Edgefield County Felony Records
Edgefield County felony records are maintained by the Clerk of Court at 129 Courthouse Square in Edgefield. All felony cases in Edgefield County go through the General Sessions Court, part of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit. The Clerk of Court maintains all court records including Family Court, General Sessions criminal cases, Common Pleas civil cases, and Register of Deeds functions. Edgefield County court records date back to 1913 in paper form, with digital records available from 1996 forward. Online records are available through the South Carolina Public Index.
Edgefield County Quick Facts
Edgefield County Clerk of Court
The Edgefield County Clerk of Court at 129 Courthouse Square (PO Box 34, Edgefield SC 29824) serves as the official records custodian for all circuit court matters in the county. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. The Clerk of Court maintains separate divisions for court functions: Family Court at (803) 637-4081, General Sessions and Common Pleas at (803) 637-4082, and Register of Deeds at (803) 637-4049. The main number is (803) 637-4080.
Edgefield County court records date back to 1913 in paper form, making the county's historical felony records among the most extensive in the Eleventh Circuit. Documents from 1996 forward are available in digital form. Court rosters are available online through the Public Index. The Warrants Division at the Sheriff's Office, phone (803) 637-5337, handles warrant status inquiries for active, served, or recalled warrants in Edgefield County.
Edgefield County felony records are maintained through the Eleventh Judicial Circuit, with the Clerk of Court at 129 Courthouse Square serving as the official repository for all General Sessions criminal case files, including records dating back to 1913 for the county's historic court system.
Edgefield County has a rich history as the birthplace of ten South Carolina governors and one United States president, Strom Thurmond. This historical significance is reflected in the county's long record-keeping traditions. The Clerk of Court maintains all court records with attention to both historical preservation and modern accessibility requirements.
| Address | 129 Courthouse Square Edgefield, SC 29824 |
|---|---|
| Mailing | PO Box 34, Edgefield, SC 29824 |
| Main Phone | (803) 637-4080 |
| General Sessions | (803) 637-4082 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Sheriff / Warrants | (803) 637-5337 |
| Public Index | publicindex.sccourts.org/edgefield |
Eleventh Circuit and Edgefield County Felony Prosecution
Edgefield County is part of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit of South Carolina, which also includes Lexington and Saluda counties. The Eleventh Circuit Solicitor's Office prosecutes all felony cases in General Sessions Court for all three circuit counties. When a felony arrest is made in Edgefield County, the case proceeds through bond hearing, grand jury indictment, and trial or plea in General Sessions Court at the courthouse in Edgefield.
The Edgefield County grand jury considers all felony charges brought by law enforcement and determines whether to return an indictment. Once indicted, the case proceeds to General Sessions Court for arraignment, pretrial hearings, and trial or plea. Each step in the process generates documents filed with the Clerk of Court at 129 Courthouse Square. The bond record, indictment, and sentence sheet all become part of the public Edgefield County felony case file.
How to Search Edgefield County Felony Records
The Edgefield County Public Index at publicindex.sccourts.org/edgefield 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 Edgefield County felony cases. Court rosters are also available online. Accept the disclaimer before beginning your search.
In-person access to Edgefield County felony records is available at the Clerk of Court at 129 Courthouse Square. For records from 1913 to 1995 that exist only in paper form, in-person visits are required. Digital records from 1996 forward are accessible through the Public Index or the Clerk's office. For statewide criminal history, use SLED CATCH at catch.sled.sc.gov. The fee is $25 plus $1 online and covers all 46 South Carolina counties.
Edgefield 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 per § 17-1-40. Eligible first-offense convictions may be expunged after five years under § 22-5-910.
Edgefield County General Sessions Court and Felony Classes
The Edgefield 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 through F felonies carry sentences from 25 years down to 5 years. Every Edgefield County felony record shows the charge, statute citation, felony class, and sentence imposed.
Edgefield County warrants are public records under SC FOIA. Active, served, or recalled warrants contain the subject's name, offense, date issued, issuing authority, case number, judge signature, and bond amount. For warrant status inquiries, contact the Sheriff's Warrants Division at (803) 637-5337. For current inmate information for Edgefield County residents serving state sentences, use the SCDC inmate search at doc.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
Edgefield County is part of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit. These nearby counties each maintain separate General Sessions Court felony records.