Find DUI Records in Spartanburg County
Spartanburg County DUI records are available through the Clerk of Court, Magistrate Courts, and online via the South Carolina Public Index. As the third most populous county in South Carolina and the seat of the Seventh Judicial Circuit, Spartanburg County handles a large volume of DUI cases each year. Cases from the City of Spartanburg, Greer, Inman, Woodruff, and throughout the county all flow through this court system. This guide explains how to find and access Spartanburg County DUI records.
Spartanburg County Quick Facts
Spartanburg County DUI Records at the Clerk of Court
The Spartanburg County Clerk of Court is the primary keeper of DUI records for the Court of General Sessions and Court of Common Pleas. The office maintains case files, dockets, sentencing orders, and final dispositions for all circuit-level DUI cases in Spartanburg County. Felony DUI charges under S.C. Code Ann. § 56-5-2945 involving great bodily injury or death are prosecuted in General Sessions and maintained in the Clerk's permanent records.
The Clerk of Court is located at the Spartanburg County Courthouse, 180 Magnolia Street, Spartanburg, SC 29306. The phone number for the Criminal Division is (864) 596-2591. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Public access terminals at the courthouse allow in-person case lookups. Certified copies cost $0.25 per page for standard copies and $5.00 per document for certified copies.
Mail requests for Spartanburg County DUI records can be sent to Clerk of Court, P.O. Drawer 70, Spartanburg, SC 29304. Include the defendant's full name and approximate case year with your request. The Clerk handles one of the largest caseloads in the Upstate region, so using the Public Index before visiting in person is strongly recommended.
The Spartanburg County government website at spartanburgcounty.org provides direct access to department contacts, court services information, and the Clerk of Court's office details.
Spartanburg County Government and DUI Record Access
The Spartanburg County Government website is the starting point for navigating county court services. The screenshot below shows the county homepage, which provides department links for the Clerk of Court, Sheriff's Office, and other agencies that hold DUI-related records in Spartanburg County.
Visit spartanburgcounty.org to access department directories, court services pages, and contact information for Spartanburg County.
The county website links directly to court-related departments and is the best starting point when you need to identify which office holds a specific Spartanburg County DUI record.
City of Spartanburg DUI Cases and Municipal Records
The City of Spartanburg has its own Municipal Court that handles DUI cases occurring within city limits. The Municipal Court processes arraignments, hearings, and dispositions for DUI cases where the City of Spartanburg Police Department made the arrest. Municipal court records may be accessed through the Public Index or by contacting the court directly at (864) 596-2032.
The City of Spartanburg official website at cityofspartanburg.org provides information about city services including the Municipal Court. The screenshot below shows the city website, which is the place to start when looking for DUI records involving a city police arrest in Spartanburg.
Spartanburg also has municipal courts in other communities within the county. The Town of Greer Municipal Court can be reached at (864) 848-2163. The City of Inman Municipal Court is at (864) 472-6200. The Town of Woodruff Municipal Court is at (864) 476-9511. Each court handles DUI cases within its own jurisdiction and maintains separate records from the county court system.
Note: DUI cases originating in incorporated cities within Spartanburg County may be processed through municipal courts and may require a direct contact to those courts for records not available in the Public Index.
Search Spartanburg County DUI Records Online
The South Carolina Public Index is the main tool for online DUI record searches in Spartanburg County. Search at publicindex.sccourts.org/spartanburg/ by defendant name, case number, or date range. Results include charges, hearing dates, attorney information, and case dispositions. The system is free to use and available at any time without registration.
The SC Judicial Branch at sccourts.org supports the Public Index and provides county court contacts, court forms, and self-help resources. Spartanburg County is one of the more active DUI dockets in the Upstate, so circuit-level cases are regularly indexed in this system. It is the fastest way to check whether a case is on file before making a trip to the courthouse.
Online results show case-level data only. Actual court documents and certified records from Spartanburg County DUI cases require a formal request to the Clerk of Court at (864) 596-2591. The Public Index updates regularly but may not include same-day filings.
Spartanburg County Sheriff and DUI Arrest Records
The Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office enforces DUI laws throughout unincorporated Spartanburg County. The Sheriff's Office is located at 8045 Howard Street, Spartanburg, SC 29303. The main line is (864) 503-4500, and the Records Division can be reached at (864) 503-4525. The Records Division processes public records requests for DUI arrest reports and incident files. Arrest records document the charge, date, and arresting officer but are distinct from court case records.
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division at sled.sc.gov maintains statewide criminal history records, including DUI convictions from Spartanburg County. A SLED background check covers all South Carolina counties and is the most thorough way to search for DUI convictions involving a specific person. The SLED check is often used by employers, landlords, and attorneys who need a complete criminal history.
The South Carolina DMV at dmv.sc.gov holds driver record information, including license suspensions resulting from Spartanburg County DUI cases under § 56-5-2990. DMV records and court records are separate systems. Both may need to be reviewed to get the complete picture of a DUI case in Spartanburg County.
Seventh Circuit Solicitor and Felony DUI in Spartanburg County
The Seventh Circuit Solicitor's Office prosecutes felony DUI cases in Spartanburg County. Felony DUI under § 56-5-2945 applies when a DUI crash causes great bodily injury or death. A conviction for felony DUI causing great bodily injury can result in a prison sentence of up to 15 years. Felony DUI causing death carries a sentence of up to 25 years. The Solicitor also reviews repeat DUI offenders for potential felony indictment. The Seventh Circuit covers both Spartanburg and Cherokee Counties.
Once a grand jury returns an indictment, the case proceeds to the Court of General Sessions. The Spartanburg County Clerk of Court then maintains the official case record. The Public Index reflects all General Sessions activity and is updated as the case moves through the court system.
South Carolina DUI Law and Spartanburg County Cases
All DUI prosecutions in Spartanburg County are governed by South Carolina state law. The base DUI offense under § 56-5-2930 requires proof that the driver was materially and appreciably impaired by alcohol or drugs. The DUAC statute under § 56-5-2933 applies when a chemical test shows a blood alcohol content of 0.08% or more. Both types of charges are common in Spartanburg County DUI records.
The ignition interlock device requirement under § 56-5-2941 applies after most DUI convictions in Spartanburg County. First-time convictions require six months on the interlock device. Second convictions require two years, and third convictions require three years. A fourth or subsequent conviction may result in a permanent interlock requirement enforced by the South Carolina DMV.
The following DUI charge types appear regularly in Spartanburg County records:
- DUI under § 56-5-2930 (impaired driving)
- DUAC under § 56-5-2933 (0.08%+ BAC by test)
- Felony DUI with great bodily injury under § 56-5-2945
- Felony DUI causing death under § 56-5-2945
- Implied consent refusal under § 56-5-2950
License suspension records are maintained by the South Carolina DMV. The ADSAP program must be completed before a suspended license can be reinstated after any DUI suspension under § 56-5-2990. Court records and DMV suspension records are independent and both may be needed to fully understand a DUI case in Spartanburg County.
Cities in Spartanburg County
Spartanburg County includes the city of Spartanburg and several other municipalities. DUI cases from across the county are handled through the Spartanburg County court system and local municipal courts.
Nearby Counties
Spartanburg County is located in the Upstate and borders several South Carolina counties. The location of the DUI arrest determines which county's court holds the case records.