McCormick County Family Court Records
McCormick County family court records are filed and maintained by the Clerk of Court at the McCormick County courthouse in McCormick. The Family Court in McCormick County handles divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, domestic violence protection orders, juvenile matters, and all other domestic cases filed by county residents. Search McCormick County family court case records online through the South Carolina Judicial Branch at sccourts.org or visit the McCormick courthouse to access records in person.
McCormick County Quick Facts
McCormick County Family Court Records Access
McCormick County family court records are searchable online at no cost through the SC Judicial Branch Public Index at sccourts.org. Select McCormick County, accept the disclaimer, and search by party name or case number. Results show filing dates, party names, and current case status for McCormick County family court cases.
To get copies of McCormick County family court documents, contact the Clerk of Court at the McCormick courthouse. Bring valid photo ID and case identifying information. Staff can locate records and make copies. Certified copies cost more than plain copies and are needed for certain official purposes. Call the McCormick County courthouse before visiting to confirm current copy fees and hours.
The McCormick County Clerk of Court maintains family court records and provides public access at the county courthouse in McCormick.
| Court | McCormick County Family Court McCormick, SC |
|---|---|
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Online Search | sccourts.org/case-records-search |
| Court Forms | SC Family Court Forms |
Types of Cases in McCormick County Family Court
The McCormick County Family Court holds exclusive jurisdiction over domestic and juvenile matters under S.C. Code Ann. § 63-3-530. McCormick County is in the 8th Judicial Circuit, which also includes Abbeville and Greenwood counties. Family court judges rotate through the circuit and hear cases in McCormick County on a scheduled basis throughout the year.
Common case types filed in McCormick County include divorce and legal separation, child custody and visitation, child support establishment and modification, alimony, paternity, adoption, termination of parental rights, domestic abuse protection orders, juvenile delinquency matters, and name changes. All of these cases generate records maintained by the Clerk of Court.
Most McCormick County family court records are public and accessible through the statewide online index. Adoption files are sealed under South Carolina law, and juvenile delinquency records are confidential. These records are not available through standard public records requests regardless of the method used to search.
Filing Fees and Legal Help in McCormick County
Most new family court cases in McCormick County cost $150 to file. This fee applies to divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, and name change cases and is set by state law. DSS abuse and neglect cases, juvenile delinquency proceedings, and domestic abuse protection order petitions have no filing fee.
If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the Clerk of Court about the in forma pauperis process. Submit a sworn financial affidavit with your petition. The court reviews your request and decides whether to waive the fee. SC Legal Services at sclegal.org offers free civil legal help to qualifying low-income residents in McCormick County. Call 1-888-346-5592 to apply.
For family law attorney referrals, contact the SC Bar Lawyer Referral Service at (803) 799-7100. For child support services, contact the SC DSS Child Support Division. Official court forms are free at sccourts.org.
Nearby Counties
McCormick County is in the western Piedmont region of South Carolina. These neighboring counties have their own Family Court divisions for their residents.