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Dorchester County, SC - Courthouses

1st Judicial Circuit Court

Court Type: Circuit Court
Street Address: 5200 E. Jim Bilton Blvd.
Website URL: https://www.dorchestercountysc.gov/government/courts-judicial-services/circuit-court
Phone: 843-563-0160
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30AM - 5:00PM
Judge: Hon. Edgar W. Dickson
Judge Phone: 803-535-2187
Judge Fax / Email: 803-535-2188, edicksonsc@sccourts.org
Clerk: Cheryl L. Graham
Clerk Phone: 843-563-0160
Clerk Fax: 843-563-0178
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: Cell phone camera and video is strictly prohibited in the courthouse.
Forms & Filing: https://www.sccourts.org/forms/searchType.cfm
Dockets / Schedule / Calendar: https://publicindex.sccourts.org/dorchester/courtrosters/RosterSelection.aspx
Jury Service: https://www.dorchestercountysc.gov/government/courts-judicial-services/circuit-court/jury-duty
Languages: Multiple
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scsolicitor1/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheryl-graham-804990a/
ADA: Dorchester County Government, Human Resources
ADA Phone: 843-563-0144
ADA Fax / Email: hrdept@dorchestercounty.sc
About / Additional Info: The Circuit Court is the state's court of general jurisdiction. It has a civil court, the Court of Common Pleas, and a criminal court, the Court of General Sessions. In addition to its general trial jurisdiction, the Circuit Court has limited appellate jurisdiction over appeals from the Probate Court, Magistrate's Court, and Municipal Court.The State is divided into sixteen judicial circuits. Each circuit has at least one resident circuit judge who maintains an office in the judge's home county within the circuit. There are forty-nine circuit judges who serve the sixteen circuits on a rotating basis, with court terms and assignments determined by the Chief Justice based upon recommendations of Court Administration. Circuit court judges are elected by the General Assembly to staggered terms of six years.1st Judicial Circuit consists of Calhoun, Dorchester and Orangeburg counties.
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Carolina_Circuit_Court
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Dorchester County Magistrate Court

Court Type: Magistrate Court
Street Address: 5200 E. Jim Bilton Blvd.
Website URL: https://www.dorchestercountysc.gov/government/courts-judicial-services/magistrate-courts
Phone: 843-563-0370
Fax: 843-563-0123
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30AM - 5:00PM
Judge: Hon. Jacquelyn Gasque Jenkins
Judge Phone: 843-563-1200
Judge Fax / Email: 843-563-0123
Clerk: Cheryl L. Graham
Clerk Phone: 843-563-0160
Clerk Fax: 843-563-0178
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: hrdept@dorchestercounty.sc
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.
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Summerville Municipal Court

Court Type: Municipal Court
Street Address: 200 S Main Street 2nd Floor
Website URL: https://www.summervillesc.gov/227/Municipal-Court
Phone: 843-875-2010
Fax: : 843-851-4119
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Dorchester County, SC - Sheriff's Office

Dorchester County Sheriff's Office

Location Type: Sheriff's Office
Street Address: 212 Deming Way
Phone: 843-832-0300
Hours: 8:30AM-5PM (M-F)
Website URL: http://dorchestercountysheriff.net/
Sex Offenders: http://dorchestercountysheriff.net/sexoffenderregistry.htmll
Sheriff: L.C. Knight
Sheriff Phone: 843-832-0300
Sheriff Fax: 843-832-0308
Sheriff Email: srichardson@dorchestercounty.net
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DorchesterCountyMDSheriff
About/Additional Info: It is the mission of the Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office to improve the quality of life by providing a safe environment for all people within our county. This is enjoyed through collaborative efforts between the Sheriff’s office and members of our community.
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dorchester_County,_South_Carolina
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