The following are courts of justice in this State:

(1) the court for trial of impeachments;

Terms Used In South Carolina Code 14-1-70

  • Probate: Proving a will
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.

(2) the Supreme Court;

(3) the court of appeals;

(4) the circuit courts, to wit:

(a) a court of common pleas and

(b) a court of general sessions;

(5) probate courts;

(6) the family courts;

(7) magistrates’ courts; and

(8) municipal courts.