Williamsburg County Felony Records

Williamsburg County felony records are maintained by the Clerk of Court at 125 Courthouse Square in Kingstree. All felony cases in Williamsburg County go through the General Sessions Court, part of the Third Judicial Circuit. The Clerk of Court manages criminal, civil, and family court records for Williamsburg County. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Williamsburg County is a rural Pee Dee region county with Kingstree as the county seat. The county shares the Third Judicial Circuit with Clarendon, Lee, and Sumter counties. Felony records from 1990 forward are searchable through the South Carolina Public Index.

Williamsburg County Clerk of Court

The Williamsburg County Clerk of Court at 125 Courthouse Square in Kingstree, phone (843) 355-9321, manages criminal, civil, and family court records for Williamsburg County. The office maintains Circuit Court felony case records through the General Sessions division, along with Family Court records covering divorce, custody, and child support matters. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. All sentence sheets, indictments, warrants, and other General Sessions Court filings for Williamsburg County felony cases are maintained at the Kingstree courthouse.

The Williamsburg County Sheriff's Office at 205 E Main Street in Kingstree, phone (843) 355-6381, maintains arrest records, warrant records, and Detention Center records for individuals held pre-trial on felony charges. When a felony arrest is made in Williamsburg County, the arrest documentation becomes part of the General Sessions Court case record once formal charges are filed with the Clerk of Court. The Sheriff's Office coordinates with the Clerk to ensure complete documentation of all felony cases originating in Williamsburg County.

The Williamsburg County Clerk of Court page at williamsburgcounty.sc.gov provides contact information and details on the criminal, civil, and family court record-keeping functions of the Clerk's office in Kingstree, with guidance for members of the public seeking Williamsburg County felony records through in-person visits or the South Carolina Public Index.

Third Circuit and Williamsburg County Felony Prosecution

Williamsburg County is part of the Third Judicial Circuit of South Carolina along with Clarendon, Lee, and Sumter counties. The Third Circuit Solicitor's Office prosecutes all felony cases in General Sessions Court for all four circuit counties. Williamsburg County is the easternmost county in the Third Circuit, sharing borders with Horry, Georgetown, Florence, and Marion counties. The Solicitor's Office manages all aspects of felony prosecution from initial charging through final disposition for cases originating in Williamsburg County.

When a felony arrest is made in Williamsburg County, the case proceeds through bond hearing, grand jury indictment, and trial or plea in General Sessions Court at the Williamsburg County Courthouse in Kingstree. Each step generates documents filed with the Clerk of Court. The Third Circuit also provides Magistrate Court services at the Summary Court level for misdemeanor offenses and preliminary hearings in felony matters before cases are bound over to General Sessions Court for grand jury consideration.

How to Search Williamsburg County Felony Records

The Williamsburg County Public Index at publicindex.sccourts.org/williamsburg provides free online access to Circuit Court and Summary Court records for the Third 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 Williamsburg County felony cases. Accept the disclaimer before beginning your search.

In-person access to Williamsburg County felony records is available at the Clerk of Court at 125 Courthouse Square in Kingstree. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. For statewide criminal history including Williamsburg 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.

Williamsburg 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.

Williamsburg County General Sessions Court and Felony Classes

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

For current inmate information for Williamsburg County residents serving state prison sentences, use the SCDC inmate search at doc.sc.gov. For those held pre-trial in Williamsburg County, contact the Sheriff's Office at (843) 355-6381. The sex offender registry for Williamsburg County is searchable at scor.sled.sc.gov. The Williamsburg County Sheriff is responsible for local sex offender registration under S.C. Code Ann. § 23-3-430.

Nearby Counties

Williamsburg County is part of the Third Judicial Circuit with Clarendon, Lee, and Sumter counties. These nearby counties each maintain separate General Sessions Court felony records.

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