Dorchester County Court Information

Courts, filing fees, e-filing, and clerk contacts for Dorchester County, South Carolina.

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Filing at a Glance

Verified from official sources · 2026-07
Civil filing fee
$150.00
E-filing
Mandatory
Case lookup
Free online
Divorce / family
$150.00

At $150, the civil filing fee in Dorchester County is about the same as nearby counties (median $150 across 6 nearby counties).

Clerk of Court

Dorchester County Clerk of Court (First Judicial Circuit)

Cheryl Graham

Self-Help & Jury

E-FilingMandatory

South Carolina Electronic Filing (SCEF), SC Judicial Branch · - required for attorneys in Court of Common Pleas (civil) statewide

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Civil Complaint
$150.00
$150.00 (Court of Common Pleas civil action filing fee)
Small Claims
$80.00
$80.00 (Magistrate Court summons and complaint for a money claim)
Divorce / Family
$150.00
$150.00 (Family Court summons and complaint, e.g. divorce/separate support)

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How much does it cost to file a civil case in Dorchester County?

    The civil filing fee in Dorchester County, South Carolina is $150.00 (Court of Common Pleas civil action filing fee)

  • What is the small claims filing fee in Dorchester County?

    $80.00 (Magistrate Court summons and complaint for a money claim)

  • How much does it cost to file for divorce or a family case in Dorchester County?

    $150.00 (Family Court summons and complaint, e.g. divorce/separate support)

  • Can I e-file court documents in Dorchester County?

    Yes. E-filing is available through South Carolina Electronic Filing. It is mandatory for attorneys.

  • Is there a free online case search for Dorchester County?

    Yes. You can look up cases online at publicindex.sccourts.org.

  • Where do I file court documents in Dorchester County?

    Filings go to the Dorchester County Clerk of Court (First Judicial Circuit). You can reach the clerk at (843) 563-0160.

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