Traffic Court Records in Anderson County
Anderson County traffic court records are handled through a Central Traffic Court and ten summary court locations across the county. The county is in the 10th Judicial Circuit, which includes Anderson and Oconee Counties. Traffic citations from the SC Highway Patrol, Anderson County Sheriff's Office, and State Transport Police are all processed through the Central Traffic Court. This page explains how to search Anderson County traffic cases, pay fines, and access records online or in person.
Anderson County Quick Facts
Anderson County Central Traffic Court Records
The Anderson County Central Traffic Court is located in the Ronnie Townsend Building at 2404 N Main Street in Anderson. This court processes traffic citations issued by the SC Highway Patrol, Anderson County Sheriff's Office, and State Transport Police. It is the main location for traffic cases in the county and handles the largest share of Anderson County traffic court records. Bond Court sessions are held daily at this location at 6:30 AM and 4:00 PM.
Traffic tickets take up to five days from the issuance date to appear in the court's system. Do not attempt to pay online before that window passes. Once your ticket appears, you can pay online, by mail, or in person. If your driver's license was suspended due to an unpaid ticket, the Notice of Withdrawal of Suspension (DL-53) will be mailed to you once your payment posts through the online system.
Payment methods accepted at Anderson County's traffic court include cash, money order, certified check, and credit cards in person. Mail payments must use money orders, cashier's checks, or certified checks made payable to the Summary Court. Only $1.00 in coins is accepted for cash payments. Anderson County courts do not accept personal checks under any circumstances. Online payments through the SC.GOV portal may take up to three business days to process.
The Central Traffic Court at 2404 North Main Street also serves as the Bond Court for Anderson County. Magistrate judges issue arrest warrants, search warrants, and bench warrants from this location. Their countywide jurisdiction means any magistrate can hear any case filed in Anderson County. The court provides a guide to magistrate court procedures, available in PDF format on the county website at andersoncountysc.org.
The Anderson County Magistrate Courts page provides contact details, payment instructions, and information about the Central Traffic Court and its procedures for traffic violations.
The Anderson County magistrate court page lists all payment rules, contact numbers, and key details about how traffic citations are processed at the Central Traffic Court in Anderson County.
| Central Traffic Court |
Ronnie Townsend Building 2404 N Main Street Anderson, SC 29621 Phone: (864) 260-4156 or (864) 260-4055 Fax: (864) 260-4144 |
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| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Bond Court | Daily sessions at 6:30 AM and 4:00 PM |
| Payment (in person) | Cash, money order, certified check, credit cards (no personal checks; max $1.00 in coins) |
| Payment (by mail) | Money orders, cashier's checks, certified checks payable to Summary Court |
| Magistrate Courts | andersoncountysc.org - Magistrates |
Note: Anderson County courts do not accept personal checks for any traffic fine or fee payments; always use a money order, certified check, or credit card.
Anderson County Summary Court Locations
Anderson County operates ten summary court locations spread across the county to give residents convenient access to justice. In addition to the Central Traffic Court at 2404 North Main Street, individual summary courts are located in Belton, Honea Path, Pendleton, Powdersville, Starr, Townville, West Pelzer, and Williamston. Each summary court maintains its own docket and contact information. Some locations offer evening court sessions.
All Anderson County summary court judges have countywide jurisdiction. This means any magistrate judge can hear any case filed in the county, regardless of which specific location is assigned. Civil filings are accepted at designated summary court locations. Small claims cases and landlord-tenant disputes may be filed at the court nearest to you. Filing fees are set by state statute and vary by case type.
For a full list of all ten summary court locations with phone numbers and hours, visit the Anderson County Summary Courts page. Public Wi-Fi and computer access are available at the Central Traffic Court location for defendants who need to use online services during business hours. The county also provides a guide explaining how magistrate court works in Anderson County.
