Spartanburg County Felony Records
Spartanburg County felony records are maintained by the Clerk of Court at 180 Magnolia Street, 2nd Floor, Suite 2100 in Spartanburg. All felony cases in Spartanburg County go through the General Sessions Court, part of the Seventh Judicial Circuit. Amy W. Cox serves as Clerk of Court. The office handles Circuit Court records including Common Pleas and General Sessions, along with Family Court records. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Copies are $0.20 per page and certification costs $10 per document. Spartanburg County is one of South Carolina's most populous Upstate counties and a major hub of manufacturing and commerce. Felony records from 1990 forward are searchable through the South Carolina Public Index.
Spartanburg County Quick Facts
Spartanburg County Clerk of Court
Amy W. Cox serves as the Spartanburg County Clerk of Court at 180 Magnolia Street, 2nd Floor, Suite 2100 in Spartanburg, phone (864) 596-2591. The office handles Circuit Court records for both Common Pleas civil cases and General Sessions criminal cases, along with Family Court records. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Copies are $0.20 per page. Certification of documents costs $10 per document. All General Sessions felony case records including indictments, warrants, bonds, and sentence sheets are maintained by the Clerk of Court.
The Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office at spartanburgsheriff.org, phone (864) 503-4500, provides an online booking search with records of arrests within the last 72 hours. When a felony arrest is made in Spartanburg County, the booking information is made available online through the Sheriff's Office website, and the full case record enters the General Sessions Court system once formal charges are filed with the Clerk of Court. The Sheriff's Office arrest records provide the earliest public documentation of a Spartanburg County felony case.
The Spartanburg County Clerk of Court page at spartanburgcounty.org provides information on court services for General Sessions criminal cases, Common Pleas civil cases, and Family Court, along with details on office hours, copy fees, and guidance on accessing Spartanburg County felony records through the Public Index and in-person requests.
The Spartanburg County Clerk of Court page at spartanburgcounty.org provides contact information and office hours for the courthouse on Magnolia Street, details on copy fees and certification costs, and guidance for members of the public seeking Spartanburg County felony records through in-person visits or the SC Public Index online system.
The Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office at spartanburgsheriff.org provides law enforcement services for Spartanburg County including an online booking search showing arrest records from the last 72 hours, providing the earliest public record of felony arrests before cases enter the General Sessions Court system through the Clerk of Court.
The Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office at spartanburgsheriff.org serves one of South Carolina's most populous Upstate counties, providing an online booking search for recent arrest records and maintaining all pre-trial detention documentation for individuals awaiting disposition of Spartanburg County felony charges through the General Sessions Court.
| Clerk of Court | Amy W. Cox |
|---|---|
| Address | 180 Magnolia Street, 2nd Floor, Suite 2100 Spartanburg, SC 29306 |
| Phone | (864) 596-2591 |
| Hours | Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Copy Fees | $0.20 per page; Certification $10 per document |
| Sheriff | (864) 503-4500 |
| Public Index | publicindex.sccourts.org/spartanburg |
Seventh Circuit and Spartanburg County Felony Prosecution
Spartanburg County is part of the Seventh Judicial Circuit of South Carolina along with Cherokee County. The Seventh Circuit Solicitor's Office prosecutes all felony cases in General Sessions Court for both Spartanburg and Cherokee counties. Spartanburg County is significantly more populous than Cherokee County and accounts for the largest share of the circuit's General Sessions Court caseload. The Solicitor's Office manages all aspects of felony prosecution from initial charging through final disposition for cases filed in Spartanburg County.
When a felony arrest is made in Spartanburg County, the case proceeds through bond hearing, grand jury indictment, and trial or plea in General Sessions Court at the Spartanburg County Courthouse. Each step generates documents filed with the Clerk of Court on Magnolia Street. The Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office provides public visibility into the early stages of the felony process through its online booking search, which shows recent arrests before cases formally enter the General Sessions Court system.
How to Search Spartanburg County Felony Records
The Spartanburg County Public Index at publicindex.sccourts.org/spartanburg 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 Spartanburg County felony cases. Accept the disclaimer before beginning your search.
In-person access to Spartanburg County felony records is available at the Clerk of Court on the 2nd Floor at 180 Magnolia Street. Copies are $0.20 per page. For statewide criminal history including Spartanburg 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.
Spartanburg 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.
Spartanburg County General Sessions Court and Felony Classes
The Spartanburg 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 Spartanburg County felony record shows the charge, statute citation, felony class, and sentence imposed.
For current inmate information for Spartanburg County residents serving state prison sentences, use the SCDC inmate search at doc.sc.gov. For those held pre-trial in Spartanburg County, use the online booking search at spartanburgsheriff.org or call (864) 503-4500. The sex offender registry for Spartanburg County is searchable at scor.sled.sc.gov. The Spartanburg County Sheriff is responsible for local sex offender registration under S.C. Code Ann. § 23-3-430.
Cities in Spartanburg County
Spartanburg County includes the City of Spartanburg and Greer among its major communities. All felony cases for Spartanburg County residents are filed at the General Sessions Court in Spartanburg.
Nearby Counties
Spartanburg County is part of the Seventh Judicial Circuit with Cherokee County. These nearby counties each maintain separate General Sessions Court felony records.