Barnwell County Criminal Records
Barnwell County felony records are maintained by the Clerk of Court at the courthouse on Main Street in Barnwell. All felony cases in Barnwell County go through the General Sessions Court, part of the Second Judicial Circuit. The Clerk of Court keeps all criminal case records including indictments, warrants, bonds, and sentence sheets dating back to 1990. You can search Barnwell County felony records online through the South Carolina Public Index or visit the courthouse in person.
Barnwell County Quick Facts
Barnwell County Clerk of Court
The Barnwell County Clerk of Court at 141 Main Street maintains all circuit court records for criminal and civil matters. Felony records in Barnwell County date back to 1990 in the online database. Records include Disposition, Date of Birth, and Basic Demographics updated monthly. The Barnwell County Summary Court records cover multiple lower courts including Barnwell Summary, Barnwell Magistrate, Barnwell Municipal, Blackville Magistrate, Blackville Municipal, Barnwell Bond, Williston Magistrate, and Williston Municipal.
The Clerk of Court office is open Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Copy fees are $0.50 per page. You can visit in person, call at (803) 259-7345, or submit a mail request for Barnwell County felony records. The Sheriff's Office at 223 Main Street, phone (803) 259-1333, maintains arrest records and operates the county Detention Center.
The Barnwell County government website at barnwellcountysc.gov provides contact information for county departments, online services including account creation for notifications, and resources for accessing Barnwell County felony records and public documents.
Barnwell County's official site lists all departments including the Clerk of Court, which maintains Barnwell County felony records and General Sessions Court case files going back to 1990.
| Address | 141 Main Street Barnwell, SC 29812 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (803) 259-7345 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Copy Fees | $0.50 per page |
| Public Index | publicindex.sccourts.org/barnwell |
How to Search Barnwell County Felony Records
Access Barnwell County felony records online at publicindex.sccourts.org/barnwell. The Public Index covers Circuit Court records with felony and misdemeanor cases from 1990 forward. You can search by case number, party name, or court type. The system also covers Summary Court dockets from multiple courts across Barnwell County. Accept the disclaimer to begin your search.
In person searches are available at the Clerk of Court office at 141 Main Street in Barnwell. Bring a photo ID. Staff can look up cases by name or case number and provide copies. For General Sessions dockets and felony case scheduling, contact the Second Circuit Solicitor's Office. Barnwell County is in the Second Judicial Circuit with Aiken and Bamberg counties.
For statewide criminal history including Barnwell County felony records, use SLED CATCH at catch.sled.sc.gov. The fee is $25 plus $1 online. Use the subject's name and date of birth. The system is updated monthly and covers all South Carolina counties including Barnwell County. For current inmate information, contact the Barnwell County Sheriff's Office Detention Center at (803) 259-1333.
Note: Barnwell County felony records are public under S.C. Code Ann. § 30-4-10. The Clerk of Court must respond to FOIA requests within 10 business days. Expunged records and dismissed charge records are not available to the public.
Felony Charges and Court Records in Barnwell County
The Barnwell County General Sessions Court handles all felony cases under South Carolina's six-class system. Title 16 of the South Carolina Code of Laws classifies every felony from Class A (up to 30 years) to Class F (up to 5 years). Barnwell County felony records show the charge, statute, class, and sentence for each case. Records are public documents and available through the Clerk of Court or online via the Public Index.
Barnwell County court records are kept permanently for felony cases per state records retention guidelines. Capital cases have permanent retention. Misdemeanor cases are kept for 5 years after closure. These retention standards mean that older Barnwell County felony records are preserved and may be accessed through the Clerk of Court for historical research or legal purposes. Contact the Clerk of Court directly for records not available in the online system.
The South Carolina Department of Corrections at doc.sc.gov maintains records for Barnwell County inmates sentenced to more than 90 days. The SCDC inmate search allows you to look up individuals by name, SID number, or SCDC number to find current location and sentence information for those serving time on Barnwell County felony convictions.
Nearby Counties
Barnwell County is part of the Second Judicial Circuit with Aiken and Bamberg counties. These nearby counties each maintain their own General Sessions Court felony records.