Easley Traffic Court Records
Easley traffic court records are handled through the City of Easley Municipal Court in Pickens County. All traffic cases are initially heard at the Easley Municipal Court located at 220 North West Main Street, which is the Easley Law Enforcement Center. Easley sits in the 13th Judicial Circuit. Traffic citations issued within Easley city limits by Easley Police Department go through this court. This guide covers how to search Easley traffic records, the court address and payment system, what pleas are available, and how a conviction affects your South Carolina driving record.
Easley Quick Facts
Easley Municipal Court Traffic Cases
The City of Easley Municipal Court is located at the Easley Law Enforcement Center at 220 North West Main Street, Easley, SC 29640. Bond court is held daily at 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM, including weekends. Regular court sessions are held on scheduled days each week. The court phone number for the Clerk of Court's office is 864-855-7915.
If you have lost or misplaced your Easley traffic ticket, contact Easley Municipal Court directly for assistance. Summary Court Administration does not have access to Municipal Court records. Always contact the appropriate Municipal Court directly for case information in Easley. The court can help you locate your case using your name, date of birth, or driver's license number.
The Easley Municipal Court traffic cases FAQ page provides detailed information on court procedures, pleas, and what to expect when handling an Easley traffic citation.
Visit cityofeasley.com/subpages/traffic-cases-faqs for answers to common questions about Easley traffic cases, pleas, payments, and what happens if you miss your court date.
| Court | City of Easley Municipal Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 220 North West Main Street Easley, SC 29640 |
| Phone | (864) 855-7915 |
| Bond Court | Daily at 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM |
| Circuit | 13th Judicial Circuit |
| Court Website | cityofeasley.com |
Easley Traffic Case Pleas and Options
The four possible pleas to a traffic offense in Easley are: Forfeiture, Not Guilty, Guilty, and No Contest (nolo contendere). Paying your fine counts as a forfeiture or guilty plea. Appearing on your court date gives you the chance to ask for a reduction in fines or to plead not guilty. If you do not appear for court, you are subject to having your driver's license suspended. If you miss your court date, you have 15 days to pay the fine before the license suspension process begins.
Some traffic offenses in Easley require mandatory court appearances and cannot be resolved by payment. DUI and driving under suspension are the most common examples. The Easley Municipal Court Judge must hear these cases in person. For offenses eligible for payment, paying online or in person before the court date closes the case without a hearing. All court cases with continued dates result in mailed notifications. Keep your address current with the court clerk to receive all notices.
Note: Points are set by the South Carolina legislature under Title 56, Section 05-0720. Easley Municipal Court judges cannot reduce or eliminate the points that are assigned by state law for a given violation.
Paying Easley Traffic Fines Online
The City of Easley Municipal Court accepts online payments for traffic and criminal offense fines through the city's secure payment portal. The court is accessible at the payment page on the city's website. Online payment requires the citation number from the bottom right corner of the citation and the defendant's last name. The web portal charges a $1.00 non-refundable portal fee plus a 1.7% convenience fee based on the ticket amount.
Criminal and traffic fines may also be paid in person by cash, debit, or credit card during business hours at 220 North West Main Street. Credit card payments over the phone are not accepted. The court requires payment in person or online only. Bench warrant payments cannot be made online and require the defendant to appear at the court facility during business hours.
The state SC.GOV portal at sc.gov also provides payment options for eligible South Carolina citations. Search by citation number or driver's license to see if your Easley case is available through the state system as well.
Searching Easley Traffic Court Records
The SC traffic ticket search covers summary court and some municipal court records statewide. Search by citation number, driver's license, or name and date of birth to locate Easley area citations. The SC case records search allows searches by party name and case number for Pickens County circuit court records.
If your Easley citation is not found in the state system, contact Easley Municipal Court at (864) 855-7915 during business hours. The court can confirm your case status and provide court date information. For violations outside Easley city limits in Pickens County, contact the Pickens County Magistrate Court. The SC Judicial Branch website lists contact information for all county-level courts across South Carolina.
Persons with four point or fewer violations may attend a Defensive Driving Course approved by the SC Department of Highways and Public Transportation to remove up to four points from their driving record. This is a state program and applies to Easley convictions the same way it does to all South Carolina traffic convictions.
Pickens County Traffic Court Records
Easley is located in Pickens County. Traffic violations outside Easley city limits go to Pickens County Magistrate Courts. The Pickens County Clerk of Court handles circuit-level records for the county. For a full overview of Pickens County courts and county traffic records, visit the Pickens County page below.
Nearby South Carolina Cities
Other Upstate South Carolina cities near Easley have their own municipal courts for traffic cases. Select a city below for local record information.