Anderson County Clerk of Court
The Honorable C. Reena Thomason serves as the Anderson County Clerk of Court. The Clerk is the official custodian of all criminal, civil, and family court records in the county. The office is located at 100 South Main Street in Anderson. The Clerk manages the Circuit Court docket, collects fines and court costs, issues rules to show cause, manages the grand jury process, and files orders of protection in Family Court cases.
The Anderson County Clerk of Court page on the SC Judicial Branch site lists contact details, office hours, and links to the case search tool. The Anderson County clerk page on the county website provides additional information about services, copy fees, and procedures. Traffic cases that are appealed from the magistrate court move to the Clerk's office for circuit court processing.
The Clerk's office receives criminal warrants and transmits them to the Solicitor. Case records for circuit court matters are available through the SC Case Records Search portal for cases filed on or after May 1, 2012. Certified copies of court records must be obtained directly from the Clerk's office. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
| Office |
Anderson County Clerk of Court Honorable C. Reena Thomason 100 South Main Street Anderson, SC 29624 Phone: (864) 260-4053 |
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| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| SC Courts | SC Judicial Branch - Anderson Clerk |
| County Site | andersoncountysc.org - Clerk of Court |
Searching Anderson Traffic Court Records Online
Anderson County traffic court records can be searched online using two tools on the SC Judicial Branch website. The Traffic Ticket Search lets you look up a citation by ticket number or driver details. The Case Records Search portal covers circuit court and family court cases by name or case number. Anderson County uses the prefix format with county number 04 in its case numbering system. Cases filed before May 2012 may not appear in the online system.
The SC Judicial Branch site at sccourts.org serves as the starting point for most online record searches in Anderson County. Case summaries, party information, hearing dates, and dispositions are all available free of charge through the public index. Certified copies of any court record must be ordered directly from the Anderson County Clerk of Court. Contact the Clerk at (864) 260-4053 to request copies or ask about a specific case.
For traffic cases handled at the summary court level that are not in the circuit court index, contact the Central Traffic Court at (864) 260-4156. Allow at least five days from the ticket issue date before calling to check status. Online payments at SC.GOV are available for eligible citations once the ticket is in the system.
The SC.GOV court payments page allows residents to pay eligible traffic tickets online for Anderson County and other South Carolina counties.
The SC.GOV court payments portal provides an online option for paying eligible traffic fines in Anderson County and across South Carolina without an in-person visit to the courthouse.
Anderson County Traffic Law and DMV Points
Traffic violations in Anderson County are governed by Title 56 of the SC Code. This includes all motor vehicle and traffic laws in South Carolina. Anderson County magistrate courts may impose fines up to $500 and jail time up to 30 days for traffic violations under Title 22, Chapter 3. Serious traffic offenses can result in charges at the circuit court level.
Convictions in Anderson County traffic court are reported to the SC DMV. Points are added based on the type of violation. The SC DMV points system assigns 6 points for reckless driving, 4 points for speeding 10 to 25 mph over the limit, and 2 points for minor violations. Accumulating 12 or more points leads to suspension. Points drop by half after one year and clear completely after two years.
The Traffic Education Program is available for Anderson County residents who receive violations worth 4 points or fewer. Under Section 17-22-300 of the SC Code, completing the approved course allows dismissal of the charge. The program costs $140 and can only be used once per lifetime. Ask the Central Traffic Court clerk whether your specific violation qualifies before enrolling.
All fines imposed by Anderson County magistrate and summary courts include a 107.5% assessment under Title 14 of the SC Code. This nearly doubles the total amount owed. If you need your driving record to assess your current point total, order it from the SC DMV driving records page for $6.
Note: All Anderson County summary court judges have countywide jurisdiction, meaning your case may be assigned to any of the ten summary court locations in the county regardless of where the violation occurred.
Cities in Anderson County
Anderson County includes the city of Anderson. Traffic cases for residents of Anderson County are handled through the Central Traffic Court at 2404 N Main Street or one of the ten summary court locations throughout the county.
Nearby Counties
Anderson County shares borders with several South Carolina counties as well as counties in Georgia. Check your citation to confirm the county where the violation occurred before contacting any court.