What are Cherokee County Arrest Records?
Cherokee County arrest records are official documents detailing arrests that occurred within the county. These documents usually bear the name, age, gender, race, and offense of the arrested individuals. County residents may obtain these records from the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office. In the State, members of the public may also view annual Cherokee County arrests numbers from the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED).
Crime Statistics
Cherokee County’s law enforcement reported 1,344 crimes committed in the county in 2018. Of that number, 101 were violent crimes and 1,243, property crimes. There were 11 rapes, 15 robberies, 74 aggravated assaults, and 1 murder in the violent crimes category. Property crimes included 365 burglaries, 749 larcenies, 129 motor vehicle thefts, and 6 arsons. Compared to the 2014 report, violent crimes and property crimes dropped by -50.24% and -33.88% respectively. Murder, robbery, and aggravated assault fell by -50%, -50%, and -50.67%, respectively. Burglary, arson, larceny, and motor vehicle theft fell by -29.94%, -40%, -38.05%, and -7.86%, respectively.
What are Cherokee County Criminal Records?
Cherokee County criminal records are official documents that reveal the arrests and criminal histories of individuals convicted of crimes within the county. These documents are also known as rap sheets. SLED is the primary repository for obtaining name-based criminal record checks in Cherokee County.
How Do I Get Cherokee County Criminal Records?
Interested parties may view and obtain name-based criminal record checks online or via mail. Online requests may be made through the SLED Citizen Access to Criminal Histories (CATCH). It costs $25 per record. This fee is non-refundable and payable only by credit/debit card. There is a $1 convenience fee attached to credit/debit card payments. Applicants may use the Criminal Records Check Form for mail-in requests. It costs $25 per request. This fee is payable by money order, certified check, or business check. Mail the form to the following address:
SLED Records Department,
P.O. Box 21398
Columbia SC 29221-1398
How to Find Cherokee County Sex Offender Information
Cherokee County sex offender information can be found on the Sex Offender Registry. This registry is maintained by the SLED and Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office. Individuals may search for registered sex offenders by name or address.
How do I Visit an Inmate in Cherokee County Jail?
The Sheriff’s Office runs the Cherokee County Detention Center. It is located at 315 East Drive L.M. Rosemond Lane, Gaffney, SC 29340. The jail’s contact number is (864) 487-2529. Visitors may view visitation guidelines and procedures on the Detention Center’s Visitation Policy webpage.
Where and How to Find Cherokee County Inmate Information
Cherokee County inmate information is available on the Sheriff’s Office website. The office also provides the Inmate Search, an online portal where individuals may search for and view current inmates.
What are Cherokee County Court Records?
Cherokee County court records are official case files maintained by courts in the county. These records may contain the dockets, judgments, transcripts, and other court proceedings. Interested parties may use the South Carolina Judicial Department Public Index website to search and view court records or contact the Clerk of Court at the address below:
Cherokee County Clerk of Court
125 East Floyd Baker Boulevard
P.O. Box 2289
Gaffney, SC 29342
Phone: (864) 487-2571
Fax: (864) 487-2754
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location of all Courts in Cherokee County
There is a Circuit Court, Family Court, Probate Court, a Magistrate Court, and 3 Municipal Courts in Cherokee County. View court addresses and contact details are below:
Cherokee County Circuit Court
125 East Floyd Baker Boulevard
P.O. Box 2289
Gaffney, SC 29342
Phone: (864) 487-2571
Fax: (864) 487-2754
Cherokee County Family Court
125 East Floyd Baker Boulevard
P.O. Box 2289
Gaffney, SC 29342
Phone: (864) 487-2570
Fax: (864) 487-1119
Cherokee County Probate Court
110 Railroad Avenue
Gaffney, SC 29340
Phone: (864) 487-2583
Fax: (864) 902-8426
Cherokee County Magistrate’s Court - Blacksburg
101 South John Street
Suite A
P.O. Box 427
Blacksburg, SC 29702
Phone: (864) 839-2492
Fax: (864) 839-3415
Cherokee County Magistrate’s Court - Gaffney
312 East Frederick Street
P.O. Box 336
Gaffney, SC 29342
Phone: (864) 487-2533
Fax: (864) 902-8425
Blacksburg Municipal Court
105 South Shelby Street
P.O. Box 487
Blacksburg, SC 29702
Phone: (864) 839-2332
Gaffney Municipal Court
201 North Limestone Street
P.O. Box 2109
Gaffney, SC 29342
Phone: (864) 487-8524
Fax: (864) 487-6221
What are Cherokee County Vital Records
Cherokee County vital records are documents showing proof of births, deaths, marriages, and divorces that took place in the county. Divorce degrees are available at the Clerk of Court’s Office. Married records are available at the Probate Court. Birth and death certificates can be obtained from the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC). The DHEC also maintains divorce reports from July 1962 to December 2016 and marriage records from July 1950 to December 2017.
