Rock Hill Court Records
Rock Hill is the largest city in York County and one of the fastest-growing cities in South Carolina. Court records in Rock Hill cover a broad range of case types, from traffic and ordinance violations handled by the Rock Hill Municipal Court to felony criminal cases and civil matters processed through the York County Circuit Court. This page explains where to find Rock Hill court records, how to search online, and who to contact for in-person records requests.
Rock Hill Quick Facts
Rock Hill Municipal Court Records
The Rock Hill Municipal Court is at 120 East Black Street, Rock Hill, SC 29730. The court phone is (803) 329-5695, and the fax is (803) 326-3818. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. This court handles traffic violations, ordinance offenses, and misdemeanor criminal matters within city limits.
The court's authority comes from SC Code Ann § 22-3-545, which gives municipal courts jurisdiction over city ordinance violations and offenses subject to fines up to $500 or up to 30 days in jail. For cases transferred from general sessions, penalties can reach a $5,000 fine or one year in jail. Municipal judges have the same powers as magistrates for criminal matters and must complete a state training program within one year of taking office.
Records requests are accepted in person at 120 East Black Street or in writing. Payment for outstanding fines can be made online through the city's payment portal, by mail, or in person at the same address. The court also offers specialized programs, including a Homeless Court program and diversion options for qualifying defendants.
The image below is from the SC Circuit Court page, which oversees the appeals from Rock Hill Municipal Court and handles all felony cases for York County.
Appeals from the Rock Hill Municipal Court are filed with the Court of Common Pleas in York County. Circuit Court records for Rock Hill cases are maintained by the York County Clerk of Court.
How to Search Rock Hill Court Records
The SC Judicial Department Public Index is the main free tool for searching court records in Rock Hill. You can search by case number, party name, and date range across Circuit Court, Family Court, Magistrate Court, and some Municipal Courts.
The York County Public Index is accessible at publicindex.sccourts.org/york/publicindex/. This portal includes records for all York County courts. The York County Clerk of Court is at 1675-2A York Highway, York, SC 29745, phone (803) 628-3036. Public access terminals are available in the office. Staff can assist with certified copy requests.
For traffic ticket lookups, you can also use the SC traffic ticket search tool, which lets you find outstanding citations by citation number, driver's license number, or name and date of birth.
Note: Bench warrant information is handled through the Rock Hill Municipal Court. Contact the court at (803) 329-5695 or visit in person for warrant inquiries.
York County Circuit Court Records
Rock Hill sits in the 16th Judicial Circuit, which covers York and Union counties. The York County Clerk of Court, the Honorable Angie M. Bryant, is the first female Clerk in York County history. Her office serves the Circuit Court and Family Court and maintains dockets, fees, and all case records. The office operates five locations and employs more than 65 staff members.
The Clerk also handles Register of Deeds functions and records approximately 60,000 documents each year. For court records specifically, you can search the York County Public Index online or visit the main courthouse in person. Certified copies are available through the clerk's office for a fee. The 16th Judicial Circuit Solicitor's Office posts downloadable General Sessions dockets online for Rock Hill and other York County communities.
Criminal Court Records in Rock Hill
Felony criminal cases from Rock Hill are heard in the York County General Sessions Court. The Solicitor's Office for the 16th Judicial Circuit handles prosecution. Records for these cases are maintained by the York County Clerk of Court and are searchable through the state Public Index.
The image below comes from the SC Family Court system page, which serves Rock Hill residents in divorce, custody, and other domestic matters through the York County Family Court at 1555 West Main Street, Rock Hill, SC 29732.
The York County Family Court handles divorce and separation, child custody and support, adoption, and domestic violence proceedings for Rock Hill and all of York County.
For a statewide criminal background check, the SLED CATCH system provides name-based searches for $25 plus a $1 online fee. The Rock Hill Police Department Records Division, at 120 East Black Street, maintains incident reports and arrest records for city matters.
Family Court Records in Rock Hill
The York County Family Court Courthouse is at 1555 West Main Street, Rock Hill, SC 29732. Family court matters for Rock Hill residents include divorce and separation proceedings, child custody disputes, support orders, and adoptions. The Honorable David G. Guyton and the Honorable R. Chadwick Smith serve as family court judges for Rock Hill.
Family court records are available through the York County Clerk of Court. Some proceedings involving minors are sealed from public access. For information on accessing family court documents, contact the York County Clerk at (803) 628-3036 or visit the courthouse during business hours. Written requests for certified copies are accepted by mail.
FOIA and Public Records in Rock Hill
Rock Hill city FOIA requests are submitted to the City Clerk or the appropriate city department in writing. The city responds within 10 business days. Fees apply per the South Carolina FOIA statute at Title 30, Chapter 4. Records used for commercial solicitation are restricted under SC Code Ann § 30-2-50.
Court records are generally public and do not require a FOIA request. You can search them through the Public Index or request certified copies through the clerk's office. For police records, incident reports, and related documents, contact the Rock Hill Police Department at (803) 329-7200 or submit a written request to the Records Division at 120 East Black Street.
York County Court Records
All Circuit Court, Family Court, and Magistrate records for Rock Hill are maintained by the York County Clerk of Court. Visit the York County page for complete court access details and online search tools.
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