Summerville Municipal Court

Summerville Municipal Court cases in Dorchester County, Summerville, SC

Summerville Municipal Court is a municipal (summary) court serving the Town of Summerville, South Carolina. It handles criminal misdemeanor and traffic matters occurring within town limits that fall under summary court jurisdiction-generally offenses punishable by up to a $500 fine or 30 days' imprisonment-and prosecutes violations of town ordinances. The court issues arrest and search warrants, sets bond, conducts arraignments, and holds bench or six-person jury trials for these offenses; it may also conduct preliminary hearings as authorized by law. It does not hear civil or family cases; civil claims are handled by magistrate or higher courts, and family matters by the Family Court.

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Services and Case Types Handled in Summerville Municipal Court

Summerville Municipal Court serves the public by adjudicating low-level criminal and ordinance matters arising within city limits. It handles traffic citations (speeding, DUI, suspended license), parking, municipal code violations (noise, animal control, property maintenance), and certain state-law misdemeanors within its jurisdiction. Services include: case intake and scheduling; arraignments, plea hearings, pretrial conferences, and bench trials; jury selection and trials for eligible cases (where authorized); warrant issuance and bond setting for qualifying offenses; fine payment processing and payment plans; continuance requests; records requests and certified dispositions; interpreter and ADA accommodations. The court accepts filings in municipal cases (pleas, motions, discovery requests) and provides information or referrals for protective orders through the appropriate court. It also manages summonses, subpoenas, and compliance monitoring (probation, community service) as ordered.