It is the duty of the office of the Clerk of Court to provide a wide range of services to the public, judicial system, county government and other agencies. The mission of the Clerk of Court is to administer these services with pride and to ensure accessibility and courtesy in the administration of justice.
Helpful Contacts If you are in need of an attorney, there are several sources of information available that can assist you in making an informed decision. For attorney information, call the S.C. Lawyers Referral Service at 800-868-2284 or the South Carolina Legal Services 888-346-5592.
Process legal actions of a civil nature, for claims involving more than $7,500. You may also contact Magistrate's Court (843) 719-4050
Maintain the records of cases heard in the Court of Common Pleas, which involve civil disputes between two or more parties
Keep records of criminal cases heard in the Court of General Sessions
Maintain the records of Family Court which includes juvenile, domestic relations, child support, interstate custody, abuse and neglect, termination of parental rights, orders of protection, adoption and Uniform Reciprocal Enforcement of Support Act cases
Schedule Civil Jury and Non-Jury trials
Keep records of judgments for the Court of Common Pleas
Prepare and schedule hearing dockets for Family Court judges
Collect and disburse court-ordered monies
Maintain records of bond issues
Provide copies of divorce decrees and maintain the records of divorce proceedings
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – (Thursday, August 31, 2023) – Berkeley County Government is encouraging any resident or business that sustained storm damage from Idalia to report it online HERE or via the Citizen Call Line at 843-719-4800 and leave a…
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – (Wednesday, August 30, 2023) – As Idalia approaches, Berkeley County remains under a Tropical Storm Warning, which means Tropical Storm force winds are possible within the next 36 hours,…
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – (Tuesday, August 29, 2023) – Berkeley County Emergency Management officials and leaders are continuing to monitor Hurricane Idalia, set to make landfall early Wednesday as a category 3 storm…
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – (Monday, August 28, 2023) – Berkeley County Emergency Management officials and leaders are currently monitoring Tropical Storm Idalia. National weather experts are predicting the storm will become a major…
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – (Thursday, July 6, 2023) – Berkeley County Government is hosting an in-house job fair for open County positions on Thursday, July 13 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The…