Frequently Asked Questions

You can file a Notice of Appeal within 10 calendar days of being found guilty (calendar days include Saturdays, Sundays and holidays). If the 10th day falls on a Saturday, Sunday or holiday, you may file on the next business day.

You have 10 calendar days from the date the judge made his/her decision (calendar days include Saturdays, Sundays and holidays). If the 10th day falls on a Saturday, Sunday or holiday, you may file the next business day. You must file at Greenville Municipal Court, located at 426 North Main Street, Greenville, SC 29601, by the 10th day for it to be timely.

You can file a Request for Reconsideration within 5 calendar days of being found guilty (calendar days include Saturdays, Sundays and holidays). If the 5th day falls on a Saturday, Sunday or holiday, you may file on the next business day.

You have 5 calendar days from the date the judge made his/her decision (calendar days include Saturdays, Sundays and holidays). If the 5th day falls on a Saturday, Sunday or holiday, you may file the next business day. You must file at Greenville Municipal Court, located at 426 North Main Street, Greenville, SC 29601, by the 5th day for it to be timely.

Only if the Court of Common Pleas overturns the Municipal Court's decision.

This will depend on where you are assigned.

Each program has its tasks and assignments.

You will need to complete the community service during the allotted time or request re-sentencing.

You need to contact Greenville Municipal Court at (864) 467-6650 for re-sentencing.

The agency will notify the court that you did not show and terminate you. You will also be subject to a Failure to Comply charge, which carries a fine of $500 and/or 30 days in jail.

The agency will notify the court that you did not complete your hours and terminate you. You will also be subject to a Failure to Comply charge, which carries a fine of $500 and/or 30 days in jail.

You are paying with your time.

You must complete the number of hours sentenced by the judge.

All sentences must be reviewed by the judge for any changes. Court staff members are not authorized to re-sentence any defendant. Presiding judges will inquire about your financial status during trial.

If you did not appear for court and did not contact the officer prior to court, your case was heard and the judge found you guilty in your absence. A warrant was issued for Contempt of Court - Failing to Appear. You will need to report to the City of Greenville Warrant Division at the Law Enforcement Center at 4 McGee Street, Greenville, SC 29601.

If you did not appear for court and did not contact the officer prior to court, your case was heard and the judge found you guilty in your absence. You will need to pay the fine within 15 days of your court date or the process to suspend your driver's license will begin. If your driver's license is suspended for failing to pay a traffic ticket, you will be required to pay the fines at Greenville Municipal Court and a re-instatement fee at the South Carolina Highway Department.

If you need to reschedule your court date and it is before your scheduled appearance, you need to contact the officer at 864-271-5333 (you may have to leave a message). You may also request a continuance in open court; however, you will need a valid reason to do so (e.g., I need to get/consult an attorney, I would like to request a jury trial, etc.). The presiding judge may continue the court date - on your scheduled court date - depending on the circumstances of the case.

If you were given a court date and time, you will need to either: (1) appear and plea or ask for a continuance/jury trial, or (2) pay the ticket (if applicable) prior to court. If you do not appear, you are subject to having your driver's license suspended (in the case of traffic charges) or having a warrant issued for your arrest (in the case of criminal charges).

Your case will be heard as scheduled unless you can provide written documentation as to why you could not make your court date as scheduled. This documentation will need to be provided before 4:00 p.m. on the date of your trial for judicial review. If you do not receive resolution on your court date, you will need to contact the court at (864) 467-6650.

All cases in Greenville Municipal Court are heard and evaluated on their individual merits. Each element is considered when a judge makes a decision. Other than the judge, no one can say what [s]he would do in your particular case.

According to state statute, you may represent yourself. You have the right to introduce evidence, examine and cross-examine witnesses, make closing arguments and otherwise present a defense to the charges. You will be held to the same standards as an attorney.

Yes.

In most cases, the ticket may be paid without an appearance; however, there are traffic charges that do require an appearance for traffic violations, regardless of age. If you have any questions regarding required appearances for traffic charges, call (864) 467-6650.

There are 3 possible pleas to a criminal charge: (1) Not Guilty - you deny guilt and the City must prove the criminal charge against you; (2) Guilty - you admit you committed the act(s) charged, that the acts are prohibited by law and that you have no legal defense for such acts; or (3) No Contest (or nolo contendere) - you neither admit guilt nor deny it.

Depending on the alleged offense(s), you are entitled to a trial by jury. You are entitled to hear all testimony against you. You have a right to cross-examine any witness who testifies against you, to testify on your own behalf and a Constitutional right not to testify. If you choose not to testify, a refusal cannot and will not be used against you in determining guilt or innocence. However, if you choose to testify, the City will have the right to cross-examine you. You may call witnesses to testify on your behalf and have the right to have the court issue subpoenas for witnesses to ensure appearance at trial.

