Lexington County Court Records Database

Lexington County court records are some of the most actively searched in South Carolina, given the county's large and growing population of around 300,000 residents. The Clerk of Court in Lexington maintains records for Circuit Court and Family Court. You can search Lexington County court records through the SC Judicial Branch Public Index at no cost, or visit the courthouse at 205 East Main Street in Lexington. This page covers each court in the county, how to access records, and what to expect when searching.

Lexington County Clerk of Court

Lisa M. Comer is the Lexington County Clerk of Court. She was elected in 2016 and sworn in January 2017. She is a member of the Board for the SC Association of Clerks of Court and Registers of Deeds and was appointed to the Clerks of Court and Registers of Deeds Advisory Committee in 2022. The Clerk of Court office is at 205 East Main Street, Suite 128, Lexington, SC 29072. Mailing address is PO Box 832, Lexington, SC 29071-0832.

The Lexington County Clerk of Court also serves as Register of Deeds for the county, though the Register of Deeds office has its own location at 212 S. Lake Drive, Suite 301, Lexington, SC, with a dedicated phone of (803) 785-8168 and is held by the Honorable Tina Guerry. The Clerk of Court office processes over 5,000 civil cases and 10,000 criminal warrants annually. The Family Court phone is (803) 785-8400. The office handles Circuit Court, Family Court, and probate filings from the same main location.

The Lexington County court website provides details on probate proceedings, Clerk of Court services, and how to access court records through the Lexington County courthouse at East Main Street.

Searching Lexington County Court Records Online

The SC Judicial Branch Public Index gives free access to Lexington County court records around the clock. You do not need an account to search. You can search by party name, case number, filing date, or court agency. For Lexington County, the Public Index also includes a Family Court-specific search at publicindex.sccourts.org/lexington/familycourt/. The system displays case numbers, party names, attorneys, case status, hearing dates, financial details, and action tabs showing payment agreement status.

Lexington County's Public Index also includes magistrate courts. You can filter records by specific courts such as Central Traffic Court, Irmo Magistrate, Lexington Magistrate, Swansea Magistrate, Cayce-West Columbia Magistrate, Oak Grove Magistrate, and Batesburg-Leesville Magistrate. This makes Lexington County one of the more complete magistrate record systems in the state for online searching.

Standard copies in Lexington County are $0.25 per page. Certified copies are $5.00 per document. In-person inspection of records at the courthouse is free. Large format maps or plats cost $3.00 to $5.00 per page.

Note: As of January 1, 2026, home addresses are no longer shown in the Public Index to protect personal privacy across all South Carolina county records.

Lexington County Circuit Court Records

Lexington County is part of the 11th Judicial Circuit. The Circuit Court serves Lexington and McCormick Counties. Common Pleas handles civil cases and General Sessions handles criminal felony matters. Resident Circuit Court judges for Lexington County include the Honorable David S. Graham, the Honorable Debra R. McCaslin, and the Honorable Walton J. McLeod, IV. These judges maintain chambers in the county and hear cases on a regular schedule.

Filing a new civil complaint in Lexington County Circuit Court costs $150.00. The current fee schedule is available on the SC Judicial Branch circuit fees page. Attorneys in Lexington County can file cases electronically through the SC E-Filing system. The Master-in-Equity for Lexington County is the Honorable Stephanie N. Lawrence, reachable at (803) 576-1900. Masters-in-Equity handle complex civil cases such as foreclosures and equitable matters referred from Circuit Court.

Civil case records in Lexington County are retained 10 years after final disposition. Felony criminal cases are kept 15 years. Capital cases are permanent. Records from closed cases may be retrieved from the courthouse upon request.

Lexington County Family Court Records

The Family Court in Lexington County handles divorce, child custody and support, adoption, domestic violence, juvenile delinquency, and child abuse or neglect cases. Family Court judges for Lexington County include the Honorable Huntley S. Crouch, the Honorable Robert E. Newton, and the Honorable W. G. Seigler. The Family Court is located at 205 East Main Street in Lexington, and can be reached at (803) 785-8400.

Mediation services are available for family cases in Lexington County. Many custody and divorce cases are resolved through mediation before trial. Child support payments go through the State Disbursement Unit at PO Box 100302, Columbia, SC 29202. Juvenile and adoption records are confidential. Divorce and custody records are public. If you need a certified copy of a Lexington County divorce decree or family court order, contact the Clerk of Court at (803) 785-8212.

Lexington County Magistrate Court Records

Lexington County has one of the largest magistrate court systems in South Carolina, with multiple locations spread across the county. Chief Magistrate Gary S. Morgan oversees the system. Key magistrate locations include Lexington Magistrate at 139 East Main Street, Irmo Magistrate at 111 Lincreek Drive, Columbia, Batesburg-Leesville at 231 West Church Street, Swansea at 500 Charlie Rast Road, and Cayce-West Columbia at 650 Knox Abbott Drive.

Each Lexington County Magistrate Court handles traffic violations, misdemeanor criminal charges, small claims up to $7,500, bond hearings, and preliminary hearings for felony cases. DUI Court operates at the old Lexington County Courthouse, 139 East Main Street. Bond Court for Lexington County is located at the County Jail, 521 Gibson Road, and can be reached at (803) 921-2542. Fine payments are accepted online, by mail, or in person at the relevant Magistrate office. Lexington County magistrate records are included in the Public Index for most of these courts.

Lexington County Probate Court Records

The Lexington County Probate Court is at 205 East Main Street, Suite 134, Lexington, SC 29072. Phone: (803) 785-8324. The Probate Judge is the Honorable Daniel R. Eckstrom. The court handles estates, wills, guardianships, conservatorships, marriage licenses, and mental health commitment proceedings.

Estate records in Lexington County are publicly accessible. Guardianship records may have restricted access. Marriage licenses are available with proper identification from both parties. Marriage license certified copies cost $5.25 each. Online marriage records are available through the SC Probate Court website. Contact the Lexington County Probate Court for current fees and what ID is required when applying for a marriage license.

FOIA and Public Records Access in Lexington County

Lexington County has a Department of Public Information to handle open records requests. Contact Jessica Hendrix at 212 S. Lake Drive, Suite 602, Lexington, SC 29072, phone (803) 785-8210. Written requests must describe the records sought. The agency responds within 10 business days. Copy fees are $0.25 per page. Extensive research that goes beyond one hour costs $20.00 per hour for staff time.

For court-specific FOIA requests, you can also submit them to the Clerk of Court at 205 East Main Street. South Carolina's Freedom of Information Act (§ 30-4-10 et seq.) governs these requests. See Title 30 of the SC Code for the complete law. The SLED CATCH database offers statewide criminal history checks for a fee and is a separate resource from the Public Index for Lexington County.

Municipal Courts in Lexington County

Lexington County has one of the largest networks of municipal courts in South Carolina. Key courts include Lexington Municipal at 111 Maiden Lane, (803) 359-6260; West Columbia Municipal at 200 N. 12th Street, (803) 791-1880; Cayce Municipal at 1800 12th Street, (803) 739-0113; Irmo Municipal at 7300 Woodrow Street, (803) 781-7050; Chapin Municipal at 157 NW Columbia Avenue, (803) 575-8052; and Batesburg-Leesville Municipal at 660 West Columbia Avenue, (803) 532-4408. Also serving the county are Swansea at (803) 568-2835, Gaston at (803) 796-7725, and Pelion at (803) 894-3535. Each court handles ordinance violations and traffic citations within its municipality's limits.

Nearby Counties

Lexington County is in the heart of South Carolina and borders several counties with their own court records and clerk offices.

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