Magistrate
Magistrate Office (Main)
115 Green Street
Chesterfield,
SC
29709
Phone:
843-623-9009
Fax:
843-623-3459
Email:
Office Hours:
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The Chesterfield County Magistrates office has criminal trial jurisdiction over all offenses which are subject to the penalty of a fine not exceeding $500.00 or imprisonment not exceeding 30 days, or both. In addition, magistrates may hear cases transferred from general sessions, the penalty for which does not exceed one year imprisonment or a fine of $5,000, or both, upon petition by the solicitor and agreement by the defendant.
Magistrates have civil jurisdiction when the amount in controversy does not exceed $7,500. In addition, magistrates are responsible for setting bail, conducting preliminary hearings, and issuing arrest and search warrants. Unlike circuit courts and probate courts, magistrate courts are not courts of record. Proceedings in magistrate’s courts are summary.
There are approximately 300 magistrates in South Carolina, each serving the county for which he or she is appointed. They are appointed by the Governor upon the advice and consent of the Senate for four year terms.
The Chesterfield County Magistrate’s Court maintains seven offices. The following is a list of the addresses and contact information for each.
The Honorable Sarah Frances Lisenby
Post Office Box 986
Cheraw, SC 29520-0986
Office: (843) 537-1051
Fax: (843) 537-1670
The Honorable Ronnie Levan Simpson, Sr.
Patrick Town Hall (Highway #1)
10292 Highway 102
Patrick, SC 29584-4500
Office: (843) 498-6398
Fax: (843) 498-6398
The Honorable Elizabeth Eddins Burch
115 Green Street
Chesterfield, SC 29709
Office: (843) 623-9009
Fax: (843) 623-3459
Chief Magistrate
The Honorable Gary Rickey Faulkenberry
310 West McGregor Street
Pageland, SC 29728-2139
Office: (843) 672-5685
Fax: (843) 672-9507
The Honorable Elizabeth F. Gulledge
Post Office Box 131
Ruby, SC 29741-0131
Office: (843) 623-9009
Fax: (843) 623-3459