Clerk of Court

Kershaw County Clerk of Court
Joyce McDonald

Mailing Address:
PO Box 1557
Camden, SC 29021

Physical Address:
1121 Broad Street, Room 313
Camden, SC 29020
Telephone: (803) 425-1500
Fax: (803) 425-1505
Email: joyce.mcdonald@kershaw.sc.gov

Office Hours are 8:30 am until 5:00 pm
Monday through Friday

Hours for Public Defender Screening 8:30 am – 11:00 am

Effective as of October 1, 2009 the Kershaw County Clerk of Court Office will no longer be a Passport Application Acceptance Agent.


Access our Public Index Website here: http://publicindex.sccourts.org/kershaw/publicindex/
Access our Court Roster Website here: http://publicindex.sccourts.org/kershaw/courtrosters/

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 and General Sessions Court and the Grand Jury for the County.

Juror Information
Jurors are to park in any available parking spaces around the courthouse that are designated. Jurors are to report to the 3rd floor main courtroom (Room 300). It is located in the middle of the hallway and has double doors.

Jurors are paid $10 per day for each day they have to appear at the courthouse. Jurors are also paid 30 cents per mile. Juror checks are usually mailed by the end of the week or the first of the following week after service. An excuse is available for any juror at the Clerk of Court’s office after his or her service has concluded.

Court Information
Our office does not provide legal advice. Civil jury and non-jury rosters 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 records searches. If a written request is made for copies, a deposit of $20 is requested which constitutes a $5 fee plus $.50 per copied page. Any remaining monies will be refunded. Acceptable forms of payment include cash, cashiers check or money order.

Passport Information
Effective as of October 1, 2009 the Kershaw County Clerk of Court Office will no longer be a Passport Application Acceptance Agent.  Please visit the US Post Office here in Camden to obtain a Passport.


Links
South Carolina Department of Social Services 
South Carolina Judicial Department