Cherokee County Felony Records
Cherokee County felony records are maintained by the Clerk of Court at 110 North Main Street in Gaffney. All felony cases in Cherokee County go through the General Sessions Court, part of the Seventh Judicial Circuit. The Clerk of Court keeps all criminal case records including indictments, warrants, bonds, and sentence sheets. Cherokee County felony records including date of birth and basic demographic information are available online through the South Carolina Public Index or in person at the courthouse in Gaffney.
Cherokee County Quick Facts
Cherokee County Clerk of Court
The Cherokee County Clerk of Court at 110 North Main Street in Gaffney maintains all Circuit Court records for General Sessions criminal and Common Pleas civil matters. Cherokee County Circuit Court felony records are available in the online system and include date of birth and basic demographic information updated regularly. Summary Court records from lower courts in Cherokee County are also searchable through the Public Index. The office is open Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
The Clerk of Court can be reached by phone at (864) 487-2571 or fax at (864) 487-0154. For in-person access, bring a valid photo ID. Staff can look up felony cases by name or case number and provide copies of case documents. Copy requests can also be submitted by mail with payment included.
The Cherokee County government website at cherokeecountysc.gov provides official county services and information including department contact listings, emergency alerts through the Regroup mass notification system, and access to Cherokee County public records and court information.
The Cherokee County official site lists all departments including the Clerk of Court at 110 North Main Street in Gaffney, where Cherokee County felony records and all General Sessions Court case files are maintained for the county.
| Address | 110 North Main Street Gaffney, SC 29340 |
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| Phone | (864) 487-2571 |
| Fax | (864) 487-0154 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Public Index | publicindex.sccourts.org/cherokee |
Cherokee County Sheriff and Arrest Records
The Cherokee County Sheriff's Office is located at 110 North Main Street in Gaffney, sharing the courthouse address with the Clerk of Court. The Sheriff's Office maintains arrest records for Cherokee County and operates the county detention center for pre-trial detainees held on felony charges. The Cherokee County Sheriff's Foundation is an independent nonprofit organization that supports the Sheriff's Office in its law enforcement mission.
The Cherokee County Sheriff's Office website at cherokeesheriff.org provides information on Sheriff's Office operations, news releases, and public safety resources for Cherokee County residents, along with contact information for records requests and detention center inquiries.
The Cherokee County Sheriff's Office website lists contact information for the Records Division and detention center, where arrest records related to Cherokee County felony charges are maintained and available upon request.
For arrest records and booking information, contact the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office at (864) 489-4722. The Sheriff's Office detention center holds individuals charged with felony offenses prior to their General Sessions Court appearance. When a felony arrest is made in Cherokee County, the arresting officer files paperwork with both the Sheriff and the Clerk of Court, creating the initial case record that becomes part of the public file.
| Sheriff Address | 110 North Main Street Gaffney, SC 29340 |
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| Sheriff Phone | (864) 489-4722 |
Seventh Circuit and Cherokee County Felony Prosecution
Cherokee County is part of the Seventh Judicial Circuit of South Carolina along with Spartanburg County. The Seventh Circuit Solicitor's Office, located in Spartanburg, prosecutes all felony cases in General Sessions Court for both Cherokee and Spartanburg counties. All Cherokee County felony prosecutions pass through this office before going to trial or plea in General Sessions Court.
When a felony arrest is made in Cherokee County, the case proceeds through bond hearing, grand jury indictment by the Cherokee County grand jury, and then trial or plea in General Sessions Court. Each step generates documents filed with the Clerk of Court in Gaffney. The bond hearing creates a bond record, the grand jury creates an indictment, and the trial or plea creates a sentence sheet or dismissal order. All of these documents are part of the public Cherokee County felony case file held by the Clerk of Court.
For docket information and case scheduling in General Sessions Court for Cherokee County, contact the Seventh Circuit Solicitor's Office. The Clerk of Court at (864) 487-2571 can provide copies of specific case documents once you have the case number or defendant name.
How to Search Cherokee County Felony Records
The Cherokee County Public Index at publicindex.sccourts.org/cherokee provides free online access to Circuit Court and Summary Court records. Felony records from 1990 forward are searchable by party name or case number. The system shows case status, charges, hearing dates, and disposition for Cherokee County felony cases. Summary Court records from lower courts in Cherokee County are also included in the Public Index. Accept the disclaimer before beginning your search.
In-person access to Cherokee County felony records is available at the Clerk of Court at 110 North Main Street in Gaffney. Bring a valid photo ID. Staff can search by name or case number and provide copies. For statewide criminal history including Cherokee County felony records, use SLED CATCH at catch.sled.sc.gov. The search costs $25 plus a $1 online convenience fee and covers all 46 South Carolina counties. SLED CATCH is updated monthly and requires the subject's last name, first name, and date of birth.
Cherokee County felony records are public under S.C. Code Ann. § 30-4-10. Anyone can request copies. The Clerk of Court must respond to FOIA requests within 10 business days. Records of dismissed charges are destroyed per § 17-1-40 and expunged records are removed from public access. First-offense eligible convictions may be expunged after five years under § 22-5-910.
Cherokee County General Sessions Court and Felony Classes
Cherokee County General Sessions Court handles all felony cases under South Carolina's six-class felony system established in Title 16 of the South Carolina Code of Laws. Class A felonies carry up to 30 years and include crimes such as murder, kidnapping, first-degree criminal sexual conduct, and armed robbery. Class F felonies carry up to 5 years. Each Cherokee County felony record shows the charge, statute citation, felony class, and sentence imposed.
For current inmate information, the South Carolina Department of Corrections at doc.sc.gov maintains records for Cherokee County residents serving state prison sentences of more than 90 days. The SCDC inmate search is available by name, SID number, or SCDC number. For persons held pre-trial in Cherokee County, contact the Sheriff's Office detention center at (864) 489-4722.
The sex offender registry maintained by SLED covers registered offenders in Cherokee County. You can search by name, city, county, or zip code at scor.sled.sc.gov. The Cherokee County Sheriff is responsible for local registration and verification of sex offenders under S.C. Code Ann. § 23-3-430. Note: As of January 1, 2026, home address information is no longer displayed on the public index for both new and existing cases in all South Carolina counties, including Cherokee County.
Nearby Counties
Cherokee County is part of the Seventh Judicial Circuit with Spartanburg County. These nearby counties each maintain separate General Sessions Court felony records.