Lexington County Felony Records

Lexington County felony records are maintained by the Clerk of Court at 205 East Main Street in Lexington. All felony cases in Lexington County go through the General Sessions Court, part of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit. Lisa M. Comer serves as Clerk of Court. The office handles filing and record-keeping for civil, criminal, family, and probate cases, along with docket management for hearings, trials, and proceedings. Online services include case records search, court calendars, and forms download. Lexington County borders Richland County and is home to one of South Carolina's fastest-growing communities in the greater Columbia metropolitan area. Felony records from 1990 forward are searchable through the South Carolina Public Index.

Lexington County Clerk of Court

Lisa M. Comer serves as the Lexington County Clerk of Court at 205 East Main Street in Lexington, phone (803) 785-8212. The office provides filing and record-keeping for civil, criminal, family, and probate cases along with docket management for all hearings, trials, and court proceedings. Online services include case records search, court calendars, and forms download at lexingtoncountycourts.org. Copies are $0.25 per page. Certification of documents costs $5.

The Lexington County Sheriff's Department inmate search is available online through jail.lexingtonsheriff.net. The Sheriff's Department is located at 521 Gibson Road in Lexington, phone (803) 785-8230. The online Inmate Inquiry system allows searching by name, primary charge, arrest date, and booking agency for current inmates and recent bookings. The Sheriff's Department maintains records of felony arrests for 75 years and misdemeanor arrests for 25 years, among the longest retention periods in South Carolina.

The Lexington County Clerk of Court site at lexingtoncountycourts.org provides online access to case records search and court calendars for the Eleventh Judicial Circuit, with guidance on accessing Lexington County felony records through both online and in-person requests at the courthouse on East Main Street.

The Lexington County inmate search at jail.lexingtonsheriff.net allows the public to find individuals currently held in the Lexington County detention facility by searching by name, primary charge, arrest date, or booking agency, providing current booking status and charge information for those awaiting disposition of Lexington County felony cases.

Eleventh Circuit and Lexington County Felony Prosecution

Lexington County is part of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit of South Carolina. The Eleventh Circuit Solicitor's Office prosecutes all felony cases in General Sessions Court for the circuit's counties. As one of South Carolina's most populous and fastest-growing counties in the greater Columbia metro area, Lexington County generates a substantial General Sessions Court caseload each year. The Solicitor's Office manages all aspects of felony prosecution from initial charging through final disposition for cases filed at the Lexington County Courthouse.

When a felony arrest is made in Lexington County, the case proceeds through bond hearing, grand jury indictment, and trial or plea in General Sessions Court at the Lexington County Courthouse on East Main Street. Each step generates documents filed with the Clerk of Court. The Lexington County Sheriff's Department maintains felony arrest records for 75 years, ensuring that historical felony case information remains accessible through proper public records channels long after case disposition.

How to Search Lexington County Felony Records

The Lexington County Public Index at publicindex.sccourts.org/lexington provides free online access to Circuit Court records for the Eleventh Judicial Circuit. Search by party name, case number, or date filed. Felony records from 1990 forward are searchable. The system shows case status, charges, hearing dates, and disposition for Lexington County felony cases. Accept the disclaimer before beginning your search.

In-person access to Lexington County felony records is available at the Clerk of Court at 205 East Main Street in Lexington. Bring a valid photo ID. Copies are $0.25 per page. For statewide criminal history including Lexington County felony records, use SLED CATCH at catch.sled.sc.gov. The fee is $25 plus $1 online and covers all 46 South Carolina counties.

Lexington 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.

Lexington County General Sessions Court and Felony Classes

The Lexington 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 Lexington County felony record shows the charge, statute citation, felony class, and sentence imposed.

For current inmate information for Lexington County residents serving state prison sentences, use the SCDC inmate search at doc.sc.gov. For those held pre-trial in Lexington County, use the Inmate Inquiry system at jail.lexingtonsheriff.net. The sex offender registry for Lexington County is searchable at scor.sled.sc.gov. The Lexington County Sheriff is responsible for local sex offender registration under S.C. Code Ann. § 23-3-430.

Cities in Lexington County

Lexington County includes the Town of Lexington among its major communities. All felony cases for Lexington County residents are filed at the General Sessions Court in Lexington.

Nearby Counties

Lexington County is part of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit. These nearby counties each maintain separate General Sessions Court felony records.

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