Easley Municipal Court

Easley Municipal Court cases in Pickens County, Easley, SC

Easley Municipal Court is a municipal (summary) court in Easley, South Carolina. It has limited criminal jurisdiction over offenses occurring within the city limits that are punishable by up to 30 days in jail and/or fines up to $500 plus assessments, and exclusive jurisdiction over municipal ordinance violations. It handles traffic infractions, DUI first offense, simple assault, shoplifting or larceny under the statutory threshold, simple possession, and similar misdemeanors within its penalty limits. The court issues arrest warrants, sets bonds, and conducts bench or jury trials; it does not hear civil, probate, or family matters, which are handled by magistrate, circuit/general sessions, or family courts. More serious or higher-penalty cases are transferred to the Court of General Sessions.

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Services and Case Types Handled in Easley Municipal Court

Easley Municipal Court serves the public by adjudicating lower-level offenses within city limits. It handles traffic citations, municipal ordinance violations, and misdemeanor criminal cases punishable by up to a $500 fine or 30 days' jail. Services include:
- Case filings and docketing of citations/complaints; issuance of arrest warrants and subpoenas.
- Court hearings: bond/initial appearances, arraignments, plea/sentencing, bench and jury trials, and compliance/review hearings.
- Jury services: juror summons, qualification, orientation, scheduling, and excusals/deferrals.
- Protective measures: setting bond conditions (including no-contact orders); guidance/referrals for Orders of Protection (Family Court) and harassment/stalking restraining orders (Magistrate Court).
- Payments/compliance: fine payments, payment plans where permitted, compliance reviews, and warrant recall upon compliance.
- Records: certified dispositions and case information; expungement processing with the Solicitor when eligible.
- Victim/witness coordination and notices.