No. You either need to appear or pay the fine prior to your court date.

Greenville Municipal Court schedules its regular court sessions Tuesday through Friday at 8:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. Depending on the docket and case load, sessions may last longer than an hour.

While a prayer for judgment is used in North Carolina, it is not available in South Carolina.

You must appear on your designated court date and time. Judges do not talk about pending cases without all parties present. You may contact the officer for a continuance after the initial court date if you are unable to appear.

Payment indicates a guilty plea and forfeiture of fine monies. Appearing on your court date gives you a chance to ask for a reduction in fines or plead "not guilty."

The program is 26 weeks long by state statute.

Some programs start at $25 per session.

The agency will notify the court that you did not show and terminate you. You will also be subject to a Failure to Comply charge, which carries a fine of $500 and/or 30 days in jail.

The agency will notify the court that you did not complete your program and terminate you. You will also be subject to a Failure to Comply charge, which carries a fine of $500 and/or 30 days in jail.

You need to contact Greenville Municipal Court at (864) 467-6650 for re-sentencing.

You will need to pay the amount(s) outstanding with that particular agency. Each agency will give you a form you will need at the South Carolina Highway Department, which will require you to pay reinstatement fee(s) to reinstate your license.

You received a Non-Resident Violator's Compact Notice for not appearing on your court date. If you choose not to pay the amount(s), we will notify the South Carolina Highway Department on the 16th day following your court date.

We accept cash, credit/debit cards and money orders; no business checks will be accepted. The court no longer accepts personal checks.

The Court no longer accepts personal or business checks.

Can I use my credit/debit card to post bail?

All fines and restitution are due on the day of sentencing.

Yes, if you are the person who posted the monies for your bond. If someone else posted your bond monies, the fine cannot be deducted.

If you have a traffic charge and do not pay, your driver's license will be suspended until you do. If you have a criminal charge and do not pay, a warrant will be issued for Contempt of Court.

You can pay the full amount on the warrant or have someone pay the full amount. You will need to go to the City of Greenville's Warrant Division in the Law Enforcement Center at 4 McGee Street, Greenville, SC 29601 and have the warrant served. With your paid receipt, you are eligible to be "fast-booked" (fingerprinted and processed) and released versus being jailed.

Yes. Pay Online

Fines must be paid in-person at either Greenville Municipal Court (426 North Main Street) or the City office at the Greenville County Detention Center (20 McGee Street), by mail or online at https://www.greenvillesc.gov/Apps/Payonline/Court/court_pay_info.aspx. Fines may be paid by cash, credit/debit cards and money orders only. No personal or business checks will be accepted.

Payment indicates a guilty plea and forfeiture of fine monies. Appearing on your court date gives you a chance to ask for a reduction in fines or plead "not guilty".

Bonds are only released upon order by a judge, dismissal of the charge or a finding of not guilty. The bond is returned only to the party posting it. Bond refunds follow the City of Greenville's Office of Management and Budget refund process and may take up to 60 days.

Refunds follow the City of Greenville's Office of Management and Budget refund process and may take up to 60 days.

The person who paid the money will receive the refund.

Court costs are fees and assessments assigned by state statute created by the South Carolina legislature. They are subject to change annually.

Court costs/fees/assessments are established by the South Carolina legislature and are subject to change annually. These changes are updated in Greenville Municipal Court's case management system under the complete control of the South Carolina Judicial Department. Court costs are assigned to the particular charge you were given - not according to your court appearance.

Court costs/fees/assessments are established by the South Carolina legislature and are subject to change annually. These changes are updated in Greenville Municipal Court's case management system under the complete control of the South Carolina Judicial Department.

Greenville Municipal Court is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Payments are not accepted after 4:30 p.m.

Greenville Municipal Court is located at 426 North Main Street, Greenville, SC 29601, on the corner of North Main Street and Academy Street (HWY 123), beside the American Legion Building.

You will need to contact the officer or his/her supervisor at (864) 271-5333 (you may have to leave a message). Greenville Municipal Court employees are not authorized to speak for officers or about an officer's actions.

The law prohibits Greenville Municipal Court employees (other than the Municipal Judge or Associate Municipal Judge) from explaining or interpreting the law. As a result, court employees must refrain from answering many questions asked of them because to do so would constitute legal advice, which court personnel may not provide. Instead, they must refer you to competent legal counsel.

