Greenwood County South Carolina Warrant Records
Greenwood County warrant records are handled by the Sheriff's office, the Warrants Division, and the Clerk of Court, all based on Edgefield Street in Greenwood. Sheriff Dennis Kelly leads the department, and Matt Murphy heads the Warrants Division. Greenwood County sits in the 8th Judicial Circuit. The county has a dedicated records division and active city police department. Multiple offices contribute to the creation, service, and storage of warrant records in Greenwood County.
Greenwood County Sheriff's Office
Sheriff Dennis Kelly runs the Greenwood County Sheriff's office at 528 Edgefield Street in Greenwood. The main phone number is (864) 942-8600. The Sheriff's office is the primary law enforcement agency for the county. Deputies serve arrest warrants, bench warrants, and search warrants issued by Greenwood County courts.
The Greenwood County Sheriff's website has contact details and general information about the department. The office handles everything from traffic enforcement to major crimes. When a warrant is signed by a judge, it comes to this office for service. Deputies track down the named person and make the arrest. After the arrest, the paperwork goes to the Clerk of Court for filing.
The Greenwood County Sheriff's office website is shown below.
Sheriff Dennis Kelly's office manages all warrant service for Greenwood County.
Greenwood County Warrants Division
The Warrants Division is a specialized unit within the Greenwood County Sheriff's office. Matt Murphy runs this division and can be reached at (864) 943-8032. This team focuses on processing, tracking, and serving warrants across the county.
When a magistrate or circuit judge signs a warrant, it enters the system through the Warrants Division. Staff log the warrant, assign it to a deputy, and track it until it is served. If you want to know whether a warrant is active in Greenwood County, call the Warrants Division directly. They can search by name and confirm the status. The Warrants Division page on the county website has more details about how the unit works.
Below is the Greenwood County Warrants Division page, which provides information about how warrants are processed in the county.
Matt Murphy and his team handle the full cycle of warrant processing, from intake to service.
Greenwood County Clerk of Court and Records Division
The Greenwood County Clerk of Court is at 528 Edgefield Street. Call (864) 942-8546 for questions. The Clerk files and stores all warrant records tied to General Sessions cases. After an arrest on a warrant, the case file moves here for storage and tracking through the court process.
The Records Division operates from the same address. This division manages records requests, document retrieval, and file storage. If you need copies of a warrant or related court documents, the Records Division is where you go. Staff can search by name or case number and provide copies for a fee.
The Greenwood County Clerk of Court office page is shown below.
The Clerk of Court maintains all General Sessions warrant filings for Greenwood County.
How Warrants Are Issued in Greenwood County
An arrest warrant in Greenwood County starts with a sworn complaint before a magistrate judge. The judge evaluates the facts under S.C. Code § 22-3-710. If probable cause exists, the judge signs the warrant. It then goes to the Warrants Division for processing and service by deputies.
Search warrants follow S.C. Code § 17-13-140. An officer writes an affidavit under oath that describes the place, the evidence expected, and the facts that support the search. A judge reviews the affidavit. South Carolina law requires a written affidavit, which is more strict than what federal courts demand. After the search, the warrant is returned to the court and filed as part of the record in Greenwood County.
Warrants do not expire in South Carolina. Under S.C. Code § 17-13-40, arrest warrants stay active until served or recalled. Bench warrants under § 17-15-90 also have no time limit. An old warrant from Greenwood County can still lead to an arrest many years later.
How to Search Greenwood County Warrant Records
The fastest way to check for active warrants in Greenwood County is to call the Warrants Division at (864) 943-8032. Staff can confirm by name whether a warrant is on file. You can also call the Sheriff's main line at (864) 942-8600.
Online, the SC Courts Public Index lets you search Greenwood County cases for free. Enter a name or case number to see case details, charges, and any bench warrant notations. The system covers General Sessions, magistrate, and some municipal court cases.
The Greenwood County Records Division page is shown below, which provides details about the county's records management process.
The Records Division at 528 Edgefield Street handles document retrieval and records requests for Greenwood County.
SLED's CATCH system at catch.sled.sc.gov provides criminal history reports for $25. These show arrests and convictions but not active warrants. For the most complete records, contact the Greenwood County Clerk of Court or Sheriff's office directly.
Public Records Access in Greenwood County
Under S.C. Code § 30-4-10, warrant records in Greenwood County are public. Anyone can request copies through the Freedom of Information Act. You do not need to be part of the case or give a reason for your request.
Send a written FOIA request to the Clerk of Court at 528 Edgefield Street or to the Sheriff's office at the same address. Include names, case numbers if you have them, and a date range. Records from the last 24 months must be provided within 10 business days. Older records may take up to 20 days. Copy fees apply, so ask about costs when you submit your request.
City of Greenwood Police and Municipal Court
The City of Greenwood has its own police department and municipal court. The city police handle law enforcement within Greenwood city limits. Municipal court cases may involve bench warrants for failure to appear or failure to pay fines on city ordinance violations.
Municipal court warrant records are separate from county records. You can search for them through the SC Courts Public Index or by contacting the municipal court directly. If a city case escalates to the county level, the records transfer to the Greenwood County Clerk of Court.
The City of Greenwood website is shown below.
The City of Greenwood operates its own police force and municipal court for cases within city limits.
Cities in Greenwood County
Greenwood is the county seat. Ware Shoals, Ninety Six, and Hodges are also in Greenwood County. All county-level warrant records go through the Sheriff and Clerk of Court at 528 Edgefield Street, regardless of where in the county the case started.
Nearby Counties
Greenwood County is in the western part of South Carolina. Check the location of the alleged offense to make sure you are searching the right county.