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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the number for the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles?
Please call 1-800-442-1368 for all driver's license questions

What is the number for ADSAP (Alcohol & Drug Safety Action Program)?
ADSAP is located in Greenville and may be contacted at (864) 467-3769

What do I do if I would like to dispute a ticket?
You must appear for court at which time you can request a bench trial or a jury trial..

What do I do if I cannot appear for court?
You must appear before the court to request a continuance. Please note that continuance requests are not guaranteed approval.

What types of payment are accepted for fines?
If you are paying in person, Greer Municipal Court accepts cash, personal checks, cashier checks, money orders, debit and credit cards.

If you are mailing your payment, Greer Municipal Court accepts only cashier checks and money orders. No personal checks will be accepted by mail.  Do not mail cash.

Checks and Money Orders can be mailed (include the ticket number and/or a copy of the ticket) to :

Greer Municipal Court
100 South Main Street
Greer, SC  29650

If I am a victim, whom should I call?
Please call the Victim's Advocate Officer, Tonya Anderson at (864) 877-7985.

How do I get in touch with SCCS (South Carolina Court Services)?
Spanky Amick is president of SCCS and may be reached in person at 105-F Hunt Street in Greer.  The telephone number is (864) 877-2727 and the fax number is (864) 877-2735.  Please address all mailings to:
 

What number should I call if I have a Civil Case?
Judge Robert F. Simms is located in the Municipal Court Complex located at 100 South Main Street in Greer.  He may be reached by telephone at (864) 877-7464.

What do I do if I need to speak with the Judge before my trial date?
The Chief Municipal Court Judge is only here on Wednesdays from 8:00 - 11:00 a.m. and from 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. and cannot be contacted at any other time.  Call the Court if you have an emergency situation at (864) 848-5374 or 848-5375.

What if I cannot pay a fine?
The Municipal Judge can choose an alternative sentence or grant a request for payments.

What happens if I do not appear for Court?
If you choose not to appear as a defendant, victim, or witness you may be subject to arrest.

How can I contact Judge Garrett?

Address all correspondence to Greenville County Magistrate Charles R. Garrett at:

                    Chick Springs Summary Court
                    1306 West Poinsett Street
                    Greer, SC  29650

Judge Garrett may also be contacted by telephone at (864) 244-2922.