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1. How do I obtain a copy of a police/traffic accident report?

You can pick up a copy of an incident report or accident report by stopping by the Port Royal Police Department:
1748 Paris Avenue
Port Royal, SC 29935

Hours
Monday through Friday
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

There is a $5 charge per copy (cash or money order only); victims may obtain police reports at no charge. Please allow 2 to 3 days from the date the report was made to process your report.

2. How do I pay a traffic ticket?

You can pay online at Port Royal Police Department Pay Ticket or you can mail your fine amount to the following address:
P.O. Drawer 9
Port Royal, SC 29935

You can also pay in person at the Port Royal Town Hall:
700 Paris Avenue
Port Royal, SC 29935

Hours
Monday through Friday
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

More Information

Call Clerk of Court Tracy Haddock at 843-986-2229 for additional information.

3. Where do I go for Court?

Port Royal Municipal Court is held in the Yvonne Butler Council Chambers located inside the Town Hall:
700 Paris Avenue
Port Royal, SC 29935

Court Appointment

The time and date of your court appointment should be written on the charging document or ticket.

4. How do I file a police report?

If it is an Emergency Dial 911 and officers will be immediately dispatched to your location. If you would like to submit an online police report you may visit our Citizen's Online Police Reporting System to find out if online reporting is right for you, Submit a report  You may also call Beaufort County Dispatch at 843-524-2777 and they will dispatch an officer to you or you can stop by the Port Royal Police Department weekdays between 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

5. Can I get finger printed?

We provide fingerprinting services at the Port Royal Police Department on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 9 AM to 5 PM. You must have photo identification and there is a $5 charge if you do not have your own finger print cards.

6. Do you provide background checks?

We provide local jurisdictional background checks only. You must have photo identification and there is a $5 charge. For a more complete back ground check visit the South Carolina Law Enforcement Divisions South Carolina Law Enforcement Divisions (S.L.E.D.) website.

7. Do you have a Citizen Ride Along or Volunteer program?

To participate in our Citizen Ride Along program you must fill out a Ride Along Request form and bring it by the Police Department weekdays between 9 AM - 5 PM for completion. Following a clear back ground check you will be scheduled for a ride along with one of our Patrol Officers. If you are interested in volunteering your time to help our Police Department you can stop by on weekdays between 9 AM to 5 PM or call 843-986-2220 for more information.