Charleston County Magistrate Court West Ashley Area
1720 Sam Rittenberg Boulevard, Unit 11, Charleston, SC 29407
Charleston County
Small claims ($0-$5,000) cases., Mental Health cases., Emergency civil protection/ restraining orders., Misdemeanor preliminary hearings., Juvenile cases., Traffic infractions.
Division:Contact Information:
Phone Number: 843-766-6531
Fax: 843-571-4751
Website: http://www.charlestoncounty.org/departments/Magistrates/index.htm
Staff: Bonnie Koontz
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- What are the exemptions? Depending on local laws and specific court policies, exemptions MAY include persons over age 70, and those having recently served on a jury (usually within 1-3 years depending on county policy). In the state of South Carolina, there are possible exemptions for any person employed within the walls of any courthouse. If any of these apply to you, contact the court to verify they observe the exemption.
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Nearby Courts:
Charleston County Magistrate Court Small Claims Court North Area
Lonnie Hamilton, Iii Public Service Building, 4045 Bridge View Drive, 1st Floor
1.4 miles away
Charleston County Magistrate Court North Area Court 1
Lonnie Hamilton, Iii Public Service Building, 4045 Bridge View Drive
1.4 miles away
Charleston County Magistrate Court Centralized Bond Hearing Court
3870 Leeds Avenue, #106
1.6 miles away