Newberry County Felony Records
Newberry County felony records are maintained by the Clerk of Court at 1226 College Street in Newberry. All felony cases in Newberry County go through the General Sessions Court, part of the Eighth Judicial Circuit. Elizabeth P. Folk serves as Clerk of Court. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, with document recording hours of 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Copies cost $0.35 per page. The Clerk's office has issued a warning to the public about an ongoing scam: the Clerk's office never asks for payment over the phone for missed jury duty. Newberry County is a central South Carolina county with felony records from 1990 forward available through the South Carolina Public Index.
Newberry County Quick Facts
Newberry County Clerk of Court
Elizabeth P. Folk serves as the Newberry County Clerk of Court at 1226 College Street in Newberry (mailing address PO Drawer 10, Newberry SC 29108). The office phone is (803) 321-2110 and fax is (803) 321-2111. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Document recording hours are 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Copies cost $0.35 per page. The Newberry County Clerk's office has advised the public that the office never requests payment over the phone for missed jury duty. Anyone receiving such a call should be aware it is a scam and not affiliated with the court.
The Newberry County Sheriff's Office at 520 Wilson Road in Newberry, phone (803) 321-2222, maintains arrest records and operates the county detention center. When a felony arrest is made in Newberry 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 for felony cases originating in Newberry County.
The Newberry County Clerk of Court page at newberrycounty.gov provides information on court services, office hours, document recording hours, copy fees, and the public scam warning about phone calls falsely claiming to be from the Clerk's office, along with access to Newberry County felony records through the Public Index.
The Newberry County Clerk of Court page at newberrycounty.gov provides contact information and office hours for the Clerk's office at 1226 College Street, details on copy fees, a warning about a jury duty payment scam targeting county residents, and guidance on accessing Newberry County felony records through the General Sessions Court system.
| Clerk of Court | Elizabeth P. Folk |
|---|---|
| Address | 1226 College Street Newberry, SC |
| Mailing | PO Drawer 10, Newberry, SC 29108 |
| Phone | (803) 321-2110 |
| Fax | (803) 321-2111 |
| Hours | Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Recording: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Copy Fees | $0.35 per page |
| Sheriff | 520 Wilson Road, Newberry, SC 29108 (803) 321-2222 |
| Public Index | publicindex.sccourts.org/newberry |
Eighth Circuit and Newberry County Felony Prosecution
Newberry County is part of the Eighth Judicial Circuit of South Carolina. The Eighth Circuit covers Abbeville, Greenwood, Laurens, and Newberry counties. The Eighth Circuit Solicitor's Office, reachable at (864) 942-8800, prosecutes all felony cases in General Sessions Court for all four circuit counties including Newberry County. The Solicitor's Office handles prosecution of all General Sessions felony matters from initial charging through final disposition.
When a felony arrest is made in Newberry County, the case proceeds through bond hearing, grand jury indictment, and trial or plea in General Sessions Court at the Newberry County Courthouse on College Street. Each step generates documents filed with the Clerk of Court. Newberry County is situated in the central Midlands region of South Carolina, and its General Sessions Court handles felony cases originating throughout the county including from the City of Newberry and surrounding rural communities.
How to Search Newberry County Felony Records
The Newberry County Public Index at publicindex.sccourts.org/newberry 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 Newberry County felony cases. Accept the disclaimer before beginning your search.
In-person access to Newberry County felony records is available at the Clerk of Court at 1226 College Street in Newberry during office hours of 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Copies are $0.35 per page. Bring a valid photo ID. For statewide criminal history including Newberry 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.
Newberry 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.
Newberry County General Sessions Court and Felony Classes
The Newberry 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 Newberry County felony record shows the charge, statute citation, felony class, and sentence imposed.
For current inmate information for Newberry County residents serving state prison sentences, use the SCDC inmate search at doc.sc.gov. For those held pre-trial in Newberry County, contact the Sheriff's Office at (803) 321-2222. The sex offender registry for Newberry County is searchable at scor.sled.sc.gov. The Newberry County Sheriff is responsible for local sex offender registration under S.C. Code Ann. § 23-3-430.
Nearby Counties
Newberry County is part of the Eighth Judicial Circuit with Abbeville, Greenwood, and Laurens counties. These nearby counties each maintain separate General Sessions Court felony records.