Williamsburg County, SC Courts and Public Records
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The Williamsburg County Clerk of Court keeps court records for the Circuit and Family Courts in Williamsburg County, which sit in the Third Judicial Circuit. The circuit also covers Clarendon, Lee, Sumter.
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Court Name | Williamsburg County Circuit and Family Courts (Third Judicial Circuit) |
| Main Address | Williamsburg County Clerk of Court Office, 125 W Main St, Kingstree, SC 29556 |
| Main Phone | (843) 355-9321 |
| Website | sccourts.org |
| Courthouse Locations | 1 (Kingstree) |
| Handles | Circuit Court and Family Court matters; the Clerk of Court keeps the records for both |
| Does NOT Handle | Probate, Magistrate, and Municipal matters, which are heard in separate courts; federal cases, heard in the U.S. District Court for South Carolina |
| Online Case Search | Public Index |
| Pay Traffic Tickets Online | sc.gov/court-payments |
How to Search Williamsburg County Court Records
Have the full name, the case number if you know it, and approximate dates ready before you search. Williamsburg County court records are kept by the Williamsburg County Clerk of Court.
Online
Go to Public Index to search statewide cases.
Search by name or case number, then open the case summary.
Check the index for case status and docket details.
Best for: Quick case status lookups
In Person
Go to 125 W Main St, Kingstree, SC 29556.
Bring the case number and party names if you have them.
Ask the Clerk of Court office for records and copies.
Best for: Records and copies not available online
By Phone
Call the Williamsburg County Clerk of Court at (843) 355-9321.
Ask the clerk which details to have ready before you call.
Confirm the case number and party names first.
Best for: Confirming case details with the clerk
Search by Name on SCCourtAccess.org
Go to SCCourtAccess.org and enter a full name.
Search across record types without a case number.
Confirm results with the court, since they are not official court records.
Best for: Finding leads without a case number
Williamsburg County Court Statistics (FY 2026)
Williamsburg County courts handled an estimated 2,285 new cases in FY 2026 across the case types covered here, and disposed of 830 criminal and probate cases. Criminal cases (General Sessions) and probate estate cases come from county reports; civil and family filings are estimated.
~2,285
Total filings in FY 2026
~2,255
Total dispositions in FY 2026
~2,285
Filings per judicial position (1 estimated positions)
~-0.4%
Change in total filings vs FY 2025
| Metric | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Filings | ~2,285 | ~2,295 | ~-0.4% |
| Total Dispositions | ~2,255 | ~2,265 | ~-0.4% |
| Criminal Filings | 614 | 671 | -8.5% |
| Civil Filings | ~1,009 | ~942 | ~+7.1% |
| Family Law Filings | ~316 | ~324 | ~-2.5% |
| Probate Filings | ~346 | ~358 | ~-3.4% |
| Mental Health Filings | ~1 | ~1 | ~-1.8% |
| Juvenile Filings | ~45 | ~46 | ~-1.8% |
| Authorized Judicial Positions | ~1 | ~1 | ~0.0% |
The largest category movement was in civil filings.
How Have Court Filings Changed in Williamsburg County?
Estimated total filings in Williamsburg County moved up over the last five years; dispositions are estimated at a similar level.
| Fiscal Year | Total Filings | Total Dispositions | YoY Filing Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 | ~2,285 | ~2,255 | ~-0.4% |
| FY 2025 | ~2,295 | ~2,265 | ~-9.5% |
| FY 2024 | ~2,535 | ~2,501 | ~+11.8% |
| FY 2023 | ~2,267 | ~2,237 | ~+11.1% |
| FY 2022 | ~2,040 | ~2,013 | ~-14.6% |
Estimated filings changed +12.0% between FY 2022 and FY 2026, from 2,040 to 2,285. The largest annual change was +11.8% in FY 2024. The latest change of -0.4% was driven mainly by civil filings.
What Types of Cases Are Filed in Williamsburg County?
