Goose Creek Court Records
Goose Creek is a city in Berkeley County, South Carolina, located in the greater Charleston metro area. The Goose Creek Municipal Court serves as an independent branch of city government and handles misdemeanor violations, traffic offenses, and city ordinance cases. Larger criminal and civil matters go through the Berkeley County Circuit Court system. This guide explains how to access Goose Creek court records online and where to submit records requests in person.
Goose Creek Quick Facts
Goose Creek Municipal Court Records
The Goose Creek Municipal Court is at 519 North Goose Creek Boulevard, Goose Creek, SC 29445. The court phone is (843) 569-4230, ext. 1218. Judge Colleen Taylor serves as the city's full-time judge. Court sessions run Monday through Thursday at 9 AM, 11 AM, 1 PM, and 3 PM. Jury trials are held on the first Wednesday of the month at 9 AM.
The court operates as a summary court under the authority of South Carolina's unified court system. It adjudicates misdemeanor violations of city and state laws and is subject to directives from both the City Council and the SC Courts Administration Office. Clerk of Court Amy Weatherford and court clerks are full-time city employees responsible for all case records and court administration.
Court security is strictly enforced. Bags, purses, backpacks, and containers of any type are prohibited inside the building. Weapons are not allowed. All persons entering are subject to security screening, and failing to consent results in denied entry. Cell phones are permitted.
The image below comes from the SC Probate Court system page, which, along with circuit and family courts, forms part of the Berkeley County court network serving Goose Creek residents for matters above the municipal level.
The Berkeley County Probate Court handles wills, estates, guardianships, and other probate matters for Goose Creek residents. The Probate Court is part of the broader county court system based in Moncks Corner.
How to Search Goose Creek Court Records
Online payments for Goose Creek court fines are available at municipalonlinepayments.com/goosecreeksc/court/search. You can search by name, citation number, driver's license, social security number, or license plate. Payments are accepted by debit or credit card. Note that citation numbers must be entered in capital letters with no spaces between letters and numbers.
For court records, contact the clerk's office at (843) 569-4230 to request records in person or in writing. In-person requests are accepted at 519 North Goose Creek Boulevard. The Goose Creek Municipal Court records are also available through the SC Judicial Department Public Index, where you can search by name, case number, and date range at no charge.
The image below is from the SLED CATCH system, which provides statewide criminal background checks and is the primary tool for researching criminal histories across all South Carolina law enforcement databases.
SLED CATCH provides name-based criminal history searches covering all South Carolina law enforcement agencies. The search costs $25 plus a $1 online convenience fee. Mail requests can be sent to SLED Records Department, P.O. Box 21398, Columbia, SC 29221-1398.
Berkeley County Circuit Court Records
The Berkeley County Clerk of Court is at 300-B California Avenue, Moncks Corner, SC 29461, phone (843) 719-4400. This office maintains Circuit Court and Family Court records for all of Berkeley County, including cases originating in Goose Creek. Appeals from the Goose Creek Municipal Court are also filed here with the Court of Common Pleas.
You can search Berkeley County court records through the SC Judicial Department Public Index by selecting Berkeley County from the dropdown. Records include civil cases in Common Pleas, criminal felony cases in General Sessions, and Family Court filings. In-person access is available at the Moncks Corner courthouse during regular business hours.
Note: The Berkeley County Solicitor's 9th Circuit office handles diversion programs for qualifying cases in Goose Creek. Information is available at scsolicitor9.org/diversion.php for pre-trial intervention, traffic education, community service, and counseling options.
Criminal Court Records in Goose Creek
Felony criminal cases from Goose Creek are prosecuted in Berkeley County General Sessions. Records are held by the Berkeley County Clerk of Court and are searchable through the state Public Index. The Goose Creek Police Department, at 519 North Goose Creek Boulevard, maintains incident and arrest reports for matters within the city. You can contact them at (843) 863-6600 for non-emergency inquiries.
For warrant information, contact the Municipal Court at (843) 569-4230. The clerk processes warrants and can answer in-person inquiries. Multiple diversion programs are offered through the court for different offense types, and completion may result in case dismissal. Contact the court directly to ask about eligibility for specific programs.
Family Court Records for Goose Creek Residents
Family court matters for Goose Creek residents, including divorce, custody, support, and adoption, are heard through the Berkeley County Family Court system. Records are maintained by the Berkeley County Clerk of Court in Moncks Corner. Contact the clerk at (843) 719-4400 to inquire about specific family court files or to request certified copies.
The SC Judicial Department Public Index allows online searches for Berkeley County Family Court records. Some proceedings involving minors are sealed and not accessible through the public search tool. For restricted records, a court order or written authorization is required.
FOIA and Public Records in Goose Creek
FOIA requests for Goose Creek city records go to the City Clerk's office. Contact the City Clerk through the main city number at (843) 569-4230. Written requests are required. The city responds within 10 business days, and fees apply per the South Carolina Freedom of Information Act at Title 30, Chapter 4.
The City Clerk also handles public speaking requests and can help direct you to the right department for specific records. Goose Creek Municipal Code covers traffic, zoning, business licensing, fire codes, and building codes, and is available through the city website for public reference.
Berkeley County Court Records
Goose Creek sits within Berkeley County. All Circuit Court and Family Court records for the city are maintained by the Berkeley County Clerk of Court in Moncks Corner. Visit the county page for full details on court access and search tools.
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