How do I check on the status of my case? How do I discover the outcome of my case? How do I review case files?

All documents filed with the court are public records and are available through the Clerk’s office. Sometimes sealed by special court order, and sometimes sealed and confidential by operation of law, such as adoptions, abuse and neglect and criminal files relating to juveniles, availability of documents vary. If your criminal case is pending with the Clerk’s office but should be dismissed, please contact the Solicitor’s office in Georgetown County at 843-545-3169. The South Carolina Department of Social Services on June 3, 2019, officially implemented the "Federally Mandated" State Disbursement Unit (SDU) in Georgetown County. Obligors currently making support payments to the Georgetown County Clerk of Court’s office will make payments to the South Carolina State Disbursement Unit and mailed to:
South Carolina State Disbursement Unit
P.O. Box 100302
Columbia, SC 29202

Please note: Obligors will only make PURGE payments to the Georgetown County Clerk of Court’s office. These are payments ordered if an Obligor appears before a Family Court Judge due to him/her being delinquent on the child/spousal support account, or a Bench Warrant was ordered for their arrest.

Do not send PURGE payments to the SDU.

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If you have questions about when and how to make payments to the State Disbursement Unit, please contact the SDU customer service center at 800-768-5858. Agents are available Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 5 pm, excluding holidays.

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1. Where do I obtain a passport application?
2. Where do I obtain a Notary Public application?
3. Where can I find a list of qualified bail bondsmen for Georgetown County?
4. How do I view a complete schedule of all criminal cases coming up for trial?
5. Does your office provide legal advice?
6. How do I hire a public defender?
7. How do I check on the status of my case? How do I discover the outcome of my case? How do I review case files?
8. How do I inquire about my case by telephone?
9. How do I review my file? How do I obtain copies of my file?
10. How do I obtain a criminal record report? Will your office complete a criminal background check?
11. What is "expunged?"
12. How do I know if my records are eligible for expunging?
13. How do I get my criminal record expunged?
14. How can I represent myself in court?