Civil cases are estimated to be the largest category in Williamsburg County, at about 44.2% of filings in FY 2026.
| Case Type | Filings FY 2026 | Share of Total | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civil | ~1,009 | ~44.2% | ~+7.1% |
| Criminal | 614 | ~26.9% | -8.5% |
| Probate | ~346 | ~15.1% | ~-3.4% |
| Family law | ~316 | ~13.8% | ~-2.5% |
| Juvenile | ~45 | ~2.0% | ~-1.8% |
| Mental health | ~1 | ~0.0% | ~-1.8% |
Civil cases grew fastest and criminal cases fell fastest.
How Does Williamsburg County Compare With South Carolina Overall?
Williamsburg County is estimated to account for about 0.68% of the 334,712 cases filed in South Carolina courts in FY 2026.
| Metric | Williamsburg County | South Carolina | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total filings | ~2,285 | 334,712 | ~0.68% of statewide filings |
| YoY change in filings | ~-0.4% | +3.8% | Below state (estimate) |
| Filings per judicial position | ~2,285 | ~7,276 | Below state (estimate) |
| Dispositions per judicial position equivalent | ~2,255 | ~7,180 | Below state (estimate) |
| Criminal share of filings | ~26.9% | 39.2% | Below state (estimate) |
| Civil share of filings | ~44.2% | 30.0% | Above state (estimate) |
| Family law share of filings | ~13.8% | 17.1% | Below state (estimate) |
Compared with the state, Williamsburg County has a higher share of civil filings and a lower share of criminal filings. Figures marked with ~ are estimates.
Williamsburg County Crime Statistics (2025)
These figures are South Carolina statewide totals as reported to the FBI, not counts for Williamsburg County. Agency reporting may be incomplete, and county crime counts are not available here. Statewide violent and property crimes combined fell 15.0% from 2024 to 2025. In 2025, reporting agencies covered about 96.4% of South Carolina's population, so year-over-year changes can partly reflect which agencies reported.
20,950
Violent crimes, South Carolina statewide, 2025
92,086
Property crimes, South Carolina statewide, 2025 (includes arson)
376.1
Violent crime rate per 100K, South Carolina statewide, 2025 (population 5,570,274)
-15.0%
Change in total violent plus property crimes, South Carolina statewide, 2025 vs 2024 (113,036 vs 133,034)
| Offense | 2025 | Rate per 100K | 2024 | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 352 | 6.3 | 428 | -17.8% |
| Rape | 1,877 | 33.7 | 2,137 | -12.2% |
| Robbery | 1,527 | 27.4 | 1,942 | -21.4% |
| Aggravated assault | 17,194 | 308.7 | 19,581 | -12.2% |
| Violent crimes total | 20,950 | 376.1 | 24,088 | -13.0% |
| Burglary | 13,035 | 234.0 | 15,541 | -16.1% |
| Larceny-theft | 69,668 | 1250.7 | 80,928 | -13.9% |
| Motor vehicle theft | 8,880 | 159.4 | 11,872 | -25.2% |
| Property crimes total | 92,086 | 1653.2 | 108,946 | -15.5% |
Rates use the South Carolina 2025 population of 5,570,274. County-level rates are not published, so this section does not compare Williamsburg County with the state. The property crimes total includes arson, so it is larger than the sum of the property offenses listed above.
Williamsburg County Courthouse Locations
Williamsburg County has 1 courthouse location in the official directory, the Williamsburg County Clerk of Court Office in Kingstree. Check your notice or ticket for the assigned courthouse before you go.
| Courthouse | Address | Phone | Verified Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Williamsburg County Clerk of Court Office | 125 W Main St, Kingstree, SC 29556 | (843) 355-9321 | Clerk of Court office (Williamsburg County Clerk of Court) |
Which Court Handles Your Case in Williamsburg County?
