The South Carolina Supreme Court has suspended all in-person proceedings, beginning Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, in the circuit, family, probate, master-in-equity, and summary courts until further order by the Chief Justice.

In-person proceedings were suspended in light of the ongoing increase in COVID-19 cases throughout South Carolina and the expectation by the medical community and experts that the number of positive cases will continue to increase in the near future.

In-person emergency matters may still be heard in the Circuit Courts and Family Courts under the direction of the Clerk of Court.

Where possible, judges are encouraged to conduct hearings, non-jury trials, and other proceedings by using remote communication technology such as video conferencing and teleconferencing.