Guidelines for Accessing General Sessions Court Records
The Clerk of Court’s Office is responsible for maintaining court documents for General Sessions court cases. Please note that we do
not retain records for Magistrate/Municipal Court or State Grand Jury cases, nor do we provide copies of documents filed with other
agencies or included in individual attorney files. Any documents not sealed by the court or exempted from disclosure by law are considered
public records and are accessible upon request.
How to Request Copies of Court Records:
Requests for copies of court records must be made either:
- In person: Visit the Criminal Records Department of the Circuit Court Division of the
Clerk of Court’s Office, located at Suite 228, Greenville County Courthouse, 305 East North Street, Greenville, SC.
- By email: Send your request to coccriminalrecords@greenvillecounty.org.
Information Required for Requests:
When requesting copies, please provide the following details to ensure your request is processed efficiently:
- Arrest Warrant Number and/or Indictment Number for the case.
- A clear list of the specific documents you wish to receive.
This information can be researched using the Public Index at
https://www2.greenvillecounty.org/scjd/publicindex.
Note that on the Public Index, the arrest warrant number is referred to as the “case number.”
The Public Index contains the entire list of filings that our Office has regarding any matter. Agency specific documents must be requested from the agency which possess the document(s).
Our Office cannot recommend which filings you should request. Additionally, by law our Office cannot interpret or offer any guidance on any information contained in a filing.
Important Notes:
- Timing: Documents for cases recently heard in court may not be immediately available due to the time required for processing.
Please allow 2–3 business days after case adjudication before submitting your request. Our online records go back to 1984.
- Redactions: Records provided may have personally identifiable information of the defendant or other individuals redacted in compliance with South Carolina law.
Fees for Copies and Services:
- Copy Fees: $0.25 per page.
- Certified Copies: $10.00 per certification.
- Exemplifications: $10.00.
- Freedom of Information Act Research/Redaction Fees: For requests requiring more than 15 minutes to prepare,
a fee of $18.00 per hour will be charged, prorated in 15-minute increments.
Payment Methods:
Payment is required at the time copies are made. We accept cash, money orders, or cashier’s checks.
Certified Copies:
A certified copy is an official reproduction of an original court document that has been verified and attested by the Clerk of Court.
Certified copies include the Clerk of Court’s seal, confirming their authenticity.
Office Location and Hours
The Criminal Records Department of the Circuit Court Division of the Clerk of Court’s Office is located in Suite 228,
Greenville County Courthouse, 305 East North Street, Greenville, SC. Regular office hours are Monday through Friday,
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (closed on weekends and Greenville County holidays.)
If you have additional questions or need further assistance, please contact the Clerk of Court’s Office during regular business
hours at 864-467-8551 or send an email to coccriminalrecords@greenvillecounty.org. We are committed to providing efficient and courteous service to meet your needs.
