DEPARTMENT: CHESTER COUNTY CLERK OF COURT CLERK OF COURT: Sue K. Carpenter DEPUTY CLERK: Dequitta M. Kennedy ADDRESS: PO Box 580 PHONE: 803-385-2605 FAX: 803-581-7975 OFFICE HOURS: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (Monday - Friday, except legal holidays) MISSION STATEMENT: This office maintains court records, handles reporting requirements, receives and disburses fines and fees. Family Court receives and disburses child support and alimony fees. Our mission is to accomplish all of these tasks in an optimal efficient manner, and to provide a friendly and helpful atmosphere for all visitors. HISTORY: The Chester County Clerk of Court's Office is located inside the Chester County Courthouse, in beautiful, historic downtown Chester, recently selected the "Picture Perfect Town of South Carolina". Built in 1852, the Courthouse has served as the seat of county government for 149 years. The Clerk's office has expanded over the years, now composing nearly half of the first floor of the Courthouse. Chester County is in the 6th Judicial Circuit, which is composed of Chester, Fairfield, and Lancaster Counties. Forty-three Circuit Judges rotate among the 16 circuits. The judges are elected by the General Assembly for six-year terms, and their salaries are paid by the state government. The Clerk is elected county-wide and serves a four-year term. RESPONSIBILITIES AND SERVICES: 1. Record criminal cases heard in the Court of General Sessions; FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: Q. How do I pay child support? Can I use a personal check or credit card? Q. How do I get a copy of my records? Q. How do I get appointed a Public Defender? Q. How old are your records? Q. Is there a copier available for public use? If so, what is the charge for using it? Q. Where do jurors park? INNOVATIONS: This office recently acquired a new scanner for the purpose of scanning documents. By scanning our own documents, we are saving a great deal of time and money. The scanning is much more effective than using microfilm. LINKS: www.judicial.state.sc.us/clerks/chester FORMS: |
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