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Where to search Williamsburg County records

Williamsburg County, South Carolina court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with South Carolina Judicial Branch Williamsburg County courthouse and judicial contacts. Check current custody through Williamsburg County Detention Center capacity, location, and custody information.

Court casesSouth Carolina Judicial Branch Williamsburg County courthouse and judicial contacts
Current custodyWilliamsburg County Detention Center capacity, location, and custody information
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.

The Williamsburg County Clerk of Court and Family Court office is at 201 West Main Street, Kingstree, South Carolina 29556, and lists phone number 843-355-9321.
The Clerk of Court maintains administrative support and records for Common Pleas, Family Court, and General Sessions, including criminal felony and misdemeanor, civil, family, and juvenile matters.
The Clerk also serves as Register of Deeds and records property transactions, mortgages, liens, plats, maps, and related legal documents.
Williamsburg County Magistrate Court has civil jurisdiction for claims of $7,500 or less, and bond court is held twice daily at 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., including weekends and holidays.
The Williamsburg County Detention Center is described by the county as a 205-bed facility at 200 South Jackson Street in Kingstree.
The county's 2025 FOIA form states that Williamsburg County has ten working days to determine whether requested public records are available under the South Carolina Freedom of Information Act.

Williamsburg County official record-source actions
Record type	Agency or source	Scope	Action	Last checked
Court cases	South Carolina Judicial Branch Williamsburg County courthouse and judicial contacts	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Jail and custody	Williamsburg County Detention Center capacity, location, and custody information	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Police and incident records	County Sheriff's Office law enforcement, civil process, court security, transport, and investigations	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Official records	Williamsburg County South Carolina Freedom of Information Act request form	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Court cases	County Clerk of Court, Family Court, criminal, civil, family, and property-record services	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026

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.

A useful Williamsburg County records search depends on matching the record to the right custodian. Use the questions below for a fast orientation, then follow the linked court, jail, police, and statewide sources for the authoritative record. Williamsburg County has 29,662 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: 45-089
Population: 29,662 residents (2025 estimate)
Local detail: The Williamsburg County Clerk of Court and Family Court office is at 201 West Main Street, Kingstree, South Carolina 29556, and lists phone number 843-355-9321.
Local detail: The Clerk of Court maintains administrative support and records for Common Pleas, Family Court, and General Sessions, including criminal felony and misdemeanor, civil, family, and juvenile matters.
Local detail: The Clerk also serves as Register of Deeds and records property transactions, mortgages, liens, plats, maps, and related legal documents.
Local detail: Williamsburg County Magistrate Court has civil jurisdiction for claims of $7,500 or less, and bond court is held twice daily at 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., including weekends and holidays.
Local detail: The Williamsburg County Detention Center is described by the county as a 205-bed facility at 200 South Jackson Street in Kingstree.
Local detail: The county's 2025 FOIA form states that Williamsburg County has ten working days to determine whether requested public records are available under the South Carolina Freedom of Information Act.

What is specific about this local guide

Local detail: The Williamsburg County Clerk of Court and Family Court office is at 201 West Main Street, Kingstree, South Carolina 29556, and lists phone number 843-355-9321.
Local detail: The Clerk of Court maintains administrative support and records for Common Pleas, Family Court, and General Sessions, including criminal felony and misdemeanor, civil, family, and juvenile matters.
Local detail: The Clerk also serves as Register of Deeds and records property transactions, mortgages, liens, plats, maps, and related legal documents.

How can I obtain a Williamsburg County Common Pleas, General Sessions, Family, Magistrate, or Probate Court record?

For Williamsburg County, start with South Carolina Judicial Branch Williamsburg County courthouse and judicial contacts and County Clerk of Court, Family Court, criminal, civil, family, and property-record services, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How can I obtain a Williamsburg County Common Pleas, General Sessions, Family, Magistrate, or Probate Court record depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The South Carolina Judicial Branch courthouse page notes current access or application limitations for some hosted services; verify availability before relying on online tools.

Which Williamsburg County court handles a felony, misdemeanor, family, juvenile, probate, bond, or small civil matter?

For Williamsburg County, start with South Carolina Judicial Branch Williamsburg County courthouse and judicial contacts and County Clerk of Court, Family Court, criminal, civil, family, and property-record services, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which Williamsburg County court handles a felony, misdemeanor, family, juvenile, probate, bond, or small civil matter depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The South Carolina Judicial Branch courthouse page notes current access or application limitations for some hosted services; verify availability before relying on online tools.

How do I search Williamsburg County deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, or other Register of Deeds records?

