York County DUI Records and Case Search
York County DUI records are available through the Clerk of Court, Magistrate Courts, and the South Carolina Public Index. Located in the northern part of the state along the North Carolina border and part of the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit, York County processes a significant number of DUI cases each year. Cases from Rock Hill, Fort Mill, Clover, Tega Cay, and throughout the county all flow through the York County court system. This guide explains how to find and access York County DUI records online and in person.
York County Quick Facts
York County DUI Records at the Clerk of Court
The York 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 York County. Felony DUI charges under S.C. Code Ann. § 56-5-2945 involving great bodily injury or death are tried in General Sessions and permanently archived by the Clerk.
The Clerk of Court is located at the York County Courthouse, 2 South Congress Street, Suite 300, York, SC 29745. The phone number is (803) 628-3036. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Public access terminals are available at the courthouse for in-person searches. Standard copies cost $0.25 per page, and certified copies are $5.00 per document. Mail requests should be sent to Clerk of Court, P.O. Box 649, York, SC 29745.
The York County government website at yorkcountygov.com provides department contact pages, including direct access to the Clerk of Court's office information and links to court services. Use this resource to confirm office hours and address before submitting any records request.
Note: The York County Clerk handles records for the entire county, including all incorporated cities and towns, as well as unincorporated communities throughout York County.
York County Government Website and DUI Record Resources
The York County Government website is the official source for county department contacts and public record services. The screenshot below shows the county homepage, which provides links to the Clerk of Court, Sheriff's Office, and related agencies that hold DUI records in York County.
Visit yorkcountygov.com to access department directories and find the specific office or staff contact needed for a York County DUI records request.
The county government site also links to the Sheriff's Office and Magistrate Court contact pages, which are useful when tracking down DUI arrest records or cases that were resolved at the Magistrate level in York County.
Search York County DUI Records Online
The South Carolina Public Index is the primary online tool for DUI record searches in York County. Go to publicindex.sccourts.org/york/ and search by defendant name, case number, or date range. Results show charges, court dates, attorney information, and case dispositions. The system is free and available at any time.
The SC Judicial Branch at sccourts.org supports the Public Index and provides court forms, county contact directories, and self-help resources. York County has a growing population and a busy DUI docket, so circuit-level cases are regularly indexed in this system. Checking the Public Index before visiting the courthouse saves time and helps confirm whether a case record exists at the circuit level.
Online results include case-level data only. For actual court documents, sentencing orders, or transcripts from York County DUI cases, contact the Clerk of Court at (803) 628-3036. The Public Index is updated regularly but may not reflect same-day case activity.
Rock Hill, Fort Mill, and Municipal Court DUI Records in York County
Rock Hill is the largest city in York County and has its own Municipal Court for DUI cases occurring within city limits. The Rock Hill Municipal Court can be reached at (803) 325-2511. Rock Hill is a significant urban center close to the North Carolina border with heavy traffic volume, which contributes to a notable number of DUI stops each year within city limits. Municipal court records may be separate from the county-level Public Index for misdemeanor-level cases.
The Town of Fort Mill also has a Municipal Court handling DUI cases within town limits. Fort Mill's Municipal Court can be reached at (803) 547-2022. Fort Mill has grown rapidly as a suburb of Charlotte, North Carolina, and the increase in population has brought a corresponding increase in traffic and DUI enforcement activity. The Fort Mill official website at fortmillsc.gov provides information about town services, including the Municipal Court.
The screenshot below shows the Town of Fort Mill official website, which is the starting point for DUI records requests involving Fort Mill Municipal Court cases.
York County also has Municipal Courts in Tega Cay at (803) 548-3514 and Clover at (803) 222-9495. Each municipal court handles DUI cases within its own city or town limits. Records from these courts require direct contact with each individual court.
Note: DUI cases at the municipal court level in York County may not appear in the SC Public Index. Contact the specific municipal court for records from misdemeanor cases resolved at that level.
York County Sheriff and DUI Arrest Records
The York County Sheriff's Office enforces DUI laws throughout unincorporated York County. The Sheriff's Office is located at 1675-2A York Highway, York, SC 29745. The main line is (803) 628-3059, and the Records Division can be reached at (803) 628-3075. The Records Division handles public records requests for DUI arrest reports and incident files. Arrest records show the charge, arresting officer, and booking details, but these are separate from court case records held by the Clerk of Court.
South Carolina Highway Patrol officers also make DUI arrests on Interstate 77 and other state highways running through York County. These arrests are especially common near the Charlotte, NC metro area, where traffic volume on I-77 is high. SCHP arrest records are accessible through the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division at sled.sc.gov. A SLED background check is the most comprehensive method for locating DUI convictions across all South Carolina counties.
The South Carolina DMV at dmv.sc.gov tracks driver history, including license suspensions resulting from York County DUI cases under § 56-5-2990. DMV records and court records are maintained separately and both may be required to fully understand the outcome of a DUI case in York County.
Sixteenth Circuit Solicitor and Felony DUI in York County
The Sixteenth Circuit Solicitor's Office prosecutes felony DUI cases in York County. Felony DUI under § 56-5-2945 applies when a DUI crash results in great bodily injury or death. A conviction for felony DUI with great bodily injury can result in a sentence of up to 15 years. Felony DUI causing death carries a sentence of up to 25 years. The Sixteenth Circuit covers both York and Union Counties.
Once a grand jury indicts a defendant, the case moves to the Court of General Sessions in York County. The York County Clerk of Court then maintains the official case record. The Public Index reflects General Sessions proceedings and is updated as the case proceeds. Repeat DUI offenders in York County may also face review by the Solicitor for potential felony indictment under the state's habitual offender provisions.
Ignition interlock requirements under § 56-5-2941 apply after most DUI convictions in York County. First-time convictions require six months on an 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. These conditions are part of sentencing orders on file at the Clerk of Court.
South Carolina DUI Law and York County Records
All DUI prosecutions in York County are governed by South Carolina state law. The base DUI offense under § 56-5-2930 covers driving while materially and appreciably impaired by alcohol or drugs. The DUAC statute under § 56-5-2933 applies when a chemical test confirms a blood alcohol content at or above 0.08%. Both charges appear regularly in York County DUI records.
The following charge types are common in York County DUI records:
- DUI under § 56-5-2930 (impaired driving)
- DUAC under § 56-5-2933 (0.08%+ BAC by chemical 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 for York County DUI convictions are tracked by the South Carolina DMV. The ADSAP program must be completed before a suspended license can be reinstated under § 56-5-2990. Court records and DMV suspension records are held by separate agencies. Both may need to be reviewed to understand the full outcome of a DUI case in York County.
Cities in York County
York County includes several growing cities and towns. DUI cases from across the county are handled through the York County court system and local municipal courts.
Nearby Counties
York County borders several South Carolina counties and the state of North Carolina. The location of a DUI arrest determines which county's court maintains the case records.