Gwen T. Hyatt
Clerk of Court, Register of Deeds
301 W Main St
PO Drawer 1220
Dillon, SC29536
Phone: (843) 774-1425
Fax: (843) 841-3706
Email: dilloncoc@bellsouth.net
Hours of Operation: 8:30 am-5:00 pm (Monday-Friday)
Each county has a popularly elected Clerk of Court who serves a four-year term. The Clerk of Court serves both the Circuit Court and the Family Court. The Clerks of Court are charged with docket management, receipt of fees, fines and costs, maintenance of all court records, and submission of reports to a variety of state and federal agencies.
In-Circuit Court, the Clerk of Court is responsible for both criminal and civil matters, and some of these duties include receipt of criminal warrants and transmission to the solicitor, receipt of bail, compilation of trial lists, jury management, and staffing the courtroom while the court is in session.
Among the duties, a Clerk of Court is responsible for in Family Court are the collection and disbursement of court-ordered child support payments, issuance of Rules to Show Cause in cases where court orders have not been followed, and filing of Orders of Protection and transmittal of these orders to the appropriate local law enforcement agencies.
The Clerk of Court also serves as the Register of Deeds, formerly called Register of Mesne Conveyances, in some counties. The Register of Deeds is responsible for recording all property transactions and records as required by state law. In some counties, the Register of Deeds is an elected or appointed position. The Register of Deeds position is a separate office from the Clerk of Court.
Circuit Court
In-Circuit Court, the Clerk of court is responsible for both criminal and civil matters, and some of these duties include receipt of criminal warrants and transmission to the solicitor, receipt of bail, compilation of trial lists, jury management, and staffing the courtroom while the court is in session.
The State is divided into sixteen judicial circuits. Each circuit has at least one resident circuit judge who maintains an office in the judge’s home county within the circuit. There are forty-nine circuit judges who serve the sixteen circuits on a rotating basis, with court terms and assignments determined by the Chief Justice based upon recommendations of Court Administration. Circuit court judges are elected by the General Assembly. Dillon County is in the 4th Circuit which includes the following three judges.*Denotes, active retired judge.
Hon. Paul M. Burch
Phone: (843) 672-3270
Fax: (843) 672-5960
PBurchSC@sccourts.org
Hon. Roger E. Henderson *
Phone: (843) 623-3080
Fax: (843) 623-3402
rhendersonj@sccourts.org
Hon. Michael S. Holt
Phone: (843) 398-4334
Fax: (843) 393-7255
mholtsc@sccourts.org
Family Court
The uniform statewide Family Court system was established by statute in 1976. The Family Court has exclusive jurisdiction over all matters involving domestic or family relationships. Pursuant to this provision, the Family Court is the sole forum for the hearing of all cases concerning marriage, divorce, legal separation, custody, visitation rights, termination of parental rights, adoption, support, alimony, division of marital property, and change of name. The court also generally has exclusive jurisdiction over minors under the age of seventeen alleged to have violated any state law or municipal ordinance. Serious criminal charges may be transferred to the Circuit Court.
At least two family court judges are elected for staggered six-year terms to each of the sixteen judicial circuits and rotate primarily from county to county within their resident circuits. Duties of the Clerk of Court in Family Court include:
- The collection and disbursement of court-ordered child support payments
- Issuance of Rules to Show Cause in cases where court orders have not been followed, and
- Filing of Orders of Protection and transmittal of these orders to the local law enforcement agencies.
- The Clerk also collects and disburses court-ordered child support payments.
Family Court hearings are held in the Dillon County Courthouse. Family Court is part of the 4th Circuit with the following judges presiding over cases:
The Hon. Salley Huggins McIntyre
P.O Box 1658
1033 Old Latta Highway
Dillon, SC 29536
Phone: (843) 841-8886
Fax: (843) 841-8888
smcintyresc@sccourts.org
The Hon. Cely Anne Brigman
Darlington County Courthouse
1 Public Square
Darlington, SC 29532
Phone: (843) 398-4012
Fax: (843) 398-9877
cbrigmansc@sccourts.org
Publications & Rulings Of Importance
This section of the Clerk to Court site will display downloadable links to rulings, publications, or opinions of importance to citizens of Dillon County. Click on the images to view or download.
