The Colleton Clerk of Court is an essential government department in Walterboro, SC, responsible for a wide range of activities and duties related to the court system. Under the supervision of the SC Judicial Department, Court Administration, the Clerk's Office supports the work of the Court of General Sessions, Court of Common Pleas, and the Family Court, handling tasks such as receiving and managing court documents, providing information to jurors, and maintaining court records.
The Circuit Court, which is the state's court of general jurisdiction, is divided into the Court of Common Pleas for civil matters and the Court of General Sessions for criminal cases. The Clerk's Office maintains records of criminal cases heard in General Sessions court and accepts fine payments. Additionally, the office is responsible for accepting and maintaining records of civil cases heard in the Court of Common Pleas. The Family Court, on the other hand, deals with all matters related to domestic or family relationships, including divorce, custody, and support. The Clerk of Court also handles the summoning and compensation of jurors for the Circuit Court.
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