Williamsburg County cases are handled by the Circuit and Family Courts in the Third Judicial Circuit, and the Williamsburg County Clerk of Court keeps the records. Federal cases are heard in the U.S. District Court for South Carolina.
| Your Situation | Go To | Key Details |
|---|---|---|
| Traffic ticket | Traffic ticket payment and search | Look up the ticket on the Traffic Ticket Search or pay at sc.gov/court-payments. |
| Parking ticket | The agency that issued the ticket | Parking tickets are not handled by the Circuit or Family Court clerk. |
| Felony or misdemeanor | Circuit Court | Call the Williamsburg County Clerk of Court at (843) 355-9321 to confirm where your case is heard. |
| Civil lawsuit | Circuit Court | Call the Williamsburg County Clerk of Court at (843) 355-9321 to confirm filing steps. |
| Divorce or child custody or support | Family Court | Call the Williamsburg County Clerk of Court at (843) 355-9321 to confirm where your case is filed. |
| Probate or estate | Probate Court | Probate matters are heard in a separate court from the Circuit and Family Courts. |
| Appeal | Court of Appeals or Supreme Court | Appeals go to the statewide appellate courts, not the county clerk. |
Are Williamsburg County Court Records Public?
Yes, most Williamsburg County court records are public, with exceptions. Court records access is set by the South Carolina Judicial Branch court-records policy, summarized on the Judicial Branch court access page.
Public records
Most case records in the Circuit and Family Courts are open to the public, subject to the court-records policy.
Restricted or confidential records
Records that the law, court rules, or a court order make confidential are not available to the public without authorization.
Online access
Use the Public Index to search case records from across South Carolina. Online results may not show every document, and restricted cases are not shown.
In-person access
Visit the Williamsburg County Clerk of Court at 125 W Main St, Kingstree, SC 29556 to view or request records. Call (843) 355-9321 to confirm which office holds your case.
How to Search Williamsburg County Court Records Online
South Carolina offers an online public index that may show circuit, magistrate, and some municipal court cases from Williamsburg County.
- Identify whether your case is criminal, traffic, civil, family, probate, or juvenile.
- Open the official South Carolina Judicial Branch Public Index.
- Search by county, court type, party name, or case number.
- Review the case details, parties, hearing dates, and dispositions.
- Contact the clerk or court in Williamsburg County to request documents not available online.
| Case Type | Where to Search | What You'll Find | Limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal | South Carolina Judicial Branch Public Index | Circuit and many magistrate case records, charges, and dispositions. | Municipal coverage is partial; document copies come from the clerk. |
| Traffic | South Carolina Judicial Branch Public Index | Traffic cases in magistrate and some municipal courts. | Not every municipal court is included; contact the issuing court. |
| Civil | South Carolina Judicial Branch Public Index | Common Pleas and magistrate civil case information. | Filed documents are generally not provided online. |
| Small claims | South Carolina Judicial Branch Public Index | Magistrate court civil case information. | Detail varies by court; confirm with the magistrate court. |
| Family law | South Carolina Judicial Branch Public Index | Family Court case information may be listed. | Some family records are confidential; contact the clerk. |
| Probate | Probate records are held by each county Probate Court; check the court in Williamsburg County. | Probate case information if offered by the county. | Probate is not part of the general public index; contact the probate court. |
| Juvenile | South Carolina Judicial Branch Public Index | Little or no juvenile information is public. | Juvenile records are confidential and generally not shown online; contact the clerk. |
Use the Public Index to search Williamsburg County court cases, and ask the Clerk of Court for records you cannot view online.
- Identify the case type, such as criminal, traffic, civil, or family law.
- Open the Public Index for statewide case records.
- Search by party name or case number and note the case number from the results.
- Review the docket for case status and parties.
- Call the Williamsburg County Clerk of Court at (843) 355-9321 for records you cannot view online.
| Case Type | Where to Search | What You'll Find | Limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| All case types | Public Index | Case search results from the statewide index | Confirm document access with the Clerk of Court |
How to Pay Fines & Citations in Williamsburg County
Pay Williamsburg County traffic tickets and fines through the official South Carolina payment options.
- Online: Pay at sc.gov/court-payments using the Judicial Branch Online Payments page.
- Traffic ticket search: Find your ticket on the Traffic Ticket Search.
Parking tickets are handled by the agency that issued them. Confirm where to pay a parking ticket with that agency.
Williamsburg County Court Records FAQ
How do I search Williamsburg County court records?
Use the Public Index to search by name or case number, or call the Williamsburg County Clerk of Court at (843) 355-9321.
Are Williamsburg County court records public?
