Lexington Court Warrant Records
Bench warrants in Lexington are issued by the Town of Lexington Municipal Court when someone misses a court date or does not pay a fine. The court is at 111 Maiden Lane in Lexington. A bench warrant is a process from the judge directing law enforcement to bring the person before the court. It is separate from an arrest warrant, which comes from a police investigation. People in the Lexington area can search for bench warrants through the Lexington County Public Index or by calling the court directly.
Town of Lexington Municipal Court
The Town of Lexington Municipal Court is at 111 Maiden Lane, Lexington, SC 29072. Mail can be sent to PO Box 397, Lexington, SC 29071. The court handles traffic citations and municipal ordinance violations. When a person does not appear for a court date on one of these charges, the judge may issue a bench warrant for their arrest.
Online payments for regular fines are accepted through ezcourtpay.com. However, bench warrant payments have strict rules in Lexington. You cannot pay a bench warrant with a personal check or a credit card. The only accepted forms of payment for bench warrants are cash, money order, or certified check. This is a firm rule that applies to all bench warrant cases in the Lexington Municipal Court.
The image below shows the Town of Lexington payment options page, which outlines how to pay fines and bench warrants.
The payment options page explains what methods the court accepts. For bench warrants, plan to bring cash or a certified check when you go to the court.
| Court | Town of Lexington Municipal Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 111 Maiden Lane, Lexington, SC 29072 |
| Mailing | PO Box 397, Lexington, SC 29071 |
| Online Payments | ezcourtpay.com (not for bench warrants) |
| Bench Warrant Payment | Cash, money order, or certified check only |
Note: Personal checks and credit cards are not accepted for bench warrant payments in Lexington. Only cash, money orders, and certified checks will be taken.
How Lexington Bench Warrants Start
The most common path to a bench warrant in Lexington is failure to appear. When the judge calls a case and the person is not there, the judge checks the record. Under Section 22-5-115, the judge can issue a summons or a bench warrant. A summons gives the person time to come back. A bench warrant is an order for immediate arrest.
Not paying a fine is the other major cause. If the court set a due date for a fine and the person missed it, the judge may view it as contempt of court. Bond violations also trigger bench warrants in Lexington. Section 38-53-70 covers these situations and permits up to 90 days of jail time for a bond violation.
A bench warrant in Lexington does not go away on its own. It stays in the system until the person resolves the case. Officers throughout Lexington County can see it during routine traffic stops or other encounters.
Lexington Police Department
The Lexington Police Department is at 111 Maiden Lane, the same address as the Municipal Court. The main phone line is (803) 359-6260. Chief Terrence Green leads the department. You can also reach the department at policedept@lexsc.com.
Officers enforce bench warrants issued by the Municipal Court. If a bench warrant is in the system and an officer encounters you during a stop or a call, you will be arrested. The department checks warrant databases as part of any routine contact.
The image below shows the Lexington Police Department page with information about getting police reports.
Police reports are available in person at the department, Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM. Reports become available 48 hours after they are taken. Visit the report request page for more details on how to get a copy.
| Department | Lexington Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 111 Maiden Lane, Lexington, SC 29072 |
| Phone | (803) 359-6260 |
| policedept@lexsc.com | |
| Chief | Terrence Green |
| Reports | Mon-Fri 8 AM - 5 PM, available 48 hrs after taken |
Lexington County Sheriff Warrants
The Lexington County Sheriff also handles warrants in the broader county area. The Warrant Division can be reached at 803-521-9683. The Fugitive Unit, which tracks people with outstanding warrants including bench warrants, is at 803-785-2499. These offices serve bench warrants that were issued by courts across Lexington County.
If you have a bench warrant in Lexington, both the town police and the county sheriff can arrest you on it. The warrant is in a shared database. It does not matter which agency encounters you first. Clearing the bench warrant through the court is the only way to remove it from the system.
Search Lexington Bench Warrants
The Lexington County Public Index is the main free tool for searching bench warrants. You can look up cases by name or case number. Check the case actions to see if a bench warrant has been filed. This covers all courts in Lexington County, including the Town of Lexington Municipal Court.
The SC Courts case records search connects to the same index. Select Lexington County and run your search. The SLED CATCH system offers statewide criminal background checks for $25 and may include bench warrants from Lexington.
The Town of Lexington website links to court and police pages where you can find contact information and more about bench warrant procedures.
Public Records and Warrant Law
South Carolina's Freedom of Information Act gives anyone the right to request government records. FOIA requests to the Town of Lexington must be answered within 10 business days. If more time is needed, the deadline extends to 20 business days. Bench warrant records that are not available through the Public Index may require a FOIA request.
Title 17, Chapter 13 of the South Carolina Code covers all warrant and arrest procedures. This law applies to the Lexington Municipal Court. The Summary Court Bench Book gives judges guidance on how and when to issue bench warrants.
Family court bench warrants may also affect Lexington residents. Rule 13 of the Family Court Rules permits bench warrants in contempt cases. This power is used sparingly. When issued, the person must see a judge within 24 hours. Family court matters go through the Lexington County court system, not the town Municipal Court.
Note: Section 22-5-115 governs the judge's choice between a summons and a bench warrant. Section 38-53-70 addresses bond violations with up to 90 days jail time. Both statutes apply to bench warrant cases in Lexington.
Lexington County Bench Warrants
Lexington is part of Lexington County. For a full overview of bench warrants at the county level, including magistrate courts, the sheriff's warrant division, and General Sessions cases, visit the county page below.
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