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Oconee County, SC Public Records

Under the provisions of South Carolina's Freedom of Information Act, residents of Oconee County and other persons can apply to inspect, retrieve and copy public records held by government agencies. Such public records include court records, inmate records, arrest records, vital records and property records. Oconee County residents who want to obtain vital records such as birth and death certificates can apply online, in person, by phone or by mail to the Vital Records Section of the South Carolina Department of Public Health.

Requesters can expect to pay a fee of $17 for a certified copy of a vital record. Additional copies requested on the same day will be processed at $3. Requesters must be subjects of a particular record to file a request, but their family members and legal representatives are equally eligible. All requests must be accompanied by valid proof of identity. Requests for vital records can be sent by mail to the following address:

Vital Records Section

P.O. Box 2046

West Columbia, SC 29731

Courts in Oconee County

Court Records in Oconee County, South Carolina

To find Oconee County court records interested persons can start by querying the office of the Oconee County Clerk of Court. The Clerk of Court serves as the apex custodian of records for the county, and can be contacted either by email or in person at the following address:

Oconee County Clerk of Court

205 West Main Street

P.O. Box 678

Walhalla, SC 29691

Oconee court records are also available from the particular courts where the cases were heard. Typically, requests are made to the Clerk of the court whose records are sought. Requesters will be required to provide the name of the record subject, the case type, the date of the case and the case number. It is also possible to find court records by searching the Oconee County Public Index portal. It must be pointed out that not all Oconee County court records are publicly accessible. The following court records are among those exempt from disclosure:

  • Records whose disclosure would breach a person's right to privacy
  • Records whose disclosure would jeopardize an ongoing criminal probe
  • Records containing trade secrets
  • Records containing personal data such as social security numbers, banking information and tax information
  • Records which would hinder a person's right to a fair trial
  • Juvenile records
Court Name:
Address:
City:
Oconee County Magistrate Court
208 Booker Dr.
Walhalla

Jails and Prisons in Oconee County

Find Inmate Search and Jail Records in Oconee County, South Carolina

Persons who want to find Oconee County inmate records can use the online search portal provided by the Oconee County Sheriff's Office. The search portal requires inquirers to enter the name, race, sex and arrest date of the inmate. The search result will display the inmate's mugshot, name, race, sex, age, arrest date, and arresting agency. Oconee County detainees are held at the Oconee County Detention Center. The Detention Center is a medium-security facility capable of housing pre-trial inmates and convicts. The Detention Center is managed by the Oconee County Sheriff's Office.

Jails and Prisons Name:
Address:
City:
Oconee County SC Jail
300 S. Church Street
Walhalla
Oconee County Detention Center
300 S Church St.
Walhalla

Police Departments and Sheriff Offices in Oconee County

Arrest Records in Oconee County, South Carolina

Persons who want to obtain Oconee County arrest records can contact the Oconee County Sheriff's Office in person at the following address:

Oconee County Sheriff's Office

300 South Church Street

Walhalla, SC 29691

The website of the Oconee County Sheriff's Office also provides a FOIA request portal which enables inquirers to file requests for arrest records. The Oconee County Sheriff's Office charges $0.25 per copy for paper records, while CDs and DVDs are processed at $0.25 per disc. The Sheriff's Department charges a fee of $14.09 per hour for the time entailed in carrying out a record search. Oconee County arrest records will display the subject's name, mugshot, race, sex, date and time of arrest, arresting agency and charges. Records of arrests are also maintained by police departments and law enforcement agencies in Oconee County such as the West Union Police Department and the Seneca Police Department. Arrest records which have been expunged will not be available to requesters.

Police Departments Name:
Address:
City:
Oconee County Sheriff's Office
300 S Church St
Walhalla

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