Greenwood County, SC Public Records
South Carolina's Freedom of Information Act guarantees the right to access public records held by government agencies and departments. These public records include vital records, property records, court records, inmate records, and arrest records. Greenwood County maintains a web portal which allows interested persons to search for public records held by government agencies in the county. Members of the public who want to obtain Greenwood County vital records such as birth certificates and death certificates can contact the local office of the South Carolina Department of Public Health, located at the following address:
Vital Records Section
Greenwood County
1736 S. Main Street
Greenwood, SC 29646
Persons requesting for vital records are required to pay a fee of $17 to get certified copies of birth or death certificates. Additional copies of vital records can be processed for a fee of $3 if requests are made on the same occasion. Applicants for vital records are required to be subjects of the records being requested or their next-of-kin. Legally authorized persons can also apply for vital records. All applicants are required to show proof of their identity by presenting valid IDs. Requests for vital records can be made online, by phone, by mail, in person or by drop-off.
Courts in Greenwood County
Court Records in Greenwood County, South Carolina
To find Greenwood County court records, interested persons can start by contacting the office of the Greenwood County Clerk of Court. The Clerk of Court can be reached by email or in person. The office of the Clerk of Court is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and is located at the following address:
Greenwood County Courthouse
528 Monument Street
Greenwood, SC 29646
The Clerk of Court is the official keeper of court records for the county. Requesters for court records are typically required to provide the Clerk's office with key case details such as the name of a plaintiff or defendant and the case number. The Greenwood County Public Index portal also enables interested persons to locate court records. According to the Freedom of Information Act, not all Greenwood County court records can be accessed by the public. Exempt court records include the following:
- Trade secrets contained in court records
- Juvenile records
- Certain audio or video records generated by law enforcement agencies
- Records containing private data such as social security numbers, financial information or dates of birth
- Records which would jeopardize a person's right to a fair hearing
- Records of an ongoing law enforcement investigation
Jails and Prisons in Greenwood County
Find Inmate Search and Jail Records in Greenwood County, South Carolina
Greenwood County inmate records can be found by utilizing the Greenwood County Detention Center inmate search portal. The portal allows inquirers to search for inmates by entering their names and other relevant details. The Greenwood County Detention Center houses male and female inmates who are awaiting trial for various offenses or who have been sentenced by a court. The Greenwood County Detention Center is capable of housing up to 213 inmates. The Detention Center is managed by the Greenwood County Sheriff's Office.
Another way to find Greenwood County inmate records is to use the inmate search tool of the South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC). The SCDC portal requires inquirers to enter the name of the inmate and the inmate's SDCD number as well as their SID number.
Police Departments and Sheriff Offices in Greenwood County
Arrest Records in Greenwood County, South Carolina
Greenwood County arrest records can be obtained by contacting the Records Division of the Greenwood County Sheriff's Office. The office is located at the following address:
Greenwood County Sheriff's Office
Records Division
Law Enforcement Center
528 Edgefield Street
Greenwood, SC 29646
Greenwood County arrest records generally contain the subject's name, mugshot, arrest date, arresting agency, charges, and age. Another way to find Greenwood County arrest records is to contact other law enforcement agencies operating in the county such as the Greenwood Police Department. Arrest records and booking records are typically maintained by police departments and can be accessed upon request.
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