Find Court Dockets in Darlington County
Darlington County court dockets are maintained by the Clerk of Court at the Darlington County Courthouse. The office keeps official records for all Circuit Court and Family Court cases filed in the county. You can search Darlington County court dockets online through the South Carolina Public Index or visit the courthouse on North Main Street. This page explains how to find case filings, read docket entries, and contact the right office for court records in Darlington County.
Darlington County Quick Facts
Darlington County Clerk of Court
The Hon. Scott B. Suggs serves as Clerk of Court for Darlington County. He is an elected official responsible for managing court records and daily court operations. The Clerk oversees General Sessions (criminal felonies), Common Pleas (civil matters), Family Court, and also serves as Register of Deeds for Darlington County. This combined role means one office handles both court filings and land record filings in the county.
The Clerk of Court office is located at 110 N Main Street, Darlington, SC 29532. The office phone is (843) 398-4330 and the fax is (843) 393-6871. Office hours run Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. The Register of Deeds operates from 101 N Main Street and uses the same contact information.
The South Carolina Courts website lists courthouse details and judicial officers for Darlington County. Go to sccourts.org/courts/courthouse-search/darlington/ to see current information about the Darlington County courthouse and court staff.
| Clerk of Court | The Hon. Scott B. Suggs |
|---|---|
| Address |
110 N Main Street Darlington, SC 29532 |
| Phone | (843) 398-4330 |
| Fax | (843) 393-6871 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Website | darlingtoncounty.org |
Darlington County Government and Court Resources
The Darlington County government portal at darlingtoncounty.org provides information on county departments and services. The county is located in the Pee Dee region of South Carolina and covers a mix of rural communities and the city of Darlington.
The county government page connects residents to the courts, law enforcement, and other public services in Darlington County. If you need a court record and are unsure where to start, the county portal can help point you to the right office.
Searching the Darlington County Court Docket Online
The South Carolina Judicial Branch Public Index gives free online access to Darlington County court dockets. You can search by case number, party name, or filing date range. Results show case type, filing date, parties, current status, and docket entries for each event in the case. Visit publicindex.sccourts.org/darlington/publicindex/ to search Darlington County records directly.
The Public Index covers Circuit Court (General Sessions and Common Pleas) and Family Court cases. It also may include Municipal Court records depending on local participation. Full documents are not available online. For copies of actual case documents, you must contact the Clerk of Court office or visit the courthouse. As of January 1, 2026, home address information no longer displays on the Public Index.
The statewide case records search at sccourts.org/case-records-search/ is useful if you need to search across multiple counties at once. This tool covers all 46 South Carolina counties and multiple court divisions.
Darlington County Sheriff and Criminal Court Records
The Darlington County Sheriff's Office works closely with the General Sessions court docket. Arrests and criminal cases that move through the Sheriff's Office often generate docket entries in the court system. Visit darlingtoncounty.org/departments/sheriff/ for information about the Sheriff's operations and how they connect to court filings in Darlington County.
Criminal cases in Darlington County start in General Sessions. Indictments, arrest warrants, bond hearings, and sentencing records all become part of the General Sessions court docket. You can search these records on the Public Index. The Clerk of Court maintains the full criminal case file at the courthouse.
Note: The Clerk does not provide criminal record checks by phone. All record requests must be made in person or submitted in writing to the Darlington County Courthouse.
In-Person Access to Darlington County Court Records
You can visit the Darlington County Courthouse at 110 N Main Street to view court docket records in person. Public access terminals at the courthouse allow self-service searches by name or case number. The Clerk's staff can assist with finding records and processing copy requests.
Bring a government-issued photo ID when you visit. Know the party names, approximate filing year, or case number for the records you need. Copy fees apply for printed documents. Standard copies run $0.25 to $0.50 per page. Certified copies cost $5.00 to $10.00 per document. Older records may exist only in paper format and can take additional time to retrieve.
Family Court records in Darlington County include divorce filings, custody matters, child support orders, and adoption cases. General Sessions records include felony criminal cases and indictments. Common Pleas records include civil disputes, personal injury cases, and contract matters. All are maintained by the Darlington County Clerk of Court.
South Carolina's public records law, S.C. Code Ann. § 30-4-10, gives the public the right to access court docket records. The Clerk of Court must respond to records requests within ten business days.
CDR Codes and Court Rosters in Darlington County
CDR codes are charge disposition reporting codes used across South Carolina to classify criminal charges in court records. They appear on docket entries and background report summaries for cases in Darlington County. You can look up what each code means at sccourts.org/cdr-codes/.
Court rosters for Darlington County show scheduled hearings and upcoming court dates. Search the roster system at sccourts.org/court-roster-search/. Select Darlington County as the court agency, then choose the roster type and a begin date. The roster is updated regularly and shows cases on the active docket in Darlington County.
Nearby Counties
Darlington County is located in the Pee Dee region and borders several counties in northeastern South Carolina. If you are not sure which county a case was filed in, verify the address of the parties involved at the time of filing.