The judicial system is comprised of three basic components: the courts, the bar, and administrative support. All of these judicial elements are impacted by the responsibilities of Clerks of Court and their respective administrative staff. Each county in South Carolina elects a Clerk of Court by popular vote to a four-year term. Clerks of Court maintain all court records, provide docket management, and oversee the receipt of fees, fines and costs. They obtain caseload statistics which they report to Court Administration. Clerks of Court provide the necessary staff support and assistance to ensure a more productive operation of the judicial system. 

The Clerk of Court is also responsible for drawing jurors for Civil, Criminal Court and the Grand Jury for the County.

Only purge payments for Family Court - CASH ONLY

All child support payments are to be mailed to the following address:

South Carolina State Disbursement Unit
P.O. Box 100302
Columbia, S.C.  29202-3302

For further assistance with Family Court Payments please contact:

 Palmetto Automated Child Support Support Systems (PACSS)

Juror Information for Circuit Court

Jurors are to park in any available parking spaces around the courthouse that are not designated. Jurors are to report to the 3rd floor main courtroom (Room 300), located in the middle of the hallway with double doors.

Jurors are paid $20 for each day they have to appear at the courthouse. Jurors are given a PayCard at the time they are scanned in. PayCard is loaded after service is completed. An excuse is available for any juror at the Clerk of Court’s office after his or her service has concluded.

 JURY HOTLINE - 803.425.7224.

The Clerk's office does NOT handle the jury for Summary, Traffic or Magistrate Court. Please call 803.425.7226

Court Information

Our office does not provide legal advice. Civil jury and non-jury roster notices are mailed prior to Civil Court. Additional copies may be obtained if internet is not available. We do not perform any Civil or Criminal record searches. You may appear in person at the office and copy anything that is public record.  The cost is $.50 per page, plus $1.00 for certification if required.

How To Obtain A File

A two-day notice is required for any cases that are not online.

Links

South Carolina Judicial Department 
Kershaw County Online Public Index
Kershaw County Court Roster
StaffTitleDepartmentsPhoneEmail
Drakeford, TecolaGeneral Sessions ClerkClerk of Court(803) 425-7223 ext. 5485
Farmer, GingerSenior General Sessions ClerkClerk of Court(803) 425-7223 ext. 5414
Hasty, Janet C.Clerk of CourtClerk of Court, Family Court(803) 425-7223
Hurley, CameliaGeneral Sessions ClerkClerk of Court(803) 425-7223 ext. 5414
Jolly, TeriCommon Pleas ClerkClerk of Court(803) 425-7223 ext. 5364
Truesdale, CherylDeputy ClerkClerk of Court(803) 425-7223 ext. 5366