Fort Mill Municipal Court

Fort Mill Municipal Court Court cases in York County, Fort, SC

Fort Mill Municipal Court is a municipal (summary) court serving the Town of Fort Mill, South Carolina. It exercises limited criminal jurisdiction over offenses occurring within town limits, including violations of municipal ordinances and state misdemeanor offenses punishable by up to a $500 fine or 30 days in jail, as provided by South Carolina law. Common matters include traffic citations, ordinance/code violations, and minor criminal cases. The court does not hear civil lawsuits or family law cases; civil claims are handled by magistrate or circuit courts, and family matters by the Family Court. Within its authority, the court issues warrants, accepts pleas, and conducts bench trials.

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Services and Case Types Handled in Fort Mill Municipal Court

Fort Mill Municipal Court serves the Town of Fort Mill as a summary court. It handles traffic citations, Town ordinance violations, and criminal misdemeanors occurring within town limits that are punishable by up to a $500 fine and/or 30 days' jail.

Core services:
- Case intake/docketing; fine payments and payment plans; records and case information.
- Scheduling and conducting court hearings, including bond hearings, bench trials, and jury trials.
- Issuance of arrest warrants and subpoenas; continuance and jury-trial requests; motions.

Jury services:
- Summoning and qualifying jurors, postponements, and juror reporting instructions.

Protective orders:
- Orders of Protection are filed in York County Family Court.
- Harassment/stalking restraining orders are filed in York County Magistrate Court (not Municipal Court).

The court provides public-facing assistance for citations, court dates, filings within its jurisdiction, and compliance with judgments.