Greer Criminal History Records Search
Greer spans both Greenville and Spartanburg counties, which means criminal history records for residents may appear in either county's court system. The Greer Police Department holds local incident and arrest files. SLED provides statewide criminal history access. This page covers each resource for searching Greer criminal history, including the city's online FOIA portal, the county Public Index, and SLED CATCH.
Greer Quick Facts
Greer Police Department Criminal Records
The Greer Police Department is located at 102 S. Main St., Greer, SC 29650. The main number is (864) 848-2188. The Records Section manages report control, maintenance, and retrieval for all police files. Records are filed by assigned case number and maintained in the department's password-protected records management system.
The types of records held by GPD include offense reports with arrest information, incident reports, traffic collision reports, traffic citations and warnings, arrest files with fingerprint cards and photographs, and warrant files. A master name index is maintained and is secondary-reviewed for SLED and UCR reporting requirements. This makes Greer criminal history data particularly well-organized for retrieval once you submit a proper request.
Municipal Court for Greer is at 102 S. Main St. and reachable at (864) 848-2188. It handles traffic violations, city ordinance matters, and misdemeanor criminal cases arising within Greer. For felony cases, the appropriate court depends on which county the incident occurred in: Greenville County or Spartanburg County.
Note: CJI (Criminal Justice Information) materials are destroyed through an independent shredding contractor under department supervision, in compliance with state retention schedules.
Searching Greer Criminal History Online
SLED CATCH provides the broadest single-query view of Greer criminal history for $25. The name-based search pulls from SLED's central criminal repository, which includes arrests, charges, and convictions from all South Carolina counties. Because Greer residents may have records in Greenville or Spartanburg counties, CATCH is especially useful for getting a complete statewide picture without running separate county searches.
For Greenville County circuit court cases, the free Greenville County Public Index is the right tool. Search by name or case number to see felony filings, charge details, hearing dates, and dispositions. For cases arising from the Spartanburg County portion of Greer, the Spartanburg County Public Index at the SC Judicial Branch website applies instead.
The SC Judicial Branch's case records search page provides a centralized view and links to all county Public Indexes. If you are unsure which county handled a particular Greer case, that page is a good starting point. The Greenville County Clerk of Court criminal records line is available at 864.467.8745 for specific inquiries.
SLED's Sex Offender Registry at scor.sled.sc.gov allows free city or ZIP searches. Registered offenders with Greer addresses appear there with offense type, registration tier, and current address on file.
Greer FOIA Requests for Criminal Records
The City of Greer processes FOIA requests through an online portal at cityofgreer.org/page/foia-request. You must create an account on the portal to submit a request and to track and monitor its progress. This system keeps a clear record of your submission and any communications with city staff. South Carolina's FOIA statute at SC Code Title 30, Chapter 4 governs the process.
Greer's fee policy allows the city to charge reasonable costs for producing documents, but fees may not exceed actual costs. If the records primarily benefit the general public rather than the individual requester, fees may be waived or reduced. When submitting, be as specific as possible: include the subject's name, date of birth, date of the incident, type of record, and any case or report numbers. Specific requests are faster and cheaper to fulfill.
If you cannot use the online portal, contact the city at (864) 848-2188 to ask about alternative submission methods. The FOIA statute requires the city to acknowledge requests within 10 working days for records under two years old and within 20 working days for older records. Production follows within 30 or 35 calendar days respectively.
County Court Records for Greer Residents
Because Greer straddles two counties, the applicable court depends on where the incident occurred. Most Greer criminal cases are filed in Greenville County Circuit Court. The Greenville County Clerk of Court is at 305 E. North Street, Greenville, SC 29601, with a main phone of 864-467-8551 and a criminal records line at 864.467.8745. The Greenville County Public Index at publicindex.sccourts.org/greenville provides free online case lookups.
For cases involving the Spartanburg County portion of Greer, the Spartanburg County Clerk of Court at the Spartanburg County Courthouse handles filings. The SC Judicial Branch courthouse directory will direct you to the correct office. Both counties use the Public Index system, so searches follow the same process regardless of which county holds the record.
Certified copies of court documents are available from the clerk's office at a fee. Certified records carry the court seal and are suitable for legal proceedings. If you only need to verify whether a case exists or what the outcome was, the free Public Index is usually sufficient without requesting certified copies.
Criminal Records Laws Affecting Greer
SC Code Section 23-3-115 governs SLED's authority to collect and distribute criminal history data in South Carolina. The Greer Police Department reports arrests and dispositions to SLED, and that data flows into the CATCH database. The statute defines who may access a full background check and how SLED-held records may be released to different classes of requesters, including the general public, employers, and law enforcement agencies.
The South Carolina Freedom of Information Act at Title 30, Chapter 4 applies to all City of Greer records. Any person can request inspection or copies of public records held by city agencies. The law sets response timelines, limits fees to actual costs, and narrows the grounds on which records may be withheld. Police records for closed cases are generally public. Any denial must be written and must cite the specific statutory exemption used.
SC Code Section 17-1-40 is the expungement statute. It allows qualifying individuals to petition for the destruction of certain criminal records. Greer residents file through the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit Solicitor's Office for cases in Greenville County. The $250 fee is due when the petition is filed, and all agencies holding the record must destroy their copies once a court order is issued.
Expungement of Criminal History in Greer
Greer residents may qualify for expungement under SC Code Section 17-1-40. Dismissals, not-guilty verdicts, certain first-offense misdemeanor convictions, drug diversion program completions, and some youthful offender dispositions are common qualifying situations. The specific charge, the sentence imposed, and the time that has passed all factor into eligibility. Cases in the Greenville County portion of Greer go through the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit Solicitor's Office.
A $250 petition fee is paid to the Clerk of Court at filing. The solicitor's office reviews the petition, checks eligibility, and submits it to a circuit court judge for signature. Once signed, the expungement order is sent to SLED, GPD, and every other agency holding the record. All copies must be destroyed under the terms of the order. The full process typically takes several months.
After expungement, the charge will not appear on SLED CATCH results, the Public Index, or most standard background searches. Federal background checks, certain licensing board reviews, and law enforcement employer screening processes may still have access under specific statutory exceptions. A South Carolina attorney familiar with Greenville County criminal practice can evaluate whether your specific charge qualifies.
Note: Spartanburg County cases follow the same expungement process but go through the Seventh Judicial Circuit Solicitor's Office, which covers Spartanburg County.
Greer Greenville County Criminal History
Most Greer felony cases are filed in Greenville County Circuit Court. The county clerk and Public Index are the primary access points for those records.
Nearby South Carolina Cities
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