York People Search Database
York is a city in York County, South Carolina, located in the northern part of the state near the North Carolina border. A people search in York gives you access to public records held by both York County offices and state agencies. York County is one of the fastest growing counties in South Carolina. The city of York has around 8,500 residents. People search records for York include court filings, detention center data, criminal history, vital records, and FOIA request options. Several tools at the county and state level make it possible to search for people tied to York.
York County Detainee Search
The York County Sheriff's Office maintains an online current detainee roster. This is a key tool for a people search in York when you need to find someone in local custody. The roster at yorkcountysheriff.com shows full names, booking dates and times, city, state, ZIP code, race, sex, height, weight, and age. Each entry includes a booking number, release date or current "In Jail" status, total bond amount, and detailed charge descriptions.
The roster covers all of York County. Arresting agencies include the York County Sheriff's Office, Rock Hill Police Department, Fort Mill Police Department, Tega Cay Police Department, and SC State Transport Police. Charges shown range from assault and drug possession to trespassing and failure to appear. Bond amounts range from $0 to over $20,000 depending on the charges. The roster updates in real time with current bookings.
Note: The detainee roster only shows people currently in custody and does not include historical records.
Criminal History People Search
SLED CATCH provides statewide criminal history checks that include York County data. A search costs $25 plus $1 online at catch.sled.sc.gov. You need a last name, first name, and date of birth. Results come back right away and cover arrests, charges, and convictions from every county in South Carolina. This is a name-based search. A Social Security Number is not required but can help get better results.
SLED is the central repository for all criminal records in the state. The Records Section is at PO Box 21398, Columbia, SC 29221. Phone is 803-896-1447. CATCH does not include sex offender registry data or wanted persons. Those require separate searches. For Yorkresidents, CATCH will pull any criminal history from York County courts along with any other jurisdiction in the state.
You can view the SLED CATCH portal shown here for criminal background searches.
SLED processed an average of 444 records requests per workday in a recent year across all search types.
York Court Records Search
Court records are important for a people search in York. The South Carolina Judicial Branch Public Index covers York County court cases. Search by party name or case number at sccourts.org. The system includes Circuit Court, Family Court, Magistrate Court, and some Municipal Court records. Case data includes party names, filing dates, charges, and case status. Access is free.
The York County Clerk of Court handles Common Pleas, Family Court, and General Sessions records. Phone numbers include 803-628-3036 for the Clerk, 803-684-8507 for Common Pleas, 803-909-7100 for Family Court, and 803-628-3036 for General Sessions. York County has Magistrate Courts in several locations, including Bond Court at 803-628-3095 and the York location at 803-628-3029.
The York County Probate Court handles estates, guardianships, and marriage licenses. Phone is 803-684-8513. The Register of Deeds at 803-684-8510 maintains property records and deeds for the county.
York People Search FOIA Requests
York County has a dedicated FOIA division for public records requests. The Freedom of Information Act gives you the right to request records from all county offices. Submit requests through the online form at yorkcountygov.com/foia or contact the FOIA Division at 803-628-3954. Standard requests get a response within 10 working days. Documents must be produced within 30 calendar days. Records older than two years get 20 days for a response and 35 days for production.
Requests must be specific. Unclear requests may be delayed or denied. York County follows the Family Privacy Protection Act of 2002. Under S.C. Code Ann. 30-2-50, using public records for commercial solicitation is a crime with a fine up to $500 and possible jail time up to one year.
You can view the York County FOIA portal below for submitting records requests.
The full FOIA law is in Title 30, Chapter 4 of the South Carolina Code of Laws.
Vital Records for York
Vital records support a people search in York through birth, death, marriage, and divorce data. The South Carolina Department of Public Health keeps these records. Birth and death records start at 1915. The first copy costs $12. Order online at vitalchek.com or call the Vital Records Office at (803) 898-3630. The office is at 2600 Bull Street, Columbia, SC 29201.
Birth records are public after 100 years. Death records are public after 50 years. Marriage records at the state level cover July 1950 through December 2021. Divorce records span July 1962 through December 2014. For records before those dates, check with the York County Probate Court. The DPH took over vital records management from DHEC on July 1, 2024.
Sex Offender Search in York
The SLED Sex Offender Registry helps with a people search in York. Search by name or geographic area at scor.sled.sc.gov. The SORT system shows photos, addresses, and aliases. You can set up email alerts for your ZIP code. Over 10,000 offenders are actively registered in South Carolina. Registry data is based on convictions and is a public record. Using it to harass anyone is a crime under state law.
People search results from the registry include:
- Multiple photographs over time
- Visual map of offender location
- List of aliases used
- Community notification options
- Geographic and name search tools
Note: Registry laws are in S.C. Code of Laws Title 23, Chapter 3, Article 7.
York County Government Portal
The York County Council portal at yorkcountysc.iqm2.com provides access to meeting agendas, minutes, and ordinances. York County covers several municipalities including the cities of Rock Hill, Tega Cay, and York, and the towns of Clover, Fort Mill, Hickory Grove, McConnells, Sharon, and Smyrna. The county staff directory at yorkcountygov.com lists phone numbers and contacts for all county departments relevant to a people search.
York County People Search
The city of York is located in York County. County offices maintain court records, property records, and other public documents for all residents. For more county-wide records, visit the York County people search page.
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