Where and How to Get Cherokee County Divorce Records
Divorce degrees are available at the Cherokee County Clerk of Courts Office. Interested parties may contact the office at the following address:
Cherokee County Clerk of Court
125 East Floyd Baker Boulevard
P.O. Box 2289
Gaffney, SC 29342
Phone: (864) 487-2571
Fax: (864) 487-2754
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m
The DHEC issues certified copies of divorce reports. Individuals may request these records by mail or in-person using the addresses below:
Mail orders
DHEC Vital Records
2600 Bull Street
Columbia, SC 29201
In-person orders
DHEC Vital Records
2600 Bull Street
Columbia, SC 29201
Telephone: (803) 898-3630
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Requests must be accompanied with valid identification, the applicable fee, and a completed Vital Records Marriage/Divorce Application Form. Each request costs $12. Additional copies cost $3.
Where and How to Get Cherokee County Marriage Records
Certified copies of marriage records from 1988 to date are available at the Cherokee County Probate Court. These records can be purchased online by selecting Cherokee from the county drop-down menu or via mail at the following address:
Cherokee County Probate Court
P.O. Box 22
Gaffney, SC 29342
There is a fee assessed for online orders. The office charges $5 per record for mail orders. This fee is payable by money order or certified check.
Marriage records from July 1950 to December 2017 may be ordered from the DHEC. Order procedures include submitting a completed Vital Records Marriage/Divorce Application Form, enclosing proper identification and the records fee, and mailing or hand-delivering them to addresses below:
Mail orders
DHEC Vital Records
2600 Bull Street
Columbia, SC 29201
In-person orders
DHEC Vital Records
2600 Bull Street
Columbia, SC 29201
Telephone: (803) 898-3630
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
There is a $12 charge for each record and a $3 charge for additional copies.
Where and How to Get Cherokee County Birth Records
Cherokee County birth records from 1915 to date are obtainable at the DHEC. Applicants are required to complete a Vital Records Birth Application, enclose valid identification, along with the records fee, and submit all three to the addresses below:
Mail orders
DHEC Vital Records
2600 Bull Street
Columbia, SC 29201
In-person orders
DHEC Vital Records
2600 Bull Street
Columbia, SC 29201
Telephone: (803) 898-3630
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The office charges $12 for first copies and $3 for additional copies.
Where and How to Get Cherokee County Death Records
The DHEC issues copies of Cherokee County Death Records. It costs $12 for the first copies and $3 for additional copies. Requestors must complete a Vital Records Death Application and mail or hand-deliver the form, along with the records fee and valid identification to the relevant address below:
Mail orders
DHEC Vital Records
2600 Bull Street
Columbia, SC 29201
In-person orders
DHEC Vital Records
2600 Bull Street
Columbia, SC 29201
Telephone: (803) 898-3630
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
In addition to government agencies, county public records may also be obtained from third-party websites. These non-government platforms come with intuitive tools that allow for expansive searches. Record seekers may either opt to use these tools to search for a specific record or multiple records. Users are able to search third-party websites remotely for multiple records at a time with just the name of the record subject and their last known location, including the city, county, or state. Third-party sites are not sponsored by government agencies. Because of this, record availability and results may vary.
