Clarendon County Magistrate Court cases in Clarendon County, Manning, SC
Clarendon County Magistrates Court in Manning, South Carolina, is a county magistrate (summary) court. Within the state judicial system, magistrate courts handle lower-level criminal and civil matters and certain preliminary proceedings for higher courts. This court hears misdemeanor criminal offenses punishable by up to a $500 fine or 30 days' imprisonment, state traffic offenses, and county ordinance violations; it handles civil cases up to $7,500, including small claims, landlord-tenant evictions, and claim-and-delivery actions. Magistrates also issue arrest and search warrants, set bail, and conduct preliminary hearings in General Sessions cases, and they may issue restraining orders under the Protection from Harassment and Stalking Act. Family-law matters (divorce, custody, juvenile) are not within its jurisdiction and are heard in Family Court.
Clarendon County Magistrate Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Magistrate Court |
| County: | Clarendon |
| Street Address: | 102 S. Mill St. |
| City: | Manning |
| Zip Code: | 29102 |
| Phone: | 803-435-2670 |
| Fax: | 803-435-0885 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday 8:30AM - 5:00PM |
| Website URL: | https://www.clarendoncountygov.org/departments/ct-m-s/magistrate-court |
| Forms & Filing: | https://www.sccourts.org/forms/searchType.cfm |
| Dockets / Schedule / Calendar: | https://publicindex.sccourts.org/Clarendon/PublicIndex/PISearch.aspx |
| Languages: | Multiple |
| Email: | info@clarendoncountygov.org |
| ADA: | Linda P. Lemon, Human Resources Director |
| ADA Phone: | 803-435-9654 |
| ADA Fax / Email: | countyhr@clarendoncountygov.org |
| About / Additional Info: | Magistrates generally have criminal trial jurisdiction over all offenses subject to the penalty of a fine, as set by statute, but generally, not exceeding $500.00 or imprisonment not exceeding 30 days, or both. In addition, they are responsible for setting bail, conducting preliminary hearings, and issuing arrest and search warrants. Magistrates have civil jurisdiction when the amount in controversy does not exceed $7,500. |
Services and Case Types Handled in Clarendon County Magistrate Court
- Case filings: accepts civil small-claims complaints (up to $7,500), landlord-tenant/evictions, claim and delivery, related motions and judgments; processes fine and fee payments.
- Criminal/traffic: handles traffic citations and misdemeanor/ordinance violations; issues arrest/search warrants; conducts bond court and preliminary hearings for General Sessions cases.
- Protective orders: hears restraining order petitions for harassment/stalking (domestic-violence orders of protection are handled by Family Court).
- Jury services: qualifies and summons jurors, manages excuses/deferrals, and conducts civil and criminal jury trials within its jurisdiction.
- Court hearings: schedules and holds bench and jury trials, eviction hearings, and post-judgment proceedings (e.g., executions).
- Public assistance: provides case information, calendars, forms, subpoenas, and interpreters/ADA accommodations; may perform marriage ceremonies by appointment.