Darlington County Felony Records
Darlington County felony records are maintained by the Clerk of Court at 1 Public Square in Darlington. All felony cases in Darlington County go through the General Sessions Court, part of the Fourth Judicial Circuit. The Honorable Scott B. Suggs serves as Clerk of Court. The office maintains all Common Pleas civil records and General Sessions criminal records. Darlington County felony records are available online through the South Carolina Public Index and in person at the courthouse on Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
Darlington County Quick Facts
Darlington County Clerk of Court
The Honorable Scott B. Suggs serves as the Darlington County Clerk of Court at 1 Public Square, Room B-4 in Darlington. The Civil Court division maintains all civil case records and schedules hearings. The General Sessions division maintains all criminal case records including felony indictments, warrants, bonds, and sentence sheets. In-person access is available Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. A valid photo ID and the case name or case number are required for records access.
Criminal records in Darlington County are not available online through the Sheriff's Office. In-person requests can be made at the Darlington County Sheriff's Office at 1621 Harry Byrd Highway in Darlington, phone (843) 398-4501, during regular business hours. The Sheriff's Office operates a Detention Center Inmate Search online tool for those currently held. Arrest records for individuals charged with felony offenses become part of the General Sessions Court file once charges are filed with the Clerk of Court.
The Darlington County government website at darcosc.com provides county department listings and services including the Clerk of Court page with contact information and guidance on accessing Darlington County felony records and General Sessions Court case documents.
The Darlington County official website at darcosc.com lists all departments including the Clerk of Court at 1 Public Square, where Darlington County felony records and all court case files are maintained for public access.
| Clerk of Court | The Honorable Scott B. Suggs |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 Public Square, Room B-4 Darlington, SC 29532 |
| Phone | (843) 398-4330 |
| Fax | (843) 393-6871 |
| clerk@darcosc.net | |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Sheriff | 1621 Harry Byrd Highway, Darlington, SC 29532 (843) 398-4501 |
| Public Index | publicindex.sccourts.org/darlington |
Fourth Circuit and Darlington County Felony Prosecution
Darlington County is part of the Fourth Judicial Circuit of South Carolina along with Chesterfield, 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 Darlington County, the case goes through bond hearing, grand jury indictment, and then trial or plea in General Sessions Court.
Each step in the felony process creates documents filed with the Darlington County Clerk of Court at 1 Public Square. 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 documents are part of the public Darlington County felony case file. For General Sessions docket information, contact the Fourth Circuit Solicitor's Office or the Clerk of Court directly.
How to Search Darlington County Felony Records
The Darlington County Public Index at publicindex.sccourts.org/darlington 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 for Darlington County felony cases. Accept the disclaimer before starting your search.
In-person access to Darlington County felony records is available at the Clerk of Court at 1 Public Square in Darlington. Bring a valid photo ID and have the name or case number ready. Staff can look up cases and provide copies. For statewide criminal history including Darlington County felony records, use SLED CATCH at catch.sled.sc.gov. The search costs $25 plus $1 online and covers all 46 South Carolina counties. Results are updated monthly.
Darlington 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 charges are removed from public access per § 17-1-40. Eligible first-offense convictions may be expunged after five years under § 22-5-910.
Darlington County General Sessions Court and Felony Classes
The Darlington 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 B felonies carry up to 25 years. Class C through F felonies carry 20, 15, 10, and 5 years respectively. Every Darlington County felony record shows the charge, statute citation, felony class, and sentence imposed by the court.
Darlington County is also home to the Darlington Raceway, which hosts NASCAR events and brings significant visitors to the county each year. For current inmate information for Darlington County residents serving state sentences, use the SCDC inmate search at doc.sc.gov. For those held pre-trial in Darlington County, contact the Sheriff's Office at (843) 398-4501. The sex offender registry for Darlington County is searchable 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
Darlington County is part of the Fourth Judicial Circuit with Chesterfield, Dillon, and Marlboro counties. These nearby counties each maintain separate General Sessions Court felony records.