FAQs

Do I have to serve on jury duty?: You must serve on jury duty unless: 1. you are over 65 years old and choose not to serve; 2. you have provided this office with a doctors excuse or statement stating that you have an illness that will not allow you to serve; 3. you have a child under the age of 7 and do not work outside the home. Any other reason would have to be addressed by the judge presiding at the term. Under certain circumstances, you may be excused or transferred to another term of court.

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Clerk of Court

1. What are the filing fees in the ROD Office (Deeds, Mortgages, Assignments, Satisfactions, Releases, etc.)?: See South Carolina Code of Laws §8-21-310.

2. What is the turn-around time on original filed documents in the ROD office?: Original documents are mailed back within 7-10 business days.

3. When will my Common Pleas case (Jury) be on a roster?: A case can be added to the roster for court after 120 days pursuant to Rule 40 (b). See South Carolina Judicial Department link on our “Links” page for Rules of Civil Procedure.

4. Does your office require motion slips for Common Pleas cases?: Yes, a motion slip is required for all motions filed in the Court of Common Pleas.

5. Can I get a record check (criminal, civil or other)?: Our office does not provide record checks. We do provide a certificate as to anything filed of record at a cost of $1.00 per certificate. Individuals requesting the certificate must come into the office with proper I.D.

6. When can I get a refund of my bond money?: When a case has been disposed of & ended either by plea, dismissal, etc. the money can be refunded to the original payee with proper I.D.

7. Where do I pay a speeding ticket?: This office does not handle any traffic violation tickets. Information concerning traffic tickets can be obtained by the Magistrate’s Office.

8. Can I pay my child support with a credit card or personal check? Where can I send my child support payments?: This office does not have the capabilities to process credit card payments. We also do not accept personal checks. You may mail your child support payments to Hampton County Family Court, P.O. Box 7, Hampton, SC 29924. You must provide your case number(s) on all payments.

9. Can you tell me if a child support payment was made on my account?: For security purposes, payment information cannot be given over the telephone. You must appear in person to receive this information.

10. Do I have to serve on jury duty?: You must serve on jury duty unless: 1. you are over 65 years old and choose not to serve; 2. you have provided this office with a doctors excuse or statement stating that you have an illness that will not allow you to serve; 3. you have a child under the age of 7 and do not work outside the home. Any other reason would have to be addressed by the judge presiding at the term. Under certain circumstances, you may be excused or transferred to another term of court.