To provide a resolution for non-jury lawsuits with a high level of courtesy, efficiency and professionalism.
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Department Functions
- Hears cases referred or transferred by consent of attorneys or by Order of the Circuit Court
- Schedules pre-trial conferences
- Considers pre-trial motions
- Researches applicable law
- Issues written orders
- Handling all post-trial motions
- Coordinates and performs the monthly Master’s Sale
The Monthly Master’s sale is generally held the first Wednesday of each month at 11:00 A. M. in courtroom B at the Berkeley County Courthouse. Please click here for more information.
If you have any questions that have not been answered on this site please consult an attorney. We are unable to give legal advice.
Due to COVID-19, South Carolina Chief Justice Beatty has ordered the suspension of all in-person summary court proceedings starting January 11, until further notice.
This excludes bond hearings and emergency matters including, but not limited to, restraining orders, orders of protection, and vacating of bench warrants.
View the full order HERE: https://www.sccourts.org/whatsnew/displayWhatsNew.cfm?indexId=2555
For questions, please call the following court locations:
Moncks Corner (all matters, including all traffic court): 843-719-4050
Goose Creek (small claims matters only): 843-553-6099
Goose Creek (evictions and all other matters): 843-553-7080
St. Stephen (all matters): 843-567-7400
Bond Court: 843-719-4549
Latest News

Court Operations to Resume Normal Scheduling September 21
Starting Monday, September 21, 2020, South Carolina court operations will resume normal scheduling and docket

Berkeley County Offices Closing at 2 p.m.
MONCKS CORNER, S.C.– (August 3, 2020) — All Berkeley County Offices will close at 2

County Courthouse Announces Reopening Plan
MONCKS CORNER, S.C.– (Tuesday, May 26, 2020) – Berkeley County Clerk of Court Leah Dupree

Berkeley County Offices to Reopen to the Public May 20
MONCKS CORNER, S.C.– (Friday, May 8, 2020) – Berkeley County Government buildings will reopen to

County Council will Meet April 27, Public Urged to View Remotely
MONCKS CORNER, S.C.- (Wednesday, April 22)- Berkeley County will hold its regularly scheduled Council and

Limited Operations to Resume March 30- Update #9
MONCKS CORNER, S.C.– (Friday, March 27, 2020) – Berkeley County Government offices and courts are