Anderson City Court Docket
Anderson court docket records are filed at the City of Anderson Municipal Court and the Anderson County court system. Anderson is the county seat of Anderson County and is part of the 10th Judicial Circuit. Court cases in Anderson include traffic violations, criminal misdemeanors, and city ordinance matters. You can search Anderson court docket records online through the South Carolina Public Index or by contacting the Anderson Municipal Court at 401 S. Main Street.
Anderson Quick Facts
Anderson Municipal Court Information
The City of Anderson Municipal Court is located at 401 South Main Street. The court handles criminal misdemeanor cases, traffic citations, and violations of city ordinances within Anderson's city limits. This is a court not of record under South Carolina law. Appeals from the Anderson Municipal Court go to the Anderson County Circuit Court for a full de novo hearing. The maximum penalty is a $500 fine and/or 30 days in jail.
| Court | City of Anderson Municipal Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 401 South Main Street Anderson, SC 29624 |
| Mailing Address | Post Office Box 1727 Anderson, SC 29622-1727 |
| Phone | (864) 231-2200 |
| Fax | (864) 231-2201 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Website | cityofandersonsc.com |
The City of Anderson is led by Mayor Terence Roberts and is located on the Piedmont Plateau in the northwest corner of South Carolina. The city encompasses approximately 14 square miles and is situated on the busy Interstate 85 corridor. Anderson is approximately 127 miles north of Atlanta and 132 miles south of Charlotte.
Anderson County offers one of the lowest costs of living in the United States and is centrally located halfway between Charlotte, NC and Atlanta, GA. The county seat and principal city is Anderson, where both the city and county court systems operate.
Anderson County Clerk of Court
The Anderson County Clerk of Court maintains records for General Sessions Court (criminal), Court of Common Pleas (civil), and Family Court. The Honorable C. Reena Thomason serves as Anderson County Clerk of Court, appointed December 2022. The office is located at 100 South Main Street, Anderson, SC 29624. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
The Clerk of Court's duties include receiving criminal warrants, receiving bail, compiling trial lists, managing court dockets, receiving fees and fines, and maintaining all court records. In Family Court, the Clerk also issues Rules to Show Cause and files Orders of Protection with law enforcement. These functions make the Clerk of Court the central point for accessing all county-level Anderson court docket records.
Anderson County also offers online docket access through the ACPASS system. The Anderson County Public Access System and Services (ACPASS) provides information on real estate, taxes, financial transparency, and online court dockets. This is a county-specific system separate from the statewide Public Index. Visit the Anderson County Clerk of Court page to learn more about ACPASS and available services.
Note: Copy fees at the Anderson County Clerk of Court are $0.50 per page, with certified copies costing an additional $5.00. Record checks are available with a valid ID.
Searching Anderson Court Docket Records Online
Anderson court docket records are searchable through two systems. The first is the Anderson County ACPASS system, which provides county-specific access. The second is the statewide South Carolina Public Index at publicindex.sccourts.org/anderson. The 10th Judicial Circuit Public Index covers Anderson County and includes Circuit Court, Family Court, and Magistrate Court records. Some municipal court records may also be available through the statewide system.
To search, you can use a case number, party name, business name, or filing date range. Basic case information including party names, filing dates, and case status is available free of charge. Home address information was removed from all cases as of January 1, 2026. Full case files with copies of documents require an in-person visit or written request to the Clerk of Court.
E-filing is available for attorneys practicing in Anderson County courts. The court system has a mobile-friendly search interface. Records are updated regularly by court staff. For the most current case information, check the ACPASS or Public Index system directly rather than relying on third-party sources.
Anderson Court Docket Case Types
Different types of cases appear in Anderson court dockets depending on which court level they are filed at. Knowing the difference helps you find the records you need more quickly.
- Traffic citations and moving violations: Anderson Municipal Court
- Misdemeanor criminal charges: Anderson Municipal Court
- City ordinance violations: Anderson Municipal Court
- Felony criminal matters: Anderson County General Sessions Court
- Civil disputes: Anderson County Common Pleas Court
- Family law cases: Anderson County Family Court
- Estate and probate matters: Anderson County Probate Court
The Anderson County Clerk of Court maintains comprehensive and accurate records of all General Sessions, Common Pleas, and Family Court matters for Anderson County. The ACPASS online system provides public access to many of these records without an in-person visit. Contact the Clerk at 100 South Main Street or by phone for any records not available online.
Anderson County Court Docket Records
Anderson is the county seat of Anderson County. Cases above municipal court jurisdiction are handled by Anderson County courts. For a full overview of Anderson County court docket records, the ACPASS system, and Clerk of Court services, visit the Anderson County page.
Nearby South Carolina Cities
Other Upstate South Carolina cities have their own courts. Select a city to find court docket records in that area.