Sumter County Summary Court
115 North Harvin Street, First Floor, Sumter, SC 29150
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1438, Sumter, SC, 29151-1428
Sumter 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: 803-436-2280
Fax: 803-436-2789
Website: http://www.sumtercountysc.org/sumct.htm
Staff: Kathy Ward (Chief Magistrate), Lee A. Tindal, Joseph B. Davis, Jr., George R. Gibson, Daisy M. Moore, B. Keith Griffin
- *Not location specific. Call, or visit the court's website if listed above.
- 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.
- Go to our Jury Duty FAQ page for more on exceptions, requirements, pay, dress code, and other questions you might have.
- Our FAQ page has general instructions on paying violations, or obtaining court documents or criminal records.
- The Public Access to Court Records (PACER) US website can help you find case and docket information.
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Nearby Courts:
Third Judicial Circuit Court Sumter County
141 North Main Street, Third Floor, Room 308
0.1 mile away
Sumter County Probate Court
141 North Main Street, First Floor, Room 111
0.1 mile away
Third Judicial Circuit Family Court Sumter County
108 North Magnolia Street
0.1 mile away