Williamsburg County, SC Public Records

Circuit Court
125 W Main St
Kingstree, SC 29556 http://www.williamsburgcounty.sc.gov/
Hours: 8:30AM-5PM EST
P: 843-355-9321 ext. 7100
Jurisdiction: Felony, Misdemeanor, Civil, Small Claims, Juvenile, Eviction
Restricted Records: No adoption, juvenile, sealed or expunged records released
Williamsburg County Clerk of Court Common Pleas Division E-Filing was now live as of February 08, 2016.
Magistrate and Bond Court - Kingstree
209 Short St
Kingstree, SC 29556 http://www.williamsburgcounty.sc.gov/
Hours: 8AM-5PM EST
P: 843-355-9565
F: 843-355-6444
Jurisdiction: Civil Actions under $7,500, Eviction, Small Claims, Ordinance
There is a Bond Court at this location, which is part of the Magistrate Court. Also, a satellite office located at 2811 State Hwy 41/51 S, Hemingway, SC.
Magistrate Court - Hemmingway
2811 State Hwy. 41/51 S.
Hemmingway, SC 29556 http://www.williamsburgcounty.sc.gov/
P: 843-558-4145
Jurisdiction: Civil Actions under $7,500, Eviction, Small Claims, Ordinance
This is a Satellite office, hours vary.
Hemingway Magistrate Court (Closed - See Kingstree)
http://www.williamsburgcounty.sc.gov/
Jurisdiction: Civil Actions under $7,500, Eviction, Small Claims, Ordinance
The court is only a satellite office - case files are in Kingstree
Nesmith Magistrate Court (Closed - See Kingstree)
Nesmith Court is closed; Nesmith cases now heard in Kingstree
Probate Court
PO Box 1005
Kingstree, SC 29556 http://www.williamsburgcounty.sc.gov/
Hours: 8:30AM-5PM EST
P: 843-355-9321 ext. 6200, 843-355-9321 ext. 6203
F: 843-355-1579
Couriers: 147 W Main St, Ste 201
Kingstree, SC 29556
Jurisdiction: Probate, Marriage, Guardianship
Contact email is williamsburgprobatecourt@williamsburgcounty.sc.gov.

Williamsburg County, SC Vital Records

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Williamsburg County
Clerk of Court
125 W Main St
Kingstree, SC 29556 http://www.williamsburgcounty.sc.gov/
8:30AM-5PM EST
Phone: 843-355-9321 ext. 7100
Fax: 843-355-1580
Recorded Documents (Index Only)

Williamsburg County Vital Certificates

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Williamsburg County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 933.9 sq mi
Population (2009): 34,445
  • Females: 50.8%
  • White: 31.6%
  • Black/African American: 67.2%
  • Asian: 0.3%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 1.2%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 31%
Population Change (2000-2009): -2,776
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 0.5%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 2.6%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 30.5%
High School Graduates (2000): 65.5%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 11.5%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.69
Housing Units (2000): 15,552
Homeownership Rate (2000): 80.5%
Migration Flow to Williamsburg County, SC from (2007-2008):

Williamsburg County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $418,693
  • Construction: $21,404
  • Retail Trade: $36,517
  • Professional and Technical Services: $0
  • Healthcare: $0
  • Banking: $18,093
  • Retail Trade: $36,517
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $4,794
  • Manufacturing: $92,402
  • Farms: $11,003
  • Government: $112,715
Employed (2000): 13,644
Unemployed (2000): 1,374
Unemployment Rate (2009): 15.1%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $21,644
Local Government Employment (2007): 1,674
Local Government Revenue (2007): $71,120 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $25,090 (thou. dol.)

Williamsburg County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 492
  • Per 1,000 population: 13.9
Deaths (2007): 427
  • Per 1,000 population: 12.1
Infant Deaths (2007): 12
  • Per 1,000 population: 24.4

Williamsburg County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 215
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 5
  • Forcible rape: 8
  • Robbery: 55
  • Aggravated Assault: 147
Property Crimes (2008): 1,303
  • Burglary: 392
  • Larceny-Theft: 772
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 139

Williamsburg County Genealogy Records