Lancaster County Felony Records
Lancaster County felony records are maintained by the Clerk of Court in Lancaster. All felony cases in Lancaster County go through the General Sessions Court, part of the Sixth Judicial Circuit. The Clerk of Court provides administrative support to Criminal, Civil, and Family Court divisions and is elected to a four-year term. The mission is to provide efficient and effective service with professionalism and compassion. Lancaster County is part of the growing Charlotte metro area and maintains felony records from 1990 forward through the South Carolina Public Index.
Lancaster County Quick Facts
Lancaster County Clerk of Court
The Lancaster County Clerk of Court (mailing address PO Box 1809, Lancaster SC 29721) provides administrative support to Criminal, Civil, and Family Court divisions. The office is elected to a four-year term with a mission to provide efficient and effective service with professionalism and compassion. The office can be reached at (803) 285-6951. All General Sessions criminal case records including felony indictments, warrants, bonds, and sentence sheets are maintained by the Clerk of Court.
The Lancaster County Sheriff's Office at 1940 Pageland Highway in Lancaster, phone (803) 283-3388, maintains arrest records and operates the county detention center. When a felony arrest is made in Lancaster County, the arresting agency files paperwork that becomes part of the General Sessions Court record once charges are filed with the Clerk of Court.
The Lancaster County Clerk of Court page at lancastercountysc.gov provides information on court services, administrative support for Criminal, Civil, and Family Court divisions, and resources for accessing Lancaster County felony records through the General Sessions Court system.
The Lancaster County Clerk of Court page at lancastercountysc.gov provides contact information and services for the three court divisions served by the office, including General Sessions criminal records and Family Court services for Lancaster County residents.
The Sixth Circuit Solicitor's Office at scsolicitor6.org serves Lancaster County as part of the Sixth Judicial Circuit, with Solicitor Randy E. Newman Jr. leading prosecution of all felony cases in General Sessions Court for the circuit's counties including Lancaster County.
The Sixth Circuit Solicitor's Office at scsolicitor6.org provides information on the prosecution of Lancaster County felony cases, with a mission to uphold the Constitution and laws of South Carolina and seek justice in a fair, ethical, and timely manner.
| Mailing Address | PO Box 1809 Lancaster, SC 29721 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (803) 285-6951 |
| Sheriff | 1940 Pageland Highway, Lancaster, SC 29720 (803) 283-3388 |
| Public Index | publicindex.sccourts.org/lancaster |
Sixth Circuit and Lancaster County Felony Prosecution
Lancaster County is part of the Sixth Judicial Circuit of South Carolina. Solicitor Randy E. Newman Jr. prosecutes all felony cases in General Sessions Court for the Sixth Circuit counties including Lancaster County. The Solicitor's mission is to uphold the Constitution and laws of South Carolina and seek justice in a fair, ethical, and timely manner. Contact for the Sixth Circuit Solicitor's Office is Melissa McGinnis at melissa.mcginnis@scsolicitor6.org or (803) 416-9367.
When a felony arrest is made in Lancaster 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. Lancaster County has experienced significant growth as part of the expanding Charlotte metropolitan area, which has increased both population and General Sessions Court caseload in recent years.
How to Search Lancaster County Felony Records
The Lancaster County Public Index at publicindex.sccourts.org/lancaster 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 Lancaster County felony cases. Accept the disclaimer before beginning your search.
In-person access to Lancaster County felony records is available at the Clerk of Court in Lancaster. Bring a valid photo ID. For statewide criminal history including Lancaster 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.
Lancaster 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. Note: As of January 1, 2026, home address information is no longer displayed on the public index for all South Carolina counties.
Lancaster County General Sessions Court and Felony Classes
The Lancaster 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 Lancaster County felony record shows the charge, statute citation, felony class, and sentence imposed.
For current inmate information for Lancaster County residents serving state prison sentences, use the SCDC inmate search at doc.sc.gov. For those held pre-trial in Lancaster County, contact the Sheriff's Office at (803) 283-3388. The sex offender registry for Lancaster County is searchable at scor.sled.sc.gov.
Cities in Lancaster County
Lancaster County includes Fort Mill among its major communities. All felony cases for Lancaster County residents are filed at the General Sessions Court in Lancaster.
Nearby Counties
Lancaster County is part of the Sixth Judicial Circuit. These nearby counties each maintain separate General Sessions Court felony records.