York County Felony Records

York County felony records are maintained by the Clerk of Court at the Moss Justice Center, 1675-2A York Highway in York. All felony cases in York County go through the General Sessions Court, part of the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit. The Clerk of Court handles Circuit Court and Family Court records, along with child support and alimony payment processing. The Clerk also serves as Register of Deeds for York County. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. York County is one of South Carolina's fastest-growing counties, driven by its position in the Charlotte, NC metropolitan area. Felony records from 1990 forward are searchable through the South Carolina Public Index.

York County Clerk of Court

The York County Clerk of Court is located at the Moss Justice Center, 1675-2A York Highway in York, phone (803) 628-3039. The office handles Circuit Court records for both General Sessions criminal cases and Common Pleas civil cases, along with Family Court records. The Clerk also processes child support and alimony payments and serves as Register of Deeds for York County. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. All General Sessions felony case records including sentence sheets, indictments, warrants, and pleadings are maintained at the Moss Justice Center.

The York County Sheriff's Office at the Moss Justice Center, 1675-2A York Highway in York, phone (803) 628-3059, provides an Inmate Information Portal at yorkcountysheriff.com for current inmates and recent bookings. The online portal shows charge descriptions and bond amounts for individuals held pre-trial. An inmate search is also available through the York County Detention Center at inmatesinjail.yorkcountygov.com. The Sheriff's Office also maintains a Top 10 Wanted list online for the county.

The York County Clerk of Court page at yorkcountygov.com provides contact information for the Moss Justice Center courthouse, details on the multi-function role of the Clerk serving as both court record-keeper and Register of Deeds, and guidance for members of the public seeking York County felony records through in-person visits or the South Carolina Public Index.

The York County Sheriff's Office at yorkcountysheriff.com serves a growing Charlotte-area county with full law enforcement services including an Inmate Information Portal for pre-trial detention status, a separate inmate search at inmatesinjail.yorkcountygov.com, and an online Top 10 Wanted list, providing comprehensive public access to information about individuals involved in York County felony cases.

Sixteenth Circuit and York County Felony Prosecution

York County is part of the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit of South Carolina along with Union County. The Sixteenth Circuit Solicitor's Office prosecutes all felony cases in General Sessions Court for York County. York County's location in the Charlotte metropolitan area has driven rapid population growth and a corresponding increase in General Sessions Court caseload. The county includes Rock Hill, Fort Mill, and other growing communities that generate substantial felony case volume for the circuit Solicitor's Office.

When a felony arrest is made in York County, the case proceeds through bond hearing, grand jury indictment, and trial or plea in General Sessions Court at the Moss Justice Center in York. Each step generates documents filed with the Clerk of Court. The Moss Justice Center serves as the combined law enforcement and court facility for York County, housing both the Sheriff's Office and the Clerk of Court, making it the central hub for all York County felony record access. The York County Detention Center inmate search at inmatesinjail.yorkcountygov.com shows current bookings, charge descriptions, and bond amounts for those held pre-trial.

How to Search York County Felony Records

The York County Public Index at publicindex.sccourts.org/york 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 York County felony cases. Accept the disclaimer before beginning your search.

In-person access to York County felony records is available at the Clerk of Court at the Moss Justice Center, 1675-2A York Highway in York. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. For statewide criminal history including York 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.

York 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.

York County General Sessions Court and Felony Classes

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

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

Cities in York County

York County includes Rock Hill and Fort Mill among its major communities. All felony cases for York County residents are filed at the General Sessions Court at the Moss Justice Center in York.

Nearby Counties

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

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