There are 408 Courts in South Carolina, serving a population of 4,893,444 people in an area of 30,054 square miles. There is 1 Court per 11,993 people, and 1 Court per 73 square miles.
The state of South Carolina is ranked 11th in Courts per capita, and 7th in Courts per square mile.
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South Carolina Appellate Courts
Court Name: South Carolina Court of Appeals
Source of Authority: Constitution
Place(s) of Session: Columbia
Number of Judges: -
Court Name: South Carolina Supreme Court
Source of Authority: Constitution
Place(s) of Session: Columbia
Number of Judges: 5
| Court Name | Source of Authority | Geographic Jurisdiction | Number of Judges |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Carolina Circuit Court | Constitution | District/Circuit | 58 |
| South Carolina Family Court | State Legislation | District/Circuit | 68 |
| South Carolina Magistrate Court | Constitution | County | 309 |
| South Carolina Municipal Court | Local Legislation | Town | 326 |
| South Carolina Probate Court | State Legislation | County | 46 |
| Court Type | Geographic Jurisdiction |
|---|---|
| Drug Courts | Local |
| Domestic Violence Courts | Local |
| Mental Health Courts | Local |
| Veterans Courts | Local |
| Homeless Courts | Local |
| Convicted Felons Disqualified | Yes |
| English Required | Yes |
| Residency Requirement | County Resident: 0 Days, State Resident: 0 Days |
| Minimum Age | 18 |
| Time Since Prior Jury Service | 3 years |