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.
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- Schedule criminal cases for trial; contact the Solicitor’s Office (843) 719-4529
- Filing of general partnership forms; contact the Register of Deeds’ Office (843) 719-4084
- Issue marriage licenses or maintain marriage records; contact Probate Court (843) 719-4519
- Record land transactions; contact the Register of Deeds’ Office (843) 719-4084
- Issue restraining orders; contact Magistrate Courts (843) 719-4050
- Accept payment for traffic tickets; contact Magistrate Courts (843) 719-4050
- E-Filing Website for Attorneys Only ()
Department Functions
- 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
- Record notaries and maintain notary applications
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Emergency Response Vehicles Delayed in Berkeley County Throughout Ian
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 from roadways. The duration of the delay…
Berkeley County to Partially Activate Emergency Operations Center Friday, Sept. 30
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).…
Berkeley County Government Announces Office Closures Ahead of Hurricane Ian
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – (Wednesday, September 28, 2022) – Berkeley County is under a Hurricane Watch and Tropical Storm Warning as Hurricane Ian inches closer to South Carolina. A watch does NOT mean…
Berkeley County Announces Candidate Filing Info. for 2022 General Election
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – (Monday, March 7, 2022) – Any candidate who is seeking a political party’s nomination for a local, state or federal seat in the 2022 General Election may file for…
Berkeley County Government Offices Closing Early on Friday, January 21
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – (Thursday, January 20, 2022) – All Berkeley County Government Offices, the Courthouse, the County Landfill and all County Convenience Centers will be closing at 3 p.m. on Friday, January…
