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Court Name:
Lexington County Magistrate Court
Court Type:
Magistrate Court
State:
SC
County:
LEXINGTON
Street Address:
139 E. Main St.
City:
Lexington
Zip Code:
29072
Phone:
803-785-2594
Fax:
803-785-2524
Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Judge:
Hon. Matthew Alan Johnson
Judge Phone:
803-785-6251
Judge Fax / Email:
803-785-2571
Clerk:
Lisa M. Comer
Clerk Phone:
803-785-8212
Clerk Fax:
803-785-2215
Clerk Email:
lcomer@lex-co.com
Forms and Filing:
https://www.sccourts.org/forms/searchType.cfm
Languages:
Multiple
Jury Service:
https://lex-co.sc.gov/departments/clerk-court/jury-information
ADA:
ADA Compliance Coordinator
ADA Phone:
803-785-8121
About Additional Info:
The Magistrate Court is the Summary Criminal Court and the Small Claims Court for South Carolina residents. It is established under the SC Unified Judicial System supervised by the Chief Justice of the SC Supreme Court through the Office of Court Administration.The Magistrate Court is responsible for trying all traffic cases and misdemeanor criminal offenses that carry up to a 30-day jail sentence or $500 fine plus assessments. Criminal cases that have more severe consequences are referred to the General Sessions Court.The Magistrate Court also handles small claims disputes up to $7,500 in value and landlord-tenant disputes. Civil cases that exceed small claim maximum value are removed to the Court of Common Pleas.
Dockets Schedule Calendar:
139 E. Main St., 29072, Lexington, South Carolina
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