Marion County Felony Records

Marion County felony records are maintained by the Clerk of Court with a mailing address of PO Box 446 in Marion. All felony cases in Marion County go through the General Sessions Court, part of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit. The Clerk of Court office hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM for in-person requests. Inactive cases may be filed off-site and require one day to retrieve. Cases prior to 1990 were filmed and must be re-created, requiring additional preparation time. Marion County felony records from 1990 forward are searchable online through the South Carolina Public Index.

Marion County Clerk of Court

The Marion County Clerk of Court (mailing address PO Box 446, Marion SC 29571) handles General Sessions felony records and all other court filings for Marion County. The office phone is (843) 423-8240 and office hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Mail requests for copies are accepted at $1.00 per page for judgment and sentence copies, with a processing time of 7 to 10 working days. Requestors should note that court date changes cannot be arranged through the Clerk's Office; those matters require contacting an attorney. Disposition information is not provided over the phone.

Inactive cases filed off-site require one day to retrieve when requested in person at the Marion County Courthouse. Cases dated prior to 1990 were filmed and must be re-created, which requires additional preparation time. The Marion County Sheriff's Office at 2710 E. Highway 76 in Marion, phone (843) 423-8232, maintains arrest records and operates the county detention center. When a felony arrest is made in Marion County, the arresting agency paperwork becomes part of the General Sessions Court file once charges are formally filed with the Clerk of Court.

The Marion County Clerk of Court site at marioncountyclerk.org provides contact information and procedures for accessing Marion County felony records through in-person visits or mail requests, with information on copy fees, processing time, and important notes on how to handle cases with pre-1990 records that require additional preparation time.

Twelfth Circuit and Marion County Felony Prosecution

Marion County is part of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit of South Carolina along with Florence County. The Twelfth Circuit Solicitor's Office prosecutes all felony cases in General Sessions Court for both Marion and Florence counties. Marion County is situated in the Pee Dee region of South Carolina and shares its circuit with the more populous Florence County. The Solicitor's Office coordinates prosecution across both counties for all General Sessions felony matters.

When a felony arrest is made in Marion County, the case proceeds through bond hearing, grand jury indictment, and trial or plea in General Sessions Court at the Marion County Courthouse. Each step generates documents filed with the Clerk of Court. Failure to appear for any scheduled court date may result in an arrest warrant being issued and bond being forfeited. The Clerk's office emphasizes that those with court dates must contact their attorney rather than the Clerk's office for any questions about changing court appearances.

How to Search Marion County Felony Records

The Marion County Public Index at publicindex.sccourts.org/marion 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 Marion County felony cases. Accept the disclaimer before beginning your search. Note that cases prior to 1990 were filmed and are not available through the online system.

In-person access to Marion County felony records is available at the Clerk of Court during business hours of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Mail requests are accepted at $1.00 per page for judgment and sentence copies, with a processing time of 7 to 10 working days. For statewide criminal history including Marion 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.

Marion 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.

Marion County General Sessions Court and Felony Classes

The Marion 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 Marion County felony record shows the charge, statute citation, felony class, and sentence imposed by the court.

For current inmate information for Marion County residents serving state prison sentences, use the SCDC inmate search at doc.sc.gov. For those held pre-trial in Marion County, contact the Sheriff's Office at (843) 423-8232. The sex offender registry for Marion County is searchable at scor.sled.sc.gov. The Marion County Sheriff is responsible for local sex offender registration under S.C. Code Ann. § 23-3-430.

Nearby Counties

Marion County is part of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit with Florence County. These nearby counties each maintain separate General Sessions Court felony records.

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