Find Court Records in Greenville, SC
Greenville is the seat of Greenville County and one of South Carolina's most active legal jurisdictions. Court records in Greenville span the Greenville Municipal Court, the Greenville County Circuit Court, Family Court, and the Magistrate Court system. Whether you need a traffic case record, a criminal court filing, or a family court document, this guide covers the key access points for Greenville court records and explains how to search both online and in person.
Greenville Quick Facts
Greenville Municipal Court Records
The Greenville Municipal Court is at 426 North Main Street, Greenville, SC 29601. The court phone is 864-467-6650, and the fax is 864-467-6651. Court hours run Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. This court handles traffic violations, misdemeanor criminal cases, and city ordinance violations within Greenville city limits.
The image below comes from the official Greenville Municipal Court page, where you can find court payment options, record request procedures, and court session times.
Records requests are accepted in person, by mail, or by fax to 864-467-6651. Telephone requests are not accepted. Mail requests to Greenville Municipal Court, Attention: Records, 426 North Main Street, Greenville, SC 29601. Include your full name, case or ticket number, and a description of the records you need. Copy fees apply.
Online payments for Greenville court fines are available at greenvillesc.gov/pay. Most court payments are accepted online, though some case types require a court appearance or alternative payment method. Contact the court at 864-467-6650 for tickets issued before August 31, 2017 or for questions about specific cases.
Greenville Court Payments and Online Access
The image below is from the Greenville court payments portal, which serves as the city's central hub for paying traffic fines and municipal court obligations online.
Paying a fine online is treated as a guilty plea and forfeiture of the fine amount. If you want to contest a charge, you should appear on your scheduled court date rather than paying online. Payment plans may be available for qualifying cases. In-person payments are accepted Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Greenville Homeless Court Program
The image below comes from the Greenville Homeless Court page. This specialized court program is available for individuals who were homeless at the time of charging.
The Homeless Court helps participants complete treatment or rehabilitation programs, which can result in fine dismissals or dismissal of underlying charges in some cases. It is a voluntary program and eligibility must be confirmed through the court. Contact the Greenville Municipal Court at 864-467-6650 for details on how to apply.
How to Search Greenville County Court Records
The Greenville County Clerk of Court maintains Circuit Court, Family Court, and Probate records for all of Greenville County. The office is at 305 East North Street, Greenville County Courthouse, Greenville, SC 29601, phone 864.467.8551. The Family Court office is at 350 Halton Road, Greenville, SC 29607, phone 864.467.5800.
The Greenville County Public Index is available at greenvillecounty.org/scjd/publicindex/. This tool lets you search Circuit, Family, and Probate Court records at no charge. In-person copy requests can be made at Suite 228, Greenville County Courthouse, Monday through Friday 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Non-certified copies are $0.25 per page, and certified copies are $10.00 per document.
The statewide SC Judicial Department Public Index also provides access to Greenville Municipal Court records, along with county-level filings. Greenville Municipal Court is among the courts listed as participating in this system.
Note: Bench warrant information for Greenville Municipal Court is available by contacting the court directly at 864-467-6650 or by visiting 426 North Main Street in person.
Criminal Court Records in Greenville
Felony criminal cases for Greenville residents are heard in the General Sessions division of the Greenville County Circuit Court. The Solicitor's Office prosecutes these matters, and records are maintained by the Greenville County Clerk of Court. Search General Sessions records through the Greenville County Public Index or the statewide SC portal.
For statewide background checks, the SLED CATCH system provides name-based criminal history searches across South Carolina for $25 plus $1 online. Mail requests go to SLED Records Department, P.O. Box 21398, Columbia, SC 29221-1398. The Greenville Police Department, at 4 McGee Street, Greenville, SC 29601, maintains incident and arrest reports for city matters. FOIA requests for police records go to the City Attorney's Office at 864-467-4373.
Family Court Records for Greenville Residents
Greenville County Family Court handles divorce, child custody and support, adoptions, and domestic violence proceedings for Greenville residents. The Family Court office at 350 Halton Road is the main location for in-person records requests and document access. Phone: 864.467.5800.
Many family court records can be searched online through the Greenville County Public Index. However, sealed cases, juvenile records, and adoption proceedings are restricted from general public access. Contact the Clerk of Court at 864.467.8551 for guidance on accessing specific family court files.
Public Records and FOIA in Greenville
South Carolina's Freedom of Information Act is at Title 30, Chapter 4. For City of Greenville records, FOIA requests go to the Office of the City Attorney, 206 South Main Street, Greenville, SC 29602, phone 864-467-4373. Email requests are accepted, though written requests are preferred. You can create an account online to track the status of your submission.
Fees may be charged when the request requires significant employee resources. A recent FOIA request in Greenville carried a $30 fee that was required before records were released. Fees may be waived or reduced if the information primarily benefits the general public. Information may not be used for commercial solicitation under SC Code Ann § 30-2-50.
Greenville County Court Records
The Greenville County Clerk of Court is the official keeper of Circuit Court, Family Court, and Probate records for Greenville and all of Greenville County. Visit the county page for full information on court locations and search tools.
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