Union County Felony Records

Union County felony records are maintained by the Clerk of Court with a mailing address of PO Box 703 in Union. All felony cases in Union County go through the General Sessions Court, part of the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit. The Honorable Stephanie Candler Kitchens serves as Clerk of Court and also serves as Register of Deeds for Union County. The Clerk's office maintains court records dating back to 1785, providing a continuous legal record of the county's history. Union County is a rural Upstate South Carolina county situated between Spartanburg and Chester counties. Felony records from 1990 forward are searchable through the South Carolina Public Index.

Union County Clerk of Court

The Honorable Stephanie Candler Kitchens serves as the Union County Clerk of Court with a mailing address of PO Box 703, Union SC 29379. The office phone is (864) 429-1630 and fax is (864) 429-1715. The Clerk also serves as Register of Deeds for Union County. The office maintains General Sessions felony case records along with all other court filings. Court records in Union 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 online Public Index.

The Union County Law Enforcement Center in Union, phone (864) 429-1630, maintains arrest records and detention information for individuals held pre-trial on felony charges. When a felony arrest is made in Union County, the arrest documentation becomes part of the General Sessions Court file once formal charges are filed with the Clerk of Court. For current detention status of individuals awaiting resolution of Union County felony cases, contact the Law Enforcement Center directly.

Sixteenth Circuit and Union County Felony Prosecution

Union County is part of the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit of South Carolina along with York County. The Sixteenth Circuit Solicitor's Office prosecutes all felony cases in General Sessions Court for both Union and York counties. York County is the more populous of the two Sixteenth Circuit counties, but Union County's cases are prosecuted through the same circuit Solicitor's Office. The Solicitor manages all aspects of felony prosecution from initial charging through final disposition for cases originating in Union County.

When a felony arrest is made in Union County, the case proceeds through bond hearing, grand jury indictment, and trial or plea in General Sessions Court at the Union County Courthouse. Each step generates documents filed with the Clerk of Court. The Clerk of Court, who also serves as Register of Deeds, maintains a complete record of Union County court proceedings dating to 1785, providing a legal archive covering more than two centuries of the county's criminal justice history.

How to Search Union County Felony Records

The Union County Public Index at publicindex.sccourts.org/union provides free online access to Circuit Court records for the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit. Felony records from 1990 forward are searchable by party name or case number. The system shows case status, charges, hearing dates, and disposition for Union County felony cases. Accept the disclaimer before beginning your search.

In-person access to Union County felony records is available at the Clerk of Court office in Union. Bring a valid photo ID. For historical records predating 1990, in-person requests are required since the online system covers records from 1990 forward. For statewide criminal history including Union 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.

Union 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.

Union County General Sessions Court and Felony Classes

The Union 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 Union County felony record shows the charge, statute citation, felony class, and sentence imposed by the court.

For current inmate information for Union County residents serving state prison sentences, use the SCDC inmate search at doc.sc.gov. For those held pre-trial in Union County, contact the Union County Law Enforcement Center at (864) 429-1630. The sex offender registry for Union County is searchable at scor.sled.sc.gov. The Union County Sheriff is responsible for local sex offender registration under S.C. Code Ann. § 23-3-430.

Nearby Counties

Union County is part of the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit with York County. These nearby counties each maintain separate General Sessions Court felony records.

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