Due to the large volume of traffic tickets, Greenville Municipal Court employees do not make individual calls for this purpose. You will need to take your individual receipt(s) to the DMV.

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You will need to contact the officer or his/her supervisor at (864) 271-5333 (you may have to leave a message). Greenville Municipal Court employees are not authorized to speak for officers or about an officer's actions.

You have the right to hire your own attorney. If you cannot afford one, you may apply for a court-appointed attorney. The judge will consider the request, and based on criteria established by state law, determine whether you are eligible for court-appointed counsel.

Court employees are not allowed to recommend specific attorneys or law firms. You should contact the South Carolina Bar Association's free attorney referral service at (800) 868-2284. You can also check phone listings or ask your friends for recommendations.

While Greenville Municipal Court is a part of South Carolina's unified court system and is subject to all laws, regulations and directives from the South Carolina Judicial Department, South Carolina Court Administration and State Codes of Law providing parameters and guidance, individual courts (municipal and magistrate) have the ability to design court-specific business processes.

You can file a Request for Reconsideration within 5 calendar days of being found guilty or you can file a Notice of Appeal within 10 calendar days of being found guilty (calendar days include Saturdays, Sundays and holidays). If the 5th or 10th day falls on a Saturday, Sunday or holiday, you may file on the next business day.

All cases in Greenville Municipal Court are heard and evaluated on their individual merits. Each element is considered when a judge makes a decision. No one, other than the judge, can say what [s]he would do in your particular case.

You will need to contact the officer or his/her supervisor at (864) 271-5333 (you may have to leave a message). Greenville Municipal Court employees are not authorized to speak for officers or about an officer's actions.

All cases in Greenville Municipal Court are heard and evaluated on their individual merits. Each element is considered when a judge makes a decision. No one, other than the judge, can say what [s]he would do in your particular case.

According to state statute, you may represent yourself. You have the right to introduce evidence, examine and cross-examine witnesses, make closing arguments and otherwise present a defense to the charges. You will be held to the same standards as an attorney.

The law prohibits Greenville Municipal Court employees (other than the Municipal Judge or Associate Municipal Judge) from explaining or interpreting the law. As a result, court employees must refrain from answering many questions asked of them because to do so would constitute legal advice, which court personnel may not provide. Instead, they must refer you to competent legal counsel.

Depending on the alleged offense(s), you are entitled to a trial by jury. You are entitled to hear all testimony against you. You have a right to cross-examine any witness who testifies against you, to testify on your own behalf and a Constitutional right not to testify. If you choose not to testify, a refusal cannot and will not be used against you in determining guilt or innocence. However, if you choose to testify, the City will have the right to cross-examine you. You may call witnesses to testify on your behalf and have the right to have the court issue subpoenas for witnesses to ensure appearance at trial.

You are advised of your rights and charges, and of the consequences of convictions and for not appearing in court. Bail/bond is determined during this process.

No. You either need to appear or pay the fine prior to your court date.

If the relative has an attorney, you may contact him or her. Court staff members may provide public information, such as upcoming court dates and how to post bond.

Victim services for Municipal Court cases are available through the Greenville Police Department by calling 864-467-5508 or 864-467-5373, or The Thirteenth Circuit Solicitor's office handles victim services for state level cases. Call 864-467-8647.

The victim advocate can explain the judicial system, act as a link between the prosecutor and the victim, give current case status information, assist in obtaining orders of protection, make referrals for counseling, food, shelter, etc. and escort victims while they testify or appear at hearings.

Court staff members may show you the public record file if it is not confidential or you can look it up online.

The judge imposes sentences. Court staff members cannot guess, as different facts and laws may apply to each case. However, certain offenses have mandatory sentences, meaning a judge cannot order a lesser sentence than is required. Other offenses allow a judge to use discretion. If a charge has a mandatory sentence, the judge will inform you at time of sentencing.

House arrest is determined by a judicial officer. It may be as a condition of release on bond or it can be a sentence versus jail time by a presiding judge.

Depends on it resulting from condition of bond or sentence.

Yes. You will receive cost information upon applying with the agency.

The agency will notify the Court you did not comply, terminate you and you will be subject to your bond being revoked (condition of release) or Failure to Comply with a fine of $500.00 and or 30 days in jail (sentence or condition of release).

You need to contact Municipal Court at 864-467-6650 for re-sentencing.

If it is a part of your house arrest agreement, the agency will notify the Court.

You should get a certified copy of your driving record. Visit website at wwww.scdmvonline.com Visit your local SCDMV field office. The fee is $6.00 for a certified copy. 2. Contact SCDMV. Call (803) 896-9688. E-mail fraud@scdmv.net. Visit your local SCDMV field office. 3. File a police report with your local law enforcement or at the police department where the identity theft occurred.

