Saluda County Felony Records
Saluda County felony records are maintained by the Clerk of Court at 100 Church Street, Suite 6 in Saluda. All felony cases in Saluda County go through the General Sessions Court, part of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Saluda County maintains court records dating back to 1785, making the office a repository of historical as well as modern felony case records. Saluda County is a rural Midlands county situated between Lexington and Greenwood counties. Felony records from 1990 forward are searchable through the South Carolina Public Index, with historical records available in person at the courthouse.
Saluda County Quick Facts
Saluda County Clerk of Court
The Saluda County Clerk of Court at 100 Church Street, Suite 6 in Saluda (mailing address PO Box 216, Saluda SC 29138) maintains General Sessions felony case records along with all other court filings. The office phone is (864) 445-3150. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Court records in Saluda County date back to 1785, representing one of the longest continuous court record archives in South Carolina. Modern felony case records from 1990 forward are available through the Public Index online system.
The Saluda County Sheriff's Office at 205 E. Church Street in Saluda, phone (864) 445-2115, maintains arrest records and incident reports. Inmate information is available through the Sheriff's Office for those held pre-trial on felony charges. When a felony arrest is made in Saluda County, the arrest documentation becomes part of the General Sessions Court case file once formal charges are filed with the Clerk of Court at 100 Church Street.
| Address | 100 Church Street, Suite 6 Saluda, SC 29138 |
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| Mailing | PO Box 216, Saluda, SC 29138 |
| Phone | (864) 445-3150 |
| Hours | Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Records From | 1785 to present |
| Sheriff | 205 E. Church Street, Saluda, SC 29138 (864) 445-2115 |
| Public Index | publicindex.sccourts.org/saluda |
Eleventh Circuit and Saluda County Felony Prosecution
Saluda 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 the circuit's counties. Saluda County is one of South Carolina's smallest counties by population, but the Clerk's office maintains court records stretching back to 1785, providing a continuous legal record spanning more than two centuries. Modern felony cases proceed through the same General Sessions Court that has served Saluda County throughout its history.
When a felony arrest is made in Saluda County, the case proceeds through bond hearing, grand jury indictment, and trial or plea in General Sessions Court at the Saluda County Courthouse. Each step generates documents filed with the Clerk of Court. The Sheriff's Office at 205 E. Church Street serves as the primary law enforcement agency for the county and handles all felony arrest documentation before it enters the General Sessions Court system through the Clerk of Court.
How to Search Saluda County Felony Records
The Saluda County Public Index at publicindex.sccourts.org/saluda provides free online access to Circuit 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 Saluda County felony cases. Accept the disclaimer before beginning your search. For records predating 1990, in-person requests at the Clerk of Court are required.
In-person access to Saluda County felony records is available at the Clerk of Court at 100 Church Street, Suite 6 in Saluda. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. For statewide criminal history including Saluda 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.
Saluda 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.
Saluda County General Sessions Court and Felony Classes
The Saluda 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 Saluda County felony record shows the charge, statute citation, felony class, and sentence imposed by the court.
For current inmate information for Saluda County residents serving state prison sentences, use the SCDC inmate search at doc.sc.gov. For those held pre-trial in Saluda County, contact the Sheriff's Office at (864) 445-2115. The sex offender registry for Saluda County is searchable at scor.sled.sc.gov. The Saluda County Sheriff is responsible for local sex offender registration under S.C. Code Ann. § 23-3-430.
Nearby Counties
Saluda County is part of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit. These nearby counties each maintain separate General Sessions Court felony records.