Lexington Town Public Records
Lexington public records are maintained by the Town of Lexington, the Lexington County Clerk of Court, and related county offices. Residents can access town records through the Town Clerk's office or the public records portal on the town's website. Lexington operates under South Carolina's Freedom of Information Act, which gives the public the right to inspect and copy government documents. This guide covers the key sources for searching and obtaining Lexington public records, from police reports and municipal court cases to county court filings and online databases.
Lexington Quick Facts
Public Records in Lexington
Lexington is the county seat of Lexington County and one of the fastest-growing communities in South Carolina. The Town of Lexington operates its own government with a Town Clerk, police department, and municipal court. Town Clerk Laura Hinson serves as the official records custodian for Lexington town records. The town's public records portal at lexsc.gov/519/Public-Records provides access to agendas and minutes, financial publications, the Code of Ordinances, FOIA request procedures, and Council Work Session materials.
Budget documents, including draft general fund budgets, are posted online. GIS mapping and online payments are also available through the town's website at lexsc.gov. Records that are not available online can be requested through the FOIA process. A records request form is available on the town's public records page.
Because Lexington is the county seat, many county-level offices are also located in town. The Lexington County Clerk of Court at 205 East Main Street, Suite 128, Lexington, SC 29072 maintains all Circuit Court, Family Court, and General Sessions records for the county. The Lexington County Register of Deeds is also in Lexington and holds property records for the entire county.
Note: Records linked to active law enforcement investigations are exempt from FOIA disclosure. The South Carolina Privacy Protection Act limits commercial use of personal information obtained from public records.
Lexington Police Department Records
The Lexington Police Department handles law enforcement within town limits. Non-emergency calls can be made to 803-359-4164. Police records including incident reports, accident reports, and arrest records are available through the department's records process. Requests for police records follow the same FOIA procedure as other town records and must be submitted in writing.
The Town of Lexington's public records portal provides direct access to FOIA request procedures and financial documents for town residents.
Access the Lexington public records portal at lexsc.gov/519/Public-Records to submit FOIA requests and view available town documents.
Key public safety contacts for Lexington include the Sheriff's Department at 803-785-8230, the Traffic Court at 803-785-2518, the Bond Court at 803-785-8471, and the Detention Center at 803-785-2740. The Solicitor's Office can be reached at 803-785-8352. Pre-Trial Intervention Programs are at 803-785-8197 and the Public Defender's office is at 803-957-8873. Probation, Pardon and Parole is available at 803-359-2551.
Note: Arrest records are public in South Carolina, but records tied to charges that were dismissed or expunged may be restricted from disclosure.
How to Request Lexington Public Records
Public records requests to the Town of Lexington must be submitted in writing. Use the request form on the town's website or write a letter describing the records you need. Submit your request in person, by mail, or electronically. No reason is required to request public records in South Carolina.
South Carolina's Freedom of Information Act at Title 30, Chapter 4 governs all public records requests. The town must respond within 10 business days for records less than 24 months old. For records older than 24 months, the response window extends to 20 business days. Records must be produced within 30 calendar days after the determination to release.
Fees for copies follow state law. Paper copies are typically $0.25 per page. Electronic transmissions carry no copy fee. A deposit of up to 25% of the estimated total cost may be required before work begins. If the town does not respond within the required timeframe, the request is deemed approved for non-exempt records. Courts that find a government body acted arbitrarily may impose a civil fine of $500.
The South Carolina Privacy Protection Act provides additional protections for personal information in public records.
The full text of the SC Privacy Protection Act is at scstatehouse.gov/code/t30c002.php and prohibits commercial misuse of personal information from public records.
Lexington Court Records
The Town of Lexington has a Municipal Court at 111 Maiden Lane, reachable at (803) 359-4164. This court handles traffic citations, city ordinance violations, and misdemeanor matters within town limits. Court records from the Municipal Court are public and can be reviewed during business hours. Fines and fees are collected through the court clerk's office. The Lexington Magistrate Court is at 521 Gibson Road, phone 803-785-8400 and also handles lower-level criminal and civil matters for the Lexington area.
For Circuit Court, Family Court, and General Sessions matters, the Lexington County Clerk of Court at 205 East Main Street, Suite 128, Lexington, SC 29072, phone (803) 785-8212, maintains all county-level records. The Clerk of Court is Lisa M. Comer. Copies cost $0.25 per page and certified copies require a $5 certification fee. You can search Lexington County court cases for free at the SC Judicial Branch Public Index. Home addresses no longer appear in Public Index results as of January 2026.
Courts in Lexington County include Circuit Court, Family Court, Probate Court (212 South Lake Drive, Suite 401), several Magistrate Courts, and the Lexington Municipal Court. Municipal and Magistrate Courts do not maintain verbatim transcripts. Appeals from those courts are heard de novo. Circuit Court, Family Court, and Probate Court are courts of record and keep full transcripts.
Searching Lexington Records Online
The town's public records portal at lexsc.gov/519/Public-Records is the starting point for town documents. For county court records, the SC Public Index provides free access to Lexington County cases. You can search by party name, case number, or court type.
The Town of Lexington website includes a contacts directory with direct phone numbers for all local courts and public safety agencies.
Visit lexsc.gov for the town's full directory of services, records, and contact information.
For statewide criminal history searches, the SLED CATCH system charges $25 per check. A full name and date of birth are required. The system is name-based and covers South Carolina records only. The SLED Sex Offender Registry is free and searchable for the Lexington area. Business records for companies in Lexington are available through the Secretary of State's business filings portal. Voter registration data is at scvotes.gov. Historical state records are available through the SC Department of Archives and History.
Lexington County Public Records
Lexington is in Lexington County. Court and property records for Lexington are filed at the Lexington County courthouse. Visit the county page for complete records access.
Nearby South Carolina Cities
Lexington is part of the greater Columbia metro area in central South Carolina. These nearby communities share overlapping county court systems and state records infrastructure.