Dorchester County Magistrates Court Summerville
Troy Knight Judicial Complex, 212 Deming Way, Summerville, SC 29483
Dorchester County
Small claims ($0-$5,000) cases., Mental Health cases., Emergency civil protection/ restraining orders., Misdemeanor preliminary hearings., Juvenile cases., Traffic infractions.
Division:Contact Information:
Phone Number: 843-832-0370
Fax: 843-832-0371
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.dorchestercounty.net/Magistrate_Courts.html
Staff: James H. Messervy, Sr., Tera Suzette Richardson, Michael T. Londergan, Janice Yvonne Simmons
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- How was I chosen? - Jurors are picked at random from lists of registered voters, people with driver's licenses, or those with state issued ID cards.
- What are the exemptions? Depending on local laws and specific court policies, exemptions MAY include persons over age 70, and those having recently served on a jury (usually within 1-3 years depending on county policy). In the state of South Carolina, there are possible exemptions for any person employed within the walls of any courthouse. If any of these apply to you, contact the court to verify they observe the exemption.
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- Our FAQ page has general instructions on paying violations, or obtaining court documents or criminal records.
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Nearby Courts:
First Judicial Circuit Family Court Berkeley Charlestown
212 Deming Way, Box 4
0.0 mile away
Summerville Municipal Court
300 West Second North Street
1.6 miles away
Lincolnville Municipal Court
141 West Broad Street
2.5 miles away