Court Accessibility

Accommodation/modification needs are going to be unique to the person with a disability. If you need an accommodation, modification, or auxiliary aid or service due to your disability, you will need to request one. You can make the request, or someone can make it on your behalf, like your attorney. There is no exact language that needs to be used, you can just indicate that you need help (describe that) due to your disability to access the court. We suggest that you keep a record of your request and the response for your records.

If you need to make a request, it should be made to the local county clerk’s office of the court that applies to your situation. Be sure to due this as soon as possible and no later than two business days before it is needed.

For more information about interpreters, see “Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about Court Interpreters in South Carolina”    

Represented by an attorney

If you are being represented by an attorney, you can ask your attorney about requesting a needed accommodation/modification at court and whether you or your attorney on your behalf will make that request.