McCormick County Felony Records
McCormick County felony records are maintained by the Clerk of Court at 133 S. Mine Street in McCormick. All felony cases in McCormick County go through the General Sessions Court, part of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit. The Clerk of Court keeps records of criminal cases heard in General Sessions Court, schedules civil jury and non-jury trials, maintains Family Court records, and serves as administrator over jury selection. McCormick County is one of South Carolina's smallest counties by population, situated along the Georgia border in the western part of the state. Felony records from 1990 forward are searchable through the South Carolina Public Index.
McCormick County Quick Facts
McCormick County Clerk of Court
The McCormick County Clerk of Court at 133 S. Mine Street in McCormick, phone (864) 852-2195, maintains all court records for the county. The office keeps records of criminal cases heard in General Sessions Court including all felony cases, schedules civil jury and non-jury trials, maintains Family Court records covering divorce and custody matters, maintains juvenile cases and child support records, and serves as administrator over jury selection. The Clerk also records and maintains real estate records for McCormick County.
The McCormick County Magistrates Office, phone (864) 852-2316, fax (864) 852-2582, email magistrate@mccormickcountysc.org, handles minor criminal offenses, traffic violations, preliminary hearings for felony cases, and small claims civil cases up to $7,500. The Magistrates Office also issues arrest warrants and search warrants. For individuals held pre-trial on felony charges in McCormick County, contact the Sheriff's Office or the Clerk of Court for detention information.
The McCormick County Clerk of Court page at mccormickcountysc.org provides information on the court record-keeping functions of the Clerk's office, including General Sessions criminal records, Family Court records, real estate records, and jury administration for McCormick County felony cases.
The McCormick County Clerk of Court page at mccormickcountysc.org details the full range of record-keeping functions handled by the office including General Sessions Court felony records, Family Court, juvenile court records, and real estate filings, with guidance on accessing McCormick County felony records in person at the courthouse on S. Mine Street.
| Address | 133 S. Mine Street McCormick, SC 29835 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (864) 852-2195 |
| Magistrates | (864) 852-2316 magistrate@mccormickcountysc.org |
| Public Index | publicindex.sccourts.org/mccormick |
Eleventh Circuit and McCormick County Felony Prosecution
McCormick 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 McCormick County and the other circuit counties in the western Midlands region. When a felony arrest is made in McCormick County, the case proceeds through bond hearing, grand jury indictment, and trial or plea in General Sessions Court at the McCormick County Courthouse.
Each step of the felony process generates documents filed with the Clerk of Court at 133 S. Mine Street. McCormick County, as one of South Carolina's smallest counties, sees a relatively modest General Sessions Court caseload compared to more populous counties. The McCormick County Magistrates Office plays an important role in the early stages of felony proceedings by issuing arrest warrants and search warrants and conducting preliminary hearings before cases are bound over to General Sessions Court for grand jury consideration.
How to Search McCormick County Felony Records
The McCormick County Public Index at publicindex.sccourts.org/mccormick provides free online access to Circuit Court and Family 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 McCormick County felony cases. Accept the disclaimer before beginning your search.
In-person access to McCormick County felony records is available at the Clerk of Court at 133 S. Mine Street in McCormick. Bring a valid photo ID. For statewide criminal history including McCormick 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.
McCormick 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.
McCormick County General Sessions Court and Felony Classes
The McCormick 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 McCormick County felony record shows the charge, statute citation, felony class, and sentence imposed.
For current inmate information for McCormick County residents serving state prison sentences, use the SCDC inmate search at doc.sc.gov. The sex offender registry for McCormick County is searchable at scor.sled.sc.gov. The McCormick County Sheriff is responsible for local sex offender registration under S.C. Code Ann. § 23-3-430.
Nearby Counties
McCormick County is part of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit. These nearby counties each maintain separate General Sessions Court felony records.