Mount Pleasant Court Records
Mount Pleasant is one of the fastest-growing communities in South Carolina, located in Charleston County just east of the city of Charleston. Court records in Mount Pleasant include traffic cases, misdemeanor offenses, and ordinance violations handled by the Mount Pleasant Municipal Court, as well as Circuit Court and Family Court cases maintained by the Charleston County Clerk of Court. This page explains how to search for Mount Pleasant court records online and how to request records in person.
Mount Pleasant Quick Facts
Mount Pleasant Municipal Court Records
The Mount Pleasant Municipal Court is at 100 Ann Edwards Lane, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464, phone (843) 884-6796. The court handles traffic violations, misdemeanor criminal offenses, and town ordinance violations that occur within Mount Pleasant town limits. Sessions are held Monday through Friday, with specific hearing dates set for different case types.
The Town Clerk's office processes records requests and FOIA submissions for court records. You can request records in writing, and the clerk's office coordinates with the court to locate and produce responsive documents. Copy fees are $0.25 per page for basic reproductions, with certified copies available at an additional charge. The court conducts hearings for traffic cases, criminal misdemeanors, and code enforcement matters. Appeals go to the Circuit Court for de novo review.
The image below comes from the SC Judicial Branch, which oversees all trial courts in South Carolina including the Mount Pleasant Municipal Court.
The SC Judicial Branch website provides resources on all court types statewide, including links to the Public Index, magistrate court information, and guidance on requesting records.
How to Search Mount Pleasant Court Records
The free SC Judicial Department Public Index covers Circuit Court, Family Court, Magistrate Court, and participating Municipal Courts across South Carolina. Mount Pleasant Municipal Court records may appear in this system. You can search by name, case number, court type, and date range without any fee.
For Charleston County records, the county's own Public Index at jcmsweb.charlestoncounty.org/publicindex/ provides access to Circuit Court, Family Court, and probate filings. This includes cases for Mount Pleasant residents whose matters reach the county court level. In-person access is available at the Charleston County Clerk of Court, 100 Broad Street, Suite 106, Charleston, SC 29401, phone (843) 958-5000.
The image below is from the SC Magistrate Court system page, which explains how summary courts including magistrate and municipal courts operate across the state.
Magistrate courts handle civil claims up to $7,500, small claims matters, and certain criminal and traffic cases. For Mount Pleasant cases that go beyond municipal court jurisdiction, the Magistrate and Circuit Courts handle escalated matters.
Charleston County Circuit Court Records
Mount Pleasant residents whose cases reach the felony or civil litigation level will find those records in the Charleston County Circuit Court system. The General Sessions division handles criminal prosecutions, while Common Pleas covers civil matters. Both are maintained by Charleston County Clerk of Court Julie J. Armstrong.
The Charleston County Public Index lets you search these records online for free. E-filing is available for attorneys, and certified copies can be ordered through the clerk's office. Records span many decades and serve as important resources for legal research, background checks, and historical inquiry. Copy fees apply for reproductions of court documents.
Note: Address information has been removed from Public Index records as of January 2026 for privacy protection.
Criminal Court Records in Mount Pleasant
Criminal records for Mount Pleasant residents may appear at the municipal, magistrate, or circuit court level depending on the charge. Traffic and misdemeanor cases are handled in the Municipal Court or Magistrate Court. Felony cases go to General Sessions in the Charleston County Circuit Court.
For a full statewide criminal history, the SLED CATCH system provides name-based checks covering South Carolina law enforcement records. The fee is $25 plus a $1 convenience fee for online searches. The Mount Pleasant Police Department's Records Division keeps incident reports and accident reports for matters within the town. Written records requests can be submitted to the Police Department or the Town Clerk's office for FOIA-covered materials.
Family Court Records for Mount Pleasant Residents
Family court matters for Mount Pleasant residents fall under the Charleston County Family Court system. This includes divorce, child custody, support orders, adoptions, and domestic violence petitions. These records are kept by the Charleston County Clerk of Court and are searchable through the county and statewide Public Index portals.
Some family court files, particularly those involving juveniles or sealed adoption proceedings, are not available for general public access. To request access to restricted records, contact the Charleston County Clerk at (843) 958-5000 or visit the office in person. Standard documents can be ordered as certified copies by mail or through an in-person visit.
FOIA and Public Records in Mount Pleasant
South Carolina's Freedom of Information Act is at Title 30, Chapter 4 of the state code. For Mount Pleasant town records, FOIA requests go to the Town Clerk's office in writing. Requests can be submitted by mail, email, or in person at Town Hall, 100 Ann Edwards Lane.
The town responds within the statutory timeframe. Fees may apply for search time and copying. Certain records may be withheld under FOIA exemptions, including personnel materials, ongoing investigation files, and confidential legal communications. Denials can be appealed to the South Carolina Administrative Law Court.
Note: Mount Pleasant Municipal Court records may also be requested directly through the Town Clerk, who coordinates between court and town departments for FOIA responses.
Charleston County Court Records
Mount Pleasant is part of Charleston County. For Circuit Court, Family Court, and Probate Court records covering Mount Pleasant cases, visit the Charleston County page for full access details.
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