Pickens County Family Court Records
Pickens County family court records are filed and maintained by Clerk of Court Gail A. Hood at the county courthouse on McDaniel Avenue in Pickens. The Family Court in Pickens County handles divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, domestic violence protection orders, juvenile matters, and all other domestic cases for county residents. Search Pickens County family court case records online through the South Carolina Judicial Branch at sccourts.org or contact the Clerk of Court at (864) 898-5858 to access records and request copies.
Pickens County Quick Facts
Pickens County Family Court Records Access
Pickens County family court records are searchable online at no cost through the SC Judicial Branch Public Index at sccourts.org. Select Pickens County, accept the disclaimer, and search by party name or case number. The index shows filing dates, party names, and current case status for Pickens County family court cases.
For copies of Pickens County family court documents, contact the Clerk of Court at 222 McDaniel Avenue in Pickens. The Clerk of Court office phone is (864) 898-5858. Clerk Gail A. Hood has led the Pickens County Clerk of Court office since 2005 and is responsible for all support functions for the Circuit and Family Courts, including the collection of alimony, child support, fines, and fees. Call ahead to confirm current copy fees and what identification to bring.
Pickens County Clerk of Court Gail A. Hood maintains family court case records and oversees all court support functions at the Pickens courthouse.
| Court |
Pickens County Family Court 222 McDaniel Avenue Pickens, SC 29671 |
|---|---|
| Clerk of Court | Gail A. Hood |
| Phone | (864) 898-5858 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Online Search | sccourts.org/case-records-search |
Types of Family Court Cases in Pickens County
The Pickens County Family Court holds exclusive jurisdiction over all domestic and juvenile matters under S.C. Code Ann. § 63-3-530. Pickens County is part of the 13th Judicial Circuit, which also includes Greenville County. All family law matters in Pickens County, from uncontested divorces to contested custody disputes, must go through the Family Court.
The Clerk of Court in Pickens County is responsible for maintaining all family court records, administering jury selection, recording real estate records, and collecting court payments. Case types include divorce and legal separation, child custody and visitation, child support and modification, alimony, paternity, adoption, termination of parental rights, domestic violence protection orders, juvenile delinquency, and name changes.
Most Pickens County family court records are public. Adoption files are sealed, and juvenile delinquency records are confidential under South Carolina law. These records do not appear in the public case index. As of January 1, 2026, home address information is no longer displayed on the public index for any cases statewide.
Pickens County Filing Fees and Legal Resources
Filing a new family court case in Pickens County costs $150 for most case types. This statewide fee applies to divorce, custody, support, adoption, and name change filings. No fee is required for DSS abuse and neglect cases, juvenile delinquency proceedings, and domestic abuse protection order petitions.
If you cannot afford the filing fee, ask the Clerk of Court about the in forma pauperis process. Submit a sworn affidavit showing your financial situation and the court will decide whether to grant a waiver. SC Legal Services provides free civil legal help to qualifying Pickens County residents at sclegal.org. The SC Bar Lawyer Referral Service at (803) 799-7100 can connect you with a family law attorney who practices in Pickens County.
Free official forms are at sccourts.org. For child support matters, contact the SC DSS Child Support Division.
Nearby Counties
Pickens County is in the northwestern corner of South Carolina in the Upstate region. These neighboring counties have Family Court divisions that serve their own residents.