1. Place a Fraud Alert by contacting the 3 consumer reporting companies. Equifax 1-800-525-6285; www.equifax.com. Experian 1-800-397-3742, www.experian.com. TransUnion 1-800-680-7289; www.transunion.com.
2. File a Complaint with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). b. Call 1-877-ID-THEFT. c. Write to: Identity Theft Clearinghouse, Federal Trade Commission, 600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20580. d. Complete the ID Theft Affadvit offered by the FTC.
3. Close any bank accounts or credit card accounts.
4. File Police Report.

If the bench warrant has a fine and/or restitution amount, the full amount can be paid with a money order or with a credit/debit card. Cash is only accepted at Municipal Court 426 N Main Street. The Municipal Court Detention Center office – 20 McGee Street – no longer accepts cash. Personal checks are not accepted. Once the amount has been paid in full, you can be released from jail. If it does not have an amount, you will be brought before a municipal judge at the courthouse.

If you are taken to jail between 6:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m., you will see a judicial officer. If you are charged with a non-capital offense, you will be processed and released (without going into the jail) unless you have failed to appear for court before or you present a danger to the community.

A surety bond can come from a bondsman, a property with clear title, and/or friends or relatives who will make sure you will appear for court.

State statute authorizes the payment by credit/debit card.

You sign a bond form saying you will appear for court and follow any and all conditions until your court date.

It is your responsibility to contact Greenville Municipal Court so you can be transported. If not, you will be tried in your absence and subject to contempt of court.

You can either check online using the Greenville County Detention Center inmate search or call 864-467-2330.

You can file a Request for Reconsideration within 5 calendar days of being found guilty or you can file a Notice of Appeal within 10 calendar days of being found guilty (Calendar days include Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. If the 5th or 10th day falls on a Saturday, Sunday or holiday, you may file on the next business day).

Court staff members are not allowed to act on your behalf. We must remain neutral and not give one case party an advantage over the other. You may be able to put the request in writing to file in court, with a copy provided to the other side.

You must appear on your designated court date and time. Judges do not talk about pending cases without all parties present. You may contact the officer for a continuance after the initial court date if you are unable to appear.

Due to staffing and liability considerations, we do not conduct records checks. You check the Public Index online at or call the Greenville County Records Division at 864-467-5278.

Greenville Municipal Court employees are not authorized to provide this information. You need to check with local law enforcement.

You will need to go to the City of Greenville's Warrant Division in the Law Enforcement Center at 4 McGee Street, Greenville, SC 29601 and have the warrant served.

If you were found not guilty or the case was dismissed or nolle prossed, the court date was on or after June 2, 2010 and it was in Greenville Municipal Court, we will automatically expunge it according to state statute. If you were found not guilty or the case was dismissed or nolle prossed, the court date was on or before June 1, 2010 and it was in Greenville Municipal Court, you will need to submit a request and a completed Expungement Order. If you were found guilty, but have not had any further convictions for 3 years, you can get more information from the State Solicitor's Office.

Once a record is expunged, all information about that record is destroyed (in the case of physical records) or deleted (in the case of digital records).

Greenville Municipal Court employees are not authorized to provide sealed/expunged records to the public. You must submit a completed Records Request form.

Greenville Municipal Court employees can only review daily business processes for any irregularities. You should direct questions about identity theft or a known person using your personal information to law enforcement or you should seek advice and assistance from legal counsel.

Greenville Municipal Court employees can only review daily business processes for any irregularities. You should direct questions about identity theft or a known person using your personal information to law enforcement or you should seek advice and assistance from legal counsel.

If you were taken to jail and found not guilty or the case(s) is dismissed or nolle prossed (the prosecutor chose not to prosecute the case), your case will be automatically expunged through Municipal Court. If you were not taken to jail you were found not guilty or the case(s) is dismissed or nolle prossed, you are not eligible for expungement (even for cases prior to June 1, 2009). All other expungement inquiries should be addressed through the Solicitor's office.

A restraining order is a commonly-used term for an order of protection or an injunction for harassment.

You will need to see a magistrate for a restraining order.

An order used for protection when there is a "family" relationship between the defendant and the victim. The victim must state how an act of domestic violence was threatened or committed against the victim.

You will need to see a magistrate for an order of protection.

Harassment must involve a series of acts that can spread over a long or short period of time, usually within the last year. The acts must show a continuity of purpose directed at a specific person, seriously alarming, annoying, or harassing the victim without serving a legitimate purpose, which would cayuse a reasonable person to suffer substantial emotional distress.