The first part of the chapter covers domestic relations For this and other reasons, individual case files are In areas such as custody and support, the court could be involved withĪ case for many years. Involvement does not necessarily end with an order at the conclusion of a Resemblance to General Sessions processing than domestic relations processing,īut they are civil, not criminal proceedings, and do not involve a jury. Matters, such as divorce or custody, may resemble Common Pleas processing,Įxcept that hearings rather than trials are held. In various instances may resemble each of these. Security for the funds and the individuals who handle them.įamily Court results in greater diversity in case processing procedures than inĮither Common Pleas or General Sessions. Volume of funds received and disbursed, special attention must be paid to Juvenile delinquency, adoption, termination of parental rights,Ībuse and neglect, and any sealed records must be kept in a secure locationĬlerk of Court's responsibility in the Family Court involves the collection andĭisbursement of alimony and child support. Records are considered confidential and may be inspected only with special Where most records are available for public inspection, many Family Court (See this order about the clerks no longer responsible for accepting additional payments.) Maintenance of the docket sheets, submission of statistical reports,ĭistribution of forms to indigents, and receipt and disbursement of alimony and child support. Responsible for maintaining the records of the Family Court in the mannerĭesignated by Court Administration. In certain instances, however, juvenile cases
Who are alleged to have violated a state law or municipal ordinance are within Involving minors who are neglected or abused or those under the age of seventeen
All matters involving domestic and family relationships, and those Court was established in South Carolina by statute in 1976 and implemented Julyġ, 1977.