Court Docket Records in Edgefield County
Edgefield County court docket records are maintained by the Clerk of Court at the Edgefield County Courthouse on Courthouse Square. The Clerk manages all case filings for General Sessions, Common Pleas, Family Court, Register of Deeds, and County Archives. You can search Edgefield County court dockets online through the South Carolina Public Index or the Clerk's dedicated portal. This page covers how to find court case records, what the docket contains, and how to contact the right office in Edgefield County.
Edgefield County Quick Facts
Edgefield County Clerk of Court
The Honorable Charles L. Reel serves as Clerk of Court for Edgefield County. He was appointed in February 2015, elected in 2016, and re-elected in 2020. Clerk Reel has been recognized at the state level, serving as President of the South Carolina Association of Clerks of Court from 2022 to 2023, and receiving the Clerk of Court/Register of Deeds of the Year award in 2023. His office has a staff of eight clerks covering all divisions.
The Clerk manages five divisions: General Sessions (criminal/felony charges), Common Pleas (civil matters), Family Court (domestic and juvenile), Register of Deeds, and County Archives. The office is at 129 Courthouse Square, Edgefield, SC 29824. The mailing address is PO Box 34, Edgefield, SC 29824. The main phone is 803-637-4080. Office hours run Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
The South Carolina Courts website lists current contact details and judicial officer information for Edgefield County. Visit sccourts.org/courts/courthouse-search/edgefield/ to confirm courthouse details and view current court assignments for the 11th Judicial Circuit.
| Clerk of Court | The Hon. Charles L. Reel |
|---|---|
| Address |
129 Courthouse Square PO Box 34 Edgefield, SC 29824 |
| Main Phone | 803-637-4080 |
| Family Court | 803-637-4081 |
| General Sessions / Common Pleas | 803-637-4082 |
| Register of Deeds | 803-637-4049 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Judicial Circuit | 11th Circuit |
| Clerk Website | edgefieldclerkofcourt.org |
Edgefield County Clerk of Court Portal
The Edgefield County Clerk of Court operates a dedicated portal at edgefieldclerkofcourt.org. This site provides direct access to the court roster system, Public Index case searches, and Register of Deeds land record searches. FOIA request fees are posted on the site in accordance with S.C. Code § 30-4-30.
The Register of Deeds search on the Clerk's portal covers land records from July 1, 1995 to the present. An account is required for online document searches. Records are searchable by grantor and grantee name, document type, and date range. The Deed Room at the courthouse holds paper records going back to 1913. Digital records are available for documents recorded after 1996.
Redaction services are available for sensitive personal information in recorded documents at no charge for social security numbers and financial account numbers. Identity theft protection notices are posted on the site as required by state law.
Searching Edgefield County Court Dockets Online
The South Carolina Judicial Branch Public Index is the main tool for searching Edgefield County court dockets. The system is free and lets you search by party name, case number, or filing date. Docket entries list every action in a case including hearings, motions, orders, and dispositions. Access the Edgefield County Public Index at publicindex.sccourts.org/edgefield/publicindex/.
The Public Index for Edgefield County covers General Sessions, Common Pleas, and Family Court cases. You can filter by court type and case type to narrow your results. The system shows current case status and scheduled hearing dates. Full document copies are not available through the online system. For those, you must contact the Clerk's office in Edgefield or submit a written request.
The statewide case search tool at sccourts.org/case-records-search/ covers all 46 South Carolina counties and is useful when you are not sure where a case was filed. Court rosters for Edgefield County are searchable at sccourts.org/court-roster-search/. Select the court agency, roster type, and begin date to view upcoming hearings.
Edgefield County Court Divisions and Case Types
Edgefield County courts operate under the 11th Judicial Circuit. The three primary court divisions each maintain a separate docket and case file system. The same Clerk of Court office manages all three divisions along with the Register of Deeds and County Archives.
General Sessions in Edgefield County handles criminal felony charges including indictments, warrants, bonds, and sentencing. Common Pleas handles civil matters such as contract disputes, personal injury claims, and other civil filings. Family Court handles domestic and juvenile cases including divorce, child custody, child support, and adoption proceedings.
Magistrate Court in Edgefield County handles misdemeanor criminal and traffic cases. The maximum penalty in Magistrate Court is 30 days in jail or a fine. Probate Court handles estates, marriage licenses, guardianships, conservatorships, and mental health commitments. These courts keep their own records separate from the Clerk of Court's main docket.
Edgefield County court docket types include:
- Felony criminal cases and indictments (General Sessions)
- Civil claims and dispute filings (Common Pleas)
- Divorce, custody, and support matters (Family Court)
- Juvenile case records (Family Court, restricted)
- Recorded documents such as deeds and liens (Register of Deeds)
- Archived official records dating back to county formation (County Archives)
Edgefield County Archives and Historical Court Records
Edgefield County maintains a dedicated Archives Department under the Clerk of Court. The Archives are responsible for housing and protecting permanently valuable official records. The department was established by County Council Resolution 00-01-243 on June 13, 2001. This makes Edgefield one of the few South Carolina counties with a formal archives program under the Clerk's office.
Historical land records at the Deed Room go back to 1913 in paper form. Documents recorded after 1996 are available in digital format. Court case records from earlier periods exist in paper format and may require additional time to retrieve. Contact the Clerk's office at 803-637-4080 to ask about the availability of older court records and what information you need to provide to request a historical case search.
Note: Accessing archived records may require advance notice. Call the Clerk's office before visiting to confirm what is needed for older record requests in Edgefield County.
CDR Codes and Records Access in Edgefield County
CDR codes are charge disposition reporting codes used across all South Carolina courts. They appear on criminal case docket entries in Edgefield County's General Sessions records. Look up the meaning of any CDR code at sccourts.org/cdr-codes/. This helps you understand what type of charge is listed in a criminal docket entry.
Public access to Edgefield County court records is governed by South Carolina's Freedom of Information Act. Under S.C. Code Ann. § 30-4-30, the Clerk must respond to records requests within ten business days. FOIA request fees are posted on the Clerk's official website. Restricted records including juvenile files, sealed family court records, adoption records, and grand jury materials are not available to the public.
Nearby Counties
Edgefield County is in the western part of South Carolina. It borders several counties in the Piedmont and Savannah Valley regions. If you are searching for a case and are not sure which county filed it, check the residential address for the parties at the time of the case.