for Bamberg County felony case records. Bring a valid photo ID for in-person access.
The Bamberg County government website at bambergcounty.sc.gov provides public information on county departments including the Clerk of Court, with contact details for accessing Bamberg County felony records and court case information.
Bamberg County is a close-knit community in South Carolina's Low Country, and the county government site provides department contacts including the Clerk of Court where all Bamberg County felony records are maintained.
| Address | 2959 Main Highway Bamberg, SC 29003 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (803) 245-3025 |
| Fax | (803) 245-5053 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Copy Fees | $0.50 per page; certified copies available |
| Public Index | publicindex.sccourts.org/bamberg |
Searching Bamberg County Felony Records Online
The South Carolina Judicial Branch Public Index at publicindex.sccourts.org/bamberg gives free access to Bamberg County criminal case records. The system covers Circuit Court felony and misdemeanor cases from 1991 forward, along with Summary Court records. Search by case number, party name, or date range. Accept the disclaimer to begin searching Bamberg County felony records.
Bamberg County is part of the Second Judicial Circuit with Aiken and Barnwell counties. The Solicitor's Office prosecutes all felony cases in General Sessions Court for all three counties. For case scheduling questions or victim services information in Bamberg County, contact the Second Circuit Solicitor's Office. The Bamberg County Sheriff's Office at 1199 Crater Road, Bamberg SC 29003, phone (803) 245-3020 maintains arrest records and operates the county detention center.
For statewide criminal history that includes Bamberg County felony records, use the SLED CATCH system at catch.sled.sc.gov. Searches cost $25 plus a $1 online fee. SLED CATCH is updated monthly with new Bamberg County Circuit Court records and covers felony convictions and pending charges from across South Carolina including Bamberg County.
Bamberg County Felony Case Records and Access
All felony charges filed in Bamberg County General Sessions Court are classified under Title 16 of the South Carolina Code of Laws. The six felony classes carry sentences ranging from up to 30 years (Class A) to up to 5 years (Class F). Every Bamberg County felony record shows the statute, class, and sentence imposed by the court.
Bamberg County felony records are public documents under the South Carolina Freedom of Information Act, S.C. Code Ann. § 30-4-10. The Clerk of Court must respond to records requests within 10 business days for records less than 24 months old. Fees apply for copies and certified documents. Expunged records under § 22-5-910 and dismissed case records under § 17-1-40 are not available to the public.
If you need inmate records for someone currently in the Bamberg County Detention Center, contact the Bamberg County Sheriff's Office at (803) 245-3020. For those sentenced to more than 90 days, records are also maintained by the South Carolina Department of Corrections at doc.sc.gov.
Nearby Counties
Bamberg County is part of the Second Judicial Circuit with Aiken and Barnwell counties. The following nearby counties maintain separate felony records through their own General Sessions Courts.