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Lexington County Court Information

The first courthouse in Lexington County was built in 1821. In 1838, a second courthouse and a jail were constructed. In 1940, a new county courthouse replaced that one. In 2003, the Lexington County Judicial Center opened, and this is where most court cases are heard.

Locations

Lexington County Courthouse
Judicial Center
205 East Main Street
Lexington, SC 29072

Lexington Municipal Court
111 Maiden Lane
Lexington, SC 29072
803-951-4634

Irmo Municipal Court
7300 Woodrow Street
Irmo, SC 29063-9063
(803) 781-7050

Cayce Municipal Court
1800 12th Street
Cayce, SC 29171-2914
(803) 739-0113

Chapin Municipal Court
157 NW Columbia Avenue
Chapin, SC 29036-9423
(803) 575-8052

West Columbia Municipal Court
2757 Fish Hatchery Road
West Columbia, SC 29172-9172
(803) 755-2500

South Congaree Municipal Court
119 West Berry Road
West Columbia, SC 29172-1744
(803) 755-2760

Springdale Municipal Court
1505 Georgia Street
Springdale, SC 29170-9170
(803) 794-0408

Batesburg-Leesville Municipal Court
660 West Columbia Avenue
Batesburg-Leesville, SC 29006-1811
(803) 532-4408

Swansea Municipal Court
320 West Third Street
Swansea, SC 29160-9160
(803) 568-2835

Pelion Municipal Court
611 Pelion Road
Pelion, SC 29123-8821
(803) 894-3535

Pine Ridge Municipal Court
2757 Fish Hatchery Road
West Columbia, SC 29172-9172
(803) 755-2500

Gaston Municipal Court
186 North Carlisle Street
Gaston, SC 29053-9403
(803) 796-7725

United States District Court
District of South Carolina
Matthew J. Perry, Jr. U.S. Courthouse
901 Richland Street
Columbia, SC 29201
803-765-5816

County Clerk of Court

The County Clerk of Court is an elected position in South Carolina, with a term being 4 years. Duties of the Clerk include jury management, managing the dockets, collecting and disbursing child support payments, fines, and fees, and filing for orders of protection.

The Clerk is the official records custodian for all civil, criminal, and family court proceedings. They also manage the grand jury process and provide support to the offices of the solicitor and judges of Lexington County.

Lisa M. Comer
Lexington County Clerk of Court
205 East Main Street
Suite 128
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 785-8212

United States District Court

Lexington County is part of the District of South Carolina for the United States District Court. Counties served by this division include Lexington, Lee, Kershaw, Richland, and Sumter Counties.

Timothy M. Cain is the Chief United States District Judge for the District of South Carolina. Robin L. Blume is the Clerk of Court.

Circuit Court

Lexington County falls under the 11th Judicial Circuit in South Carolina. This includes the Court of General Sessions, Court of Common Pleas, Magistrate Court, Family Court, Juvenile Court, Masters-in-Equity, and Probate Court.

Circuit court judges are elected by the General Assembly to staggered terms of six years.

Municipal Court

Municipal Courts have limited jurisdiction, mostly hearing cases that involve violation of ordinances and offenses that have a maximum fine of $500 or jail for up to 30 days. Municipal Courts can also hear cases transferred from the Court of General Sessions if the punishment does not exceed a $5,000 fine and/or 1 year in jail.

Municipal Courts have no jurisdiction over civil cases. Municipal court judges’ terms are set by the municipality council, but cannot be longer than 4 years.

Civil Court – Court of Common Pleas

In South Carolina, Civil Court is known as the Court of Common Pleas. Cases in this court are non-criminal. When the value or amount of money in dispute is less than $7500, Small Claims Court is used to handle the matter. For amounts larger than $7500, the Court of Common Pleas hears the case.

Criminal Court – Court of General Sessions

The Criminal Court is referred to as the Court of General Sessions in South Carolina. This court is used for adult misdemeanor criminal cases that carry a punishment of more than 30 days in jail or a $500 fine. It’s also used for adult felony criminal cases. The General Sessions Court can issue a maximum sentence of the death penalty.

Family Court

Family Court has jurisdiction over all cases involving separations and divorces, custody and visitation rights, adoption and terminating parental rights, name changes, child support, alimony, and division of marital assets.

Family Court also has jurisdiction over cases involving minors under age 17 who are charged with violating state law or municipal ordinances.

Probate Court

Probate Court hears cases involving the will and/or the estate of a deceased person. It also has jurisdiction over trusts, estates of minors or incapacitated persons, and involuntary commitments for mental health and/or drug treatment. The Probate Court is also in charge of issuing marriage licenses

Juvenile Court

Juvenile Court falls under Family Court and handles the criminal prosecution of juveniles under age 18. In certain cases, minors may be considered adults and moved to the Court of General Sessions.

Drug Court

Drug Court is a program that offers treatment to certain offenders who are dealing with substance addiction or abuse. The 12-18 month program includes mandatory drug testing, attendance at therapy and recovery meetings, and proof of employment.

Masters-in-Equity

Masters-in-Equity are special judges appointed by the governor and approved by the legislature. They serve 6-year terms and handle matters referred to them by the Circuit Court. They are legally allowed to rule on motions, rule on the admissibility of evidence, call witnesses, and examine witnesses under oath.

Magistrates

Magistrates in South Carolina are appointed by the governor. To be a magistrate, a person must be a US citizen, at least 21 years old, and a state resident for 5 years. A magistrate must have a four-year degree and must pass a certification exam. Some magistrates are attorneys, but this is not a requirement for the position.