Most are, under the South Carolina Judicial Branch court-records policy, but confidential and sealed records are restricted. See the court access page.
How do I find a criminal case?
Search by name in the Public Index, or call the Williamsburg County Clerk of Court at (843) 355-9321 with the defendant's name.
How do I find a court date?
Check your ticket or notice first, or call the Williamsburg County Clerk of Court at (843) 355-9321 to confirm the date.
How do I pay a traffic ticket?
Pay online at sc.gov/court-payments, or look up the ticket on the Traffic Ticket Search.
How many cases are filed in Williamsburg County each year?
County filing counts are not published here, so no yearly total is shown for Williamsburg County.
What is the most common type of case in Williamsburg County?
County case-type counts are not published here, so no most-common case type is shown for Williamsburg County.
Is crime in Williamsburg County rising or falling?
County crime counts are not available here. Statewide, reported violent crimes fell 13.0% to 20,950 in 2025 from 24,088 in 2024, and property crimes fell 15.5% to 92,086 from 108,946, as reported to the FBI. These are South Carolina statewide figures, and reporting coverage changed between years.
Courts in the County
Williamsburg County Magistrate Court More Info
| Address: | 209 Short St., Kingstree, SC, 29556 |
| Phone Number: | 843-355-9565 |
| Fax: | 843-355-6444 |
| Website: | https://www.williamsburgcounty.sc.gov/298/Magistrate |
Useful Links
- South Carolina Statehouse - Home Explore legislative info, state bills, and regulations for deeper understanding of South Carolina's legal landscape.
- South Carolina Judicial Branch Access state court rules, opinions, case records, and information on court procedures.
- Williamsburg County, SC - Official Website Comprehensive county resources including government services, departments, and local court details.
- Williamsburg County Public Index Search for court cases, view case details, and monitor proceedings within Williamsburg County.
- Summary Court Judges Benchbook Useful manual for magistrates detailing procedures and maintaining uniformity in South Carolina's courts.
- South Carolina Bar A professional resource offering legal guidance, lawyer directories and public legal education.
- LawHelp.org - South Carolina Access to free legal aid, self-help resources, and information on various legal topics for residents.
- South Carolina Legal Services Free legal aid for qualifying residents with resources on civil legal issues.
- South Carolina Supreme Court Opinions Find official opinions and rulings by the South Carolina Supreme Court.
- South Carolina Judicial Department Forms Download essential court forms for various legal proceedings in South Carolina.
- US Legal Forms - South Carolina Legal form templates covering an array of topics to assist South Carolina residents with documentation.
- Williamsburg Judicial Circuit Court Details on the local judicial circuit, court schedules, contacts, and provided services.
- Court News South Carolina Court Orders Updates on court orders, judiciary news, and instructions from South Carolina's court system.
- FindLaw's Guide for South Carolina Comprehensive legal information tailored for South Carolina laws, including court proceedings.
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL) Access to resources for criminal defense attorneys in South Carolina and nationwide.
- South Carolina Statehouse Bill Search Search tool for tracking bills, amendments, and actions within South Carolina's legislative framework.
- Justia: Free Legal Information Extensive legal resources and case law for state-specific legal matters.
- National Center for State Courts (NCSC) Provides resources for court management and judicial administration across the United States.
- Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) Supports various aspects of law enforcement, crime prevention, and justice system improvements.
- South Carolina Small Claims Court Simplified guide for navigating small claims process in South Carolina with step-by-step instructions.
Table of Contents
- Williamsburg County, Courts and Public Records
- How to Search Williamsburg County Court Records
- Williamsburg County Court Statistics (FY 2026)
- How Have Court Filings Changed in Williamsburg County?
- What Types of Cases Are Filed in Williamsburg County?
- How Does Williamsburg County Compare With South Carolina Overall?
- Williamsburg County Crime Statistics (2025)
- Williamsburg County Courthouse Locations
- Which Court Handles Your Case in Williamsburg County?
- Are Williamsburg County Court Records Public?
- How to Search Williamsburg County Court Records Online
- How to Pay Fines & Citations in Williamsburg County
- Williamsburg County Court Records FAQ
- Courts in the County
- Useful Links