The Crepe Myrtles at the park beside the South Congaree Town Hall.
Congaree Creek is one of two creeks that run through South Congaree. Eventually they continue and join with the Congaree River.
The Crepe Myrtles at the park beside the South Congaree Town Hall.
SOUTH CONGAREE MUNICIPAL COURT
Welcome to the South Congaree Municipal Court. The court is part of the integrated judicial system for South Carolina and serves as the judicial branch of the government of the Town of South Congaree. We are committed to administering justice in a fair, efficient, and professional manner and to ensuring that the rights of all persons are observed. With a focus on protecting those rights, privileges and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution of the United States of America and of the State of South Carolina, South Congaree Municipal Court will consistently and impartially interpret, apply and abide by applicable laws. We seek to continually enhance our court operations to promote confidence in our court.
Municipal Court Information:
The South Congaree Municipal Court is located at 119 West Berry Road, West Columbia, SC 29172. The Honorable Kenneth W. Ebener serves as the Chief Judge and in a supervisory capacity over court staff. The Clerk of Court is responsible for administering the daily operations of the South Congaree Municipal Court.
South Congaree Municipal Court schedules and adjudicates criminal, traffic and town ordinance violations that occur within the South Congaree Town limits. As a court of limited jurisdiction, the Court hears traffic and misdemeanor criminal cases.
The Municipal Court Division provides:
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Administrative support to the judicial arm of the court
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Case management
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Alternative sentence monitoring
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Court fines collection
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Court fine and case load reporting
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Payment Arrangement Management
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Collection and Organization Records
Contact the Clerk of Court
Email:clerkofcourt@southcongaree.org Phone: 803-755-2760 ext. 103
The Clerk of Court for the Town of South Congaree is a part-time position.
If you need to contact the Clerk, please leave a voicemail that includes:
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Your full name
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A reliable phone number
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Your email address
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Any relevant information regarding your request
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The Clerk of Court will return your call as soon as possible.
South Congaree Municipal Court conducts court on Wednesdays, at 2:00 PM.
MUNICIPAL COURT RULES AND EXPECTATIONS
To ensure safety, order, and respect within the Municipal Court, all visitors are required to follow the rules outlined below.
Prohibited Items & Security:
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Food and beverages are not allowed in the courtroom.
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All weapons are strictly prohibited, including pocket knives and personal protection devices.
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Do not attempt to bring prohibited items into Town Hall or the courtroom.
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The court does not store prohibited items.
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Purses, bags, and briefcases are not permitted in the courtroom.
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All individuals entering the Municipal Courtroom must pass through a metal detector and may be subject to search.
Court Appearance & Attire
Municipal Court is a place of business. Visitors are required to dress appropriately.
Requirements:
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Clean, fitted clothing
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Shirts and shoes are required
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Hats must be removed before entering any courtroom
Unacceptable attire includes:
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Shorts, cut-offs, baggy pants, flip-flop–style shoes, or hats
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Muscle shirts and T-shirts
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Pajamas
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Low-cut tops, short skirts, or short dresses
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Shirts that are torn, dirty, ragged, too tight, or too short
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Provocative clothing designed to distract, disrupt, or provoke
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Clothing indicating gang affiliation
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Clothing with offensive, vulgar, racist, sexist, obscene, or suggestive words, slogans, images, or depictions
Courtroom Conduct & Guidelines:
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Arrive early and be prepared.
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When your case is called, please stand and move to the podium or front of the courtroom.
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Address the judge as “Your Honor.”
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Speak only when instructed or given permission.
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Do not interrupt or argue, especially with the judge.
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Use formal English; slang is not permitted.
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Answer only the question asked, then stop.
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Be brief and to the point.
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Do not approach the judge’s bench without permission.
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Do not enter or leave the courtroom excessively and do not slam doors.
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Remain patient and respectful at all times.
Electronic Devices & Media:
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All electronic devices must be powered off or placed on silent mode and kept out of sight.
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Cell phone use is strictly prohibited in the courtroom.
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Photography, audio or video recording, and broadcasting from within the courthouse or courtroom are prohibited.
Additional Rules:
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Gum chewing, tobacco products, newspapers, food, and beverages are not allowed in the courtroom.
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Children are permitted only if they are not disruptive.
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If a child becomes disruptive, an accompanying adult must remove the child from the courtroom.