Marlboro County South Carolina Court Docket
Marlboro County court docket records are maintained by the Clerk of Court and Register of Deeds at the Marlboro County Courthouse in Bennettsville. The Clerk's office manages all filings and case records for General Sessions, Common Pleas, and Family Court. Marlboro County is located in the northeastern part of South Carolina and is part of the 4th Judicial Circuit. Search Marlboro County court docket records online through the South Carolina Public Index or visit the Clerk's office at 105 Main Street in Bennettsville.
Marlboro County Quick Facts
Marlboro County Clerk of Court
The Honorable Marquita McLain serves as Marlboro County Clerk of Court and Register of Deeds. She was elected on November 7, 2024 and began service January 7, 2025. Clerk McLain graduated from Marlboro County High School, earned a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from Francis Marion University, and holds a Master's degree in Education from Grand Canyon University. She oversees the Clerk of Court office, which manages General Sessions criminal records, Common Pleas civil records, and Family Court records for Marlboro County.
The Marlboro County Courthouse is located at 105 Main Street, Bennettsville, SC 29512. The Resident Circuit Court Judge is The Hon. Paul M. Burch at P.O. Box 276, Pageland, SC 29728, phone (843) 672-3270. Circuit Court Judge Eugene P. Warr Jr. is also assigned to the county. Family Court judges serving Marlboro County include The Hon. Cely A. Brigman and The Hon. C. Heath Ruffner. The Probate Judge is The Hon. Reneka McCoy at PO Box 455, Bennettsville, SC 29512, phone (843) 479-5610.
The SC Judicial Branch courthouse page for Marlboro County lists full judge rosters, court contacts, and division details for the 4th Judicial Circuit.
| Clerk of Court |
The Honorable Marquita McLain 105 Main Street PO Drawer 996 Bennettsville, SC 29512 Phone: (843) 479-5615 Fax: (843) 479-5653 |
|---|---|
| Judicial Circuit | 4th Judicial Circuit |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Website | marlborocounty.sc.gov |
Searching Marlboro County Court Docket Records
The South Carolina Judicial Department provides free online access to Marlboro County court docket records through the Public Index. The system covers the 4th Judicial Circuit and allows searches by case number, party name, business name, or filing date range. Results show case status, parties, attorneys, hearing dates, and individual docket entries for cases filed in Marlboro County. The system is the same statewide database used by all 46 South Carolina counties.
To search Marlboro County court docket records online, visit publicindex.sccourts.org/marlboro/publicindex/. Choose a court agency from the menu. Circuit Court covers General Sessions criminal cases and Common Pleas civil cases. Family Court covers domestic matters including custody and support. Filter by case type for more refined searches. Basic information is free. Full copies of documents require an in-person visit or formal request at the Clerk's office in Bennettsville.
Home address information is redacted from Public Index records as of January 1, 2026. Confidential cases and sealed records are not available through the online system for Marlboro County.
Note: The statewide case records search at sccourts.org/case-records-search allows you to search across all South Carolina counties including Marlboro. This is helpful if you are not sure in which county a case was filed.
Marlboro County Magistrate and Municipal Courts
Marlboro County operates a Magistrate Court and Bond Court at a shared facility at 249 Throop Street, Bennettsville, SC 29512. The Chief Magistrate is The Hon. Grover McQueen Jr., located at 211 North Marlboro Street, Bennettsville, SC 29512, phone (843) 479-5620. Magistrate Judges Mia D. Weaver and Robert A. Stanton Jr. also serve at 249 Throop Street. Bond Court phone: (843) 479-5620, fax: (843) 479-5646.
Marlboro County Magistrate Courts handle preliminary hearings, traffic violations, misdemeanors, and civil matters up to $7,500. Bond Court handles initial appearances and bond settings for criminal defendants in Marlboro County. These hearings may generate case records accessible through the Public Index for Marlboro County.
Three Municipal Courts operate within Marlboro County. Bennettsville Municipal Court is at 254 Highway 15-40 Bypass East, Bennettsville, SC 29512, phone (843) 479-1582. Clio Municipal Court is at 110 North Main Street, Clio, SC 29525, phone (843) 586-2211. McColl Municipal Court is at 210 East Gibson Avenue, McColl, SC 29570, phone (843) 523-5223. These courts handle traffic cases, misdemeanors, and local ordinance matters for their respective communities in Marlboro County.
Marlboro County Government and Court Records
The Marlboro County Government portal provides access to county services, department contacts, and resources for residents and others seeking records in Marlboro County.
The Marlboro County Register of Deeds is part of the Clerk of Court office and uses a shared address at 105 Main Street, Bennettsville. The Register of Deeds maintains land records including deeds, mortgages, plats, liens, and powers of attorney for Marlboro County. Online search capabilities are available for recent land records. Copy fees apply for both certified and non-certified copies from the Register of Deeds in Marlboro County.
Marlboro County borders Dillon County and Chesterfield County within South Carolina, and also shares a border with North Carolina. The county seat is Bennettsville. Court cases involving Marlboro County residents who live near the county line may sometimes be filed in a neighboring county depending on the nature of the case and where events occurred.
What Marlboro County Court Dockets Show
Court docket records in Marlboro County are the official logs of case activity from the time a case is filed until it is resolved. Each entry captures the date, the type of action, and any documents associated with that action. Dockets are maintained for every case in General Sessions, Common Pleas, and Family Court. Anyone can review docket entries for public cases through the Public Index or at the Clerk of Court office in Bennettsville.
A typical Marlboro County court docket entry includes:
- Case number, type, and filing date
- Party names and attorneys of record
- Motions, responses, and other filings
- Past and upcoming hearing dates
- Court orders and signed judgments
- Case status and final disposition
South Carolina's public records law at S.C. Code Ann. § 30-4-10 gives the public the right to access court docket records in Marlboro County. Most case files are open. Sealed records and confidential Family Court matters involving minors are restricted. The court roster search at sccourts.org/court-roster-search lists upcoming court sessions and judge assignments for Marlboro County and the 4th Judicial Circuit.
In-Person Court Record Access in Marlboro County
You can visit the Marlboro County Clerk of Court at 105 Main Street, Bennettsville, SC 29512, to search docket records and request copies of case documents. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Staff can search records by case number or party name. Bring a valid photo ID when you visit the Clerk's office. Copy fees apply for printed records in Marlboro County.
Attorneys can use the South Carolina statewide e-filing system to submit new filings electronically in Marlboro County cases. The e-filing portal is accessible through the SC Judicial Branch website. For attorneys checking scheduled cases in Marlboro County, the court roster search at sccourts.org/court-roster-search shows active docket assignments and court weeks for the 4th Judicial Circuit.
Nearby Counties
Marlboro County is in the northeastern part of South Carolina and borders both South Carolina counties and North Carolina. Each neighboring county has its own Clerk of Court and Public Index for court docket record searches.