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Dorchester County Magistrate Court

Court Type: Magistrate Court
State: SC
County: Dorchester
Street Address: 5200 E. Jim Bilton Blvd.
City: St. George
Zip Code: 29477
Phone: 843-563-0370
Fax: 843-563-0123
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30AM - 5:00PM
Website URL: https://www.dorchestercountysc.gov/government/courts-judicial-services/magistrate-courts
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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