Easley Court Records
Easley court records include cases from the Easley Municipal Court and from the Pickens County Circuit, Family, and Probate Courts. Easley is the largest city in Pickens County, and residents have access to both city-level and county-level court systems. The South Carolina Public Index provides free online access to Pickens County case records. In-person requests go to the Pickens County Clerk of Court in the city of Pickens. This guide explains each court and how to search Easley court records by name, case number, or date.
Easley Quick Facts
Easley Municipal Court Records
The Easley Municipal Court is located at 220 North West Main Street, Easley, SC. Phone: 864-855-7915. The court handles traffic citations, city ordinance violations, and minor criminal matters within the City of Easley. More information about the court and its procedures is available at cityofeasley.com/entities/municipal-court.
The following image from the City of Easley's municipal court page shows the court's information, online payment options, and procedures for responding to a citation or attending a hearing in Easley.
The City of Easley's municipal court page is the main resource for questions about city citations, scheduled hearings, and available payment options for fines in Easley.
Like all municipal courts in South Carolina, the Easley Municipal Court is a court not of record. Defendants who disagree with a decision can appeal to the Pickens County Court of Common Pleas, which is the civil division of the Circuit Court. Appeals must be filed promptly after the original ruling. The fine amount may need to be posted during the appeal process.
Online payments are available for most Easley municipal court cases. The court also accepts standard in-person payment methods. Call the court for specific questions about your case or to confirm your hearing date and time.
Easley Magistrate Court and County Court Records
Pickens County Magistrate Court has an Easley office located at West End Hall, 135 Folger Avenue. Phone: 864-850-7076. This court handles misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic violations, civil matters up to $7,500, and preliminary hearings for felony charges in the Easley area. Chief Magistrate for Pickens County is the Hon. Brian E. Swafford. Associate Chief Magistrate is the Hon. Michael A. Baker.
Magistrate court records are not part of the main state Public Index. For a case handled at the Easley magistrate location, contact the office directly. Bond hearings for Pickens County are handled at the bond court location, which shares the same judicial structure as the magistrate courts. The main bond court is reached at 864-898-5551.
The Pickens County Clerk of Court is the Hon. Harold "Pat" Welborn, Jr., who has served since November 2008. The office is at the Pickens County Courthouse, 214 E. Main Street, Pickens, SC 29671. Mailing address: PO Box 215, Pickens, SC 29671. Phone: 864-898-5857. Fax: 864-898-5863. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
Pickens County is part of the 13th Judicial Circuit along with Greenville County. Circuit Court judges rotate between the two counties. Circuit Court records for Easley residents include civil cases in the Court of Common Pleas and criminal cases in the Court of General Sessions.
The SLED CATCH background check system is shown in the image below from the state's website, which is a key resource for checking criminal histories tied to Easley and Pickens County.
The SLED CATCH system is the state's official resource for name-based criminal history searches covering all of South Carolina, including Pickens County and the City of Easley.
How to Search Easley Court Records Online
Pickens County court records are searchable through the SC Judicial Branch case records search. Select Pickens County to access the Public Index. You can search by case number, name, CDR code, date, or indictment. Results show real-time case information including docket entries, case status, and party names.
The online portal covers Circuit Court and Family Court records. Criminal case lookups and civil case searches are available through the system. For large requests or certified copies, contact the Clerk's office by phone or mail. The Common Pleas division can be reached at 864-898-5866. Family Court requests for large volumes can be handled through 864-898-5363. Mail requests go to PO Box 215, Pickens, SC 29671.
Standard copy fees for Pickens County records are $0.25 per page with a $1.00 certification fee per document. Photo ID is required for in-person records access. Processing time for recent cases is typically five to seven business days. Payment must be made by cash, money order, or cashier's check. Personal checks are generally not accepted.
Pickens County also maintains an online Register of Deeds system with GIS-enabled search tools for property records. That system is separate from the court records Public Index and is maintained by the Hon. Paul A. McGuffin. The Register's office is at 222 McDaniel Ave, Suite B5, Pickens, SC 29671. Phone: 864-898-5865.
Note: Easley Municipal Court records are not included in the county Public Index. For those records, contact the Easley Municipal Court directly at 864-855-7915.Criminal Records in Easley
Felony criminal cases for Easley residents are handled by the Pickens County Court of General Sessions. These records are maintained by the Clerk of Court in Pickens and are searchable through the Public Index. Misdemeanor and traffic matters may go through the Easley magistrate court or the Easley Municipal Court depending on the nature of the charge.
The Pickens County traffic court is centralized at a specific location for the county. Fraudulent check court is centralized at the Liberty location. For bond hearings, contact the bond court at 864-898-5551. All bond court procedures follow state rules for the magistrate system.
For a statewide criminal history check, use the SLED CATCH portal. The fee is $25 non-refundable, plus a $1 convenience charge for online submissions. You must provide a last name, first initial, and date of birth for an exact match. Results include conviction data and pending charges across South Carolina. Mail requests take two to four weeks and require a business check, certified check, or money order. No personal checks are accepted. Fingerprint-based searches provide the most accurate results.
The Pickens County Sheriff's Office is a local resource for arrest records and current inmate information. Contact the Sheriff's Office through the county's official website for guidance on arrest history requests for Pickens County.
Probate and Family Court Records in Easley
Pickens County Probate Court is located at the County Administration Facility, 222 McDaniel Avenue, B-16, Pickens, SC 29671. Phone: 864-898-5903. Fax: 864-898-5924. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Probate Judge is the Hon. David K. Allison. The Probate Court handles estates, wills, trusts, guardianships, conservatorships, marriage licenses, and involuntary commitments.
Estate records from Pickens County are generally available to the public. Guardianship records may have restricted access. Marriage licenses are issued at the Probate Court with valid identification. Online records are available through the SC Probate Court website for some case types.
Pickens County Family Court handles divorce, custody, support, adoption, and domestic violence matters for all county residents including Easley. Records are held by the Clerk of Court and may be partially searchable through the Public Index. Sealed records, including adoptions and juvenile cases, require a court petition for access.
Note: Marriage license records in Pickens County are held by the Probate Court. Divorce records are maintained by the Clerk of Court.FOIA Requests for Easley Court Records
South Carolina's Freedom of Information Act at SC Code Title 30, Chapter 4 covers public records held by both the City of Easley and Pickens County. Most court records are public unless sealed or covered by a statutory exemption. Court case files are requested through the Pickens County Clerk of Court. City administrative records are requested through the City of Easley.
Submit written requests to the Clerk of Court at PO Box 215, Pickens, SC 29671. Include a specific description of the records you need. A response is required within 10 business days for records under two years old and 20 business days for older records. Records must be produced within 30 calendar days of a positive response. Fees apply for search time and copies. A written denial with a legal basis is required if records are withheld.
Pickens County Court Records
Easley is the largest city in Pickens County, and county-level court records cover all civil, criminal, family, and probate matters for Easley residents. The full Pickens County court directory and search resources are available on the county page.
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