Search Hampton County Magistrate Court Records Online
Court Name:
Hampton County Magistrate Court
Court Type:
Magistrate Court
State:
SC
County:
HAMPTON
Street Address:
411 Cemetery Rd.
City:
Varnville
Zip Code:
29944
Phone:
803-914-2230
Fax:
803-914-2239
Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Judge:
Hon. Gwendolyn Janette Bampfield
Judge Phone:
803-914-2231
Judge Fax / Email:
803-914-2239, gbampfield@hamptoncountysc.org
Clerk:
Mylinda Nettles
Clerk Phone:
803-914-2250
Clerk Fax:
803-914-2258
Clerk Email:
mnettles@hamptoncountysc.org
Restrictions:
Children are not allowed in court unless they are old enough to sit still and be quiet. You must wear shirt and shoes in the courtroom. No shorts above the knee. No Cell Phones or radios are allowed.
Forms and Filing:
https://www.sccourts.org/forms/searchType.cfm
Languages:
Multiple
About Additional Info:
There are four Magistrate Courts in Hampton County including Criminal Domestic Violence Court and Bond Court.All Magistrates are appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate, to serve four year terms. South Carolina Court Administration provides administrative support to the Magistrate Courts.Magistrate Courts have jurisdiction over all offenses where punishments do not exceed fines of $500 plus assessments and court costs or imprisonment of 30 days, or both. Some criminal offenses require restitution, or public service in addition to your fine or jail. Some traffic offenses require points off your driver license, and suspension of driver license.Magistrate Courts have jurisdiction of civil matters involving claims that are $7,500.00 or less. Some types of cases handled by Magistrates’ Courts are Summons & Complaint (small claims), Claim & Delivery (repossession of personal property), Evictions, Restraining Orders and Judicial Sales of abandoned property (vehicles, mobile homes, trailers). Magistrates do not settle real property disputes.
Dockets Schedule Calendar:
411 Cemetery Rd., 29944, Varnville, South Carolina
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