Greenville County Warrant Records and Arrest Search
Greenville County is one of the most populated counties in South Carolina, and its warrant records system reflects that size. The Sheriff's office runs a dedicated Warrants Division and a separate Warrant Services unit. The Clerk of Court maintains all filed court records at the courthouse on East North Street. Greenville County is part of the 13th Judicial Circuit and has a large detention center that holds over 1,000 inmates at any given time. The county seat is the city of Greenville.
Greenville County Sheriff and Warrants Division
The Greenville County Sheriff's main office is at 4 McGee Street in Greenville. The general number is (864) 271-5210. For warrant-specific matters, the county has multiple contact points. Warrant Services can be reached at (864) 467-5241. The Warrants Division number is (864) 467-5280. Judicial Services handles court-related warrant processing at (864) 467-5335.
The Warrants Division is the unit that tracks, processes, and serves warrants across Greenville County. This team works full time on locating people with active arrest warrants and bench warrants. Given the county's large population, the volume of warrants is high. The division coordinates with city police departments and other agencies within the county to carry out service.
Warrant Services handles the intake side. When a new warrant is signed by a judge, it goes through Warrant Services for processing and assignment. The team logs the warrant, enters it into the system, and sends it to deputies for service. If you want to check whether a warrant is active, call (864) 467-5241 or (864) 467-5280. Staff can search by name.
Greenville County also runs a Crime Stoppers tip line. If you have information about a person with an outstanding warrant, you can submit a tip. This helps law enforcement locate people who are avoiding arrest. Tips can be made without giving your name.
Greenville County Clerk of Court
The Clerk of Court office is at 305 East North Street in Greenville. Call (864) 467-8551 for general inquiries. The Clerk stores all court records tied to warrant cases, including the warrant itself, bond paperwork, indictments, and final disposition records. Copies cost $0.25 per page. Incident reports and arrest reports are $3 each.
You can visit the Clerk's office during business hours to search for records by name or case number. Staff will pull the case file and let you review it. If you need copies, they charge per page. Certified copies cost more than plain copies. The Clerk of Court also processes FOIA requests for warrant records. Submit your request in writing with as much detail as possible to speed up the process.
Greenville County Detention Center
The Greenville County Detention Center is at 20 McGee Street, right next to the Sheriff's office. Call (864) 467-2309 for information. The facility holds over 1,000 inmates at a time. Many of those inmates were brought in on warrants issued by Greenville County courts.
The detention center offers an inmate search tool. You can look up current inmates by name to see if someone was recently arrested on a warrant. The search shows the person's name, booking date, charges, and bond amount. This is one of the fastest ways to find out if a warrant has been served in Greenville County. Check the City of Greenville website for links to local government services and court contacts.
The City of Greenville government page is shown below, which provides access to local court and public safety resources.
The inmate search tool is updated regularly and reflects recent bookings at the Greenville County Detention Center.
How Warrants Are Issued in Greenville County
Warrants in Greenville County follow the same process as the rest of South Carolina. A person or law enforcement officer presents a sworn statement to a magistrate judge. Under S.C. Code § 22-3-710, the judge reviews the facts and decides if probable cause supports the warrant. If so, the judge signs it. The warrant then enters the system through Warrant Services and goes to deputies for service.
Search warrants are handled under S.C. Code § 17-13-140. Officers must file a written affidavit that describes the location, the items to find, and the basis for the search. The affidavit is sworn before a judge. Only after the judge is satisfied does the search warrant get signed. South Carolina requires the written affidavit, which goes beyond what federal courts need. After the search, the warrant goes back to the court as part of the case record.
Bench warrants happen when someone misses a court date. The judge issues the warrant right then. Under § 17-15-90, the bench warrant stays active until the person is picked up or the court withdraws it. In a county as large as Greenville, bench warrants are issued in high numbers every week. If you miss a hearing, expect a bench warrant to follow.
Arrest warrants do not expire. Under S.C. Code § 17-13-40, they remain in effect until served or recalled by the court.
Searching Greenville County Warrant Records
Greenville County gives you several ways to search for warrant records. The fastest method for active warrants is to call the Warrants Division at (864) 467-5280 or Warrant Services at (864) 467-5241. Staff can check by name and confirm if a warrant is on file.
The SC Courts Public Index is free and lets you search by name or case number. Pick Greenville County from the dropdown. The system shows case details, charges, and bench warrant notations. It covers General Sessions, magistrate, and some municipal court cases. This is a good tool for checking whether a past warrant has been resolved.
SLED CATCH at catch.sled.sc.gov costs $25 per search. It shows arrest history and convictions for South Carolina. It does not show active warrants. The results are name-based and may not match fingerprint records exactly.
The detention center's inmate search tool is useful for checking recent arrests. If someone was picked up on a warrant, they will appear in the system with their charges and booking information.
Public Records Requests in Greenville County
Warrant records in Greenville County are public under S.C. Code § 30-4-10. Anyone can submit a FOIA request to get copies. You do not need to be involved in the case. The Freedom of Information Act covers arrest warrants, bench warrants, search warrants, and related filings.
Submit your request to the Clerk of Court at 305 East North Street or to the Sheriff's office at 4 McGee Street. Include names, case numbers, and date ranges. Records from the past 24 months are due within 10 business days. Older records may take 20 days. Copies are $0.25 per page. Reports cost $3 each. Ask about fees when you submit your request so there are no surprises.
Cities in Greenville County
Greenville County includes the city of Greenville, Mauldin, Simpsonville, Greer, Travelers Rest, and Fountain Inn, among others. The city of Greenville is the county seat. Each municipality has its own police department and may have a municipal court. All county-level warrant records are handled through the Greenville County Sheriff and Clerk of Court.
Municipal court records from cities within Greenville County may also show warrant-related cases. These can be found through the SC Courts Public Index.
Nearby Counties
Greenville County is in the northwest corner of South Carolina. Check the location of the alleged offense to make sure you search the correct county for warrant records.