Laurens County Felony Records
Laurens County felony records are maintained by the Clerk of Court at 100 Hillcrest Square, Suite B in Laurens. All felony cases in Laurens County go through the General Sessions Court, part of the Eighth Judicial Circuit. Lynn W. Lancaster serves as Clerk of Court, overseeing the repository for Family Court, Juvenile Court, Court of Common Pleas, and Court of General Sessions records. Documents are maintained for perpetuity. Laurens County is a Piedmont county situated between Greenwood and Spartanburg, and felony records from 1990 forward are searchable through the South Carolina Public Index.
Laurens County Quick Facts
Laurens County Clerk of Court
Lynn W. Lancaster serves as the Laurens County Clerk of Court at 100 Hillcrest Square, Suite B in Laurens (mailing address PO Box 287, Laurens SC 29360). The office phone is (864) 984-3538 and fax is (864) 984-7023. The Clerk of Court functions as the repository for Family Court, Juvenile Court, Court of Common Pleas, and Court of General Sessions records. All documents are maintained for perpetuity. Copies cost $0.50 per page. The office also handles child support and alimony collection and disbursement for Laurens County cases.
The Laurens County Sheriff's Office at 22725 Hwy 76 East in Laurens, phone (864) 984-4022, maintains arrest records and operates the county detention center. When a felony arrest is made in Laurens 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 Sheriff's Office handles all arrest documentation in Laurens County including felony warrants, bond paperwork, and jail booking records.
The Laurens County Clerk of Court page at laurenscounty.us provides information on court services, the repository function for all four court divisions, child support and alimony collection services, and access to Laurens County felony records through the General Sessions Court and the South Carolina Public Index.
The Laurens County Clerk of Court page at laurenscounty.us provides contact information, office hours, and details on the four court divisions served by the Clerk, including General Sessions criminal records, and guidance on accessing Laurens County felony records through in-person requests or the Public Index online system.
| Clerk of Court | Lynn W. Lancaster |
|---|---|
| Address | 100 Hillcrest Square, Suite B Laurens, SC 29360 |
| Mailing | PO Box 287, Laurens, SC 29360 |
| Phone | (864) 984-3538 |
| Fax | (864) 984-7023 |
| Copy Fees | $0.50 per page |
| Sheriff | 22725 Hwy 76 East, Laurens, SC 29360 (864) 984-4022 |
| Public Index | publicindex.sccourts.org/laurens |
Eighth Circuit and Laurens County Felony Prosecution
Laurens County is part of the Eighth Judicial Circuit of South Carolina. The Eighth Circuit covers Abbeville, Greenwood, Laurens, and Newberry counties. The Eighth Circuit Solicitor's Office, reachable at (864) 942-8800, prosecutes all felony cases in General Sessions Court for the four circuit counties including Laurens County. The Solicitor's Office manages the prosecution process from initial charging through trial or plea disposition for all General Sessions felony matters in Laurens County.
When a felony arrest is made in Laurens County, the case proceeds through bond hearing, grand jury indictment, and trial or plea in General Sessions Court at the Laurens County Courthouse. Each step generates documents filed with the Clerk of Court at 100 Hillcrest Square. The Laurens County Clerk maintains all such records for perpetuity, meaning felony case files remain accessible indefinitely through the Public Index and in-person requests at the courthouse.
How to Search Laurens County Felony Records
The Laurens County Public Index at publicindex.sccourts.org/laurens 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 Laurens County felony cases. Accept the disclaimer before beginning your search.
In-person access to Laurens County felony records is available at the Clerk of Court at 100 Hillcrest Square, Suite B in Laurens. Bring a valid photo ID. Copies are $0.50 per page. For statewide criminal history including Laurens 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.
Laurens 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.
Laurens County General Sessions Court and Felony Classes
The Laurens 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 felonies carry up to 20 years. Class D felonies carry up to 15 years. Class E felonies carry up to 10 years. Class F felonies carry up to 5 years. Every Laurens County felony record shows the charge, statute citation, felony class, and sentence imposed.
For current inmate information for Laurens County residents serving state prison sentences, use the SCDC inmate search at doc.sc.gov. For those held pre-trial in Laurens County, contact the Sheriff's Office at (864) 984-4022. The sex offender registry for Laurens County is searchable at scor.sled.sc.gov. The Laurens County Sheriff is responsible for local sex offender registration under S.C. Code Ann. § 23-3-430.
Nearby Counties
Laurens County is part of the Eighth Judicial Circuit with Abbeville, Greenwood, and Newberry counties. These nearby counties each maintain separate General Sessions Court felony records.