All Beaufort County Government buildings are currently closed to the public.
Due to the current rate of COVID-19 infections in Beaufort County, Magistrate Courts are closed to the public until further notice. All in-person Court is cancelled, except for Restraining Orders and hearings that will take place remotely via WEBEX. Restraining Orders will be heard as scheduled.
We will also take filings during the closure. Filings are accepted via mail or in person. To submit a filing in person to include a Restraining Order, please call the office for assistance during the designated time of operation.
Court cases will be rescheduled and notices will be mailed to the addresses we have on file. If your address has changed or you have questions about your court date, please contact us by email or phone to update your information.
Limited staff will be available to assist you by telephone from 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM. You may also email us at the address which best fits your need as described below.
Subject to change without notice.
Magistrate Court
NOTICE: Pursuant to South Carolina Supreme Court Chief Justice Donald W. Beatty's Order dated July 30, 2020, all persons entering into Magistrate Court are required to wear a protective mask.
It is further ordered that all persons entering into Magistrate Court are subject to screening for fever by courthouse staff. Anyone who registers a fever of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or above shall not be admitted.
Beaufort Magistrate Court104 Ribaut Road Post Office Box 2207 Beaufort, South Carolina 29902 (29901) Tel. (843) 255-5700 Traffic & Criminal Department Fax: (843) 255-9427 Email: beaufortmagistratecriminal@bcgov.net Civil Department Fax: (843) 255-9516 Email: beaufortmagistratecivil@bcgov.net
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Bluffton Magistrate Court4819 Bluffton Parkway, 2nd Floor Post Office Box 840 Bluffton, South Carolina 29910 Tel. (843) 255-5610 Email: blufftonmagistrate@bcgov.net Traffic & Criminal Department Fax: (843) 255-9510 Civil Department Fax: (843) 255-9517 |
Office Hours
Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
We cannot accept any payments or filings before or after office hours.