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Horry County Magistrate Court - Myrtle Beach
Olin I Blanton Jr County Office Building
1201 21st Avenue North
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
1201 21st Avenue North
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Phone: 843-915-5293
Fax: 843-444-6131
Fax: 843-444-6131
Online Court Resources
Resources for the Horry County Magistrate Court - Myrtle Beach as well as online resources applicable to courts generally in Horry County, South Carolina, and resources applicable to all courts in South Carolina.
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South Carolina Case Records
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South Carolina Criminal History Check
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Horry County Summary Court Dockets
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Pay 15th Judicial Circuit Worthless Check Fees
Pay 15th Judicial Circuit worthless check fees online. A fee applies.
Pay South Carolina Traffic Tickets
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15th Judicial Circuit Diversion Programs
View information about Solicitor's Intervention Programs in Georgetown and Horry Counties, which can result in dismissed charges for some offenders. Programs include Pretrial Intervention, Alcohol Education, Traffic Education, Juvenile Diversion, Juvenile Arbitration, and CHANGE for juveniles. Links to individual program details are at the "Diversion Programs" menu item near the top of the page.
15th Judicial Circuit Treatment Courts
View information about Horry County and Georgetown Drug Court and Horry County Mental Health Court, which can set up treatment in lieu of incarceration for some offenders with substance abuse or mental health problems.
South Carolina Magistrate's Court Information
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South Carolina Alternative Dispute Resolution
The South Carolina Bar provides information about alternative dispute resolution, including mediation and arbitration, which can help parties resolve disputes without going to court.
South Carolina Domestic Abuse Protection Order Information
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South Carolina Expungement and Pardons
The South Carolina Bar offers information about criminal record expungements and pardons, including eligible cases, how to apply, effects of an expungement, and the differences between expungement and pardon.
South Carolina Record Expungement Process
View instructions for applying for an expungement of criminal records in Circuit Court General Sessions, Magistrates Court, and Municipal Court; juvenile records including a link to the required form; and destruction of arrest records.
South Carolina Victim Help
The South Carolina Victim Assistance Network provides crime victims with information, educational resources, referrals, advocacy, and financial assistance. A directory of Victim Advocates by county is included under the "Resources" menu tab.
South Carolina Victims' Compensation
The South Carolina Office of Victim Assistance provides crime victims with compensation for physical and emotional injuries. Information about victims' rights, types of compensation available, eligibility criteria, answers to frequently asked questions, and application forms are included.
South Carolina Consumer Protection
The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs offers information about consumer issues, including business complaints, scams, identity theft and privacy, credit and debt relief. Instructions and forms for filing a consumer complaint and a search of the complaint database are also provided.
South Carolina Court Rules
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South Carolina Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services
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South Carolina Laws
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South Carolina Legal Information
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South Carolina Legal Information and Legal Resources
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South Carolina Legal Publications
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South Carolina Legal Resources
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South Carolina Self-Help Information
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South Carolina Traffic and Motor Vehicle Information
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15th Judicial Circuit Worthless Check Collection and Prosecution
The 15th Judicial Circuit Solicitor's Office offers information about its Worthless Check Unit, which collects restitution for worthless check victims and prosecutes worthless check writers in Georgetown and Horry Counties. Information about program requirements and procedure is provided.
South Carolina Free Legal Assistance
South Carolina Legal Services provides free civil legal assistance to income-eligible parties. Select the "Resources" and "Calendar" menu tabs for links to income guidelines, answers to frequently asked questions, services for migrants, language services, and a schedule of free legal clinics. Links to legal information, self-help brochures, and forms are also provided.
South Carolina Public Defender Services
The South Carolina Commission on Indigent Defense offers contact information for Public Defenders in each circuit and county; select the "About Us" menu tab to link to contact information. Public Defenders provide legal representation for indigent defendants facing possible incarceration. Answers to frequently asked questions about Public Defenders, indigent defendants, and eligibility criteria are included; use the "Resources" menu tab to view frequently asked questions and answers.
South Carolina Volunteer Lawyers
The South Carolina Bar offers information about free ("pro bono") civil legal services available to indigent parties, including types of cases, how to qualify, and procedure.
South Carolina Attorney and Judge Discipline Records
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South Carolina Attorney or Judge Complaints
The South Carolina Office of Disciplinary Counsel provides information about judge and lawyer misconduct, and instructions for making a complaint about a lawyer or judge.
South Carolina Free and Low-Cost Legal Assistance
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South Carolina Free Legal Advice
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South Carolina Free Legal Clinics
The South Carolina Bar offers free legal clinics on various topics throughout the state. Upcoming events are listed by date and include time and location.
South Carolina Lawyer Disputes
The South Carolina Bar offers information about fee disputes with lawyers, including rules, forms, and answers to frequently asked questions; a Client Assistance Program for low-level disputes, and instructions for filing a grievance against a lawyer.
South Carolina Lawyer Referral and Mediator Search
The South Carolina Bar offers a lawyer referral service by telephone or online request form, including an initial consultation with a lawyer for a nominal fee. A mediator search is also provided.
South Carolina Lawyers
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