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How Bond Court Works and Where to Post Bond in Orangeburg County (Law Complex)

Bond hearings and bond posting happen on different schedules in Orangeburg County. Here's what you need to know about when bond is set and where to actually pay it.

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How Bond Court Works and Where to Post Bond in Orangeburg County (Law Complex)

Orangeburg County Bond Court is located in the Orangeburg County Law Complex at 1520 Ellis Avenue, Orangeburg, SC 29118. If you’re heading there for a bond hearing, use that address for directions and plan around courthouse-style entry and waiting time.

Bond hearings run daily from 9:00 am to 2:30 pm. But that's just for the hearing itself - posting or paying bond is handled separately, with different hours. Don't assume you can do both at the same time.

Magistrates handle the early steps in a case in Orangeburg County. They set bail, conduct preliminary hearings, and issue arrest and search warrants. So when you hear "bond court," that's the magistrate court setting bail after an arrest.

Paying or posting bond happens at the Central office - not during the bond court hearing window. The Central office accepts bond payments Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. Plan for weekday business hours even though bond hearings run daily.

If you're a victim with questions about a bond hearing or preliminary hearing for someone at the Orangeburg County Detention Center, call the Victim Assistance Coordinator at 803-534-1511. They can explain what to expect and walk you through the process.

Victim assistance services are based at the Victim's Services Building (Chestnut Square), 1032 Chestnut Street, Orangeburg, SC 29115. That's the location if you need in-person help.

How Bond Court Works and Where to Post Bond in Orangeburg County (Law Complex)

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  • ✓ Confirm the bond hearing window before you go: daily, 9:00 am to 2:30 pm
  • ✓ If you need to pay or post bond, plan for the Central office schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
  • ✓ Bring the Law Complex address with you for navigation and check-in: 1520 Ellis Avenue, Orangeburg, SC 29118

Tip: Not sure which office to contact? The Central Region magistrate court lists phone numbers for Traffic Court, Criminal Domestic Violence Court, Civil Court, Jury Trial Court, and Preliminary Hearing Court. Call ahead to confirm where to report and what you'll need before trying to post bond.

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