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My summons says I am to report to the Court of General Sessions (or Common Pleas). Whats the difference?

April 26, 2017common Court difference pleas report sessions summons

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My summons says I am to report to the Court of General Sessions (or Common Pleas). Whats the difference?

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Charleston County, together with Berkeley County, forms the 9th Judicial Circuit of the State’s 16 circuit courts. The Circuit Court system in South Carolina is divided into the Court of Common Pleas, which hears only civil cases, and the Court of General Sessions which hears only criminal matters. However, jurors may serve as needed in either court.