Easley People Search
Easley is a city of about 22,000 residents in Pickens County, South Carolina. A people search in Easley can turn up court records, criminal data, property filings, and other public information linked to a person's name. The city sits in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains northwest of Greenville. Pickens County is part of the 13th Judicial Circuit, which also covers Greenville County. Most records for Easley residents are held at the Pickens County offices or through state-level databases. This guide shows you how to use each resource for a people search in Easley.
Easley Quick Facts
Easley Court Records People Search
Pickens County falls under the 13th Judicial Circuit along with Greenville County. The South Carolina Judicial Branch Public Index covers all courts in Pickens County. You can search by name, case number, or filing date at sccourts.org/caseSearch. Select Pickens County from the dropdown. Results show the case type, parties, charges, filing date, status, and any sentence data. The tool is free and open to the public.
The Public Index holds records from Circuit Court, Family Court, Magistrate Court, and some municipal courts in the county. Criminal cases in General Sessions show charge details. Civil suits in Common Pleas list complaints, motions, and judgments. Family Court covers divorce, custody, and related matters.
For certified copies of case files from Easley, contact the Pickens County Clerk of Court at 214 East Main Street, Pickens, SC 29671. Call ahead for current hours and fees. Certified documents typically cost $5 per certification plus copy charges. The statewide court search provides basic case data only. Full document images and complete files must be requested in person or through a written request.
Note: Juvenile cases, sealed records, and adoption proceedings are excluded from the Public Index for all South Carolina counties.
Easley Police Department Records
The Easley Police Department serves the city limits and maintains records of arrests, incident reports, and other law enforcement activity. The department's website at cityofeasley.com/police-department has information about services and public safety resources.
Police records from Easley are public under the South Carolina Freedom of Information Act. Submit a written FOIA request to the department with the person's full name and the date of the incident. Common police report fees are around $3. Response times follow FOIA rules. The department has 10 business days to respond for recent records and 20 business days for records older than two years.
For records of arrests that led to charges in the county court system, search the Pickens County Public Index or contact the Clerk of Court. The Easley Police Department works with county offices for cases that move beyond the municipal level.
Criminal History Search in Easley
The SLED CATCH system provides statewide criminal history checks that cover Easley and all of South Carolina. CATCH stands for Citizens Access to Criminal Histories. The cost is $25 per search plus a $1 online fee. You need the person's last name, first name, and date of birth. Results show arrests, charges, and outcomes from all 46 counties. Visit catch.sled.sc.gov to start a search.
Online results come back right away. Mail-in requests take 7 to 10 business days. SLED CATCH does not include sex offender data. For that, use the free Sex Offender Registry at scor.sled.sc.gov. You can search by name or ZIP code for offenders near Easley. The registry shows photos, addresses, and aliases.
SLED processed more than 553,000 online background checks in a single year. The CATCH system is name-based only. Fingerprint-based checks are done only when a specific statute requires them. Contact the SLED Public Dissemination Unit at 803-896-1443 with questions about your results.
Finding Inmates from Easley
For people sentenced to state prison after an arrest in Easley, use the South Carolina Department of Corrections inmate search. The tool at public.doc.state.sc.us/scdc-public is free. Search by name, SCDC number, or State ID. Results show the inmate's photo, location, offenses, sentence, and release date.
For people held at the Pickens County jail, contact the Pickens County Sheriff's Office. The detention center can confirm whether a person is in custody. Jail records are public under FOIA. SCDC headquarters is at 4444 Broad River Road in Columbia. FOIA requests for state inmate records can be emailed to FOIA@doc.sc.gov.
Note: The SCDC search covers state prison inmates only, not those held in county or city jails in Easley or Pickens County.
Easley Vital Records Search
The South Carolina Department of Public Health keeps birth, death, marriage, and divorce records. Birth and death records go back to January 1, 1915. Marriage records cover July 1950 through December 2021. Divorce records cover July 1962 through December 2014. Certified copies cost $12 for the first copy and $3 for extras.
Birth records become public after 100 years. Death records become public after 50 years. Until then, only close family and legal representatives can request them. Order online through VitalChek or mail your request to the Vital Records Office at 2600 Bull Street, Columbia, SC 29201. Visit dph.sc.gov/public/vital-records for details. For marriage records before 1950, check the Pickens County Probate Court.
Easley Professional License Lookup
You can verify professional licenses for people in Easley through the South Carolina LLR Licensee Lookup. The tool covers more than 40 boards including contractors, real estate agents, nurses, doctors, dentists, and many others. Search by name or license number at verify.llronline.com. Results show the license status and any disciplinary actions.
The LLR office is in Columbia. Call 803-896-4300 for questions about the lookup tool.
Public Records Requests in Easley
The South Carolina Freedom of Information Act gives you the right to request public records from any city or county office in Easley. Under S.C. Code Title 30, Chapter 4, a public record includes any document prepared, owned, or kept by a government body. You do not need to explain your reason for the request.
Send your request in writing to the office that holds the records. Include your name, contact details, and a clear description of what you need. The office has 10 business days to respond for records under 24 months old and 20 business days for older files. Fees may apply for search, retrieval, and copying. Electronic copies sent by email carry no copy fee. The law bars using public records for commercial mailings aimed at people in South Carolina.
- Police records from the Easley Police Department
- Court filings from the Pickens County Clerk of Court
- Property records from the Pickens County Register of Deeds
- Tax records from the Pickens County Assessor
Exempt records include active criminal case files, trade secrets, and records that would invade personal privacy. The South Carolina Code of Laws contains the full list of FOIA exemptions.
Pickens County People Search
Easley is the largest city in Pickens County. Court filings, property records, and jail data for Easley run through the Pickens County offices. For full details on county-level tools, fees, and contact information, visit the Pickens County people search page.
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