York County Court Docket Records
York County court docket records cover civil, criminal, and family cases filed through the York County court system. The Clerk of Court manages case filings and provides public access to court dockets for York County. You can search the York County court docket online through the South Carolina Public Index or visit the courthouse in person. This page covers how to find and access York County court docket records, what they contain, and how to get copies of court filings. York County is part of the Greater Charlotte metropolitan area and is one of the fastest-growing counties in South Carolina.
York County Quick Facts
York County Clerk of Court
The Honorable Angie M. Bryant serves as York County Clerk of Court and Register of Deeds. She was appointed by Governor Henry McMaster in July 2023 and is the first female Clerk of Court in the history of York County. Clerk Bryant has authority over three separate courthouses: the Historical Courthouse in York, the Joseph R. Moss Justice Center, and the York County Family Court Courthouse. She oversees 65 employees located in five locations across York County and serves as Register of Deeds, recording nearly 60,000 documents annually with land records dating back to the 1700s. The Passport Acceptance Facility under her oversight processes more than 14,000 applications annually.
The Clerk of Court main office is located at PO Box 649, York, SC 29745, phone (803) 684-8507, fax (803) 628-3226. The primary courthouse facility is the Joseph R. Moss Justice Center at 1675 York Highway, York, SC 29745, phone (803) 628-3036. The York County Family Court Courthouse is located at 1555 West Main Street, Rock Hill, SC 29732. The York County Clerk of Court website provides direct access to the Public Index and information about all court services.
York County is in the 16th Judicial Circuit, which it shares with Union County. Resident Circuit Court Judge is The Honorable William A. McKinnon at Moss Justice Center. Family Court judges include The Honorable Sammy Diamaduros, The Honorable David G. Guyton, and The Honorable R. Chadwick Smith, both in Rock Hill. The Master-in-Equity is The Honorable Teasa K. Weaver at PO Box 627, York, phone (803) 628-3930. The Probate Judge is The Honorable Carolyn E. Woodruff, phone (803) 684-8513.
The South Carolina Judicial Branch provides the complete directory for the York County Courthouse, listing all judges, magistrates, municipal courts, and contact information for all York County court locations.
| Moss Justice Center |
1675 York Highway York, SC 29745 Phone: (803) 628-3036 |
|---|---|
| Family Court | 1555 West Main Street, Rock Hill, SC 29732 |
| Clerk Main Office | PO Box 649, York, SC 29745 | (803) 684-8507 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Clerk Website | yorkcountygov.com/departments/clerk-of-court |
| Public Index | publicindex.sccourts.org/york |
Searching the York County Court Docket
The South Carolina Public Index is the primary tool for searching York County court docket records online. The 16th Judicial Circuit Public Index covers Circuit Court and Family Court cases for York County. Search by case number, party name (individual or business), or filing date range. Case type and subtype filters allow you to narrow results. No registration is required for basic access. Visit publicindex.sccourts.org/york to start your search.
Results display case number, caption, filing date, case status, parties, and attorneys. Docket entries are viewable for cases in the system. Municipal Court records for participating York County courts may also be included. Full case files require an in-person visit to the Clerk's office. Home address information has been redacted from public index results statewide as of January 1, 2026. E-filing for attorneys is available through South Carolina E-Filing (SCEF).
The statewide case records search at sccourts.org/case-records-search lets you search York County alongside other South Carolina counties. The court roster search at sccourts.org/court-roster-search shows upcoming hearings for 16th Circuit judges. Copy fees are $0.50 per page for standard copies and $5.00 for the certification fee on certified copies.
Note: Dockets are updated daily as new filings and hearing outcomes are entered into the system.
York County Court Divisions
York County operates several court divisions under the 16th Judicial Circuit. As one of South Carolina's fastest-growing counties and part of the Greater Charlotte metro area, York County has a substantial and busy court system. Each division handles specific case types and generates its own docket entries.
The Circuit Court has two branches. Common Pleas handles civil matters including contract disputes, personal injury, and property cases. General Sessions handles criminal cases including felonies and serious misdemeanors. The Family Court, with its dedicated courthouse at 1555 West Main Street in Rock Hill, covers divorce, child custody, child support, adoptions, and juvenile proceedings. The Probate Court manages wills, estates, guardianships, and conservatorships. The Master-in-Equity handles complex civil referrals including mortgage foreclosures. The Register of Deeds, also under Clerk Bryant's oversight, records nearly 60,000 documents per year.
York County has six Magistrate Court regions: Bethel/Kings Mountain, Broad River/Bullock Creek, Catawba/Ebenezer, D.U.I. Court, Fort Mill, and York/Bethesda. Bond Court operates from Moss Justice Center, 1675-3C York Highway, phone (803) 628-3095. Fort Mill Magistrate is at 120 E. Elliott Street, Fort Mill, phone (803) 547-5572. Rock Hill's Catawba/Ebenezer Magistrate is at 1070 Heckle Blvd., Suite 2100, phone (803) 909-7600. Twelve magistrate judges serve the county. Municipal courts operate in Clover, Fort Mill, Rock Hill, Tega Cay, and York.
The SC Courthouse Search Directory lists all York County court locations with addresses and phone numbers, including the Moss Justice Center, the Family Court Courthouse in Rock Hill, and all magistrate court locations.
What York County Docket Records Show
A court docket is the official log of all activity in a case from the day it is filed until it closes. Each entry in the York County court docket shows what happened and when. These records are available to the public under South Carolina's Freedom of Information Act at S.C. Code Ann. § 30-4-10.
York County court docket records typically include the case number and type, names of all parties and their attorneys, the date the case was filed, all motions and orders entered, scheduled hearing and trial dates, the final disposition or judgment, and any appeals. Circuit Court civil dockets cover the full history of civil lawsuits from the initial complaint through final judgment. General Sessions dockets record criminal indictments, arraignments, pleas, and verdicts. Family Court dockets track domestic filings from initial petitions through final orders and modifications.
Rock Hill Municipal Court at 120 East Black Street is the largest municipal court in York County, with Chief Judge The Honorable Jane P. Modla. Fort Mill Municipal Court is at 205 North White Street, Fort Mill, phone (803) 547-2022. South Carolina courts use CDR case disposition codes to classify how cases are resolved. The complete list is at sccourts.org/cdr-codes. The York County government portal at yorkcountygov.com provides additional county information.
Accessing York County Court Filings
You can access York County court docket records online through the Public Index or in person at the Moss Justice Center or other York County court locations. Online searches are free for basic case information. In-person visits let you review full case files and request certified or standard copies. Copy fees are $0.50 per page for standard copies and $5.00 for certification.
York County's rapid population growth means the court system processes a high and increasing volume of filings each year. As part of the Greater Charlotte metro area, York County attracts residents and businesses from North Carolina as well as other South Carolina counties. The county borders Lancaster, Chester, Spartanburg, and Union Counties in South Carolina and also borders North Carolina. Child support payments are processed through the State Disbursement Unit rather than directly through the Clerk of Court.
Note: Some York County case records may be sealed or restricted. Juvenile proceedings, adoption cases, and certain mental health hearings are confidential and do not appear in public docket searches.
Cities in York County
York County includes several cities and communities. Court docket records for residents and businesses in these areas are filed through the York County court system.
Rock Hill is the largest city in York County and is home to the York County Family Court Courthouse at 1555 West Main Street. Fort Mill is one of the fastest-growing communities in the county. Circuit Court and Family Court filings for both cities are processed through the York County court system.
Nearby Counties
York County borders several other South Carolina counties and North Carolina. Each county maintains its own Clerk of Court and Public Index for court docket searches.