Sumter Magistrate Court (Summary Court)
Filing information for Sumter Magistrate Court (Summary Court) in Sumter, SC. Part of the Sumter County small claims court system.
E-Filing
Not available
Max Claim
$7,500
Courthouse Details
Sumter Magistrate Court (Summary Court)
190 E. Canal St
Sumter, SC 29150
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 1428
Sumter, SC 29151
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Area Served
Sumter area and surrounding county areas not covered by Mayesville Magistrate Court
How to File at Sumter Magistrate Court (Summary Court)
File in person
Bring your completed forms to the courthouse during business hours.
File by mail
Most small claims courts accept filing by mail — check with this court first. Typically you mail your completed forms with the filing fee plus a self-addressed stamped envelope for your returned copies.
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