For Williamsburg County, start with South Carolina Judicial Branch Williamsburg County courthouse and judicial contacts and County Clerk of Court, Family Court, criminal, civil, family, and property-record services, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I search Williamsburg County deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, or other Register of Deeds records depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The South Carolina Judicial Branch courthouse page notes current access or application limitations for some hosted services; verify availability before relying on online tools.

How do I file a South Carolina FOIA request with Williamsburg County, and how long should a response take?

For Williamsburg County, start with South Carolina Judicial Branch Williamsburg County courthouse and judicial contacts and County Clerk of Court, Family Court, criminal, civil, family, and property-record services, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I file a South Carolina FOIA request with Williamsburg County, and how long should a response take depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The South Carolina Judicial Branch courthouse page notes current access or application limitations for some hosted services; verify availability before relying on online tools.

How do I verify custody or contact someone at the Williamsburg County Detention Center?

For Williamsburg County, start with South Carolina Judicial Branch Williamsburg County courthouse and judicial contacts and County Clerk of Court, Family Court, criminal, civil, family, and property-record services, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I verify custody or contact someone at the Williamsburg County Detention Center depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The South Carolina Judicial Branch courthouse page notes current access or application limitations for some hosted services; verify availability before relying on online tools.

How do I determine the correct bond court, bond time, or payment procedure in Williamsburg County?

For Williamsburg County, start with South Carolina Judicial Branch Williamsburg County courthouse and judicial contacts and County Clerk of Court, Family Court, criminal, civil, family, and property-record services, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I determine the correct bond court, bond time, or payment procedure in Williamsburg County depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The South Carolina Judicial Branch courthouse page notes current access or application limitations for some hosted services; verify availability before relying on online tools.

Which agency handles an incident in Kingstree or one of Williamsburg County's incorporated towns?

For Williamsburg County, start with South Carolina Judicial Branch Williamsburg County courthouse and judicial contacts and County Clerk of Court, Family Court, criminal, civil, family, and property-record services, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which agency handles an incident in Kingstree or one of Williamsburg County's incorporated towns depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The South Carolina Judicial Branch courthouse page notes current access or application limitations for some hosted services; verify availability before relying on online tools.

How do I obtain a Williamsburg County marriage license, probate an estate, or request guardianship information?

For Williamsburg County, start with South Carolina Judicial Branch Williamsburg County courthouse and judicial contacts and County Clerk of Court, Family Court, criminal, civil, family, and property-record services, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I obtain a Williamsburg County marriage license, probate an estate, or request guardianship information depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The South Carolina Judicial Branch courthouse page notes current access or application limitations for some hosted services; verify availability before relying on online tools.

Municipal courts and other local systems

Municipal and local court coverage is separate from the county trial-court path. Custody: The Williamsburg County Sheriff's Office operates or oversees county detention functions through the Williamsburg County Detention Center and also provides court security, transport, civil process, warrant service, and law-enforcement services. Municipal: County materials state that Williamsburg County has five incorporated towns and shares a portion of one additional municipality. Municipal police, courts, and records may be separate from county agencies; verify the responsible municipality by incident address.

Local cities and separate court systems

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

Williamsburg County court and felony records

Start with South Carolina Judicial Branch Williamsburg County courthouse and judicial contacts for the official Williamsburg County court path. County: Williamsburg County government provides countywide administrative, court-support, records, law-enforcement, and detention services. The Clerk of Court and Register of Deeds are separate custodians for court and property records. Court: Williamsburg County uses Circuit Court, General Sessions, Family Court, Magistrate Court, and Probate Court. The Clerk supports Common Pleas, General Sessions, Family Court, and related records; Magistrate Court handles limited civil and bond matters; Probate Court handles estates, guardianships, conservatorships, marriage licenses, and certain mental-health proceedings.

Police records and public-record requests

For police or incident records, use County Sheriff's Office law enforcement, civil process, court security, transport, and investigations. The county Probate Court states that estates and marriage-license records do not currently have online access and require contacting the office.

Williamsburg County custody and jail information

For current custody information, start with Williamsburg County Detention Center capacity, location, and custody information. The South Carolina Judicial Branch courthouse page notes current access or application limitations for some hosted services; verify availability before relying on online tools.

South Carolina state-level record sources

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

Nearby county coverage in South Carolina

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Official Williamsburg County and South Carolina record sources

For an official starting point, use Williamsburg County South Carolina Freedom of Information Act request form. 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 Williamsburg County South Carolina Freedom of Information Act request form. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.

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