Jasper County Felony Records
Jasper County felony records are maintained by the Clerk of Court at 265 Russell Street in Ridgeland. All felony cases in Jasper County go through the General Sessions Court, part of the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit. Keith Horton serves as Clerk of Court. The office does not provide criminal or civil record checks itself; records are accessed through the SC courts website. Jasper County is a Lowcountry county bordering Georgia, and felony records from 1990 forward are available through the South Carolina Public Index.
Jasper County Quick Facts
Jasper County Clerk of Court
Keith Horton serves as the Jasper County Clerk of Court at 265 Russell Street in Ridgeland. Office hours are 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The Clerk's office does NOT provide criminal or civil record checks directly. Records are accessed through the statewide SC courts system at www.sccourts.org. For court records, use the Public Index online or visit the office during business hours. Child support payments are accepted online via ExpertPay, and the online client portal is available at clientportal.dss.sc.gov. State Disbursement Unit phone: (800) 768-5858.
The Jasper County Sheriff's Office at 411 Russell Street in Ridgeland, phone (843) 726-7300, maintains arrest records and operates the county detention center. For individuals held pre-trial on felony charges in Jasper County, contact the Sheriff's Office. The Clerk of Court can be reached at (843) 726-7710 or fax (843) 726-7782.
The Jasper County government website at jaspercountysc.gov provides county department listings and services, noting limited public access to government offices. The site lists all departments including the Clerk of Court at 265 Russell Street in Ridgeland for Jasper County felony records access.
The Jasper County official website at jaspercountysc.gov provides information on the Clerk of Court and other county departments, with guidance on accessing Jasper County felony records through the South Carolina Public Index and in-person requests at the courthouse in Ridgeland.
The Jasper County Clerk of Court department page at jaspercountysc.gov provides specific information on court services, noting that the office does not perform criminal record checks directly but that records are accessible through the statewide SC courts system and the Public Index.
The Jasper County Clerk of Court page provides guidance on how to access court records including Jasper County felony records through the Public Index, along with information on child support services, ExpertPay online payments, and contact information for court matters.
| Clerk of Court | Keith Horton |
|---|---|
| Address | 265 Russell Street Ridgeland, SC |
| Phone | (843) 726-7710 |
| Fax | (843) 726-7782 |
| Hours | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Sheriff | 411 Russell Street, Ridgeland, SC 29936 (843) 726-7300 |
| Public Index | publicindex.sccourts.org/jasper |
Fourteenth Circuit and Jasper County Felony Prosecution
Jasper County is part of the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit, the only five-county circuit in South Carolina. The circuit covers Allendale, Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton, and Jasper counties. The Fourteenth Circuit Solicitor's Office at scsolicitor14.org prosecutes all felony cases in General Sessions Court for Jasper County. The circuit processes approximately 5,000 cases annually across all five counties, including cases from Jasper County's communities along the Georgia border and Atlantic coast.
Programs available through the Fourteenth Circuit for Jasper County residents include a Career Criminal Unit, Victim Services Center at (843) 790-6220 or toll-free 1-800-868-2632, and Multidisciplinary Treatment Court. The Fourteenth Circuit operates the first on-site Family Justice Center in South Carolina. When a felony arrest is made in Jasper County, the case proceeds through bond hearing, grand jury indictment, and trial or plea in General Sessions Court at the Ridgeland courthouse.
How to Search Jasper County Felony Records
The Jasper County Public Index at publicindex.sccourts.org/jasper provides free online access to Circuit Court and Family 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 Jasper County felony cases. Accept the disclaimer before beginning your search.
In-person access to Jasper County felony records is available at the Clerk of Court at 265 Russell Street in Ridgeland. Note that the Clerk's office does not perform record checks for requestors; individuals must use the public access systems. For statewide criminal history, use SLED CATCH at catch.sled.sc.gov. The fee is $25 plus $1 online. SLED CATCH covers all 46 South Carolina counties.
Jasper County felony records are public under S.C. Code Ann. § 30-4-10. Records of dismissed charges are removed per § 17-1-40. Eligible first-offense convictions may be expunged after five years under § 22-5-910. Note: As of January 1, 2026, home address information is no longer displayed on the public index for all South Carolina counties.
Jasper County General Sessions Court and Felony Classes
The Jasper 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 Jasper County felony record shows the charge, statute citation, felony class, and sentence imposed.
For current inmate information for Jasper County residents serving state prison sentences, use the SCDC inmate search at doc.sc.gov. The sex offender registry for Jasper County is searchable at scor.sled.sc.gov. The Jasper County Sheriff is responsible for local sex offender registration under S.C. Code Ann. § 23-3-430.
Nearby Counties
Jasper County is part of the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit with Allendale, Beaufort, Colleton, and Hampton counties. These nearby counties each maintain separate General Sessions Court felony records.