Magistrate court fees and costs

Summary

H 4813 amends South Carolina law to increase many fees that magistrates collect for civil and some criminal services, adds higher assessments on summons, complaints and other civil filings, and lengthens the period that eligibility‑exam scores are valid for new magistrates. The changes take effect on January 1, 2027 and apply to all county magistrate courts. The goal is to provide additional revenue to support court facilities, staff and security without replacing existing funds.

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