Chesterfield County Felony Records
Chesterfield County felony records are maintained by the Clerk of Court at the courthouse in Chesterfield. All felony cases in Chesterfield County go through the General Sessions Court, part of the Fourth Judicial Circuit. The county seat is Chesterfield and the largest city is Cheraw, both part of the greater Charlotte Metropolitan Area. Chesterfield County felony records are available online through the South Carolina Public Index and through the Clerk of Court for in-person requests.
Chesterfield County Quick Facts
Chesterfield County Clerk of Court
The Chesterfield County Clerk of Court at PO Box 529 in Chesterfield handles Criminal Record Check Services for a fee of $10.00 per statement. Individuals must appear in person with photo ID, social security number, and date of birth. Note that magistrate court cases are not available through the in-person criminal history check service. For Circuit Court felony records, the Public Index is the primary online access tool. For copies of family court child support records, an automated line is available at (843) 623-5568.
The Chesterfield County official website at chesterfieldcountysc.com provides county government services, department listings, and access to court and public records information for Chesterfield County residents and those searching felony case records.
The Chesterfield County official site provides contact information for the Clerk of Court and links to court services, including information on obtaining copies of Chesterfield County felony records and General Sessions Court case documents.
The Chesterfield County Sheriff's Office at 319 Goodale Road in Chesterfield handles arrest records and booking information. For recent arrests within the past 12 hours, contact the Detention Center directly. For older arrests, use the SC Judicial System Public Index. In-person visits to the Detention Center during business hours allow viewing of booking reports. Felony case information becomes part of the Clerk of Court records once charges are filed in General Sessions Court.
The Chesterfield County Sheriff's Office at chesterfieldsheriff.org provides information on law enforcement operations, arrest records access, detention center inquiries, and public safety resources for Chesterfield County.
The Chesterfield County Sheriff's Office website provides guidance on how to access arrest records and booking information for individuals charged with felony offenses in Chesterfield County, including contact information for the Detention Center.
| Mailing Address | PO Box 529 Chesterfield, SC 29709 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (843) 623-3077 |
| Fax | (843) 623-3402 |
| Record Check Fee | $10.00 per statement (in-person only) |
| Sheriff | 319 Goodale Road, Chesterfield, SC 29709 (843) 623-3385 |
| Public Index | publicindex.sccourts.org/chesterfield |
Fourth Circuit and Chesterfield County Felony Cases
Chesterfield County is part of the Fourth Judicial Circuit of South Carolina. The Fourth Circuit includes Chesterfield, Darlington, Dillon, and Marlboro counties. The Fourth Circuit Solicitor's Office prosecutes all felony cases in General Sessions Court for all four counties in the circuit. When a felony arrest is made in Chesterfield County, the case proceeds through bond hearing, grand jury indictment, and then trial or plea in General Sessions Court.
Each step in the Chesterfield County felony process creates documents filed with the Clerk of Court. The bond hearing establishes a bond record, the grand jury returns an indictment, and the trial or plea produces a sentence sheet or dismissal order. All of these records are part of the public Chesterfield County felony case file. For General Sessions docket information and case scheduling, contact the Fourth Circuit Solicitor's Office. The Clerk of Court at (843) 623-3077 can provide copies of specific case documents.
How to Search Chesterfield County Felony Records
The Chesterfield County Public Index at publicindex.sccourts.org/chesterfield provides free access to Circuit Court records with full case search by name, case number, or court agency. Criminal General Sessions felony cases, Bond Court records, and Magistrate Court records are all available. The system shows case status, charges, hearing information, and dispositions. Accept the disclaimer to begin your search.
For in-person access, visit the Clerk of Court in Chesterfield with a valid photo ID. Staff can look up cases and provide copies of documents. For statewide criminal history including Chesterfield County felony records, use SLED CATCH at catch.sled.sc.gov. The fee is $25 plus $1 online. SLED CATCH covers all 46 South Carolina counties and is updated monthly.
Chesterfield 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. Records of dismissed or not-guilty charges are removed from public access per § 17-1-40. Eligible first-offense convictions may be expunged after five years under § 22-5-910. The expungement petition is submitted to the Fourth Circuit Solicitor's Office, with a $250 non-refundable administrative fee plus a $25 filing fee to the Clerk of Court.
Chesterfield County General Sessions Court and Felony Classes
The Chesterfield County General Sessions Court handles all felony charges under South Carolina's six-class felony system defined in Title 16 of the South Carolina Code of Laws. Class A felonies carry up to 30 years imprisonment and include murder, kidnapping, and armed robbery. Class B felonies carry up to 25 years and include voluntary manslaughter and attempted murder. Class C felonies carry up to 20 years, Class D up to 15 years, Class E up to 10 years, and Class F up to 5 years. Every Chesterfield County felony record includes the charge, statute, class, and sentence.
For current inmate information for Chesterfield County residents serving state sentences, use the SCDC inmate search at doc.sc.gov. SCDC holds offenders sentenced to more than 90 days. For those held pre-trial in Chesterfield County, contact the Chesterfield County Sheriff's Office Detention Center at (843) 623-3385. 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 Chesterfield County.
Nearby Counties
Chesterfield County is part of the Fourth Judicial Circuit with Darlington, Dillon, and Marlboro counties. These nearby counties each maintain separate General Sessions Court felony records.