Court Docket Records in Cherokee County
Cherokee County court docket records are maintained by the Clerk of Court at the Cherokee County Courthouse in Gaffney. The court docket covers civil, criminal, family, and probate cases filed in Cherokee County. You can search Cherokee County court docket records through the South Carolina Public Index or visit the courthouse at 125 East Floyd Baker Blvd in Gaffney. This page explains how to find Cherokee County court dockets, what the records contain, and where to get copies of case documents.
Cherokee County Quick Facts
Cherokee County Clerk of Court
The Cherokee County Clerk of Court is The Honorable Brandy W. McBee. She was elected on November 2, 2002 and began service on January 1, 2003. Clerk McBee holds an Associates of Applied Science in Paralegal Technology from Gaston College and previously worked as a paralegal in the law firm of Saint-Amand, Thompson and Mathis before her election. She was recognized as Clerk of Court of the Year in 2021 by the SC Association of Clerks of Court and Register of Deeds.
Clerk McBee was appointed by SC Supreme Court Justice Donald W. Beatty to the S.C. Access to Justice Commission in 2019 and has been a board member of the Cherokee Children's Home since 2004. She has also been active in community programs including Meals on Wheels and the Adopt a Highway program. Her office manages all court filings for the 7th Judicial Circuit in Cherokee County.
The full directory listing for the Cherokee County Courthouse, including contact details for all judges and court offices, is available at sccourts.org/courts/courthouse-search/cherokee.
| Courthouse |
Cherokee County Courthouse 125 East Floyd Baker Blvd Gaffney, SC 29340 Phone: (864) 487-2571 Fax: (864) 487-2754 |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO Drawer 2289, Gaffney, SC 29342-2289 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Website | cherokeecountysc.gov |
How to Find Cherokee County Court Dockets
The South Carolina Public Index is your starting point for searching Cherokee County court docket records online. You can look up cases by party name or case number without creating an account. The system is free to use for basic case lookups. Go to publicindex.sccourts.org/cherokee to search Cherokee County court docket entries.
The statewide SC Courts case records search also covers Cherokee County cases. You can search by party name across the entire state or narrow your search to Cherokee County specifically. The court roster search at sccourts.org/court-roster-search lists pending cases and scheduled hearings for Circuit Court and Family Court judges assigned to Cherokee County. This is useful if you want to find upcoming trial dates or check the status of a pending case.
For in-person searches, visit the Clerk of Court at 125 East Floyd Baker Blvd in Gaffney. Staff can search the docket by name or case number and pull case files from storage. Bring a photo ID when visiting. Older records may take more time to locate. Certified copies of documents are available for a fee.
Note: Cherokee County is part of the 7th Judicial Circuit, which also serves Spartanburg County. Some matters involving Cherokee County may have circuit-level proceedings handled at the circuit courthouse.
Cherokee County Court Docket by Case Type
Cherokee County has multiple court divisions, each with its own docket. Knowing the right division helps you search more efficiently for Cherokee County court docket records.
The Circuit Court handles both civil and criminal cases. Common Pleas is the civil division and covers contract disputes, personal injury cases, property disputes, and other civil matters above the Magistrate Court threshold. General Sessions is the criminal division and covers felony and serious misdemeanor prosecutions. Circuit Court judges serving Cherokee County include Hon. J. Derham Cole Jr., Hon. R. K. Kelly, and Hon. Grace G. Knie.
The Family Court handles domestic relations cases. These include divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, and juvenile delinquency matters. Family Court judges assigned to Cherokee County include Hon. Usha J. Bridges, Hon. Pete G. Diamaduros, Hon. Angela J. Moss, and Hon. M. T. Thigpen. The Probate Court, led by The Hon. Joshua L. Queen, handles estate administration, wills, and guardianship matters for Cherokee County residents.
Cherokee County court docket records are part of the public record under South Carolina's open records law at S.C. Code Ann. § 30-4-10. Most case filings are viewable without restriction. The court may seal specific records by order when required by law.
Cherokee County Government and Court Records
Cherokee County is located in the Upstate region of South Carolina with its county seat in Gaffney. The county government provides services to residents and maintains public records through several offices.
The Cherokee County government website provides information about county services and can direct you to the Clerk of Court office for court docket inquiries. The Register of Deeds for Cherokee County is The Hon. Chris Parker, located at 110 Railroad Avenue in Gaffney, reachable at (864) 487-2575.
Cherokee County Magistrate Courts also generate court records for minor civil and criminal matters. Magistrate court cases are handled separately from Circuit Court and Family Court cases. These records are generally available through the Clerk of Court office rather than the statewide Public Index system. If you are looking for a small claims or traffic case in Cherokee County, contact the Clerk of Court directly.
CDR case disposition codes explain how cases in the Cherokee County court docket were resolved. You can look up the full list of codes at sccourts.org/cdr-codes to understand what the outcome entries in the docket mean.
Nearby Counties
Cherokee County borders several counties in South Carolina and shares its northern border with North Carolina. If you need court docket records from a neighboring county, each county has its own Clerk of Court and its own section of the Public Index.