Marlboro County Felony Records
Marlboro County felony records are maintained by the Clerk of Court at 105 East Main Street in Bennettsville. All felony cases in Marlboro County go through the General Sessions Court, part of the Fourth Judicial Circuit. Anita "Joy" Williams serves as Clerk of Court, having served in the office since January 1997. The Clerk of Court maintains all General Sessions Court records including felony indictments, warrants, bonds, and sentence sheets. Marlboro County is located in the northeastern corner of South Carolina, bordering North Carolina. Felony records from 1990 forward are searchable through the South Carolina Public Index.
Marlboro County Quick Facts
Marlboro County Clerk of Court
Anita "Joy" Williams serves as the Marlboro County Clerk of Court at 105 East Main Street in Bennettsville (mailing address PO Drawer 996, Bennettsville SC 29512). The office phone is (843) 479-5613. Williams has served the county in the Clerk of Court office since January 1997. All General Sessions criminal case records including felony indictments, warrants, bonds, and sentence sheets for Marlboro County are maintained by the Clerk of Court in Bennettsville.
The Marlboro County Sheriff's Office at 145 Broad Street in Bennettsville, phone (843) 479-5603, maintains arrest records and operates the county detention center. When a felony arrest is made in Marlboro 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 including felony warrants, booking records, and bond paperwork for cases originating in Marlboro County.
| Clerk of Court | Anita "Joy" Williams |
|---|---|
| Address | 105 East Main Street Bennettsville, SC 29512 |
| Mailing | PO Drawer 996, Bennettsville, SC 29512 |
| Phone | (843) 479-5613 |
| Sheriff | 145 Broad Street, Bennettsville, SC 29512 (843) 479-5603 |
| Public Index | publicindex.sccourts.org/marlboro |
Fourth Circuit and Marlboro County Felony Prosecution
Marlboro County is part of the Fourth Judicial Circuit of South Carolina. The Fourth Circuit covers Chesterfield, Darlington, Dillon, and Marlboro counties across the northeastern Pee Dee region. The Fourth Circuit Solicitor's Office prosecutes all felony cases in General Sessions Court for Marlboro County and the three other circuit counties. The Solicitor manages all aspects of felony prosecution from initial charging through final disposition for General Sessions matters in Marlboro County.
When a felony arrest is made in Marlboro County, the case proceeds through bond hearing, grand jury indictment, and trial or plea in General Sessions Court at the Marlboro County Courthouse in Bennettsville. Each step generates documents filed with the Clerk of Court. Marlboro County borders Robeson County, North Carolina to the north and shares the Fourth Judicial Circuit with three neighboring South Carolina counties. All felony cases for Marlboro County residents, regardless of where the arrest occurred, proceed through General Sessions Court in Bennettsville.
How to Search Marlboro County Felony Records
The Marlboro County Public Index at publicindex.sccourts.org/marlboro 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 Marlboro County felony cases. Accept the disclaimer before beginning your search.
In-person access to Marlboro County felony records is available at the Clerk of Court at 105 East Main Street in Bennettsville. Bring a valid photo ID. For statewide criminal history including Marlboro 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 a name-based criminal history search updated monthly.
Marlboro 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.
Marlboro County General Sessions Court and Felony Classes
The Marlboro 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 Marlboro County felony record shows the charge, statute citation, felony class, and sentence imposed.
For current inmate information for Marlboro County residents serving state prison sentences, use the SCDC inmate search at doc.sc.gov. For those held pre-trial in Marlboro County, contact the Sheriff's Office at (843) 479-5603. The sex offender registry for Marlboro County is searchable at scor.sled.sc.gov. The Marlboro County Sheriff is responsible for local sex offender registration under S.C. Code Ann. § 23-3-430.
Nearby Counties
Marlboro County is part of the Fourth Judicial Circuit with Chesterfield, Darlington, and Dillon counties. These nearby counties each maintain separate General Sessions Court felony records.