Georgetown County Court Records Access
Georgetown County court records are maintained by the Clerk of Court at 401 Cleland Street in Georgetown, South Carolina. The office keeps all civil, criminal, and family court case files for the 15th Judicial Circuit. You can search Georgetown County court records online through the South Carolina Public Index or request them in person at the courthouse. This page explains the process and points you to the right resources for finding what you need.
Georgetown County Court Records Quick Facts
Georgetown County Clerk of Court
Alma Y. White serves as the Clerk of Court for Georgetown County. The office is at 401 Cleland Street, 1st Floor Room 115, Georgetown, SC 29440. Mailing address is PO Box 479, Georgetown, SC 29442-0479. Office phone is (843) 545-3215 and fax is (843) 545-3204. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Security screening is in place at the entrance, and the building is ADA accessible.
The Clerk provides administrative support for Common Pleas, Family Court, and General Sessions in Georgetown County. The office maintains court records and information for the full judicial system, including civil judgments, Lis Pendens filings, arbitration actions, and scheduling for motion hearings, jury, and non-jury proceedings. Court rosters for attorneys are maintained and updated regularly.
All records filed with the Clerk of Court in Georgetown County are public information with limited exceptions. Sealed records, juvenile files, and adoption records are not available to the general public. The Clerk's office cannot conduct research for you, but staff will assist you with using public access terminals. Staff also cannot give legal advice.
The screenshot below is from the official Georgetown County government website, where you can find the Clerk of Court page with service information and contact details.
The Georgetown County Clerk of Court page provides access to services, records request information, and contact details for this court office.
Search Georgetown County Court Records Online
Georgetown County participates in the South Carolina Judicial Branch Public Index system. You can search Georgetown County court records at publicindex.sccourts.org/georgetown/publicindex/. This free system lets you look up cases by party name, case number, filing date range, court type, case status, and case category. No registration is required.
The Public Index shows docket entries in chronological order so you can track case activity over time. Party information includes names, and as of January 1, 2026, home addresses are no longer displayed in search results across all South Carolina counties. Document images are available for many cases. Others require an in-person request for copies. Results are updated daily. The system requires a browser that supports cookies and JavaScript.
The image below is from the Georgetown County Public Index, showing how the online case search tool works for this county.
The Georgetown County Public Index is maintained by the SC Judicial Branch and provides free public access to case records for both Circuit Court and Family Court in the county.
Georgetown County is part of the 15th Judicial Circuit, which also includes Horry County. Both counties share circuit resources and judicial assignments. You can reach the statewide case search gateway through the SC case records search page.
Note: Historical records may have limited availability online. Records filed before the Public Index was established may require an in-person visit or written request to access in Georgetown County.
Georgetown County Court Records by Type
Georgetown County court records fall into several categories. The type of record you are looking for determines where to go and how to find it.
Circuit Court handles the county's criminal and civil caseload. General Sessions covers felonies and more serious criminal charges. Common Pleas handles civil cases with a value above $7,500. Georgetown County also has a Master-in-Equity who handles foreclosure and equity matters. The SC Circuit Court explains how these divisions operate statewide. Under § 30-4-10 et seq., circuit court records are generally public in South Carolina.
Family Court in Georgetown County handles divorce, child custody, child support enforcement, domestic violence, juvenile delinquency, abuse and neglect proceedings, and adoption. The Clerk of Court maintains Family Court records. Juvenile files and adoptions are sealed. The SC Family Court page has more detail on how these cases are processed. Child support payments in Georgetown County are handled through the State Disbursement Unit, with the mailing address at P.O. Box 100302, Columbia, SC 29202. Purge payments must be made directly at the Clerk's office.
Magistrate Court handles small claims, traffic citations, and misdemeanor cases. Civil jurisdiction runs up to $7,500. Georgetown County has multiple magistrate court locations. Bond court is available around the clock at the county detention center. Appeals from Magistrate Court go to Circuit Court for a new trial. Historical marriage records from Georgetown County dating back to 1884 to 1899 are also available through the South Carolina Department of Archives and History.
Georgetown County Court Records Requests
To request Georgetown County court records in person, visit the Clerk of Court at 401 Cleland Street, Room 115. Provide a valid photo ID. If you have a case number or party names, bring those with you. Staff will retrieve records for your review. You can also use the public access terminals at the courthouse for self-service searching.
To submit a written request for Georgetown County court records, mail it to: PO Box 479, Georgetown, SC 29442. Include detailed case information, such as party names, filing dates, and specific documents you want. Enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope and payment for estimated copy and search fees. Allow 5 to 10 business days for processing. Under § 30-4-30, you have a legal right to inspect public court records during normal office hours.
Copy fees at Georgetown County are $0.25 per page for standard copies and $0.50 per page for copies made from search results. Certified copies cost $1.00 per document plus copy fees. Copies must be paid for before they are released. Large or complex requests may require advance scheduling with the office.
Georgetown County Criminal Records and Background Checks
Criminal case records in Georgetown County are part of the General Sessions docket. You can search them through the Public Index by party name. This gives you case-level information including charges, court dates, and dispositions.
For a full South Carolina criminal history background check, use the SLED CATCH system. The fee is $25 plus a $1 processing fee. This covers South Carolina convictions only. Online results are typically immediate. The CATCH system is the official statewide resource for certified criminal history reports and is separate from court record searches in Georgetown County.
For active warrants or detailed arrest information, contact the Georgetown County Sheriff's Office directly. The Clerk of Court does not maintain warrant information and cannot provide criminal background checks. Statute § 14-3-410 governs the public nature of court records in South Carolina, confirming that records of court proceedings are public unless sealed by court order.
The image below is from the SC Judicial Branch clerk directory for Georgetown County, listing official contact information and links for court record access in the county.
The SC Judicial Branch clerk directory provides official contact details and public index links for the Georgetown County Clerk of Court and court system.
Note: Court fees in Georgetown County follow South Carolina state law. The fee schedule is amended under Section 8-21-310, SC Code of Laws. Confirm current fees with the Clerk's office before making any payment.
Georgetown County Probate and Register of Deeds Records
Probate Court in Georgetown County is located at 401 Cleland Street, Room 140, reachable at (843) 545-3274. This court handles marriage licenses, estate administration, guardianship and conservatorship appointments, and mental health commitment proceedings. Marriage records pre-1950 may be available directly from Probate Court. Both parties must appear in person with valid ID to apply for a marriage license. A 24-hour waiting period applies after application. Licenses are valid for marriage anywhere in South Carolina.
The Register of Deeds for Georgetown County is a separate office from the Clerk of Court. Contact Marlene McConnell, Register of Deeds, by mailing to PO Box 421270, Georgetown, SC 29442, or by phone at (843) 545-3088. This office records deeds, mortgages, plats, and liens. Public access to the index and document images is available. E-recording is accepted for qualified submitters, and same-day recording is available for documents brought in before close of business.
Georgetown County municipal courts handle city ordinance violations within their respective jurisdictions. Georgetown Municipal Court is at 401 Cleland Street, reachable at (843) 545-3200. Andrews Municipal Court serves the Town of Andrews. Pawleys Island Municipal Court serves that community. Operating hours and fine payment options vary by court. Some municipal court records appear in the Public Index, while others are handled locally.
Nearby Counties
Georgetown County is located along the South Carolina coast. The links below connect you to court records pages for nearby counties in the area.