Anderson County Active Warrant Records
Anderson County warrant records are available through the Sheriff's office and the county court system. The county is in the 10th Judicial Circuit. The Anderson County Sheriff's office provides a dedicated FOIA process and the MyACSO portal for public access to records. You can search warrant records online, by email, or in person at 305 Camson Road in Anderson. Warrants in Anderson County do not expire and remain active until served or recalled by a judge.
Anderson County Sheriff's Office
The Anderson County Sheriff's office is the main law enforcement agency for the county. It is located at 305 Camson Road, Anderson, SC 29625. You can call at (864) 260-4400. The Sheriff serves warrants across Anderson County and maintains records of all warrant activity.
The Anderson County Sheriff operates the MyACSO portal, which gives the public access to certain records and services online. This portal lets you look up information without visiting the office in person. It covers a range of records held by the Sheriff, including incident reports and arrest records. For warrant-specific questions, you can also call the office directly.
The Anderson County Sheriff's FOIA page shown below explains how to submit public records requests for warrant records and other documents.
The Sheriff's office processes FOIA requests by email, mail, or in person at the Camson Road location.
Anderson County also has a Crime Stoppers line at 1-888-CRIME-SC. This is for tips about crimes, not for warrant lookups. But if you have information about someone with an active warrant in Anderson County, you can call this number to report it.
Anderson County Warrant Records FOIA Requests
The Anderson County Sheriff's office has a clear FOIA process for public records requests. You can submit your request by email to foia@andersonsheriff.com or visit the office at 305 Camson Road. Under S.C. Code § 30-4-10, most warrant records are public and available on request.
Anderson County charges fees for copies of records. Black and white copies cost $0.25 per page. Staff time is billed at $20 per hour if a request takes significant time to fill. CDs cost $5 each and USB drives cost $15. These fees help cover the cost of pulling and copying warrant records in Anderson County. The office will tell you the expected cost before they start work on your request.
- Email your FOIA request to foia@andersonsheriff.com
- Include the full name and any known dates or case numbers
- Specify what records you need, such as arrest warrants or incident reports
- Expect copy fees of $0.25 per page for printed records
- Staff time over a certain threshold costs $20 per hour
The turnaround time depends on how complex your request is. Simple requests for a single warrant record in Anderson County can be filled quickly. Larger requests covering multiple records or a broad date range may take longer. The office must respond within the time limits set by South Carolina FOIA law.
Note: Having a case number or specific date range speeds up your Anderson County FOIA request significantly.
How Warrants Work in Anderson County
Warrants in Anderson County begin with a sworn complaint or affidavit. A magistrate judge reviews the evidence and decides whether to issue the warrant under § 22-3-710. If the judge finds probable cause, the warrant is signed and sent to law enforcement for service. The Anderson County Sheriff's office handles most warrant service in the county.
Once a person is arrested on a warrant in Anderson County, they go before a judge for a bond hearing. The judge sets bond conditions and a court date. If the person posts bond, they are released with instructions to appear. If they do not post bond, they stay in the Anderson County Detention Center until their court date. All of these events create records that become part of the case file.
Search warrants follow a stricter process. Under § 17-13-140, an officer must describe the exact place to search and what evidence they expect to find. The magistrate signs the warrant only if the facts support it. After the search, officers file a return with the court listing what was taken. This return becomes a public record in Anderson County.
Outstanding Warrants in Anderson County
Warrants do not expire in Anderson County. This is true across all of South Carolina under § 17-13-40. An arrest warrant remains valid until the person is found and arrested. There is no statute of limitations on the warrant itself. Even if the underlying crime has a time limit for prosecution, the warrant stays active in Anderson County's system.
Bench warrants are issued when someone fails to appear for a court date in Anderson County. Under § 17-15-90, the judge orders the person arrested and brought to court. Bench warrants also have no time limit. They stay in the system until resolved. If you think you have an outstanding warrant in Anderson County, check with the Clerk of Court or the Sheriff's office. A lawyer can also help you address the situation before an arrest occurs.
The SC Courts system allows statewide case searches that cover Anderson County records.
The SC Judicial Branch public index is free and covers all 46 counties.
Anderson County and the 10th Judicial Circuit
Anderson County falls under the 10th Judicial Circuit. This circuit handles General Sessions cases, which include felonies and serious misdemeanors. When a warrant in Anderson County leads to felony charges, the case moves from magistrate court to General Sessions Court. The 10th Circuit Solicitor reviews the evidence and decides whether to present the case to a grand jury.
General Sessions warrant records in Anderson County are stored at the Clerk of Court's office. You can search for these cases through the SC Courts Public Index. Enter a name or case number to see results. The public index shows charges, court dates, and case status. For copies of actual warrant documents, contact the Anderson County Clerk of Court.
More Warrant Record Resources
Beyond the Sheriff and Clerk of Court, other resources can help you find warrant records in Anderson County. The SLED CATCH system provides criminal background checks across South Carolina. This can show arrest records and warrants from Anderson County and all other counties. There is a fee for this service.
For legal advice about a specific warrant in Anderson County, talk to a lawyer who practices in the 10th Judicial Circuit.
Note: Crime Stoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC accepts tips about people with active warrants in Anderson County but does not handle records requests.
Cities in Anderson County
Anderson County includes the city of Anderson, which is the county seat, along with Belton, Honea Path, Pendleton, Williamston, and several other towns. All warrant records are managed through the Anderson County courts and Sheriff's office at 305 Camson Road.
Pendleton and Williamston have their own local police departments, but warrants are still processed through the county court system. Check with the Anderson County Clerk for records from any town in the county.
Nearby Counties
Anderson County is in the northwest part of South Carolina. Check the county where the alleged offense occurred when searching for warrant records. Each county maintains its own court files.