Dorchester County Magistrate Court

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Court Type:Magistrate Court
State:SC
County:Dorchester
Street Address:5200 E. Jim Bilton Blvd.
City:St. George
Zip Code:29477
Phone:843-563-0370
Fax:843-563-0123
Hours:Monday - Friday 8:30AM - 5:00PM
Website URL:https://www.dorchestercountysc.gov/government/courts-judicial-services/magistrate-courts
Public Transportation:Shuttle services will run every fifteen minutes, Monday - Thursday, from 7:45 AM to 5:25 PM. Passengers must wear a seatbelt at all times while in the vehicle.
Restrictions:Smoking and vaping is prohibited. Cellphones are not permitted inside the judicial center.
Forms & Filing:https://www.sccourts.org/forms/searchType.cfm
Dockets / Schedule / Calendar:https://publicindex.sccourts.org/dorchester/courtrosters/RosterSelection.aspx
Languages:Multiple
Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheryl-graham-804990a/
ADA:Dorchester County Government, Human Resources
ADA Phone:843-563-0144
ADA Fax / Email:
About / Additional Info:Magistrate Court has jurisdiction over criminal/traffic offenses that carry a punishment of a fine and/or a jail sentence that is not more than 30 days generally. They also have jurisdiction over civil disputes when the amount in controversy does not exceed $7,500 commonly referred to as “Small Claims Court”. The Magistrate Court also processes evictions, restraining orders, sets bail, conducts preliminary hearings, and issues arrest and search warrants.