Free legal information, aid organizations, and court resources for residents of South Carolina. Know your rights and find help.
Provides free civil legal services to low-income South Carolinians statewide in housing, family, consumer, and benefits matters.
Visit Website →Non-profit legal advocacy organization working on systemic issues affecting low-income South Carolinians.
Visit Website →Provides legal advocacy for South Carolinians with disabilities regarding rights, services, and access.
Visit Website →Provides free civil legal services to low-income residents statewide in housing, family, and benefits matters.
Visit Website →Non-profit legal advocacy organization focused on systemic issues affecting low-income South Carolinians.
Visit Website →The Supreme Court of South Carolina is the court of last resort with five justices. The Court of Appeals handles intermediate appeals. Circuit Courts are the trial courts of general jurisdiction across 16 judicial circuits. Family Courts handle domestic and juvenile matters. Magistrate Courts handle minor civil and criminal cases. Municipal Courts handle city ordinance violations.
Governs rental relationships under S.C. Code 27-40, covering security deposits, habitability, maintenance obligations, and eviction procedures.
Prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, and disability through the Human Affairs Commission.
Consumer protection law under S.C. Code 39-5 prohibiting unfair or deceptive business practices with treble damages available.
Provides medical and income benefits to workers injured on the job through the Workers' Compensation Commission.
Governs rental relationships under SC Code Title 27, Chapter 40, covering security deposits and habitability.
Prohibits discrimination in employment and housing based on race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, and disability.
24/7 confidential support
1-800-799-7233
Connects to local South Carolina DV services
1-800-799-7233
Call or text 988 for crisis support
988
New programs providing job training, legal protections for apprentices, and employment rights education.
Updated student rights and family choice provisions in education with associated legal protections.
Statute of Limitations: 3 years
This is the maximum time after an event within which you may file a lawsuit. Missing this deadline typically means losing your right to sue.
Statute of Limitations: 3 years
This is the maximum time after an event within which you may file a lawsuit. Missing this deadline typically means losing your right to sue.
Statute of Limitations: 3 years
This is the maximum time after an event within which you may file a lawsuit. Missing this deadline typically means losing your right to sue.
Statute of Limitations: 3 years
This is the maximum time after an event within which you may file a lawsuit. Missing this deadline typically means losing your right to sue.
Statute of Limitations: 3 years
This is the maximum time after an event within which you may file a lawsuit. Missing this deadline typically means losing your right to sue.
Typical filing fee: $40-$80 (claims up to $7,500 in Magistrate Court)
Small claims court is designed for individuals to resolve minor disputes quickly and affordably without an attorney.
Typical filing fee: $150-$300
Civil court handles larger disputes including personal injury, contract breaches, and property claims. Attorney representation is common.
Typical filing fee: $150-$250
Family court handles divorce, custody, child support, adoption, and domestic violence matters. Fee waivers are often available for low-income filers.
Statewide free civil legal services for low-income residents in housing, family, consumer, and public benefits matters.
Visit Website →Legal advocacy on systemic issues affecting low-income South Carolinians.
Visit Website →Free legal advocacy for South Carolinians with disabilities on access and civil rights issues.
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