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General (Court-Wide) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
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This page provides answers to general questions (not specific to a certain type of case, such as civil or criminal) sent to the Court.

FAQs

  1. Bankruptcy: How can I get information about bankruptcy?   Go to the answer
     
  2. Case records: How do I go about getting a print-out of a docket? How can I view the pleadings or obtain copies of pleadings? Is the case information available on the internet?   Go to the answer
     
  3. Change of Address: How do I let the Court know that I have moved? Go to the answer
     
  4. Marriage Licenses/Weddings: How do I get a marriage license? What if I want to be married by a judge?   Go to the answer
     
  5. Transcripts: Is there a way to get a copy of a transcript from a Court hearing? Go to the answer

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Unanswered Questions

Check the other Frequently Asked Questions on this website for the different types of cases (civil, criminal, etc.). The links to these FAQ pages are listed on our contact page.

You may also be able to find the information you are looking for by using our site map, or our search page. You may want to visit our main Superior Court site, containing local rules and forms, phone number, directions to our courthouses and more. We also have a Public Access website where you can look up civil, family, probate, and small claims case and calendar information. (Criminal and traffic cases are not yet available online.)

Emailing the Court

Check the email addresses on our contact page. Email the area of the court your question relates to, such as family, small claims, juvenile, etc. If it is a web-related question, has to to do with the public access site, or you do not know where else to send it, use the general email address ssweb@scscourt.org.

Legal Assistance

We cannot give legal advice, only legal information. Please refer to our Resources and Referrals page for assistance, especially the section on obtaining legal advice.

   

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