Lee County Felony Records
Lee County felony records are maintained by the Clerk of Court at 123 S. Main Street in Bishopville. All felony cases in Lee County go through the General Sessions Court, part of the Third Judicial Circuit. The Clerk of Court provides administrative support for all court divisions, including record-keeping for civil and criminal matters, docket management, and fee collection and distribution. Lee County is a small rural county in the Pee Dee region of South Carolina. The leecountycourts.org site manages access to civil, criminal, probate, and traffic cases. Felony records from 1990 forward are available through the South Carolina Public Index.
Lee County Quick Facts
Lee County Clerk of Court
The Lee County Clerk of Court at 123 S. Main Street in Bishopville, phone (803) 484-5341, provides administrative support for all court divisions. The office maintains records for civil and criminal matters, manages the court docket for hearings and trials, and handles fee collection and distribution. All General Sessions criminal case records including felony indictments, warrants, bonds, and sentence sheets are maintained by the Clerk of Court in Bishopville.
The Lee County Sheriff's Office maintains arrest records and operates the county detention center for those held pre-trial on felony charges. When a felony arrest is made in Lee County, the arresting agency files paperwork that becomes part of the General Sessions Court record once charges are filed with the Clerk of Court. For arrest record inquiries or information on individuals held in the Lee County detention facility, contact the Sheriff's Office directly.
The Lee County Courts site at leecountycourts.org provides access to court records and hearing schedules for civil, criminal, probate, traffic, and family law cases filed in Lee County courts, including General Sessions felony cases heard at the Bishopville courthouse.
The Lee County Courts site at leecountycourts.org provides guidance on the types of cases handled at the Lee County Courthouse in Bishopville, including criminal felony cases through General Sessions Court, and information on accessing Lee County felony records through the Clerk of Court and the South Carolina Public Index.
| Address | 123 S. Main Street Bishopville, SC 29010 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (803) 484-5341 |
| Public Index | publicindex.sccourts.org/lee |
Third Circuit and Lee County Felony Prosecution
Lee County is part of the Third Judicial Circuit of South Carolina. The Third Circuit covers Clarendon, Lee, Sumter, and Williamsburg counties across the central and lower Pee Dee region. The Third Circuit Solicitor's Office prosecutes all felony cases in General Sessions Court for Lee County and the three other circuit counties. The Solicitor's Office manages prosecution from initial charging through final disposition for all General Sessions felony matters in Lee County.
When a felony arrest is made in Lee County, the case proceeds through bond hearing, grand jury indictment, and trial or plea in General Sessions Court at the Lee County Courthouse in Bishopville. Each step generates documents filed with the Clerk of Court. Lee County shares the Third Circuit with three neighboring counties, and the circuit's Solicitor's Office coordinates prosecution of felony cases across all four counties. The Clerk of Court in Bishopville maintains these records for public access.
How to Search Lee County Felony Records
The Lee County Public Index at publicindex.sccourts.org/lee 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 Lee County felony cases. Accept the disclaimer before beginning your search.
In-person access to Lee County felony records is available at the Clerk of Court at 123 S. Main Street in Bishopville. Bring a valid photo ID. For statewide criminal history including Lee 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 provides name-based criminal history results updated monthly.
Lee 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.
Lee County General Sessions Court and Felony Classes
The Lee 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 Lee County felony record shows the charge, statute citation, felony class, and sentence imposed by the court.
For current inmate information for Lee County residents serving state prison sentences, use the SCDC inmate search at doc.sc.gov. The sex offender registry for Lee County is searchable at scor.sled.sc.gov. The Lee County Sheriff is responsible for local sex offender registration under S.C. Code Ann. § 23-3-430.
Nearby Counties
Lee County is part of the Third Judicial Circuit with Clarendon, Sumter, and Williamsburg counties. These nearby counties each maintain separate General Sessions Court felony records.