Brad Morris
210 West Main Street
Union, SC 29379
Phone (864) 429-1630
E-Mail: clerkofcourt@countyofunion.com
The Clerk of Court keeps any and all court documents and legal proceedings as they relate to actions in criminal, civil, family, and juvenile courts. Child support records and collections are handled through this office as they relate to actions in family and juvenile courts.
The Clerk also serves as the Registrar of Mesne Conveyance in Union County handling filing of all documents related to real estate, deeds, mortgages, corporate ownership changes, powers of attorney, and payment of leases.
Biography of County Clerk Brad Morris
The Honorable Brad Morris, Union County Clerk of Court, attended Coker College in Hartsville on a tennis scholarship. Clerk Morris began his political career while at Coker and was elected Class President in his junior and senior years. Clerk Morris attended the University of South Carolina and Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, TN, for graduate school, earning a master's degree in Higher Education Administration. Clerk Morris currently attends the University of South Carolina, pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy in Leadership and Policy from the School of Education.
Frequently Asked Questions
| How can I be excused from jury duty? If you are over the age of 65 or have a child under the age of 7 and do not work outside the home or you may provide a doctor’s excuse. All other reasons must be addressed by the presiding judge. |
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| Do you accept personal checks for child support payments? No, only business checks, cashiers checks, money orders or cash are accepted. |
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| How may I obtain my court records or copies of my divorce? You must come into the office and obtain copies at 50 cents per page. |
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| Have I received a child support payment or has a Rule been issued for Arrearage? |
You may call our Info line at 429-2855 and enter your account number and receive this information.
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| Do you have a record of my deed to my property? You must come to our office and we will be glad to help you find this information and make copies at a cost of 50 cents per page. |
Juror Information
Jurors are drawn through our computer system at random. The summons are mailed approximately 21 days before each term of court. If you have served within the past three years you may choose whether you would like to serve or not. If you are over 65 years of age, have a child under the age of 7 and do not work outside the home, or get a Doctor’s excuse, you may be excused. The presiding judge must approve all other reasons on the first day of each court session.
Jurors are paid $20.00 per day for each day that you report for service. We have a message system that is used if you are instructed to call for information about the day and time to report again. This number is given to you when you report in the Clerk of Court office the first day of service. Jurors are expected to wear the proper attire and no shorts or tank tops are accepted in the courtroom. Courtroom decorum is expected at all times.
Parking is provided in the rear of the courthouse and behind the old jail facility and it is recommended that you report as early as possible to obtain parking close to the courthouse. |
