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1. What are your hours of operation?

Court is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.

2. How can I make a payment?

You can pay by cash, money order, credit card or cashier’s check in person, mail a money order or cashier’s check made payable to Hardeeville Municipal Court. Please write the ticket number on the bottom right corner or you can pay online. Credit card payments online or in person will have a convenience fee of $1.00 plus 1.7% of the fine. No personal or company checks are accepted. Payments over the phone are not accepted. Payments after 4:30 p.m. are strongly not recommended.  

3. How many days do I have to make my payment?

Payments are due before or on your court date. If the offense does not require a mandatory court appearance, 15 days from the date of court payment must be submitted.

4. How can I request a continuance?

Continuance requests must be submitted in writing; it can be mailed, faxed or emailed to court@cityofhardeeville.com before or on your court date. Continuance requests are not acceptable over the phone.

5. How can I request a Jury Trial?

A Jury Trial request must be received before your court date in writing via email, fax or mail. You may appear in person and fill out the jury trial request form or request it on the date of trial. You will be notified by mail of the next jury roster meeting and/or selection.

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1. What are the Department's hours of operation?

Our officer hours are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding Holidays.

2. How do I get a copy of my report?

You may receive a copy of your report from the records specialist at the Hardeeville Police Department during normal business hours.

3. Is there a fee in order to get a copy of a report?

Yes, there is a fee of $5 per report, and the acceptable payment forms are certified checks, cashier checks, and money orders. There is no charge for victims to obtain a copy of their report.

4. When can I get a copy of my report?

We suggest checking with the records specialist two days after your incident date to inquire if your report is ready for dissemination.

5. Can I get my fingerprint cards completed at the police department, and is there a fee for this service?

The Police Department does offer this service to the citizens of Hardeeville free of charge.

6. Can I get a background check done at the police department?

The Police Department refers all persons requesting background checks to the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED). SLED may be reach by phone at 803-896-1443, or you can visit the SLED Website.

7. Where do I pay a traffic citation?

You may pay your citation by:

- Mail using Money Order or Cashiers Checks only. Please include a copy of the citation or note the citation number (bottom-right red number on citation) on the money order or cashier's check. Mail your payment to:

City of Hardeeville
P.O. Box 582
Hardeeville, SC 29927

- Phone using a credit or debit card. Call 843-784-3366.

- In person using cash, credit or debit card, money order, or cashier's check. We are located at 26 Martin Street, Hardeeville, SC 29927.

- Online using a credit or debit card. Visit our Payment Website.

8. How long do I have to pay a citation?

When paying a citation, your payment must be received before your court date, or the day of. After that timeline, the court will process your citation and notify the state of nonpayment and failure to appear to court.