Who to Call When You Have Questions About an Inmate in Orangeburg County
When someone you care about is in custody, getting the right office on the phone matters. The contacts below will help you reach the court or county office that fits your situation.
If your questions involve a specific Magistrate Court process in Orangeburg County, calling the right court type upfront saves a lot of back-and-forth. The phone numbers below are for courts at the Central Region office, grouped by court type: traffic, civil, domestic violence, jury trials, or preliminary hearings. Pick the line that matches your issue.
- ✓ Traffic Court: 803-533-5848
- ✓ Traffic Court: 803-539-2075
- ✓ Criminal Domestic Violence Court: 803-533-5844
- ✓ Criminal Domestic Violence Court: 803-533-5897
- ✓ Civil Court: 803-533-5879
- ✓ Civil Court: 803-533-5843
- ✓ Jury Trial Court: 803-533-5845
- ✓ Jury Trial Court: 803-533-5846
- ✓ Preliminary Hearing Court: 803-268-2956
Orangeburg County also has other magistrate regions, including an Eastern Region office in Holly Hill and a Western Region office in Neeses. For the court types listed above, though, the Central Region numbers in this section are the most direct place to start.
If you are a victim with questions about a bond hearing or preliminary hearing for someone held at the Orangeburg County Detention Center, call a Victim Assistance Coordinator at 803-534-1511. They can walk you through what's happening with bond or a preliminary hearing and what to expect next.
The Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office takes general calls Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Calling during those hours gives you the best chance of reaching the right person on the first try.
After-hours help: The Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office provides 24-hour police patrol, so there is coverage if you have an emergency outside normal business hours.
Some questions don't belong with the jail or a magistrate court line, especially when you're dealing with paperwork or tracking a case through the court system. The Orangeburg County Clerk of Court's Office handles administrative support for the 1st Judicial Circuit Court and Family Court. If you need records or court-related administrative help, that's usually the right office to contact.
- ✓ Request copies of court records through the Clerk of Court. Copies of records maintained by the Clerk of Court’s Office are available by request.
- ✓ If you need Clerk of Court office forms for Orangeburg County, they are available in the Clerk of Court office.
Troubleshooting
- ✓ Have the inmate’s full name ready (and booking number if you have it) before you call.
- ✓ Call during the office’s posted business hours when possible, especially for court and administrative questions.
- ✓ Use the most specific court line for your issue (traffic vs. civil vs. preliminary hearing) instead of starting with a general number.
- ✓ Write down the date, time, and the name of the person you spoke with so you can reference it if you have to call back.
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