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| Monday | 9:00 am | – | 5:00 pm |
| Tuesday | 9:00 am | – | 5:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 9:00 am | – | 5:00 pm |
| Thursday | 9:00 am | – | 5:00 pm |
| Friday | 9:00 am | – | 5:00 pm |
| Saturday | Closed Today | ||
| Sunday | Closed Today | ||
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Magistrate Court
Contact: Evenlyn Harmon
Address 223 N Live Oak Dr Moncks Corner SC 29461
Phone: 843-719-4050
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About Us
Summary Court Judges (Magistrates) have countywide jurisdiction over traffic, criminal, and civil matters that fall within the guidelines of magistrate level cases.
Department Functions
The Summary Courts are under the guidance of the South Carolina Court Administration. Magistrates are appointed to four-year terms by the Governor upon the advice and consent of the Senate.
Each county has a chief magistrate appointed by the Chief Justice of the South Carolina Supreme Court.
Magistrates generally have criminal trial jurisdiction over all offenses subject to the penalty of a fine, as set by statute, but generally, not exceeding $500.00 or imprisonment not exceeding 30 days, or both. Assessments and court costs may be added to the fine.
In addition, they are responsible for setting bail, conducting preliminary hearings, and issuing arrest and search warrants.
Magistrates have civil jurisdiction when the amount in controversy does not exceed $7,500.
Magistrate civil jurisdiction include such matters as Summons and Complaints (Small Claims), landlord/tenant actions, sales of abandoned property, and Claim and Delivery.
Additionally, magistrates may also issue Restraining Orders under the Harassment and Stalking statute as well as Emergency Orders of Protection when Family Court is not in session.
These services are provided by magistrates in different areas of the county for the convenience of the citizens.
For these services, citizens would see the magistrate in the area in which the person lives that they are attempting to take to court. For an arrest warrant the public would need to contact their local law enforcement agency.