SC Assembly Boundary Law (2017) (PDF)
New law enacted after North Carolina and South Carolina re-surveyed the boundary between the two states. As a border state this impacted some residents of Dillon County.
2017 Dillon County Public Hearing Notice North Carolina-South Carolina Boundary Survey (PDF)
This public notice was issued to advise Dillon County citizens of results and impacts of the North Carolina – South Carolina re-survey of the border between the two states.
2024 Dillon County Council Meeting Schedule
January 1, 2024
Farmers Market Has Permanent Home
According to the USDA, “Farmers markets have become a critical ingredient to our nation’s economy, food systems, and communities. Connecting rural to urban, farmer to consumer, and fresh ingredients to our diets, farmers markets are becoming economic and community...
Equus Announces Sale of I-95 Inland Port
DILLON COUNTY, SC – February 3, 2022 – Equus Capital Partners, Ltd. (“Equus”), one of the nation’s leading developers and private real estate investment managers, announced the sale of 95 Inland Port Logistics Center, a 373,100 square foot warehouse logistics facility...
2024 Dillon County Government Holiday Schedule
January 1, 2024
Finklea & Moody Elected County Council Chair and Vice-Chair
Councilman T.F. “Buzzy” Finklea, Jr. was elected chairman, and Councilman Harold Moody was elected vice-chairman of the Dillon County Council at a recent meeting. This is the only vote of council taken by secret ballot. Chairman was the first to be taken up. Finklea...
Rep. Hayes Announces $5.2 Million For Stormwater Infrastructure Improvements
Rep. Jackie Hayes has announced that Dillon County will be getting $5.2 million for stormwater infrastructure improvements in Dillon County and the City of Dillon. The South Carolina Office of Resilience’s (SCOR) Disaster Recovery Office (DRO) Community Development...
Druscilla Blakely, Clerk To Council
Dillon County Administration
109 S 3rd Avenue
P.O Box 449
Dillon, SC 29536
Phone: (843) 774-1401
Fax: (843) 774-1443
Email: dblakely@dilloncountysc.org
County Council Meetings
Dillon County Council meets on the 4th Wednesday of each month beginning at 5 p.m. unless otherwise changed due to holidays. From time to time, Council approves a special called meeting. All special called meetings will be advertised in the local press and will also be posted on the County website and at the County Administration Building and Council Chambers.
2024 Dillon County Council Regular Called Meeting Schedule
Council Meets 4th Wednesday at 5 p.m.
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
County Council Meeting Place
County Council holds all meetings unless specified otherwise at the Dillon County Administration Building, Council Chambers, 109 S 3rd Avenue, Dillon, SC 29536
Requests To Address County Council
Should any person, group or organization request to be heard upon any matter at a regular or special meeting of Council, such person, group or organization shall submit a written request to the Chairman of County Council to place such matter on the agenda for the meeting at least seven (7) days prior to the date set for such meeting. The request shall specifically state the reason for the appearance.
