Simpsonville Traffic Court Records
Simpsonville traffic court records are processed through the City of Simpsonville Municipal Court in Greenville County. Simpsonville is one of the fastest growing cities in South Carolina and sits in the southern part of Greenville County. Traffic citations from Simpsonville Police Department go to the city's Municipal Court at 118 N.E. Main Street. Violations issued by Greenville County Sheriff or SC Highway Patrol in the same area may go to the Fairview-Austin Summary Court instead. This guide covers both courts and explains how to find Simpsonville traffic records, pay citations, and understand the impact on your driving record.
Simpsonville Quick Facts
Simpsonville Municipal Court Traffic Cases
The City of Simpsonville Municipal Court is located at 118 N.E. Main Street in Simpsonville. The court handles cases that originate with Simpsonville Police Department officers for violations occurring inside city limits. This court is separate from the Fairview-Austin Summary Court, which is part of the Greenville County magistrate system and handles cases from Greenville County Sheriff's Office and SC Highway Patrol in the same area. Always check which agency issued your citation to know which court has your case.
Court is held the second and third weeks of each month. Night court is held at 5 PM on Wednesdays for certain case types. Defendants should check their ticket for the specific day and time listed in military time format. Members of the public attending court should use the rear entrance of City Hall and wait in the parking lot until a police officer opens the door.
The Simpsonville Municipal Court official website provides information on traffic court procedures, payment options, and court schedules for citations issued within Simpsonville city limits.
Visit simpsonville.com/departments/municipal-court for current court schedules, payment options, and guidance on handling a Simpsonville traffic citation.
| Court | City of Simpsonville Municipal Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 118 N.E. Main Street Simpsonville, SC 29681 |
| Phone | (864) 967-9526 ext. 104 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Circuit | 13th Judicial Circuit |
| Court Website | simpsonville.com |
The Fairview-Austin Summary Court at 205 N. Maple Street handles Greenville County Sheriff and Highway Patrol cases in the Simpsonville area. If your citation comes from either of those agencies, that is the court to contact rather than Simpsonville Municipal Court.
Paying Simpsonville Traffic Court Fines
Simpsonville traffic fines can be paid online at simpsonville.com/court by selecting Court Fines. You can also pay in person at City Hall Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM. Acceptable payment methods include credit card, debit card, cash, certified check, and money order. A surcharge is applied to all credit and debit card payments processed by the court. Personal checks are not accepted.
The SC.GOV state payment portal at sc.gov also provides online payment for eligible South Carolina citations. Check if your Simpsonville case is available through the state system by searching with your citation number or driver's license number.
Paying a citation counts as a guilty plea under Section 56-5-6220 of the South Carolina Code. The conviction goes on your record and points are assessed by the SC DMV. If you plan to contest the charge, appear in court on your scheduled date instead of paying online or by mail.
Note: Bench warrant payments cannot be made online. If a warrant has been issued in your Simpsonville case, contact the court directly to arrange resolution before making any payment.
Searching Simpsonville Traffic Records Online
The SC traffic ticket search lets you look up Simpsonville area citations using a citation number, driver's license number, or name and date of birth. The portal covers summary courts and some municipal courts across all 46 South Carolina counties. For Simpsonville Municipal Court cases not yet in the state system, contact the court directly at (864) 967-9526 ext. 104.
The SC case records search covers Greenville County circuit records and allows searches by party name or case number. Greenville County Magistrate records including the Fairview-Austin Summary Court are also accessible through the county-level public index. If you are unsure which court has your case, checking both the Simpsonville Municipal Court and the Greenville County court system is the safest approach.
Simpsonville Citations and Driving Record Points
Every Simpsonville Municipal Court traffic conviction is reported to the SC DMV. Points are assigned based on the violation type. Reckless driving carries six points. Speeding 10 to 25 mph over the posted limit carries four points. Minor violations carry two points. Points are halved after one year and removed completely after two years from the violation date.
Accumulating 12 or more points results in automatic license suspension. Drivers with four or fewer points may complete a state-approved defensive driving course once every three years to remove up to four points. The SC DMV points system page lists every violation and its point value. You can get your driving record from the SC DMV for $6.00 in either a three-year or ten-year format. Court address changes should be reported to the Simpsonville Municipal Court clerk to ensure you receive all court notices.
Greenville County Traffic Court Records
Simpsonville is in Greenville County. Traffic violations outside Simpsonville city limits may go to Greenville County Magistrate Courts. For a complete guide to Greenville County courts, magistrate locations, and county-level traffic records, visit the Greenville County page below.
Nearby South Carolina Cities
Other Upstate cities near Simpsonville have their own local courts. Choose a city for traffic court record details in that area.