Find Court Docket Records in Kershaw County
Kershaw County court docket records are kept by the Clerk of Court in Camden, South Carolina, as part of the 5th Judicial Circuit. The office maintains case records for Common Pleas, General Sessions, and Family Court. You can search the Kershaw County court docket online through the South Carolina Public Index or contact the Clerk of Court directly. This page covers how to search, what fees apply, what records are available, and who manages the court dockets in Kershaw County.
Kershaw County Quick Facts
Kershaw County Clerk of Court
The Honorable Ginger Farmer serves as Kershaw County Clerk of Court. The office is reached by phone at (803) 425-7223 and by fax at (803) 425-1505. The mailing address is P.O. Box 1557, Camden, SC 29021-8557. The Clerk of Court is elected by popular vote to a four-year term. The office maintains all court records, provides docket management, and oversees the receipt of fees, fines, and court costs in Kershaw County.
Additional responsibilities include reporting caseload statistics to Court Administration, providing staff support for the judicial system, and drawing jurors for Civil, Criminal Court, and Grand Jury proceedings. The jury hotline number is 803-425-7224. For magistrate court jury matters, call 803-425-7226. The Register of Deeds is handled by the Honorable Kelli Josey at 515 Walnut Street, Room 180, and can be reached at (803) 425-7235. For full office information, visit the Kershaw County government site or review the Kershaw County Clerk of Court page.
The South Carolina Judicial Branch provides Kershaw County courthouse details at sccourts.org/courts/courthouse-search/kershaw/, including all judicial officers and court division listings for the 5th Circuit.
| Clerk of Court | The Honorable Ginger Farmer |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | P.O. Box 1557, Camden, SC 29021-8557 |
| Phone | (803) 425-7223 |
| Fax | (803) 425-1505 |
| Jury Hotline | 803-425-7224 |
| Judicial Circuit | 5th Circuit |
| Website | kershaw.sc.gov |
Search Kershaw County Court Docket Online
The South Carolina Public Index is the official online portal for Kershaw County court docket records. You can search cases by name, case number, filing date, or case type. Go to publicindex.sccourts.org/kershaw/publicindex/ for the Kershaw County Public Index. The court roster search is available at the same domain under publicindex.sccourts.org/kershaw/courtrosters/ for scheduled hearing rosters.
Civil jury and non-jury roster notices are also mailed before Civil Court terms in Kershaw County. The statewide case records search at sccourts.org/case-records-search/ covers Kershaw County cases as well. Note that a two-day notice is required for cases that are not available online. If the case you need is older or not yet digitized, contact the office in advance before making a trip to Camden.
The court roster search at sccourts.org/court-roster-search/ lists upcoming hearings and active rosters for Kershaw County courts by date and case type.
Kershaw County Court Record Fees
The Kershaw County Clerk of Court charges $0.50 per page for in-person copies of court records. Certification of a document costs $1.00 per certified document. Written record requests require a non-refundable $20.00 search fee paid before the search begins. After staff determines the page count, an invoice is mailed for the per-page copy fee ($0.50 per page) and the certification fee ($1.00) if applicable. Copies are not sent until the invoice is paid in full.
Acceptable forms of payment at the Kershaw County Clerk of Court include cash, cashier's check, and money orders. Personal checks are not accepted. The office does not provide legal advice. If you are requesting records for general inspection during business hours, there is no charge to view records in person at the Camden courthouse. The first hour of a records search is typically provided at no cost per Kershaw County's fee schedule.
Additional fees from the Kershaw County public records schedule include:
- Standard copies: $0.25 per page (general county records)
- Court documents from Clerk of Court: $0.50 per page
- Vital records: $12.00 per certificate
- Register of Deeds: $10.00 for first page, $1.00 for each additional page
- Electronic records: actual cost of media (USB, CD)
- Advance payment required if total fees exceed $25.00
Fee waivers may be available if the information requested primarily benefits the general public rather than the requester's personal interest. Contact the Kershaw County Clerk of Court to ask about waiver eligibility before submitting your request.
The Kershaw County public records fee schedule and request procedures are available through the Kershaw County Clerk of Court at kershaw.sc.gov, covering all county departments including the Clerk of Court.
Kershaw County Court Docket Overview
Kershaw County operates under the 5th Judicial Circuit. The Circuit Court includes General Sessions for criminal cases and Common Pleas for civil matters. The General Sessions docket shows criminal charges, arraignment dates, hearing schedules, plea information, and case outcomes for felony and serious misdemeanor cases in Kershaw County. Common Pleas handles civil litigation including personal injury, contract disputes, property claims, and lower court appeals.
The Family Court docket in Kershaw County covers divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, domestic abuse, and juvenile matters. The Family Court operates from the same courthouse in Camden. Purge payments for Family Court matters in Kershaw County must be paid in cash only at the clerk's office. Child support payments are mailed to the SC State Disbursement Unit at P.O. Box 100302, Columbia, SC 29202. For SDU customer service, call 1-800-768-5858. Kershaw County uses the Palmetto Automated Child Support Support Systems (PACSS) to track child support case information.
CDR codes used across Kershaw County court records are listed at sccourts.org/cdr-codes/. These codes identify charge types and case categories on the court docket and help searchers understand what a case involves before requesting documents.
Note: South Carolina public records law under S.C. Code Ann. § 30-4-10 gives any person the right to inspect court docket records in Kershaw County during regular business hours at no charge.
Nearby Counties
Kershaw County sits in the north-central part of South Carolina and borders several counties. Cases are filed in the county where the event occurred or where the parties reside. If you need help determining jurisdiction, contact the Kershaw County Clerk of Court in Camden.