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Where to search Union County records

Union County, South Carolina court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with South Carolina Judicial Branch Union County courthouse and court directory.

Court casesSouth Carolina Judicial Branch Union County courthouse and court directory
Current custodyConfirm the current jail or detention source with the local agency.
Statewide recordsUse the South Carolina state-level source described below when available.
Federal recordsFederal court and custody records are outside county systems and require a separate federal search.

Verified local details

These details were drawn from the official sources linked in this guide. Reconfirm addresses, contacts, schedules, fees, and other time-sensitive details with the responsible agency.

Union County is County Number 44 in South Carolina Judicial Branch records.
Union County is part of the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit, which includes Union and York counties.
The Judicial Branch courthouse directory lists Union County Courthouse at 322 East Main Street, Union, South Carolina 29379.
The Judicial Branch lists Union Magistrate at 210 West Main Street, Union, South Carolina 29379-2215.
The Judicial Branch lists Union County Bond Court with a mailing address at 1657 Jonesville Highway, Union, South Carolina 29379-2215.
The state archives guide identifies Union County Clerk of Court, county court records, and sheriff prisoner-return records among county record groups.

Union County official record-source actions
Record type	Agency or source	Scope	Action	Last checked
Court cases	South Carolina Judicial Branch Union County courthouse and court directory	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Local court cases	South Carolina Judicial Branch magistrate and bond court locations	Local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Official records	South Carolina Association of Counties directory of Union County officials	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Court cases	Union County official source (sccourts.org)	County or local	Open source	Not yet published

How this guide is maintained: This matrix only republishes government and agency destinations supported by the researched guide or its reviewed county source registry. Page updated August 10, 2026. Agency sites and coverage can change, so confirm current rules with the source. Read our county source-review and correction policy.

This Union County records guide is organized around the way the information is actually maintained. Begin with the Q&A for the record you need, then use the source map below to confirm a case, custody status, incident report, or statewide search. Union County has 26,799 residents (2025 estimate). The source map below identifies the relevant local courts and agencies. Offices and online systems change, so confirm details with the agency before relying on a record.

Quick facts

County-equivalent identity: 45-087
Population: 26,799 residents (2025 estimate)
Local detail: Union County is County Number 44 in South Carolina Judicial Branch records.
Local detail: Union County is part of the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit, which includes Union and York counties.
Local detail: The Judicial Branch courthouse directory lists Union County Courthouse at 322 East Main Street, Union, South Carolina 29379.
Local detail: The Judicial Branch lists Union Magistrate at 210 West Main Street, Union, South Carolina 29379-2215.
Local detail: The Judicial Branch lists Union County Bond Court with a mailing address at 1657 Jonesville Highway, Union, South Carolina 29379-2215.
Local detail: The state archives guide identifies Union County Clerk of Court, county court records, and sheriff prisoner-return records among county record groups.

What is specific about this local guide

Local detail: Union County is County Number 44 in South Carolina Judicial Branch records.
Local detail: Union County is part of the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit, which includes Union and York counties.
Local detail: The Judicial Branch courthouse directory lists Union County Courthouse at 322 East Main Street, Union, South Carolina 29379.

How do I search Union County criminal and civil court records?

For Union County, start with South Carolina Judicial Branch Union County courthouse and court directory and South Carolina Judicial Branch magistrate and bond court locations, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I search Union County criminal and civil court records depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The official statewide case-search portal may require JavaScript, cookies, or account/session functionality.

Where is Union County Circuit or Family Court held?

For Union County, start with South Carolina Judicial Branch Union County courthouse and court directory and South Carolina Judicial Branch magistrate and bond court locations, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Where is Union County Circuit or Family Court held depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The official statewide case-search portal may require JavaScript, cookies, or account/session functionality.

How does Union County Magistrate Court handle warrants, bonds, and preliminary matters?

For Union County, start with South Carolina Judicial Branch Union County courthouse and court directory and South Carolina Judicial Branch magistrate and bond court locations, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How does Union County Magistrate Court handle warrants, bonds, and preliminary matters depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The official statewide case-search portal may require JavaScript, cookies, or account/session functionality.

Where is Union County Bond Court located?

For Union County, start with South Carolina Judicial Branch Union County courthouse and court directory and South Carolina Judicial Branch magistrate and bond court locations, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Where is Union County Bond Court located depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The official statewide case-search portal may require JavaScript, cookies, or account/session functionality.

How can I request Union County sheriff arrest, incident, or detention records?

For Union County, start with South Carolina Judicial Branch Union County courthouse and court directory and South Carolina Judicial Branch magistrate and bond court locations, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How can I request Union County sheriff arrest, incident, or detention records depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The official statewide case-search portal may require JavaScript, cookies, or account/session functionality.

How do Union County municipal courts differ from county courts?

For Union County, start with South Carolina Judicial Branch Union County courthouse and court directory and South Carolina Judicial Branch magistrate and bond court locations, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do Union County municipal courts differ from county courts depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The official statewide case-search portal may require JavaScript, cookies, or account/session functionality.

How do I contact the Union County Clerk of Court for filings and certified records?

For Union County, start with South Carolina Judicial Branch Union County courthouse and court directory and South Carolina Judicial Branch magistrate and bond court locations, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I contact the Union County Clerk of Court for filings and certified records depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The official statewide case-search portal may require JavaScript, cookies, or account/session functionality.

Are historical Union County sheriff and court records available through the South Carolina Archives?

For Union County, start with South Carolina Judicial Branch Union County courthouse and court directory and South Carolina Judicial Branch magistrate and bond court locations, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Are historical Union County sheriff and court records available through the South Carolina Archives depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The official statewide case-search portal may require JavaScript, cookies, or account/session functionality.

Police, sheriff, and incident records

Request a police or incident record from the sheriff or municipal police agency that created it. No directly accessible current Union County sheriff jail-roster or inmate-search page was verified.

Criminal cases in Union County

Start with South Carolina Judicial Branch Union County courthouse and court directory for the official Union County court path. County: Countywide Union County government and offices; the county seat and listed courthouse locations are in Union. Court: South Carolina Sixthteenth Judicial Circuit jurisdiction for Union County, including circuit, family, magistrate, and bond court functions.

Jail and custody information for Union County

The current county jail or detention path still requires local confirmation. The official statewide case-search portal may require JavaScript, cookies, or account/session functionality.

Municipal and local court records

Use South Carolina Judicial Branch magistrate and bond court locations for a local or municipal court path. Custody: County law-enforcement and detention matters are handled through the Union County Sheriff and related county custody authorities; a current official jail roster was not verified. Municipal: Municipal courts operate separately from county magistrate and circuit courts. Municipal coverage and record availability vary by municipality.

Statewide sources for South Carolina records

Statewide South Carolina sources are separate from Union County local records. Do not treat a statewide search as a complete county docket, jail roster, or police-record database.

Cities covered by local record systems

The relevant local courts and agencies may serve different incorporated municipalities, so confirm the filing locality before relying on a record.

Nearby South Carolina records pages

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Official Union County and South Carolina record sources

For an official starting point, use South Carolina Association of Counties directory of Union County officials. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.

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Prefer an official source? For an official starting point, use South Carolina Association of Counties directory of Union County officials. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.

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