Simpsonville Warrant Records
Simpsonville bench warrants are issued by judges at the Simpsonville Municipal Court when a person fails to appear for a hearing or does not follow a court order. The court is at 445 E Curtis St in Simpsonville. These bench warrants stay active until the person resolves the matter with the court. A bench warrant is not the same as an arrest warrant. It comes directly from the judge on the bench and tells law enforcement to bring the person in. Residents can search for Simpsonville bench warrants through the Greenville County Public Index.
Simpsonville Municipal Court
The Simpsonville Municipal Court is at 445 E Curtis St, Simpsonville, SC 29681. Judge Kimber Strong presides over the court. It handles traffic violations, criminal misdemeanors, and city ordinance cases. When a person does not show up for a scheduled court date, the judge can issue a bench warrant for their arrest.
There is something unique about this location. The Simpsonville Municipal Court and the South Greenville Summary Court share the same building at 445 E Curtis St. The Municipal Court is managed by the City of Simpsonville. The South Greenville Summary Court is run by Greenville County. These are two separate courts under one roof. If you have a bench warrant, make sure you know which court issued it so you go to the right place.
The image below shows the Simpsonville Municipal Court page with court details and contact information for bench warrant inquiries.
Visit the court website to find schedules and learn about upcoming court dates tied to your bench warrant case in Simpsonville.
| Court | Simpsonville Municipal Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 445 E Curtis St Simpsonville, SC 29681 |
| Judge | Kimber Strong |
| Jurisdiction | Traffic, criminal misdemeanors, city ordinances |
| Website | simpsonville.com/court |
Note: The South Greenville Summary Court in the same building is a separate court run by Greenville County. Confirm which court issued your bench warrant before making contact.
Bench Warrants Do Not Expire
One critical fact about bench warrants in Simpsonville is that they have no expiration date. Warrants of arrest, including bench warrants, remain active until the court recalls them or the person is arrested. There is no time limit. A bench warrant issued five years ago is just as valid as one issued last week.
This means avoiding the problem will not make it go away. Officers can arrest a person on an old bench warrant at any point. A traffic stop in Simpsonville, a routine check at a checkpoint, or even a call for service at your home could lead to an arrest if a bench warrant is in the system. The best course of action is to deal with the bench warrant as soon as you learn about it.
Under Section 22-5-115, the judge chooses between a summons and a bench warrant when someone fails to appear. If the judge picks a bench warrant, it goes into the law enforcement database and stays there. Simpsonville police, Greenville County deputies, and state troopers can all see it.
How Simpsonville Issues Warrants
The process starts with a missed court date. The judge checks the docket and sees who did not appear. For each absent person, the judge decides what to do. Some get a summons. Others get a bench warrant. The decision depends on the charge and whether the person has a history of skipping court in Simpsonville.
Failure to pay fines is the other main trigger. If the court set a payment plan and the person stopped paying, the judge may issue a bench warrant for contempt. Bond violations also lead to bench warrants. Section 38-53-70 allows up to 90 days in jail for a bond violation. The Simpsonville Municipal Court applies these rules when the facts support it.
Simpsonville Police Department
The Simpsonville Police Department is at 405 E Curtis St, just steps from the Municipal Court. The phone number is (864) 967-9536. Officers are responsible for enforcing bench warrants issued by the Simpsonville court. During any encounter with a person, officers check for active warrants in the system. If a bench warrant appears, an arrest follows.
The image below shows the Simpsonville Police Department website with department contact details.
Communications Specialists at the Simpsonville Police Department maintain NCIC records and warrant files. These specialists keep the warrant database current so that officers in the field have accurate information about active bench warrants in Simpsonville.
| Department | Simpsonville Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 405 E Curtis St, Simpsonville, SC 29681 |
| Phone | (864) 967-9536 |
| Records | Communications Specialists (NCIC and warrant files) |
Search Simpsonville Bench Warrants
The Greenville County Public Index is the main search tool. Simpsonville is in Greenville County, so all court records appear in this system. Search by name or case number. Look at the case actions for bench warrant entries. This tool is free and open to everyone.
The SC Courts case records search connects to the Greenville County index. You can also run a statewide search through the SLED CATCH system for $25. That covers all courts across South Carolina and may show bench warrants from Simpsonville.
Calling the court is also an option. Staff can check the system and tell you whether a bench warrant is active. If you prefer to handle it in person, go to 445 E Curtis St during business hours.
Public Records and FOIA
Under the Freedom of Information Act, anyone can request bench warrant records from the City of Simpsonville. Requests must be answered within 10 business days. The agency can take up to 20 business days if it needs more time. Many bench warrant records are already available through the Greenville County Public Index, so a FOIA request may not always be needed.
The Summary Court Bench Book outlines how summary court judges, including those in Simpsonville, handle bench warrant decisions. Judges follow this guide when weighing whether to issue a summons or a bench warrant.
This image shows the City of Simpsonville website, which links to court and police resources for bench warrant information.
The city website is a helpful starting point for anyone looking up bench warrant details or department contacts in Simpsonville.
Family Court and State Statutes
Greenville County Family Court can also issue bench warrants that affect Simpsonville residents. Rule 13 of the Family Court Rules allows for bench warrants in contempt cases, but judges use this power sparingly. A person arrested on a family court bench warrant must see a judge within 24 hours.
Title 17, Chapter 13 of the South Carolina Code governs all warrant and arrest procedures statewide. This includes bench warrants from the Simpsonville Municipal Court. The law covers issuance, service, and return of bench warrants to the court. Section 22-5-115 on summons authority and Section 38-53-70 on bond violations are the key statutes that shape bench warrant cases in Simpsonville.
Greenville County Bench Warrants
Simpsonville is part of Greenville County. For bench warrant information at the county level, including magistrate courts, the county sheriff, and General Sessions cases, visit the Greenville County page below.
Nearby Cities to Search
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