Greenville County Public Records is an informational document describing the types, accessibility, and governance of public records maintained by local government offices in Greenville County. Public records in the county include property records (deeds, tax assessments, plats, liens) maintained by the Assessor and Register of Deeds; court records (civil, criminal, probate, traffic, family) maintained by the Clerk of Court; criminal records (arrest reports, convictions, law enforcement logs) from police departments and state repositories; and vital records (birth, death, marriage, divorce certificates) maintained by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control. Access to these records is governed by South Carolina's Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), which establishes public right of access while permitting exemptions for law enforcement reports, personal medical data, and active investigations to protect privacy and safety. The document emphasizes that the Greenville County Court plays a central role in maintaining and providing access to records to ensure transparency and accountability.
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