Clarendon County Felony Records

Clarendon County felony records are maintained by the Clerk of Court at 102 South Mill Street in Manning. All felony cases in Clarendon County go through the General Sessions Court, part of the Third Judicial Circuit. The Clerk of Court maintains the Court of Common Pleas civil records, schedules jury and non-jury rosters, and keeps all General Sessions criminal records including indictments, warrants, and sentence sheets. Clarendon County felony records are available online through the South Carolina Public Index and in person at the courthouse in Manning.

Clarendon County Clerk of Court

The Clarendon County Clerk of Court at 102 South Mill Street in Manning (mailing address PO Box 136, Manning SC 29102) maintains all Circuit Court records for criminal and civil matters. Office hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday. Record copies can be requested in person, by mail, or by fax. Turnaround is approximately 24 hours, though it may take longer if case files are not currently in the courthouse.

Copy fees in Clarendon County are $5.00 for the first 4 pages and $0.25 per page thereafter. The Clerk of Court does not provide research services, but records are available for inspection. Public Defender applications are accepted during normal business hours with a $40.00 fee. For felony records, the Public Index provides free online access, or contact the office at (803) 435-4443 for assistance.

The Clarendon County official website provides the Clerk of Court department page at /our-government/clerk-of-court/ with contact information and services for accessing Clarendon County felony records and General Sessions Court case documents.

The Clarendon County Sheriff's Office at 411 Sunset Drive, Manning SC 29102, phone (803) 435-4411, maintains arrest records and operates the county detention center. For individuals held pre-trial on felony charges in Clarendon County, contact the Sheriff's Office. Arrest records become part of the General Sessions Court file once charges are formally filed with the Clerk of Court.

Third Circuit and Clarendon County Felony Prosecution

Clarendon County is part of the Third Judicial Circuit of South Carolina along with Lee, Sumter, and Williamsburg counties. The Third Circuit Solicitor prosecutes all felony cases in General Sessions Court for all four counties in the circuit. The Solicitor's Office oversees bond hearings, grand jury proceedings, and trial preparation for all felony cases arising in Clarendon County.

When a felony arrest is made in Clarendon County, the case proceeds through bond hearing, grand jury indictment, and trial or plea in General Sessions Court. Each step generates documents filed with the Clerk of Court at 102 South Mill Street. The bond hearing creates a bond record, the grand jury returns an indictment, and the trial or plea creates a sentence sheet or dismissal order. All documents are part of the public Clarendon County felony case file held by the Clerk of Court.

How to Search Clarendon County Felony Records

The Clarendon County Public Index at publicindex.sccourts.org/clarendon 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 information. Accept the disclaimer before starting your search.

In-person access to Clarendon County felony records is available at the Clerk of Court at 102 South Mill Street in Manning. Bring a valid photo ID. Records can be requested by mail with a self-addressed stamped envelope. For statewide criminal history including Clarendon County felony records, use SLED CATCH at catch.sled.sc.gov. The search costs $25 plus $1 online. SLED CATCH covers all 46 South Carolina counties and is updated monthly.

Clarendon 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 charges dismissed or resulting in not-guilty verdicts are removed from public access per § 17-1-40. Eligible first-offense convictions may be expunged after five years under § 22-5-910.

Clarendon County General Sessions Court and Felony Classes

The Clarendon County General Sessions Court handles all felony charges under South Carolina's six-class system defined in Title 16 of the South Carolina Code of Laws. Class A felonies carry up to 30 years and include murder, kidnapping, first-degree criminal sexual conduct, and armed robbery. Class F felonies carry up to 5 years. Every Clarendon County felony record shows the charge, statute citation, felony class, and sentence imposed in General Sessions Court.

For current inmate information, the South Carolina Department of Corrections at doc.sc.gov maintains records for Clarendon County residents serving state prison sentences of more than 90 days. The SCDC inmate search is available by name, SID number, or SCDC number. The sex offender registry maintained by SLED covers registered offenders in Clarendon County and can be searched at scor.sled.sc.gov. 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.

Nearby Counties

Clarendon County is part of the Third Judicial Circuit with Lee, Sumter, and Williamsburg counties. These nearby counties each maintain separate General Sessions Court felony records.

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