Florence County Traffic Ticket Records and Court Cases

Florence County traffic ticket records are maintained by the Clerk of Court in the Florence County Complex on North Irby Street. Florence is the largest city in the Pee Dee region and the county seat, which means the courts here handle a significant volume of citations each year. Traffic cases may be filed with the county Clerk of Court, the Magistrate Court, or the Florence Municipal Court depending on who issued the citation and where it occurred. All of these records are accessible to the public through the SC Courts system.

How to Search Florence County Traffic Ticket Records

The SC Courts Public Index for Florence County is at publicindex.sccourts.org/florence. Search by name, case number, or filing date to find traffic cases from general sessions or summary court. The index includes cases from the county-level courts and is updated regularly.

For a direct citation search, the SC Courts Traffic Ticket Search accepts a ticket number or driver's license number. This is the most efficient option when you have the physical citation in hand and want to confirm the fine or court date.

If your citation was issued by the Florence Police Department within the city, the case may be processed through the Florence Municipal Court at 324 W. Evans Street, Room 103. That court handles criminal, traffic, bond, preliminary, jury, and livability matters under Chief Judge Marcus L. Woodson with five part-time judges. The municipal court phone number is (843) 665-3148 and email is citycourt@cityofflorencesc.gov.

The statewide case index at sccourts.org/caseSearch covers all 46 counties and is useful if you are unsure which court handled a specific case.

The Florence County government website at florenceco.org provides department contacts, court information, and access to county services for residents and visitors.

Florence County Clerk of Court Office Details

Clerk Doris Poulos O'Hara leads the Florence County Clerk of Court office, which manages official records for general sessions, common pleas, and probate matters. The clerk's main office is in Room 707 of the Florence County Complex on North Irby Street.

The Magistrate Court at 184 N. Irby Street handles most summary court traffic violations and is the first stop for many drivers dealing with citations from the Sheriff's Office or Highway Patrol. Call (843) 665-0031 to confirm which sessions handle traffic matters.

Florence Municipal Court Traffic Cases

Citations issued by the Florence Police Department within city limits are handled by the Florence Municipal Court rather than the county courts. The court is located at 324 W. Evans Street, Room 103, and can be reached at (843) 665-3148 or by email at citycourt@cityofflorencesc.gov.

Judge Marcus L. Woodson presides over the court with five part-time judges handling the full docket. The municipal court has authority over traffic cases, criminal matters, preliminary hearings, bond proceedings, jury trials, and livability ordinance violations. If your ticket was issued by a Florence city officer, this is the court that will hear your case.

More information on the municipal court is available at cityofflorencesc.gov/municipal-court.

The Florence Municipal Court at 324 W. Evans Street handles all traffic citations issued by Florence city police, with multiple judges overseeing the full docket.

Note: Florence County maintains specific record retention schedules. Felony cases are kept permanently, misdemeanors for 15 years, and traffic cases for 10 years.

Paying Traffic Tickets in Florence County

South Carolina's online payment portal at SC.GOV handles eligible traffic fines from Florence County. Enter your case or ticket information to check if your citation can be paid online. Cases requiring a mandatory appearance cannot be resolved this way.

In-person payment for county court citations is available at the Clerk of Court on North Irby Street. For magistrate cases, visit 184 N. Irby Street. For municipal court cases, contact the Florence Municipal Court at (843) 665-3148 for payment instructions specific to that court.

Mail payments for county cases should be sent to the Clerk of Court at 180 N. Irby Street, Room 707, Florence, SC 29501. Include the case number on the check. Always save your payment confirmation.

Traffic Laws in Florence County Under Title 56

All traffic violations in Florence County fall under South Carolina Title 56. Violations handled by county officers, state troopers, and city police all carry the same penalties set by state law. I-95, US-76, and US-52 all intersect near Florence, making this a high-traffic county with active enforcement.

Speed limits under Section 56-5-1520 top out at 70 mph on interstates. Rural non-interstate roads carry a 55 mph limit. Town and residential streets are capped at 30 mph. Fines for speeding run $15 to $200.

DUI under Section 56-5-2930 carries mandatory jail time and fines. First offense: minimum $400 and 48 hours in jail. Second offense: minimum $2,100 and 30 days. A third conviction is a felony. Reckless driving under Section 56-5-2920 adds six points and is charged as a misdemeanor.

Texting while driving under Section 56-5-3890 carries a $25 fine. Driving under suspension under Section 56-1-460 results in a minimum $300 fine or 30 days for a first offense. Failure to stop under Section 56-5-750 brings $500 to $1,000 in fines plus potential incarceration.

SCDMV Driving Records and the Points System

Every traffic conviction in Florence County reaches the SCDMV and is recorded on the driver's official record. Points are added per violation, and a total of 12 or more triggers automatic suspension. The SCDMV notifies drivers by mail when suspension is imminent or has taken effect.

You can order a record at dmv.sc.gov for $10. Three-year and ten-year options are both available. Use the MV-70 form for mail requests and expect one to two weeks for delivery. A free point summary is available online without ordering the full record.

Habitual offender status under Section 56-1-720 applies after three major violations or ten minor violations in a three-year period. This leads to a five-year license revocation. Drivers approaching these thresholds should consult an attorney about their options before additional violations occur.

FOIA and Public Records in Florence County

South Carolina's Freedom of Information Act at Section 30-4-10 provides the right to request traffic court records from the Florence County Clerk of Court. Submit a written request including the case number, party name, and a description of what you need. Agencies must respond within ten business days for records under 24 months old and 20 business days for older files.

Most recent Florence County traffic records are available free of charge through the Public Index at publicindex.sccourts.org/florence. A formal FOIA request is typically needed only for certified copies or older archived records not accessible through the online index.

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