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, January 5, 2023) – Berkeley County has received an initial installment of $368,557 as part of a $26 billion National Opioid Settlement. Funds will be distributed to state and political subdivisions. In response, the state…
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – (Monday, December 5, 2022) – Berkeley County Government announces its upcoming closures and unique hours for its various facilities during this holiday season. GOVERNMENT OFFICES: All County Government offices…
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – (Tuesday, October 4, 2022) – Berkeley County Government is hosting an in-house job fair for open County positions on Thursday, October 6, 2022 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.…
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – (Friday, September 30, 2022) – Emergency responses across Berkeley County are currently delayed. Due to high winds, high-profile vehicles (i.e. ambulances, fire trucks, and utility vehicles) are periodically suspended…
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – (Thursday, September 29, 2022) – Berkeley County will move from OPCON 3 to OPCON 2 at 6 a.m. on Friday, September 30, partially activating its Emergency Operations Center (EOC).…