Greenville County DUI Records
Greenville County DUI records are available through the Clerk of Court, multiple Magistrate Courts, and online via the South Carolina Public Index. Greenville County is the most populous county in South Carolina and part of the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit. DUI cases from Greenville, Greer, Mauldin, Simpsonville, Fountain Inn, Travelers Rest, and across the county all move through this large court system. This guide explains where to find Greenville County DUI records and how to access them.
Greenville County Quick Facts
Greenville County DUI Records at the Clerk of Court
The Greenville County Clerk of Court is the central keeper of DUI records for the Court of General Sessions. The office is at 305 East North Street, Greenville, SC 29601, phone (864) 467-8550. Mail requests go to Clerk of Court, 305 East North Street, Greenville, SC 29601. The Clerk's office processes the highest volume of felony DUI cases in South Carolina. All indictments, plea agreements, sentencing orders, and final case dispositions for felony-level Greenville County DUI cases are filed and maintained there.
Public access terminals are available free of charge in the Clerk's office. You can search and view case information at the courthouse without a fee. Printouts and copies are available at the counter for $0.25 per page. Certified copies carry a base fee of $5.00. Exemplified copies cost $10.00. The Clerk's office is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
For extensive research requests in Greenville County, a search fee of $15.00 per hour may apply. Tape recordings and audio files are available at $25.00 per CD. The volume of DUI cases in Greenville County is high enough that calling ahead or using the Public Index before visiting is strongly recommended.
The Greenville County Government website at greenvillecounty.org provides official department contacts for the Clerk of Court, Sheriff's Office, and other agencies involved in Greenville County DUI record access.
Greenville County Clerk of Court Direct Access
The Greenville County Clerk of Court department page provides direct links to court services. Court records can be searched in person at the courthouse or through the Public Index. The Clerk's email for records inquiries is clerkofcourt@greenvillecounty.org. The Family Court is at a separate location: 350 Halton Road, Greenville, SC 29607, phone (864) 467-7600.
Visit greenvillecounty.org/clerkofcourt/ for direct access to the Clerk of Court department, where you can find information on requesting copies of Greenville County DUI case records, docket searches, and court document procedures.
Note: The Clerk of Court in Greenville County serves the entire county and handles cases from all incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The high volume of cases makes online pre-search via the Public Index a practical first step.
Search Greenville County DUI Records Online
The South Carolina Public Index at publicindex.sccourts.org/greenville/ is the free online tool for Greenville County DUI case searches. You can search by defendant name, case number, or date range. Results include charge descriptions, court hearing dates, attorney information, and case dispositions. No account is needed, and the system is available at all hours.
Greenville County has one of the most active DUI dockets in South Carolina. The Public Index makes it practical to narrow down a case before visiting the courthouse in person. The SC Judicial Branch at sccourts.org operates the system statewide and provides county court contact pages and self-help resources.
Online search results show case-level data only. Actual court documents, motions, and sentencing orders from Greenville County DUI cases require a copy request from the Clerk of Court. Same-day case activity may not yet appear in the online system when you search.
City of Greenville DUI Records and Municipal Court
The City of Greenville Municipal Court handles DUI cases that occur within city limits. The court can be reached at (864) 467-4510. DUI arrests made by the Greenville Police Department within city boundaries are initially processed through the municipal court system. Records for cases that stay at the municipal level are held by the City of Greenville.
The City of Greenville's official website at greenvillesc.gov has contact information for the municipal court and the Greenville Police Department, both relevant to DUI records that originate within the city. Municipal court records are separate from the Clerk of Court's General Sessions records.
Other Greenville County municipalities also maintain their own municipal courts. The City of Greer Municipal Court is at (864) 848-2163. The City of Mauldin Municipal Court is at (864) 288-8716. The City of Simpsonville Municipal Court is at (864) 967-9526. Fountain Inn Municipal Court is at (864) 862-4499. Travelers Rest Municipal Court is at (864) 834-9030. Each court handles DUI cases within its city limits.
Greenville County Sheriff and DUI Arrest Records
The Greenville County Sheriff's Office is at 4 McGee Street, Greenville, SC 29601, main line (864) 467-5300, records at (864) 467-5280. The Sheriff's Office handles DUI enforcement throughout unincorporated Greenville County. Public records requests for arrest reports and incident files require a FOIA request. The form is available online, and processing typically takes 5 to 10 business days. Fees vary depending on the length of the report.
The Greenville County Detention Center maintains booking records for everyone arrested in the county. Booking records are separate from court case files and document the arrest date, charge, and initial detention information. These records can be relevant when trying to confirm the date of a DUI arrest before pulling the court file.
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division at sled.sc.gov maintains statewide criminal history including all Greenville County DUI convictions. A SLED check is the most thorough method for confirming prior DUI history because it covers all 46 South Carolina counties.
Thirteenth Circuit Solicitor and Felony DUI in Greenville County
The Thirteenth Circuit Solicitor's Office prosecutes felony DUI cases in Greenville County. This office handles the highest volume of serious DUI cases in South Carolina. Felony DUI charges under § 56-5-2945 include DUI causing great bodily injury, with a potential sentence up to 15 years, and DUI causing death, with a potential sentence up to 25 years. Repeat DUI offenders may also face felony charges depending on prior history.
Felony DUI cases in Greenville County proceed from arrest to grand jury indictment and then to the Court of General Sessions. The Clerk of Court holds all official records once a case reaches that stage. The Public Index reflects the General Sessions docket. Attorneys and parties to the case can track proceedings online or by contacting the Clerk of Court at the courthouse on East North Street.
South Carolina DUI Law in Greenville County Cases
All DUI prosecutions in Greenville County follow South Carolina statutes. The base DUI offense under § 56-5-2930 covers driving while materially and appreciably impaired. The DUAC statute under § 56-5-2933 covers cases where a blood alcohol content of 0.08% or above is proven by chemical test. Both charge types are very common in Greenville County's high-volume DUI docket.
The ignition interlock device requirement under § 56-5-2941 applies to most Greenville County DUI convictions. First-offense DUI carries a six-month interlock requirement. Second offenses require two years on the device. Third offenses require three years. Fourth and later convictions can result in a lifetime interlock requirement. These conditions are recorded in the court file and enforced separately by the South Carolina DMV at dmv.sc.gov.
License suspension records for Greenville County DUI cases are maintained by the DMV under § 56-5-2990. The ADSAP program must be completed before license reinstatement for most DUI-related suspensions. Court records and DMV records are held by separate agencies and serve different purposes. Reviewing both gives the full picture of a specific Greenville County DUI case.
Common DUI-related charge types in Greenville County records include the following:
- DUI under § 56-5-2930 (impaired driving)
- DUAC under § 56-5-2933 (0.08%+ BAC)
- Felony DUI with great bodily injury under § 56-5-2945
- Felony DUI causing death under § 56-5-2945
- Implied consent violation under § 56-5-2950
Cities in Greenville County
Greenville County includes several cities and communities. DUI cases from across the county are handled through the Greenville County court system and local municipal courts.
Nearby Counties
Greenville County borders several Upstate counties. The location of the DUI arrest determines which county court holds the records.