Oconee County Felony Records

Oconee County felony records are maintained by the Clerk of Court at 205 W. Main Street in Walhalla. All felony cases in Oconee County go through the General Sessions Court, part of the Tenth Judicial Circuit. The Clerk of Court maintains records of criminal cases heard in General Sessions Court including sentence sheets, arrest warrants, indictments, and pleadings. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Copies cost $0.20 per page and certification of documents costs $10. Oconee County is South Carolina's westernmost county, bordering both Georgia and North Carolina in the Blue Ridge foothills. Felony records from 1990 forward are available through the South Carolina Public Index.

Oconee County Clerk of Court

The Oconee County Clerk of Court at 205 W. Main Street in Walhalla, phone (864) 638-4280, maintains records of criminal cases heard in General Sessions Court. The office keeps sentence sheets, arrest warrants, indictments, and pleadings for all Oconee County felony cases. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Copies cost $0.20 per page. Certification of documents costs $10 per document. All felony case records from the General Sessions Court are maintained at the Clerk's office in Walhalla.

The Oconee County Sheriff's Office at 415 S. Pine Street in Walhalla, phone (864) 638-4117, provides an online inmate search tool through the Zuercher Portal at oconeelaw.com and a Records Search Portal for accessing arrest reports. FOIA requests are accepted by mail. The Sheriff's Office maintains arrest records for Oconee County and operates the county detention center. The inmate search tool allows the public to check on individuals held pre-trial on felony charges.

The Oconee County Sheriff's Office at oconeelaw.com serves the westernmost county in South Carolina with a full-service law enforcement presence, providing public access to inmate search and arrest records through the Zuercher Portal and Records Search Portal for individuals with questions about Oconee County felony arrests and pre-trial detention status.

Tenth Circuit and Oconee County Felony Prosecution

Oconee County is part of the Tenth Judicial Circuit of South Carolina along with Anderson County. The Tenth Circuit Solicitor's Office prosecutes all felony cases in General Sessions Court for both Oconee and Anderson counties. Oconee County's position along the Georgia and North Carolina state lines makes it a unique jurisdiction in the circuit, as felony arrests can involve individuals from multiple states. The Solicitor's Office manages prosecution of all General Sessions Court felony matters originating in Oconee County.

When a felony arrest is made in Oconee County, the case proceeds through bond hearing, grand jury indictment, and trial or plea in General Sessions Court at the Oconee County Courthouse in Walhalla. Each step generates documents filed with the Clerk of Court. The Oconee County Sheriff's Office, which serves the county as the primary law enforcement agency, maintains the Records Search Portal for public access to arrest reports and uses the Zuercher Portal for inmate lookups for those held pending felony proceedings.

How to Search Oconee County Felony Records

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

In-person access to Oconee County felony records is available at the Clerk of Court at 205 W. Main Street in Walhalla. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Copies are $0.20 per page. For statewide criminal history including Oconee 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.

Oconee 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.

Oconee County General Sessions Court and Felony Classes

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

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

Nearby Counties

Oconee County is part of the Tenth Judicial Circuit with Anderson County. These nearby counties each maintain separate General Sessions Court felony records.

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