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Charleston County Magistrates Court - James Island
615 Riverland Drive, PO Box 12226
Charleston, SC 29422
Charleston, SC 29422
Phone: 843-795-1140
Fax: 843-406-2753
Fax: 843-406-2753
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Resources for the Charleston County Magistrates Court - James Island as well as online resources applicable to courts generally in Charleston County, South Carolina, and resources applicable to all courts in South Carolina.
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South Carolina Case Records
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South Carolina Criminal History Check
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Charleston County Adult Drug Court
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Charleston County Magistrates Court Information
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Charleston County Mental Health Court
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Charleston County Protection and Restraining Orders
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9th Judicial Circuit Diversion
View information about diversion programs in Berkeley and Charleston Counties, including Pretrial Intervention, Alcohol Education, Traffic Education, and Worthless Check. Successful completion of these programs can result in dismissal of charges for some non-violent first-time offenders. Links to forms, instructions, and brochures are provided.
9th Judicial Circuit Expungement
View information about expungement of criminal and juvenile records in Berkeley and Charleston Counties, including types of records that can be expunged, instructions, forms, and a search of expungement application status by case number.
9th Judicial Circuit Glossary
View a glossary of helpful legal terms compiled by the 9th Judicial Circuit Office of the Solicitor in Berkeley and Charleston Counties.
South Carolina Magistrate's Court Information
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South Carolina Alternative Dispute Resolution
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South Carolina Domestic Abuse Protection Order Information
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South Carolina Expungement and Pardons
The South Carolina Bar offers information about criminal record expungements and pardons, including eligible cases, how to apply, effects of an expungement, and the differences between expungement and pardon.
South Carolina Record Expungement Process
View instructions for applying for an expungement of criminal records in Circuit Court General Sessions, Magistrates Court, and Municipal Court; juvenile records including a link to the required form; and destruction of arrest records.
South Carolina Victim Help
The South Carolina Victim Assistance Network provides crime victims with information, educational resources, referrals, advocacy, and financial assistance. A directory of Victim Advocates by county is included under the "Resources" menu tab.
South Carolina Victims' Compensation
The South Carolina Office of Victim Assistance provides crime victims with compensation for physical and emotional injuries. Information about victims' rights, types of compensation available, eligibility criteria, answers to frequently asked questions, and application forms are included.
South Carolina Consumer Protection
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South Carolina Court Rules
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South Carolina Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services
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South Carolina Laws
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South Carolina Legal Information
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South Carolina Legal Information and Legal Resources
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South Carolina Legal Publications
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South Carolina Legal Resources
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South Carolina Self-Help Information
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South Carolina Traffic and Motor Vehicle Information
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Charleston County Free Legal Help
Charleston Pro Bono Legal Services provides free assistance to indigent parties in civil cases, including family law, probate, housing, public benefits, and consumer.
Charleston County Lawyers
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Charleston County Public Defender
View information about the Charleston County Public Defender's Office, which provides legal representation for indigent defendants facing possible incarceration, and juvenile defendants charged with crimes or delinquency.
9th Judicial Circuit Victim/Witness and Domestic Violence Help
The 9th Judicial Circuit Office of the Solicitor Victim Witness Program provides crime victims and witnesses in Berkeley and Charleston Counties with information about their rights and the criminal justice process, court accompaniment, case status notification, referrals, and assistance with victim impact statements, restitution, and victims' compensation applications. Detailed information about domestic violence is provided.
South Carolina Free Legal Assistance
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South Carolina Public Defender Services
The South Carolina Commission on Indigent Defense offers contact information for Public Defenders in each circuit and county; select the "About Us" menu tab to link to contact information. Public Defenders provide legal representation for indigent defendants facing possible incarceration. Answers to frequently asked questions about Public Defenders, indigent defendants, and eligibility criteria are included; use the "Resources" menu tab to view frequently asked questions and answers.
South Carolina Volunteer Lawyers
The South Carolina Bar offers information about free ("pro bono") civil legal services available to indigent parties, including types of cases, how to qualify, and procedure.
South Carolina Attorney and Judge Discipline Records
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South Carolina Attorney or Judge Complaints
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South Carolina Free and Low-Cost Legal Assistance
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South Carolina Free Legal Advice
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South Carolina Free Legal Clinics
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South Carolina Lawyer Disputes
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South Carolina Lawyer Referral and Mediator Search
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South Carolina Lawyers
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