Greenville County Court Docket Lookup
Greenville County court docket records are managed by the Clerk of Court at the Greenville County Courthouse, 305 E. North Street, Greenville, SC 29601. As the most populous county in the South Carolina upstate region, Greenville County handles a large volume of civil, criminal, and family court filings through the 13th Judicial Circuit. You can search Greenville County court dockets online through the Public Index or the county's own case search portal, or visit the Clerk's office Monday through Friday.
Greenville County Quick Facts
Greenville County Clerk of Court
The Honorable Jay Gresham serves as Clerk of Court for Greenville County. He was elected on November 5, 2024 and was sworn in on January 2, 2025. Clerk Gresham is the youngest person in Greenville County history to hold this position and only the second attorney to serve as Clerk. His office manages civil, criminal, and family court records for the 13th Judicial Circuit.
The Clerk of Court office is located at the Greenville County Courthouse, 305 E. North Street, Greenville, SC 29601. For court records inquiries, you can reach the Clerk at (864) 467-7300 or by email at clerk@greenvillecounty.org. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. The office also has public access terminals at the courthouse for free in-person case docket searches.
The SC Judicial Branch courthouse directory lists courthouse information and clerk contact details for Greenville County.
The SC Judicial Branch courthouse search is the best official source for Greenville County court contact information and 13th Circuit judicial roster details.
| Clerk of Court |
The Hon. Jay Gresham 305 E. North Street Greenville, SC 29601 Phone: (864) 467-7300 |
|---|---|
| clerk@greenvillecounty.org | |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Online Search | Greenville County Public Index |
Search Greenville County Court Dockets Online
The SC Judicial Branch courthouse directory provides official information on accessing court dockets, contact details, and division listings for Greenville County.
The SC Judicial Branch courthouse search is the authoritative source for Greenville County court contact information and 13th Circuit division details.
Greenville County offers two main online portals for court docket searches. The first is the county-specific Greenville County Public Index, which provides direct access to the county's court records database. You can search by party name, case number, or filing date. Case types covered include Criminal, Civil, Family Court, and Traffic. Results show case summaries, parties, attorneys, and hearing dates, with links to available document images for civil cases. Criminal cases display index data, and full documents can be requested from the Clerk's office.
The second option is the statewide Greenville County Public Index through sccourts.org. Both systems draw from the South Carolina Judicial Department statewide database and provide real-time updates as cases progress. The county portal is mobile-responsive. Pop-up blockers may need to be disabled to view document images. Online records dating back to approximately 1990 are available for Greenville County.
You can also use the statewide SC case records search and court roster search for Greenville County cases and judge assignments in the 13th Circuit.
Note: Older Greenville County Family Court records from 1925 to 1996 are stored at 305 North East Street, separate from current courthouse records at 301 University Ridge.
Greenville County Court Records Information
The SC Judicial Branch case records search provides guidance on accessing dockets, case files, and public records across all South Carolina counties including Greenville.
The SC Judicial Branch case records search covers the types of records available in Greenville County and how to access them through online and in-person channels.
Court records in Greenville County include dockets, minutes, exhibits, orders, and full case files. The South Carolina Freedom of Information Act makes most records public. Exceptions include juvenile records, adoption records, sealed cases, and dismissed warrants, which are not available to the general public. Greenville County court dockets are governed by S.C. Code Ann. § 30-4-10.
Copy fees in Greenville County are $0.25 to $0.50 per printed page and $10.00 per certified copy. Archived record retrieval costs $5.00 to $20.00 depending on the age of the records. Public access terminals at the courthouse allow free searches. Marriage records are available through the Probate Court for records from 1973 to present. Deeds in Greenville County date back to 1787.
What Greenville County Docket Records Include
Greenville County is the most populous county in the South Carolina upstate and processes a significant volume of court filings each year. Court docket records in Greenville County document every formal action in a case from the initial filing to the final resolution. The docket is the official log of the case.
A Greenville County court docket typically contains the following:
- Case number and court type (Criminal, Civil, Family Court, Traffic)
- Party names and attorney listings
- Filing date and document descriptions
- Hearing dates, continuances, and court assignments
- Orders, judgments, and their entry dates
- Links to available document images for civil cases
- Current case status updated in real time
General Sessions handles criminal felony prosecutions in Greenville County. Common Pleas covers civil suits, contract disputes, and foreclosure actions. Family Court at 301 University Ridge handles divorce, custody, support, and domestic matters. Traffic cases are also searchable through the Greenville County Public Index. The Probate Court at 301 University Ridge handles estate administration, guardianships, and marriage licenses, which are separate from the Circuit Court docket.
Greenville County Register of Deeds is at 301 University Ridge, (864) 467-7200, register@greenvillecounty.org. The Sheriff's Office Records Division is at 55 Beattie Place, (864) 467-5500. FOIA and Records Management requests go to 301 University Ridge, (864) 467-7000.
Note: The Greenville County Archives holds plats going back to the early 1900s and deed records to 1787 for historical research needs.
Getting Greenville County Court Docket Copies
For online access to Greenville County court dockets, start with the Greenville County Public Index. It is free and requires no login. Civil case document images are often linked directly from the docket view. Criminal case full documents require a request to the Clerk's office.
To get printed copies of docket records, visit the Clerk of Court at 305 E. North Street in Greenville. Bring a valid ID and the case number if you have it. Standard copy fees are $0.25 to $0.50 per page, and certified copies are $10.00 each. For archived cases, retrieval fees of $5.00 to $20.00 may apply. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
You can also submit a written FOIA request to the Greenville County Clerk of Court for court records. Under the South Carolina Freedom of Information Act, the office has 10 business days to respond. In-person inspection during business hours is free. For large research projects or bulk record requests, call the FOIA and Records Management office at (864) 467-7000 in advance to coordinate access.
Cities in Greenville County
Greenville County includes several cities and communities. All Circuit Court and Family Court docket filings for Greenville County are processed through the Clerk of Court office at the Greenville County Courthouse.
Greenville is the county seat and the largest city in Greenville County. Court dockets for all cities in the county are maintained by the Greenville County Clerk of Court.
Nearby Counties
Greenville County sits in the northwestern corner of South Carolina and borders several upstate counties. If you need to verify which county has jurisdiction over your case, check your home address or where the matter arose. Each county maintains its own separate court docket system.