The written request should be sent by USPS mail, hand delivered, or faxed to the Clerk to County Council. To make a request or for more information contact:
Druscilla Blakely, Clerk to Council
109 S 3rd Avenue
P.O Box 449
Dillon, SC 29536
Phone: (843) 774-1401
Fax: (843) 774-1443
Email: dblakely@dilloncountysc.org
2024 Council Agendas & Minutes
| Date | Agenda | Minutes |
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January 24, 2024 |
Agenda |
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February 6, 2024 Agenda Minutes
2023 Council Agendas & Minutes
| Date | Agenda | Minutes |
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January 3, 2023 |
Agenda | |
| January 11, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes |
| January 20, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes |
| January 25, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes |
| February 22, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes |
| March 23, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes |
| April 26, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes |
| May 9, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes |
| May 16, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes |
| May 24, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes |
| June 28, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes |
| July 7, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes |
| July 26, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes |
| August 11, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes |
| August 17, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes |
| August 23, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes |
| August 29, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes |
| September 27, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes |
| October 2, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes |
| October 10, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes |
| October 20, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes |
| October 25, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes |
| November 9, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes |
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December 13, 2023 |
Agenda |
Minutes |
2022 Council Agendas & Minutes
| Date | Agenda | Minutes |
| January 26, 2022 | Agenda (PDF) | Minutes |
| February 1, 2022 (Called) | Agenda | Minutes |
| February 9, 2022 (Called) | Agenda | Minutes |
| February 23, 2022 | Agenda | Minutes |
| March 23, 2022 | Agenda | Minutes |
| April 19, 2022 | Agenda | Minutes |
| April 27, 2022 | Minutes | |
| May 25, 2022 | Agenda | Minutes |
| June 22, 2022 | Agenda | Minutes |
| July 20, 2022 | Agenda | Minutes |
| July 27, 2022 | Agenda | Minutes |
| August 16, 2022 | Agenda | Minutes |
| August 24, 2022 | Agenda | Minutes |
| September 15, 2022 | Agenda | Minutes |
| September 28, 2022 | Agenda | Minutes |
| October 5, 2022 | Agenda | Minutes |
| October 26, 2022 | Agenda | Minutes |
| November 9, 2022 | Agenda | Minutes |
| November 16, 2022 | Agenda | Minutes |
| December 5, 2022 | Agenda | Minutes |
| December 14, 2022 | Agenda | Minutes |
For agendas and minutes prior to 2022 you can click on the link below and go to the Dillon County Council Agendas & Minutes Archive Page.
The Dillon County Council has the power to create Boards and Commissions that assist the Council and staff with work important to the citizens of Dillon County. Dillon County Council appoints members of each Board or Commission. Many Boards, Commissions, or Committees are created so that each of the 7 Council members appoint a member so that each of the 7 Districts of the County are represented. Each Board, Commission, or Committee has its own mission, rules, and regulations as set and approved by County Council.
The current Boards & Commission are:
- Dillon County Airport Commission
- Dillon County Library Board of Trustees
- Dillon County Planning Commission
- Dillon County Zoning Board of Appeals
- Dillon County Public-Private Economic Development Partnership Board
- Dillon County Transportation Committee
- Dillon County Conversation District
Interested In Serving On A County Board, Commission or Committee?
Any citizen of Dillon County can request and apply to serve on any of the Boards, Commissions, or Committees. County Council has final say on those selected for each vacancy, but all applications will be reviewed and considered. If interested in serving on one of the Dillon County Boards, Commissions, or Committees contact your Council member or the Clerk To Council at:
Druscilla Blakely, Clerk To Council
Dillon County Administration
109 S 3rd Avenue
P.O Box 449
Dillon, SC 29536
Phone: (843) 774-1401
Fax: (843) 774-1443
Email: dblakely@dilloncountysc.org
County Council Member Contact Information
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District 1 707 Curry Street |
District 2 301 Horseshoe Drive
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District 3 2552 Harlee Bridge Rd |
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District 4 PO Box 173 |
District 5 1948 Hwy 301 N
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District 6 945 W Calhoun St Ext
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District 7 1101 East Harrison St |
District 1
Jamal Campbell,
Vice-Chairman
707 Curry Street
Dillon, SC 29536
Phone: 910-644-2893
Emails
jamal_campbell24@yahoo.com
jcampbell@dilloncountysc.org
District 5
Kenny Cook Jr.
1948 Hwy 301 N
Dillon, SC 29536
Phone: 843-610-9780
Email:
kcook@dilloncountysc.org
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District 2
Dennis Townsend
301 Horseshoe Drive
Lake View, SC 29563
Phone: 843-621-4478
Emails:
dennistownsend@bellsouth.net
dtownsend@dilloncountysc.org
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District 3
Detrice Dawkins,
Council Chairwoman
2552 Harlee Bridge Rd
Hamer, SC 29547
Phone:843-617-3425
Emails:
tricedawkins@yahoo.com
dmdawkins@dilloncountysc.org
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District 4
T. F. Finklea
PO Box 173
Latta, SC 29565
Phone: 843-752-5017
Cell: 843-632-1266
Emails:
dccbuzzyfinklea@gmail.com
tffinklea@dilloncountysc.org
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