Lexington County Court Docket Records
Lexington County court docket records are kept by the Clerk of Court at the Lexington County Judicial Center on East Main Street. The office manages all filings, docket entries, and case records for General Sessions, Common Pleas, Family Court, and Register of Deeds. Lexington County is one of the fastest-growing counties in South Carolina and is part of the 11th Judicial Circuit. You can search Lexington County court docket records online through the Public Index or visit the Clerk's office at 205 East Main Street in Lexington to request documents in person.
Lexington County Quick Facts
Lexington County Clerk of Court
The Honorable Lisa M. Comer serves as Lexington County Clerk of Court. She was elected in 2016, sworn in January 2017, and serves a four-year term. Clerk Comer previously worked as a paralegal for private law firms before joining the Lexington County Clerk of Court's office in 2009. She is a member of the Board for the South Carolina Association of Clerks of Court and Registers of Deeds. The Clerk maintains all records for General Sessions, Common Pleas, and Family Court as the official records custodian for Lexington County.
The Lexington County Judicial Center opened in 2003, replacing the 1940 courthouse. It is where most court cases are heard and where the Clerk of Court office is located. Circuit Court judges serving Lexington County include The Hon. David S. Graham, The Hon. Debra R. McCaslin, and The Hon. Walton J. McLeod IV. Family Court judges include The Hon. Huntley S. Crouch, The Hon. Robert E. Newton, and The Hon. W. G. Seigler. The Master-In-Equity is The Hon. Shannon M. Phillips, handling foreclosures and equitable matters in Lexington County.
The SC Judicial Branch courthouse page for Lexington County lists complete judge rosters, court contacts, and division details for the 11th Judicial Circuit.
| Clerk of Court |
The Honorable Lisa M. Comer 205 East Main Street, Suite 128 Lexington, SC 29072 Phone: (803) 785-8212 Fax: (803) 785-8225 |
|---|---|
| Judicial Circuit | 11th Judicial Circuit |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| In-Person Records |
205 E. Main Street Lexington, SC 29072 Phone: (803) 785-8393 |
| Website | lexingtoncountysc.gov/departments/clerk-of-court |
Searching Lexington County Court Dockets Online
The South Carolina Judicial Department Public Portal is the primary online tool for searching Lexington County court records. Lexington County carries county code 32 in the statewide case numbering system. Case numbers follow the format: Year-CP-32-Sequence for civil cases (for example, 2023-CP-32-04567). General Sessions criminal cases use the GS prefix. The format is consistent across all filings and makes it easy to look up a specific case in the Lexington County system.
Visit publicindex.sccourts.org/lexington/publicindex/ to search the 11th Judicial Circuit Public Index for Lexington County. You can search by case number, party name (individual or business), attorney's name, or filing date range. Court agency options include Circuit Court (General Sessions and Common Pleas) and Family Court. Results display case number, caption, filing date, case status, parties, and attorneys. Docket entries are viewable for cases tracked in the system and are generally updated daily as filings and hearings are entered.
The Eleventh Judicial Circuit Solicitor's Office publishes weekly and monthly docket PDFs for Lexington County. These dockets list criminal cases scheduled for hearings and include columns for case number, defendant's name, charges, courtroom assignment, and the presiding judge. Attorneys, journalists, and family members commonly use these dockets to track case progress in Lexington County.
Note: Juvenile proceedings, adoption cases, and mental health hearings are confidential and not available in public dockets for Lexington County.
Lexington County Court Docket Resources
The SC Judicial Branch courthouse page for Lexington County provides detailed information on how to search case records and access docket information for the 11th Judicial Circuit.
Docket searches in Lexington County are commonly conducted online or in person at the Clerk's office. For in-person searches at 205 E. Main Street, visitors must complete a request form and provide identifying details such as a case number, parties' names, or date of birth. A valid photo ID is required. Copy fees are $0.50 per page for standard copies and $1.00 per page plus a $5.00 certification fee for certified copies. Record checks are available for a $10.00 fee with valid photo ID.
Lexington County operates multiple Municipal Courts in addition to the Circuit and Family Courts. Municipal Courts are located in Lexington, Irmo, Cayce, Chapin, West Columbia, South Congaree, Springdale, Batesburg-Leesville, Swansea, Pelion, Pine Ridge, and Gaston. These courts handle traffic violations, misdemeanors, and local ordinance violations within their jurisdictions. Municipal Court records may be included in the Public Index if the participating courts opt in.
Lexington County Court Record Fees and E-Filing
Lexington County follows the statewide fee schedule for court record copies. Standard copies are $0.50 per page. Certified copies are $1.00 per page plus a $5.00 certification fee. Record checks cost $10.00 with a valid photo ID. Jury management services are provided by the Clerk's office. Child support payments in Lexington County are processed through the South Carolina State Disbursement Unit.
Attorneys can use the South Carolina E-Filing system (SCEF) to submit new filings electronically in Lexington County Circuit and Family Court cases. The e-filing system allows electronic submission and notification of docket updates. Access the statewide e-filing portal through the SC Judicial Branch website. Public Index is available without login for general searches at publicindex.sccourts.org/lexington/publicindex.
The statewide case records search at sccourts.org/case-records-search allows you to search across all South Carolina counties, including Lexington. This is useful if you are uncertain which county a case was filed in. The court roster search at sccourts.org/court-roster-search shows upcoming sessions and judge assignments for Lexington County and the 11th Judicial Circuit.
Under South Carolina's public records law at S.C. Code Ann. § 30-4-10, most court docket records in Lexington County are open to the public. Sealed records and confidential Family Court matters are not accessible without a court order. Home address information is redacted from the Public Index as of January 1, 2026.
Lexington County Courts and Government
Lexington County is part of the 11th Judicial Circuit, which includes the Court of General Sessions, Court of Common Pleas, Magistrate Court, Family Court, Juvenile Court, Masters-in-Equity, and Probate Court. The county is located in the Midlands region of South Carolina and borders Richland County to the east. The county seat is the town of Lexington.
The Lexington County Government portal at lexingtoncountysc.gov provides access to county services including online court records access, department contacts, and other resources for residents. The Register of Deeds functions are integrated with the Clerk of Court office at 205 East Main Street, making it convenient to access both land records and court docket records from the same location in Lexington County.
Cities in Lexington County
Lexington County includes many municipalities across the Midlands region. Circuit and Family Court cases for county residents are filed at the Lexington County Judicial Center.
Nearby Counties
Lexington County borders several counties in the Midlands region of South Carolina. Each neighboring county maintains its own Clerk of Court and Public Index for court docket searches.