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Federal Courts
Civil Matters
(Separate Website)
Procedural information for US District Court cases.
By: United States District Court - Columbia Division
Court Locations
(Separate Website)
Where is the US District Court location nearest you? This page offers a photo, a list of the assigned judges, driving directions and local weather specific to each court.
By: United States District Court - Columbia Division
Divisions
(Separate Website)
Color-coded map with explanations of which types of cases are heard in each division.
By: United States District Court - Columbia Division
Explanation of Case Numbers
(Separate Website)
Decoding case numbers in the US District Court for the District of South Carolina.
By: United States District Court - Columbia Division
Federal Rules Table of Contents
(Separate Website)
Federal Rules of Appellate, Civil, and Criminal Procedure, and Federal Rules of Evidence.
By: United States District Court - Columbia Division
Fees
(Separate Website)
Court actions are not free. This page lists the US District Court's fee schedule and payment options.
By: United States District Court - Columbia Division
Filing Procedures
(Separate Website)
If you have ensured that the US District Court has jurisdiction in your case, or if you have a case already pending before the US District Court, following these filing procedures will help keep your case on track.
By: United States District Court - Columbia Division
Frequently Asked Questions
(Separate Website)
Answers to frequently asked questions about how the United States District Court works.
By: United States District Court - Columbia Division
Hours and Holiday Schedule
(Separate Website)
Is the US District Court open today? Find out here.
By: United States District Court - Columbia Division
Inside the Federal Courts
(Separate Website)
What the federal courts do, how they are organized, how cases move through the federal courts, how the federal courts interact with other branches of government, and how the federal courts are run. An informative presentation by the Federal Judicial Center.
By: United States District Court - Columbia Division
Legal Terms Glossary
(Separate Website)
Ordinary words take on extraordinary meanings inside the courthouse. Look them up alphabetically here.
By: United States District Court - Columbia Division
Local Rules
(Separate Website)
Local procedural rules for civil and criminal cases, with an archive of old rules.
By: United States District Court - Columbia Division
Public Access to Documents in Electronic Case Files
(Separate Website)
Documents filed in Civil and Criminal cases are available to the public on PACER electronically. Social Security documents are not available.
By: United States District Court - Columbia Division
Referral of Cases
(Separate Website)
Some cases filed in the US District Court may be referred to a magistrate judge for certain proceedings. Learn more here.
By: United States District Court - Columbia Division
Where to Find Case Information
(Separate Website)
If you need to find more specific information on a pending or old case, this page will tell you where to start.
By: United States District Court - Columbia Division
Bankruptcy Basics
(Separate Website)
If you plan to represent yourself in your bankruptcy proceeding, you will need this information. 73 pages. PDF document (may load slowly).
By: US Bankruptcy Court
Bankruptcy Information for Pro Se Debtors
(Separate Website)
If you plan to represent yourself in your bankruptcy proceeding, you will need this information. PDF document (may load slowly).
By: US Bankruptcy Court
Case Information
(Separate Website)
This court provides access to case information in several ways. Case files are kept on site for your review at the court or electronically.
By: US Bankruptcy Court
Case Venue
(Separate Website)
If you file for bankruptcy protection, where will your case be heard? Find out here, with a link to a color-coded map of South Carolina.
By: United States Bankruptcy Court
Chapter Information Sheet
(Separate Website)
If you plan to represent yourself in your bankruptcy proceeding, you will need this information. Overview of the various chapters available in Bankruptcy. PDF document (may load slowly).
By: US Bankruptcy Court
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