Marion County Criminal History Search
Marion County criminal history records are maintained by the Clerk of Court, the Sheriff's Office, and the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division. The county seat is Marion, and the courthouse at 103 North Main Street serves the 12th Judicial Circuit. The county is located in the Pee Dee region of South Carolina. Searching for criminal history in Marion County can involve the online Public Index, an in-person visit to the courthouse, or a statewide name-based check through SLED. All three paths are covered here.
Marion County Quick Facts
Marion County Clerk of Court
The Marion County Clerk of Court is the Honorable Christy M. Gray, who was elected November 8, 2016, and began service January 3, 2017. Born in Mullins, SC, she attended Florence-Darlington Technical College, Francis Marion University, and Limestone College. Clerk Gray worked with the Marion County Sheriff's Department from 1991-92 and with the Marion County Clerk of Court Family Court Division from 1992-95. She returned to the Clerk's office in 2011 in the General Sessions Division before her election.
The Clerk's office is at the Marion County Courthouse, 103 N. Main Street, Marion, SC 29571. Mailing address is PO Box 295, Marion, SC 29571-0295. Phone is (843) 423-8240, fax is (843) 423-8242. The office maintains General Sessions criminal cases, Common Pleas civil cases, Family Court matters, juvenile records (restricted), and adoption records (sealed).
To request criminal history records, visit the Clerk's office in person. Bring valid photo ID and the case number or party name. Staff can locate files but do not conduct open-ended research. Copy fees apply. Most requests are filled the same day or within 24 hours. The Clerk does not give legal advice.
| Clerk of Court | Hon. Christy M. Gray |
|---|---|
| Physical Address | 103 N. Main Street, Marion, SC 29571 |
| Mailing Address | PO Box 295, Marion, SC 29571-0295 |
| Phone | (843) 423-8240 |
| Fax | (843) 423-8242 |
| Hours | Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Courthouse Directory | sccourts.org/courts/courthouse-search/marion |
| Judicial Circuit | 12th Circuit |
The Marion County Clerk of Court at 103 North Main Street in Marion is the official custodian of all General Sessions criminal records in the county.
Marion County Criminal History via the Public Index
The Marion County Public Index is hosted by the SC Judicial Branch and available around the clock. No account is needed. Search by defendant name, by case number, or by date range. Select the case type you want: Criminal, Civil, or Family.
Each record shows the case number, filing date, defendant name, charges, scheduled court dates, case status, and attorney information. That gives you enough to confirm whether a case was filed and what the outcome was. Actual court documents are not downloadable online. Visit the Clerk's office on North Main Street for filings, orders, and certified copies.
Juvenile records, sealed cases, and expunged matters do not appear in the system. A recent arrest may not show up for several business days. The Public Index is a useful starting point for Marion County criminal history research but does not replace a direct courthouse visit or a SLED check.
Marion County Sheriff and Arrest Records
The Marion County Sheriff is J. Brian Wallace, who began with the department in 1999 as a road deputy. He moved to the Criminal Investigations Division and then, in 2005, joined the Marion County Combined Drug Unit, becoming its director in 2007. The Sheriff's main office is at 1811 N 501 Bypass, Marion, SC 29571, phone (843) 423-8216. Press Option 2 for the records department. Fax is (843) 292-5220.
The Detention Center is at a separate location: 2715 E. Highway 76, Mullins, SC 29574. It houses inmates awaiting trial and those serving shorter sentences. Visitation policies are available through the main office.
Records held by the Sheriff include incident reports, accident reports, arrest records, booking information, and limited warrant information. To request records, visit the office in person, present valid photo ID, provide specific details about the incident, and pay the applicable fees. Allow processing time for the report to be compiled.
The Marion County Sheriff's Office at 1811 N 501 Bypass maintains arrest records, incident reports, and booking information for Marion County.
Marion County Magistrate and Municipal Courts
The Marion County Magistrate Court handles traffic citations, misdemeanor criminal cases, and preliminary hearings for felony arrests. It operates at 103 N. Main Street, Marion, SC 29571, phone (843) 423-8240. The magistrate court has jurisdiction over misdemeanor offenses and bond hearings, including emergency protective orders.
Municipal courts in Marion County include Marion Municipal Court at (843) 423-5961 and Mullins Municipal Court at (843) 423-6291. These courts handle ordinance violations and lower-level traffic matters within their respective city limits. Records from magistrate and municipal courts may appear in the Public Index once entered into the statewide system.
Statewide SLED Search for Marion County Criminal History
SLED maintains the South Carolina statewide criminal records database. All counties, including Marion, report arrest and case disposition data to SLED. The SLED CATCH portal charges $25 for a name-based criminal history search and returns results from the entire state, not just Marion County.
Name-based results are not fingerprint-verified. Records can be missed when names are entered with different spellings. Common names may return false matches. For legal or official purposes requiring certainty, a fingerprint-based check through SLED's Public Dissemination Unit at 803.896.1443 is the better choice.
The SLED Sex Offender Registry lists registered offenders in Marion County by county or zip code filter. State prison inmates appear in the SC Department of Corrections inmate search. Individuals on probation or parole in Marion County are tracked by dppps.sc.gov.
Marion County Records Law and Expungement
South Carolina's Freedom of Information Act at Title 30, Chapter 4 gives the public the right to inspect most government records. Written requests must be submitted. Agencies have 10 business days to respond for records under 24 months old and 20 days for older files. Fees reflect actual reproduction costs.
Under Section 23-3-115, SLED is the state's central criminal records authority. The Clerk of Court is required under Section 23-3-120 to report case dispositions to SLED within set timeframes so Marion County records stay current in the statewide database.
Expungements follow Section 17-1-40. A completed expungement removes the record from the Public Index, from SLED, and from the Clerk's office files. The 12th Circuit Solicitor reviews and approves petitions. The Clerk handles record destruction after the judge signs the order. The process can take several months. Violent felonies and most serious offenses cannot be expunged under current South Carolina law.
Nearby Counties
Marion County borders several other South Carolina counties. Use the links below to find criminal history resources in neighboring areas.