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

Police Report Retrieval 

Anyone can get a copy of a police report by coming into the police department Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (excluding holidays) the police department is located at 1748 Paris Ave. Port Royal, SC 29935.  The charge for a police report is $5.00 per copy; victims are not charged.  Fees must be paid at the town hall prior to the report being released.

Please allow time for your report to be processed for release.  Reports are submitted by patrol officers daily per standard operating procedures.  Once submitted, reports must be reviewed and approved by supervisors, it may take 3 to 5 days for your report to be ready for release.  Accident reports may take longer as these reports are submitted to the State of South Carolina Office of Highway Safety.  Accidents reports may also be obtained online at buycrash.com.

How do I get a copy of a report?

1. In person at 1748 Paris Ave. Port Royal, SC 29935
2. By mail.  Send a self addressed stamped envelope with your request to P.O. Box 576 Port Royal, SC 29935
3. Online at the Request a copy of your report page

Tips to assist you in obtaining your report:

• Have your case report number that was given to you by the reporting officer
• If you do not know your case number you will need to provide an incident location, date and time and/or your identification if you were named in the report.

SC Freedom of Information Act Requests:

If you are not a party involved and named in a report you will need to submit a SC Freedom of Information Act request form.  Please allow up to 30 days to process your request.  

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:

Town of Port Royal
Attn: Clerk of Court
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 Traci 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.