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Frequently Asked Questions
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FAQs

  1. ADR: How do I find Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) information? Go to the answer
     
  2. Bankruptcy: For the past year I've been trying to clean up my credit report. Everything has been taken care of but one minor thing...In the year of 97 I was sued and lost. I filed Bankruptcy 13 in mid-1998 and that bill was put on it. I have records showing closure. That case is still on my printout. Now I'm trying to buy a house. How can I erase that case? Go to the answer
     
  3. Case records: How do I go about getting a print out of a docket for a civil matter? How can I view the pleadings or obtain copies of pleadings? Is the docket available on the internet? I do not have a case number. Go to the answer
     
  4. Eviction: What information can I get to help with an eviction? Go to the answer
     
  5. Telephonic Appearance:  Does the court allow telephonic appearances and is there a form? Go to the answer
     
  6. Tentative Rulings: Do you post tentative rulings? Go to the answer
     
  7. Civil Assessment: What is a civil assessment?  Go to the answer

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Unanswered Questions

You may 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 case and calendar information.


Emailing Civil Court

If you are unable to find the answer to your Civil Court-related question after reviewing our Civil Court web pages and the Frequently Asked Questions above, you can contact our Civil Department by email at sscivilinfo@scscourt.org. If your question is not covered on the Court's websites, we will do our best to respond to your question within 48 hours.


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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